Swartswood State Park

Category: State park

Address: 1091 E Shore Dr, Swartswood, NJ 07877, USA

Phone: +19733835230

Opening hours

Sunday: 8AM–8PM

Monday: 8AM–8PM

Tuesday: 8AM–8PM

Wednesday: 8AM–8PM

Thursday: 8AM–8PM

Friday: 8AM–8PM

Saturday: 8AM–8PM

Reviews

Jesse Halligan

Oct 8, 2022

Awesome place to camp. Very clean campsite. Nice fire pits. Only issue I had was I got stung/bit by a hornet, and it was the first time ever getting stung, so I beat feet extremely fast. I left a whole bunch of good fire wood all organized nicely next to the pit, I hope someone used it atleast ;( I will definitely return back !! Oh and maybe get a good look at the trees in your campsite, couple of large dead standing trees in the area, had a decent size branch come down, luckily just hitting the forest floor ☺️

Monika Kowalski

Sep 27, 2022

Great place to camp, the swimming area could be cleaned better from the geese *** and the decaying seaweed / branches by the waters edge.... it was hard to get in and out of water for the kiddos.... could help with the smell too by cleaning it on a regular basis. Other than that we go here to camp every year and love it! Kids have a blast, the sites are big and grassy! Plenty of places to bike!

mikehauck 58

Sep 26, 2022

Awesome experience!!

Chris Cooke

Sep 21, 2022

A beautiful state park with nice size lake, sandy beach and hiking trails. Unfortunately, no rangers were on duty at the office (wanted to ask a few questions) maybe next time. Plenty of parking and campgrounds, a real gem.

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Questions & Answers

how much does it cost to camp overnight

Gmail Account | Oct 15, 2019
Sunshine A | Oct 15, 2019

Tent- Residents $20/ Non-Residents $25 night

Do they have lights in their cabins?

A Google User | Oct 15, 2019
Missy Acker | Oct 15, 2019

Yes

Can we bring in our own firewood when we are camping?

Connie Iuliucci | Oct 15, 2018
Suzanne Ritterbusch | Oct 15, 2018

We brought own wood three times. No issue.

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is there good hiking trails here

Michael Walsh | Oct 15, 2018
Suzanne Ritterbusch | Oct 15, 2018

Yes. And great place to camp..book early

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the lake has a cabins for rent?

Lima Latin Peruvian Cuisine | Aug 15, 2022
Herby Benedict | Aug 15, 2022

Yes, it has cabin for rent. 48$ for a day.

How much they charge for a bus w 40 people?

israel cumar | Jul 16, 2022
ana orellana | Aug 15, 2022

I don't know I went by car

Y couldn't you go swimming?

Karina Rojas | Jul 16, 2022
L Parker | Jul 16, 2022

No swimming currently due to high algae and bacteria levels right now.

Is this a great Lake for swimming & boating?

Jamie Barry | Oct 14, 2021
Samantha K.C. | Oct 14, 2021

It's an amazing lake for both! Summer 2000 was closed, but we're hoping it'll be open this year. I think you can boat regardless though, just keep an eye on the DEP page for any regulations or closures. Honestly it's my favorite park ever! Here's the Swartswood DEP page - https://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/swartswood.html

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Is this a good place to hike?

Jamie Barry | Oct 14, 2021
Sam Seamans | Oct 14, 2021

Go across the road and find the yellow trail. Up hill and through the woods. At the end walk back to your car on a flat path or reverse and walk back on the yellow trail The main park has enjoyable walking.

is grilling allowed now?

victor centeno | Oct 14, 2020
Nasir Zubair | Oct 14, 2020

Yes. We saw a lot of people grilling during our visit on 08/30/2020.

Nearby grocery stores

Ellen Torres | Oct 14, 2020
Anny Ortiz | Oct 14, 2020

10-15 minutes away

Is the lake now open for swimming?

Juan gomez | Oct 14, 2020
Fra L | Oct 14, 2020

No. Not yet Go onto the state park website for status to check https://njparksandforests.org/sps_covid.html

You have to pay to enter this lake

Manuel Lema | Oct 15, 2019
Hector Altamirano | Oct 15, 2019

Yes, I think it's $ 10 per car.

Can you bring your own kayaks

mary northrip | Oct 15, 2019
Sean P | Oct 15, 2019

Yes you can

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Is it open for swimming today

Adriane Green | Oct 15, 2019
Sean P | Oct 15, 2019

Unsure sorry

Is it nearby Fairview YMCA Camp?

Nancy Flack | Oct 15, 2019
Sean P | Oct 15, 2019

Unsure I'm from pa

I heard there is no swimming at present due to algae, is this true?

Carol D | Oct 15, 2019
Erin Goellner | Oct 15, 2019

The ban was lifted. You can now swim in the lake with no issue.

Is Swartsood Lake open for swimming today?

Carol D | Oct 15, 2019
Paul Yennior | Oct 15, 2019

Check at NJ.com

Can I use own inflatable boat on the lake?

jim | Oct 15, 2019
Paul Yennior | Oct 15, 2019

I believe so, but you can call

May I fish here with a valid NJ freshwater license? What species are found?

Amit Sinha | Oct 15, 2019
Walter Blomquist | Oct 15, 2019

Fishing off dock got a bunch of small Sunnies and other fish. Guys fishing from a boat early morning were pulling some nice bass out of the lily pads.

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Do they have cabin rentals ?

tulsi jha | Oct 15, 2019
Paul Yennior | Oct 15, 2019

Yes I believe the site has the info

Are there washroom facilities in the family campground area? If yes how far is it from the campsites?

Amit Sinha | Oct 15, 2019
Sean 76 | Oct 15, 2019

I'm unsure, we take day kayaking trip.

Are there daily rates for birthday parties?

Jeanne Stewart | Oct 15, 2019
Heather Vaughan | Oct 15, 2019

I am not 100% but I'm fairly sure you can have a birthday party there.

can i fly my dron ?

my name | Oct 15, 2018
Juan F. | Oct 15, 2018

There are new signs that prohibit drone flying-

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is there food to purchase at the lake

Frank Albert | Oct 15, 2018
Sunshine A | Oct 15, 2018

We bought ice cream there,they had some food too. But I don't know if it's open every day .

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Are the tent/trailer sites okay for tents only?

Jacqueline Jean | Oct 15, 2018
Rich Murray | Oct 15, 2018

Yup

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Should I bring a beach umbrella for the lake?

June Ruggiero | Oct 15, 2018
Suzanne Ritterbusch | Oct 15, 2018

Yes

Can you bbq with a small propane grill by the beach?

miked miked | Oct 15, 2018
Rich Murray | Oct 15, 2018

I second that answer

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What about pets?

Jeanet Marroquin | Oct 15, 2018
Walter Blomquist | Oct 15, 2018

There were dogs. Don't know any details, but assume they are allowed.

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Is there electric on the tent sites?

Connie Iuliucci | Oct 15, 2018
kymmie | Oct 15, 2018

No

What is the condition of the campsite picnic tables?

Judy Stewart | Oct 15, 2018
Michael Higgins | Oct 15, 2018

Sturdy and in good shape. Definitely been around awhile. I used a tablecloth to put over it.

How much to get in

Joann Reyes | Oct 15, 2018
Juan F. | Oct 15, 2018

$20 dollars a night per lot 2 cars 2 tents per lot Maximum of 6 people per lot but some bring up to 8 with no problem

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