The lighthouse is closed to climbing, but the fresh salt air is still there, at Barnegat Lighthouse State Park. Walking around the 32-acre grounds is allowed, but overnight camping is not, and restrooms are closed.

The current information was published on the Barnegat Lighthouse State Park Facebook page and website March 16 and details were confirmed by The SandPaper.

“During this time, state parks and forests will continue to be open to the public for hiking and other passive recreation,” said a statement by the Parks and Forest Department of the New…