This takes you into downtown Lakewood and a T intersection. Turn left and then a quick right onto Lake Drive. There are many different parking areas available in which to park. Drive around the lake and many different stops for botanizing. Turn east onto either North Lake Drive or South Lake Drive to reach parking areas.
Parking is available at several locations around the lake.
The largest lot is at the intersection of Private Way and North Lake Drive, two blocks from Route 9. Lake Carasaljo is a man-made lake in the northeastern edge of the pinelands, and receives waters from the South Branch of the Metedeconk River. The lake has a swimming area and is surrounded by a five-mile hiking trail. There are two playgrounds, plus picnic facilities and a boat ramp. The east end of the park is the least natural and most highly developed and used by humans.