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Garden State Rocks
4.5 ★★★★★ 151 Google reviews · Climbing gym in Morganville, New Jersey
Unassuming, upbeat gym offering lessons for bouldering and rock climbing as well as an 8-week program for kids and teens.
Plan your visit
- Day pass around $50 — check current rates; most gyms price gear rental separately and discount off-peak
- Gear rental nearly every climbing gym rents shoes (~$5–8 typical) and chalk; harness rental is often bundled with a ropes pass
- Waiver always required at climbing gyms — sign it online before you go to skip the front-desk line
- First timer? bouldering needs zero experience — rent shoes and walk in; staff will point you at the easiest problems
- Auto-belays mentioned here — clip in and climb ropes solo, no partner needed
- Yoga & fitness mentioned alongside the climbing — ask about the class schedule and what a pass includes
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (732) 972-3003
- Website gardenstaterocks.com
Hours
| Monday | 4–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–10 PM |
| Thursday | 4–10 PM |
| Friday | 4–10 PM |
| Saturday | 12–7 PM |
| Sunday | 12–7 PM |
What's inside
“Bouldering routes are updated often, top ropes significantly less often, but they've got a great range of difficulties and interesting routes!”
What climbers say again and again
“It was my first time going here, taking a couple friends who had never been.”
“I came here as a new climber and found a community of helpful staff and friendly regulars.”
“Things they do great: - Strong community, friendly & involved staff - Interesting, varied setting.”
From the reviews
Updating this from 3 to 5 stars due to changes. The gym still has room for improvement, but it’s becoming a fantastic gym! Things they do great: - Strong community, friendly & involved staff - Interesting, varied setting.
By far the best rock climbing gym around. The staff is super welcoming and helpful, especially for new climbers. The owner Josh is amazing and the gym always has new climbs. I've been climbing here for 3 years and haven't found any other gym like it. Highly recommend.
I did not realize how fun this can be for a birthday party. The kids had an absolute blast. They have multiple trainers here so that the kids are not waiting more than 10 minutes before their next turn. This is a great workout for kids. The staff are extremely friendly extremely helpful.
Need a fun working!? Tired of boring sweaty gyms? Rick climbing is absolutely awesome and these guys at Garden State Rocks are the BEST!! New management has taken the already nice place to a whole new level! The bouldering is off the hook. Great for kids and adults. Friendly staff, they will help you get started.
Birthday parties at Garden State Rocks
Garden State Rocks hosts birthday parties, going by their listing and visitor reviews. Climbing parties come with staff who handle the harnesses and belaying, so parents can mostly watch. One thing that's different here: every guest needs a signed waiver — send the gym's waiver link to the other parents when you send invites, or check-in day gets slow. Packages, party rooms, and pricing change often, so check the current options and book ahead — weekend slots go fast at popular gyms.
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