State: New Jersey
Address 1: 885 Warwick Turnpike
City: Hewitt
Zip: 07421
Phone: (973) 853-4462
Open: April 1 through October 31
Number of Sites: 3
Camp URL: http://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/wawayanda.html
Full Hook: Yes
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.
Group Campsites: Three group sites with a clivus restroom; Seven person minimum. Water is not available at campsites; it must be carried from the main office building. Open April 1 through October 31. Firewood available for purchase at park office.
Directions:
Take Route 23 north to Union Valley Road. Follow Union Valley Road about 6 miles to stop sign. From Stop sign, go to second traffic light. Turn left, travel to fork in road (about 2 miles) go left about 1/2 mile to Warwick Turnpike. Turn left. The park entrance is four miles on the left.
Facilities & Activities:
Barrett Farm Historic Site
Trails
Camping
Fishing
Hunting
Picnic tables, food concession
Boating/canoeing:
electric motors only, trailer launch, cartop launch, boat rentals, canoe rentals
Swimming
Playground
Winter sports:
cross-country skiing, ice fishing, ice skating, snowmobiling