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State Park Facilities

Allamuchy Mountain State Park
The Musconetcong River, with some of the best trout fishing in the state, winds through Allamuchy State Park. Several miles of trails crisscross through the forests and marshlands of the park. Waterloo Village, which is located on the banks of the Morris Canal, is well known for its historic buildings and diverse cultural programs of classical and popular music as well as dance and opera. (The Village is temporarily closed for maintenance.) 6,965 acres. Hackettstown.
Mailing address c/o Stephens State Park 800 Willow Grove St. Hackettstown, NJ 07840 -- (908) 852-3790

Bulls Island Recreational Area
This natural area comprises a portion of a small forested island surrounded by the Delaware River and the Delaware & Raritan Canal. A trail along the towpath of the canal reveals a lowland floodplain forest dominated by sycamore, silver maple and tulip poplar. Several rare plant species are found in this natural area. 80 acres.
2185 Daniel Bray Highway, Stockton, NJ 08559 -- (609) 397-2949

Delaware & Raritan Canal State Park
The Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park is one of central New Jersey’s most popular recreational corridors for canoeing, jogging, hiking, bicycling, fishing and horseback riding. The canal and towpath are part of the National Recreational Trail System. The 70-mile linear park is a valuable wildlife corridor connecting fields and forests. 3,785 acres.
625 Canal Road, Somerset, NJ 08873

Farny State Park
This forested wilderness connects watershed lands and is crossed by an old logging road. Streams, mixed oak-hardwood forest and swamps comprise the park. This area is popular among anglers and hikers. Trail entry is through the Farny Natural Area. Split Rock Reservoir is adjacent to the park. 1,261 acres.
Rockaway Township.
Mailing Address c/o Ringwood State Park 1304 Sloatsburg Road Ringwood, NJ 07456-1799 -- (973)962-7031

Hacklebarney State Park
The freshwater Black River briskly cuts its way through rocky Hacklebarney State Park, cascading around boulders in the hemlock-lined ravine. Two tributaries, Rinehart and Trout Brooks, also course their way through this glacial valley, feeding the Black River. Even in the heat of midsummer, the temperature of Black River gorge is cool and refreshing. 892 acres.
Chester, c/o Voorhees State Mailing Address: 119 Hacklebarney Rd, Long Valley, NJ 07853-9525 -- (908) 638-6969

High Point State Park
The view from High Point Monument, at 1,803 feet above sea level, the highest point in New Jersey is a spectacular panorama of rich farmland and forest, soft hills and lush valleys in three states. The blue line of the Delaware River divides the verdant ridges of New Jersey from those of Pennsylvania. High Point offers superb trails for hikers and skiers and quiet spots for campers and anglers. 14,193 acres
1480 Route 23 Sussex, NJ 07461 -- (973) 875-4800

Hopatcong State Park
Nine miles in length and covered by 2,500 acres of freshwater, Lake Hopatcong is the focal point of the park. Hopatcong State Park is at the southwest end of the lake and is a popular spot for fishing, boating, and swimming. 113 acres.
PO Box 8519, Landing, NJ 07850-8519 -- (973) 398-7010

Jenny Jump State Forest
Jenny Jump State Forest is located in Warren County along the stunning rolling terrain of Jenny Jump Mountain Range. Panoramic vistas of the Highlands and the Kittatinny Mountains and Valley to the west, and scenic views of the Great Meadows in the east dramatically greet the visitor who climbs the narrow path leading to the top of Jenny Jump Mountain. Rocky outcroppings and boulders line the trail - evidence that great glaciers once covered what is now known as Jenny Jump State Forest. 2,427 acres
P.O. Box 150, Hope, NJ 07844 -- (908) 459-4366

Kittatinny Valley State Park
Glacial lakes, limestone outcroppings, and former railroad lines are features of New Jersey’s newest state park, which was acquired in 1994. The 117-acre Lake Aeroflex and 39-acre Gardner’s Pond are part of the headwaters of the Pequest River and are excellent for fishing and boating. The Paulinskill Valley Trail and the Sussex Branch Trail are well-used trails that originally were railroads critical to the region’s economic development. The park lies over the Germany Flats aquifer, a large source of high-quality groundwater. 1,692 acres.
P O Box 621, Andover, NJ 07821-0621 -- (973) 786-6445

