Ramapo Valley County Reservation

Category: Park in Mahwah, New Jersey

Address: 608 Ramapo Valley Rd, Mahwah, NJ 07430, USA

Phone: +12013273500

Opening hours

Sunday: 7AM–8PM

Monday: 7AM–8PM

Tuesday: 7AM–8PM

Wednesday: 7AM–8PM

Thursday: 7AM–8PM

Friday: 7AM–8PM

Saturday: 7AM–8PM

Reviews

Susan Haas

Sep 21, 2022

I love this park. Many hikes of varying difficulty. Trails well-marked. It’s especially nice in the off-season when the weather is cooler and the parking lot is far less crowded. I went in December and the only issues were a couple of icy patches and some mud up near the reservoir, but hiking sticks were adequate to traverse those. Update October 2021: It is obvious that some of the trails have been cleaned up (when I was there a few months ago, some trails were overgrown with tall grass and fallen logs) and new trail markers were put up (the nails are still shiny). This park is incredibly well-maintained considering its size. Photo from Hawk Rock at the top of the yellow trail. Absolutely worth the effort.

mani agg

Sep 16, 2022

Absolutely beautiful here, walk by the lake is beautiful and the paths are clean and wide, the views are great, not a lot of benches around if you want to sit and enjoy the view but it’s okay, parking lot is very big and flat so it’s easy to spot the empty parking, the bathrooms are located on the entrance of the park, they are not bad. Weekdays are not too busy but weekends are very busy, the waterfall is worth the walk, but my favorite is the lake! You can also do camping if you want!

Dalona 777

Sep 12, 2022

An excellent place to walk along trails that preserve nature in all its splendor.

Dilnaz Nalladaru

Aug 23, 2022

Love this park. Good east hike to the waterfalls

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Questions & Answers

Can you go swimming?

Wendy Huesca | Sep 27, 2018
Vanderbilt | Sep 27, 2019

The reservoir up top is always a popular swimming spot in the summer, while you may not be "allowed" to swim no one will likely tell you that you cannot

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Is there picnic tables

George Spiechowski | Sep 27, 2018
Matthew Palladino | Sep 27, 2018

Yeep. Right by the main area when you walk in!

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how far is the waterfall from parking?

haley magill | Sep 26, 2020
Leonidas Javier | Sep 26, 2020

I would say like good 15 to 20 minutes walk

Is there a place to go swimming?

Erin Burke | Sep 27, 2018
Nick Michaels | Sep 27, 2018

Swimming, no. But the lake at top of trails is good to dip your feet in or relax in the water. Nice for dogs too. I've even seen people training their toddlers with floaties because of how conveniently shallow the water is. Good things never last; please dont bring obnoxious friends or acquaintances. Act responsibly.

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Can you pitch up a tent there?

AceOfSpade 132 | Sep 26, 2021
Marie Z | Sep 26, 2021

Yes, but you need to get a permit first for camping, even if it's day camping. Go on their website and you'll be able to do it from there. Hope this helps.

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Is there kayaking

toni ann Canora | Sep 26, 2020
sushanto choudhury | Sep 26, 2020

No I didn't see anyone kayaking. Morever I saw the board saying 'swimming and fishing not permitted'.

Can I bbq in the park?

[email protected] Amberaybar10 | Sep 27, 2019
Sumedha Sharma | Sep 27, 2019

yes you can

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Are dirtbikes allowed?

Stanley Acevedo | Sep 27, 2018
Robert LoFaso | Sep 27, 2018

No

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Does this location charge for parking?

Catherine McKee | Sep 27, 2018
Thiago Doherty Garcia | Sep 27, 2018

Free but it's best to go early parking is difficult to find the lot is small

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Can you ride an atv or dirt bike in this park?

Wellington Gomez | Sep 27, 2018
Monica Muller | Sep 27, 2018

No, only walking, running, hiking, fishing, snowshoeing, you can bring you dog.

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does this really open so late at 10 a.m.? Will I be unable to get in the parking lot at say 8 or 9 a.m.? or is it locked?

