STEPHENS STATE PARK
STEPHENS STATE PARK800 Willow Grove St. Hackettstown, New Jersey 07840
Phone: 908-852-3790 Reservations: 908-852-3790
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Stephens State Park
'Stephens State Park'
Near the entrance to Stephens State Park.
Stephens State Park
'Stephens State Park'
Facilities at park
Stephens State Park
'Walkway'
Walkway up to camping area at Stephens State Park.
Stephens State Park
'Welcome Center'
Welcome center at Stephens State Park
Stephens State Park
'Stephens State Park'
Picnic area overlooking river.
Stephens State Park
'Limestone Kiln'
Limestone Kiln used in 19th century.
Stephens State Park
'Entrance To Stephens State Park'
This is the entrance to Stephens State Park
The Musconetcong River, an excellent freshwater fishing spot, flows over and around boulders through Stephens State Park. An easy walking, but rocky path follows the river with places for picnicking in shaded areas.
Less than one mile east along Waterloo Road at Saxton Falls are the remains of one of the Morris Canal’s twenty-three locks and a section of the old canal’s towpath. The original canal was 90 miles in length, stretching from Newark to Phillipsburg, and was used to ship coal and iron across the state. However, the canal could not compete with the development of the Morris and Essex Railroad in the late 1800s, and the canal was eventually abandoned.
Campsites: Forty tent and small trailer sites with fire rings and picnic tables. Flush toilets are within walking distance. Open April 1 through October 31.
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Electric motors and gas motors boats are allowed to be on the Musconetcong River. Each person must have on a wearable Coast Guard approved Personal Floatation Device (PFD). Alcoholic beverages are prohibited.
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Picnic sites are available along the scenic Musconetcong River and at the upper picnic area. Tables, charcoal grills and sanitary facilities are provided. Playground equipment and a small open play field are available at the upper picnic area. All picnic facilities are on a first come first serve basis, except for the group picnic shelter which can be reserved. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited.
For larger groups, we also offer a Group Picnic Shelter. It may be reserved for a fee:
Group Picnic Cancellation Fee: 50 percent of Fee
*Groups of 20 or more people shall reserve picnic facilities at least five days in advance. Such group use is not permitted on Holidays except as authorized by the Superintendent. Reservations for picnic areas are handled by the individual park area offices.
There are six miles of marked trails at Stephens State Park for walking, hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. The trail surfaces range from flat to steep and rocky.
A 2-mile section of the Highlands Trail runs the length of Stephens State Park.
Park Programs
Stephens State Park invites you to participate in our Summer/Fall Interpretive Nature Programs. Naturalist Lori Tournillon will be presenting a variety of informative and educational programs. These programs are sponsored by the park free of charge and attendees meet at the end of the main parking lot at 1:00 pm. In case of inclement weather, you are urged to contact the park office to determine if a program has been canceled or rescheduled. Check the Calendar of Events for Stephens State Park's current programs.
Waterloo Village
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 19th-century restored village contains a working mill complex with gristmills and sawmills, a general store, blacksmith shop and several historic houses.
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Park Visitor Online Reviews
January 30 I <3 THIS PLACE by Foaly
I looove this place. Its great 4 fishing, n its sooooo pretty!
June 30
Camping now cost 20 dollars a night, but is worth it.
April 12 Great relaxing & Picnic spot by Zain
Its a great place for familly and for relaxing..this is one of our favourite place. We come here often and Hackettstown is a great place to visit.
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Willow Grove Street (Route 604), 2 miles east of Hackettstown or 7.5 miles west of Route 206 on Waterloo Road (Route 604).
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