Wawayanda State Park

Wawayanda State Park At A Glance...

Todays Sunrise: 7:19 am, Sunset: 4:34 pm
New Jersey Gateway Region Passaic County Skylands Region Sussex County

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

Contact / Location

Primary Address:

Get Directions Sussex, Passaic and Morris Counties

Contact:

Maps & Brochures:

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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!