Wawayanda State Park

Sussex, Passaic and Morris Counties


Wawayanda State Park At A Glance...


About Wawayanda State Park

Wawayanda State Park is located in Northern NJ, along the NJ/NY border. This natural area features an Atlantic white cedar swamp, mixed oak-hardwood forest and a glacially formed spring-fed lake and is habitat for the red-shouldered hawk, barred owl and great blue heron. Visitors have many activities/amenities available to them within the park. Stop by the visitors center on the way in for detailed maps and information about the park.



  • Activities:
    • Equestrian / Horseback
    • Fishing
    • Hiking
      Lots of great hiking
    • Hunting
    • Jogging / Running
      Trail running at it's best
    • Mountain Bike
    • Paddling - Kayak, Canoe, row boat
      Large lake - Rentals are available.
    • Playing in the playground
    • Skiing / Snowboarding
    • Swimming
      There is a nice beach with lifeguards on duty during the summer
    • Walking
    Amenities:
    • Bathrooms
    • Boat launch
    • Picnic / Sitting Area
    • Benches
    • Grills / Firering
    • Picnic shelter(s)
    • Picnic tables
    • Playground
    Camping:
    • 0-0 All Campgrounds and RV parks
      Group Camping
    • Group Camping
    • Hike-to / Remote camping
      When camping along the AT
    • Tent Camping Available
      When camping along the AT
    • Rentals Available
    Shop/Services/Rentals:
    • Kayak / Canoe / Rowboat Rentals
      On site only
    Trails:
    • Boardwalks
      A few here and there. Mainly as bridges
    • Rugged / Rocky
      Rocks, hills, woods, oh my
    Park Type:
    • State Parks
    • Playground
    • Scenic Areas (overlooks/waterfalls)
      Amazing views on the west side of the park into the Vernon Valley



Things to See & Do

Trails

You will find an extensive well marked trail network (over 60 miles) used for hiking, mountain biking, cross country skiing, and hunting. Part of the Appalachian Trail passes through the northern section of the park, heading you from the Warwick Turnpike, past glacial erratics, over Pinwheel's Vista, and eventually down to Rt 94 in Vernon.

The Lake

Wawayanda Lake offers a beach area for swimming and picnicking. As well as a boat ramp for row boats, kayaks, canoes, and more, as well as boat rentals. You can paddle for hours across this large glacial lake as you explore a jagged coastline, as well as multiple islands. Don't have a boat? Well why not rent one?

Camping

There is also group camping within the park.

Trip Ideas

There are many things to do within the park... hiking, biking, boating, exploring the AT... the list goes on and on. But one fun thing outside the park you can do is head just a few miles north into NY for a movie or two at the Warwick Drive In!

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