Apshawa Preserve

The 576-acre preserve contains mixed hardwood forests, wetlands, and the 40-acre Butler Reservoir connected by more than five miles of marked trails.

The New Jersey Conservation Foundation established this natural area in 1928 to protect the local ecosystems and water resources of northern New Jersey.

The preserve functions as an educational center where visitors learn about local ecology through guided nature walks and environmental programs.

Visitors can access the preserve from dawn to dusk through the main entrance on Northwood Drive, where a gravel parking lot and trail map kiosk are located.

A 3.2-mile deer exclosure fence installed in 2010 creates a protected zone that allows native plant species to grow without interference from local deer populations.

Location: West Milford

Inception: 1928

Website: http://passaiccountynj.org/passaic_county_park_system/parks/apshawa_preserve.php

GPS coordinates: 41.02570,-74.37400

Latest update: April 1, 2025 10:23