Allamuchy Mountain State Park
Overview
Allamuchy Mountain State Park is a prime example of a perfect combination of culture, scenery, and activities. There is something to do for every age, interest, and activity intensity level, from boating, to historical sight seeing, to hunting. Allamuchy Mountain State Park's 9,200 acres are located between Hackettstown and Cranberry Lake in Morris, Warren and Sussex Counties.
The Musconetcong River, with some of the best trout fishing in the state, winds through Allamuchy Mountain State Park. During the spring the Division of Fish and Wildlife stock the Musconetcong with brown, rainbow, and brook trout. A three mile water trail on the Musconetcong River is available for canoes, kayaks and rowboats. Also available is a public boat launch at Cranberry Lake, as well as rowboat rental. For hikers, there are several miles of trails crisscross through the forests and marshlands of the park. There are also trails open to mountain biking and horseback riding. Hunters are welcome; parts of the park are open for hunting in season. For a cultural experience, Waterloo Village, which is located on the banks of the Morris Canal, is well known for its historic buildings and diverse cultural programs of classical and popular music as well as dance and opera.
Activities
Boating
A three mile water trail on the Musconetcong River is available for canoes, kayaks and rowboats. The trail is between Waterloo Road at Route 80 and the Saxton Falls Dam. A public boat launch is available at Cranberry Lake. All types of boats: electric motors, gas motors and canoes can launch between sunrise and sunset year round. A boat concession located next to the Cranberry Lake boat launch, which includes a trailer launch and a cartop launch, rents rowboats from sunrise to sunset during the summer.
Bicycling
There are paths available for both road and mountain biking.
Climbing
The rock climbing area is located near Waterloo Village on Waterloo Road. A waiver is required. Contact park office for specific information.
Fishing
Allamuchy Mountain State Park provides excellent fishing opportunities year round. During the spring the Division of Fish and Wildlife stock the Musconetcong with brown, rainbow, and brook trout. Cranberry Lake, Jefferson Lake, Allamuchy Pond and Deer Park Pond contain warm water species such as large mouth bass, sunfish, perch and pickerel.
Hiking
There are more than 14 miles of marked trails available for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding in the Allamuchy Natural Area. There also are more than 20 miles of unmarked trails available for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding in the Northern Section of Allamuchy Mountain State Park.
Historic Sites
Waterloo Village takes the visitor through time from a 400-year old Lenape (Delaware) Indian village to a bustling port along the once prosperous Morris Canal. This early nineteenth century restored village contains a working mill complex with gristmills and sawmills, a general store, blacksmith shop and several historic houses.
Horseback Riding
There are more than 14 miles of marked trails available for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding in the Allamuchy Natural Area. There is an additional 20 miles of unmarked trails also open to horseback riders.
Hunting
Parts of Allamuchy Mountain State Park are open for hunting. The Allamuchy Natural Area is available for deer and small game hunting.
Winter Sports
Popular winter sports include ice skating, ice fishing, ice boating, sledding, and cross-country skiing.
Directions
Driving
Allamuchy Mountain State Park is located three miles north of Hackettstown between Willow Grove/ Waterloo Road (Route 604) on the east, Route 517 on the west, and Cranberry Lake (Route 206) on the north.
Phone Numbers
Primary
(908) 852-3790Links
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