Gustad Mody | Sep 27, 2017
John Atti | Sep 27, 2018

I've been there as early as 6:30 AM, with the gates open and others present/parked. The official hours list that it will be closed, but I haven't run into trouble. Gotta say though - more bugs are around at dawn and dusk. May want to wait.

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Are ATV 's allowed?

MIKE N | May 29, 2022
Kevin Kot | Aug 27, 2022

Yes

Are there bike trails at this reserve?

Luci Lu | Sep 26, 2021
Anthony Armstrong | Sep 26, 2021

It's definitely mainly a hiking place rather than a biking place. There's really only the loop around the lake that you could bike. My advice: don't come here for a bike ride; you'll be disappointed! But if you come here to walk It's fantastic! My favorite place for a good walk!

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Are the any easy trails for hiking there?

Connie Caballero | Sep 26, 2021
John Lamb | Sep 26, 2021

Yes. A flat trail around the lake.

Can I hunt for deer here?

kevin ross | Sep 26, 2020
robert mason | Sep 26, 2020

No, their is no hunting.

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Can you camp?

Cristian Mejia | Sep 26, 2020
I LOVE FISHING tv | Sep 26, 2020

No

Can you park overnight ???

Jose Nata | Sep 26, 2020
Martin David | Sep 26, 2020

No

Hiked here today and noticed new camp site signs. Can't find any info online. Does anyone know the story on these new campsites?

Joseph Callender | Sep 26, 2020
Chris Milliaressis | Sep 26, 2020

Yes I do I took a picture of the camping regulations I will post it right now! Hope this helps

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Is there ice skating?

Natalie Mahony | Sep 26, 2020
Brianna Deleasa | Sep 26, 2020

No, ice skating isn't allowed there.

R there bathrooms?

Lori Mcpherson | Sep 26, 2020
John Lamb | Sep 26, 2021

Main restrooms at the parking lot open today. Also Porta pottys were open.

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is park reopened after coyote attack?

Lillian Burns | Sep 26, 2020
Dennis Dillon | Sep 26, 2020

Is this snake lake off of 202 I use to go there as a kid

where to fish ?

herb cohn | Sep 26, 2020
Y Z | Apr 29, 2022

in the lake its stocked with trout

Are bicycles allowed ???

Ramon Arauma | Sep 27, 2019
Martin Diehl | Sep 27, 2019

Bicycles are allowed on some trails in nearby Ringwood Skylands Manor

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Can I take my dog to the swimming area?

Marco Toledo | Sep 27, 2019
Lynn Roberts | Sep 27, 2019

Yes I don't see why not

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Is the park open today the 4th of July 2019?! Want to go for a hike ;)

Jedd Strauss | Sep 27, 2019
Giuseppe Guerini | Sep 27, 2019

yep

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Can you fly drone here

Joe Mckay | Sep 27, 2019
Joey B | Sep 27, 2019

Doubt full not 100 they ate getting strick every where

Is this park have picnic tables and bathroom

Hudes Sabel | Sep 27, 2019
guna sekar | Sep 27, 2019

There are few tables and few bathrooms

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Can I make a fire

Daniel James Petraitis | Sep 27, 2019
The Great Artiste | Sep 27, 2019

According to the rules no

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When do the headquarters open

Mike Calbi | Sep 27, 2019
Alec Costa | Sep 27, 2019

There are hours posted on the front

till what time is allow to fish

Victor Jimenez | Sep 27, 2018
Riz Khan | Sep 27, 2018

Park close @ sunset.

Do they really close at 6

James McCarroll | Sep 27, 2018
Jeff Wickliffe | Sep 27, 2018

They close at dusk technically, but the actual time depends on the season. Instead of explaining all that on the site it gives 6pm as the generic average time

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Can I fly my Drone on this Park?

Claudia-Jose Perez | Sep 27, 2018
B. C | Sep 27, 2018

No. This park has signs against drones

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Can i go fishing after 5pm?

Jose Moya | Sep 27, 2018
David K | Sep 27, 2018

You can only be in the park a half hour before sunset. Check google for that time. Past that you run into the chance of park patrol kicking you out.

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