Manahawkin Wildlife Management Area provides a car-top boat launch on Cedar Creek accessible from Stafford Avenue, suitable for small vessels used for fishing and crabbing.

The area features primitive parking lots and informal hiking trails through diverse coastal habitats including salt marshes and pine forests. Access is available daily from 5 a. m. to 9 p. m.

, with portable waterfowl blinds permitted and a "carry in, carry out" policy in effect.