Swartswood State Park

The 519-acre natural glacial lake features two water bodies, Swartswood Lake and Little Swartswood Lake, where only electric motors are permitted for boating activities.

In 1914, the state purchased the lake for $30,000 from Newark manufacturer Andrew Albright, who previously charged visitors one dollar per day for access.

Dating back to the late 1800s, the lake served as a summer resort destination for urban residents who arrived by horse-drawn carriages, railroads, and automobiles.

The park maintains 65 tent and trailer sites equipped with fire rings, picnic tables, and lantern holders, with access to flush toilets and shower facilities from April to October.

The formation of Swartswood Lake began over 10 million years ago through limestone dissolution, followed by glacial erosion that shaped the current landscape.

Location: Swartswood

Inception: 1914

Website: http://state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/swartswood.html

GPS coordinates: 41.07363,-74.81878

Latest update: March 23, 2025 03:14