Round Valley Reservoir
The brisk blue waters of Round Valley Reservoir attract swimmers, boaters, fishermen, picnickers and campers to its scenic shore. The Round Valley Reservoir swimming area was created by the construction of an earth dam across a narrow waterway on the west side of the reservoir, separating it from the main part of the reservoir. The reservoir covers over 2,000 acres and is approximately 180 feet deep, the deepest lake in New Jersey. It has a water capacity of 55 billion gallons. The reservoir is stocked with lake trout.
Round Valley is one of the few parks that offers wilderness camping. The campsites on the eastern side of the reservoir are accessible only by hiking or boating. The campers' parking lot is three miles away from the nearest site, reachable by a steep and rugged trail. Cross-country skiers and sledding enthusiasts congregate at Round Valley in the winter months.
CAMPING FACILITIES
Wilderness: 85 wilderness tent sites with fire rings (no trailers and no vehicle access), water, pit toilets are within walking distance. Access to campsites by boat, canoe, or backpacking. 3-6 mile hike from parking lot and from most facilities including swimming area. $12 per night.
Group wilderness campsites: Eight group wilderness sites. Running water and pit toilets are within walking distance. Each group site accommodates 7-25 people. Open April 1 through October 31. $1 per person per night.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Location: Lebanon
Mailing Address: 1220 Leba-
non-Stanton Road Lebanon, NJ
08833-3115 (908) 236-6355
Size: 3,639 acres
Fees: (only charged between Memorial and Labor Day)
Weekdays-$5.00
Weekends-$10.00
Walk in/Bike-$2.00
Activities: Trails, camping ,
fishing, scuba diving,
swimming, boating
