Geocaching, is an opportunity for participants to use GPS for scavenger hunting to explore historical and recreational sites of the JBMDL.

Post your findings at #jbmdlgeoquest for prizes and promotions. Limited GPS units are available at FSS ODR for no fee.

Come try our 18-hole Disc Golf Course located at Laurel Pond (10th Street and Juliustown Road, JBMDL Dix). Use of course is FREE! Disc Golf kit rentals and scorecards are available at ODR. Great way to get some fresh air, spend time on our trails, and challenge yourself and others to a fun game.

Fishing:  We have several lakes on and off base that offer great local fresh water fishing spots. NJ State License required prior permit application. Check-in with ODR for stocked areas, regulation guides, permit information, or to rent a pole. We regularly host deep-sea ocean fishing charters from Spring through Fall.

Hunting / Cantonment Archery Program (DCAM):  Available for Active Duty Military and Federal Civilian Employees assigned to JBMDL and their dependents only. This program requires each to attend a yearly briefing, possess NJ Hunter Education, and JBMDL Permit to participate. Additional hunting and shooting sports available at FSS Range 14 and JBMDL Lakehurst.

Hunting OI / Safety Briefings at JBMDL

Persons interested in hunting on JBMDL must have a valid NJ state license and attend the corresponding orientation/safety briefing for the section they wish to hunt. 1) Dix Cantonment Archery McGuire (DCAM) 2) Dix Range Area (DRA) 3) Lakehurst (LKE) Once the appropriate briefing is attended, the required JBMDL hunting permit may be purchased. 

"Dix Cantonment Area McGuire" (DCAM) Hunting OI/Safety Briefings

Anyone wanting to hunt the on-base DCAM section of JBMDL must attend a briefing to be authorized to purchase a permit. Briefings are free and open to Active Duty Military and permanent federal employees assigned to JBMDL. Contractors and retired military personnel are not authorized to participate. 

Having a Party and need equipment? Want to go paddling on the local lakes? FSS ODR rents everything from canopies and camping tents to tables and chairs, and much more.

• Call FSS ODR to check availability; certain items may not be available during special events. 24-hour notice is required for full cancellation refunds. Cancellations within 24-hours forfeit 1-day fee.
• All reservations require full payment to secure your items. No voluntary holds are allowed. We accept VISA, MasterCard, and American Express. Guests are required to sign liability form at the time of pick-up and drop-off and will be responsible for any damages or changes to the condition of the equipment that occurred during the rental period.
• Many large rental items require large vehicles or towing capabilities, please check with FSS ODR Staff at the time of reservation for vehicle and transportation requirements.                                                       

87FSS hosts two RV Camp Sites located at Willow Pond (8 spots on installation) on JBMDL Dix and at 87FSS Range 14 (12 spots off-installation). Willow Pond has water, electric, and a dump station. Range 14 has water, electric and sewage hookups.

Camp Dix (6 spots) primitive tent campsite is located along the Willow Pond peninsula off of 8th Street and Texas Avenue, JBMDL Dix. These sites include a fire pit and picnic table per site. Max of 8 guests per site. Porta Potty restroom is available in the parking lot (seasonally) or restrooms located at Willow Pond RV Camp Site. No potable water is available on site.

Please practice "Leave No Trace" Ethics.

Max 180 days of reservations allowed per person/vehicle per year.

Range 14
Bldg. 9060 Browns Mills-Cookstown Rd.
Provided: Picnic tables and fire rings are available at campground.
Equipped with water, electric, sewage, and restrooms
Fees: $35/night, $225/week

Willow Pond
Bldg. 5550 8th St. & Texas Ave.
Provided:  Picnic tables and fire rings are available at campground.
Equipped with water, electric, dump station, and restrooms.
Fees: $35/night, $225/week

• Payment required in full at the time of reservation.
• Contracts and copies of Registrations are required prior to making reservations.
• All guests are to check in at FSS ODR to pick up a window placard.
• Check-in is after 1pm; Check-Out is no later than 11am.
• No back-to-back reservations; participants must depart FamCamp for 48 hours before making another reservation.
• We require 48-hour notice for any cancellations or refunds. 

Spend a day at the park, specifically FSS John Mann Park on Doughboy Loop. Along with a wide-open area for picnics and group events, the park features batting cages, mini-golf, go-karts, horseshoe pits, volleyball and basketball courts, and a playground for kids. The park is open to all eligible ID Holders and their guests.

NEED A SECURE PLACE TO STORE YOUR RECREATIONAL VEHICLE, CAMPER, BOAT, TRAILER, ETC?
FSS has two gated and locked locations to accommodate such a need. The Dix Lot is located on 8th Street and Alabama Avenue and also has 8×10 storage units. The McGuire Lot is located on Broidy Road and Belmarsh Avenue.

DIRECTIONS:
To Dix Recreation Vehicle Storage Lot from Outdoor Recreation
Turn right on Doughboy Loop and at the first stop sign, make a right on to 8th Street, turn right on Alabama Avenue, proceed to 12th Street and the lot will be on your left.

To McGuire Recreation Vehicle Storage Lot from Outdoor Recreation
Turn right on Doughboy Loop to stop sign. Make a right on to 8th Street until traffic light and make left on to Texas Avenue. Stay on Texas Avenue until you see a traffic light and veer right on to Broidy Road. When merged into Broidy Road, follow until the traffic circle (that continues to Broidy Road). Follow along the airfield and then turn left on Belmarsh Avenue. Storage lot is immediately on the right.

Please call 609.562.6667/609.562.4208 or stop by FSS Outdoor Recreation JB MDL Dix for reservations and more information.

• Participants must be assigned/attached to JBMDL and live within a 50-mile radius.
• Contact info must stay current to uphold the contract.
• Auto-billing occurs on the 1st of each month; a valid credit card is required for every agreement.
• All participants will have their own assigned access code to enter the secured storage lot.
• Only currently insured and registered vehicles in working condition are allowed to store.
• Vehicle upkeep and updated documents/contact info are the owner's responsibility.
• Violations will be addressed, notice attempts will be documented, and can result in removal of vehicle and forfeit of spot with no refunds.
• Any towing expenses or impound fees will be the participant's responsibility.

One location on McGuire (by Wacky World Playground); One on Dix (off 4^th St, Colonial Plaza).

Plots are 4’ x 12’ in size. Participants are responsible for all maintenance and care for plots and will complete a contract upon registration for stated policies. 

Register on a first come-first serve basis with FSS Outdoor Recreation Dix at Building 6045 on the Dix side of JBMDL; Max of 2 plots per person.