Wawayanda State Park, Protected natural area in Jefferson Township, New Jersey.
The 34,350-acre expanse contains numerous lakes, wetlands, hardwood forests, and 60 miles of marked trails through the northern New Jersey highlands.
Native American tribes of the Lenape nation inhabited this land for centuries before European settlers arrived, leaving behind artifacts and cultural sites.
The park serves as an educational center where rangers conduct programs about local flora, fauna, and geological formations from the last Ice Age.
Visitors can access multiple parking areas, restroom facilities, and designated camping spots, with swimming permitted only when lifeguards are present at Wawayanda Lake.
The Bearfort Mountain Natural Area includes Terrace Pond, positioned at 1,380 feet elevation, surrounded by rare Atlantic white cedar swamps.
Location: Jefferson Township
Operator: New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection - Division of Parks and Forestry
GPS coordinates: 41.16602,-74.42598
Latest update: March 5, 2025 18:59
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