Round Valley Recreational Area
The brisk blue waters of Round Valley Reservoir attract swimmers, boaters, fishermen, picnickers and campers to its scenic shore. The Round Valley Reservoir swimming area was created by the construction of an earth dam across a narrow waterway on the west side of the reservoir, separating it from the main part of the reservoir. The reservoir covers over 4,000 acres and is over 180 feet deep, the deepest lake in New Jersey. It has a water capacity of 55 billion gallons. The reservoir is stocked with lake trout. 5,291 acres.
1220 Lebanon-Stanton Road Lebanon, NJ 08833-3115 -- (908) 236-6355

Spruce Run Recreation Area
Surrounded by the rolling hills of Hunterdon County, Spruce Run Recreation Area is popular with picnickers, swimmers, fishermen, boaters and campers. The reservoir was one of the first water supply facilities to be constructed and operated by the state and covers 1,290 acres with 15 miles of shoreline for recreation. Spruce Run is the third largest reservoir in the state after Round Valley and Wanaque reservoirs. 1,910 acres.
One Van Syckel's Road Clinton, NJ 08809 -- (908)638-8572 or (908)638-8573

Stephens State Park
The Musconetcong River, an excellent freshwater fishing spot, flows over and around boulders through Stephens State Park. An easy walking but rocky path follows the river with places for picnicking in shaded areas. 727 acres.
800 Willow Grove St. Hackettstown, NJ 07840 -- (908) 852-3790

Stokes State Forest
The breathtaking and panoramic view from Sunrise Mountain along the Appalachian Trail rewards the hiker who has trekked up the steep side of the mountain. The view encompasses the pastoral farmland of New Jersey to the east and undeveloped forests and mountain ridges to the west. For those who don’t relish the idea of climbing up the side of a mountain and following a sometimes rocky and steep trail for a few hours, there is a short drive to the pavilion at the top of the mountain. 15,735 acres.
1 Coursen Road, Branchville, NJ 07826 -- (973)948-3820

Swartswood State Park
Swartswood Lake, a glacial lake, provides excellent opportunities for water recreation. Summer months find Swartswood Lake and Little Swartswood Lake bright with sailboats and fishing boats, while a sheltered cove in the lake is filled with swimmers. The swimming area at Swartswood boasts safe, clean and clear water as a result of a model Watershed Management Program. For the fisherman there is an abundance of large hold over brown trout and walleye. 1,357 acres.
P O Box 123, Swartswood, NJ 07877-5230 -- (973)383-5230

Voorhees State Park
Voorhees, like Parvin State Park, served as a camp for the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) - Franklin Roosevelt’s program to get people back to work during the Depression. The CCC planted trees and constructed shelters, picnic sites and trails throughout the park. Two overlooks provide scenic views of Round Valley Reservoir and Spruce Run Reservoir. 626 acres.
251 County Road Route 513, Glen Gardner, NJ 08826 -- (908)638-6969

Washington Rock State Park
The strategic location of Washington Rock made it a valuable lookout point during the American Revolution for General George Washington in June of 1777 when the British army under General William Howe was moving toward Westfield. From the vantage point of this natural rock outcropping, General Washington had a thirty-mile panoramic view of the valley and was able to instruct his troops to circle behind Howe’s troops and cut off their retreat. 51 acres.
Green Brook Township, Mailing address c/o Liberty State Park Morris Pesin Drive Jersey City, NJ 07305 -- (201)915-3401

Wawayanda State Park
The quiet charm of Wawayanda appeals to hikers, campers, swimmers and boaters. Forested hills surround Lake Wawayanda creating a restful backdrop for canoeists, boaters and fisherman, while steep mountains challenge casual as well as serious hikers. A twenty-mile stretch of the Appalachian Trail runs through the park, while the top of Wawayanda Mountain offers sensational views. More than forty miles of trails are marked in the park. 13,422 acres
885 Warwick Turnpike, Hewitt, NJ 07421 -- (973)853-4462

Worthington State Forest
Some of the most rugged terrain and splendid views of northern New Jersey are found in Worthington State Forest. A rocky and sometimes steep trail follows Dunnfield Creek from the Delaware River to Mount Tammany or hikers may choose to follow the trail to Sunfish Pond, one of the most popular sites in the area. Millions of years in the making, the pond was carved out by glacial forces during the last ice age and is one of fourteen rock-basin lakes between the Delaware Water Gap and the end of Kittatinny Ridge. A trail circles the pond, with many boulders and openings for resting and observation. 6,200 acres.
Old Mine Road Delaware Water Gap,
Mailing address: HC 62, Box 2, Columbia, NJ 07832 -- (908) 841-9575

For more information about state park facilities visit New Jersey's Department of Parks and Forestry

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