State: New Jersey
Address 1: 251 County Road Route 513
City: Glen Gardner
Zip: 08826
Phone: (908) 638-8572
Open: Open from Apr 1 through Oct 31
Number of Sites: 52
Camp URL: http://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/voorhees.html
Full Hook: Yes
Voorhees, like Parvin State Park, served as a camp for the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) – Franklin Roosevelts program to get people back to work during the Depression. The CCC planted trees and constructed shelters, picnic sites and trails throughout the park.
Campsites: 47 tent and trailer sites with fire rings and picnic tables are available. Modern toilets and showers are within walking distance. Trailer sanitary station is open April 1 through October 31. Campsites open April 1 through October 31.
Group campsites: Two group sites; capacity: 50 campers each. Picnic tables, fire rings, toilets, showers. Open April 1 through October 31.
Shelters: Three shelters. Cabin-like structures with wood stove for heat and two double-deck bunks, which sleep up to four people. Sites include a fire ring and picnic table. Open April 1 through October 31.
Directions:
From New York or north Jersey: Take Route 78 west to exit 17, merge with Route 31 north. At second traffic light, make a right onto 513 north through High Bridge. Follow signs to the park.
From Pennsylvania and western New Jersey: Take I-78 east to exit 16, cross Route 78 to traffic light. Proceed through traffic light. At stop sign turn left, merge onto Route 31 north. At second light on Route 31 north turn right on Route 513 through High Bridge. Follow signs to park.
Facilities & Activities:
Observatory
Trails
Camping
Fishing
Hunting
Scenic overlook
Picnic tables, picnic shelters, group picnic facilities
Playground
Exercise course
Winter sports:
sledding, cross-country skiing