Swartswood State Park Campground
Open for camping April 1 through October 31. Shelters remain open through December 15. Check-in is 3 p.m., check-out is noon. Reservations available through camping.nj.gov.
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 2 at 1:30PM EDT until July 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values between 100 and 110 degrees expected each day. * WHERE...In New Jersey, Morris, Sussex, Warren, and Hunterdon Counties. In Pennsylvania, Berks, Lehigh, Northampton, Upper Bucks, Western Chester, and Western Montgomery Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Very warm low temperatures in the low to mid 70s at night will not offer any relief from the heat. This combined with multiple days of near record breaking temperatures will exacerbate the impacts from the heat and humidity. The hottest conditions are expected to occur today through Friday.
Air Quality Alert issued July 2 at 3:45PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has issued a code orange air quality alert Friday for Sussex and Warren Counties in New Jersey. A code orange air quality alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children...people suffering from asthma... heart disease or other lung diseases...and the elderly. The effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors. For more information on ground-level ozone and fine particles...visit http://www.state.nj.us/dep/
About
Swartswood State Park Campground occupies a scenic setting in the rolling hills of northwestern New Jersey, providing convenient access to Swartswood Lake and the park's trail network. The campground offers a mix of wooded and grassy tent sites, each equipped with a fire ring, picnic table, and lantern holder. Three group campsites across from the park office accommodate parties of 7 to 20 people in a secluded area near Duck Pond. For those seeking more shelter, six cabin-like structures with wood stoves sleep up to four people each and remain open through mid-December, extending beyond the main camping season. Amenities include flush toilets, hot showers, and drinking water. The park prohibits pets in all overnight facilities and does not permit alcoholic beverages. No electrical hookups are available. Swartswood Lake offers fishing, swimming, and boating opportunities, with a boat launch located within the park. The surrounding trails provide hiking through mixed hardwood forests and wetlands. Reservations are made through the New Jersey camping reservation system at camping.nj.gov.
Directions
From Interstate 80, take Exit 25 and head north on Route 206. Continue approximately 10 miles through Newton, then turn left onto Route 519 North. Follow Route 519 for about 5 miles, then turn right onto Route 619 (Swartswood Road). The park entrance is on the left.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | No |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $20 - $48 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| swartswoodcamping@dep.nj.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (973) 383-5230 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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