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Stokes State Forest
Nearby Parks:
Swartswood State Park
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
George W Childs State Park
Kittatinny Valley State Park
High Point State Park
Cranberry State Park
Allamuchy Mountain State Park
Jenny Jump State Forest
Worthington State Forest
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Stokes State Forest
1 Coursen Road
Branchville, New Jersey 07826
Phone: 973-948-3820
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| State Park Overview: |
| The breathtaking and panoramic view from Sunrise Mountain along the Appalachian Trail rewards the hiker who has trekked up the steep side of the mountain. The view encompasses the pastoral farmland of New Jersey to the east and undeveloped forests and mountain ridges to the west. For those who don?t relish the idea of climbing up the side of a mountain and following a sometimes rocky and steep trail for a few hours, there is a short drive to the pavilion at the top of the mountain.
Stokes is famous for its impressive beauty, whether it is at the top of a mountain ridge or in the cool and fragrant Tillman Ravine with its rushing stream and steep cliffs. Hikers, campers, fishermen and photographers are attracted to its wild setting. |
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WONDERFUL PARK!
Stokes State Park is a wonderful Park to visit. It has something for everyone. Great fishing, hiking (easy - difficult), Sunrise Mountain, Tilamns Ravine, Buttermilk Falls, wildlike, great camping & beautiful scenery. We have gone every single year for the past 25 years. My parents took me when I was a kid and now I bring my own kids. You will not be disappointed.
Written by Kathy G.
22-May-2008
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Best time Ever
When I was a child my parents brought me and my lil sis there every year. We would always look forward to going there. AS a grown up I take my son and husband there now and make new memories. It is very relaxing and peaceful. Wonderful place to bring the family.
Written by Vanessa R.
14-Jul-2008
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The best camping anywhere!!!
I have been camping, fishing, and hiking at Stokes for years and my family has been going for decades. I love this place and i wont go anywhere else!!!
Written by BrianPbutler
16-Aug-2008
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Happy memories
A family of a third generation, have being visiting Stokes , a favorite place and many happy memories, We love this piece of heaven.
Written by Giggy
27-Feb-2009
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Beautiful, and relaxing
I have been here many times in the past 35 yrs. and always enjoyed my stay.
Written by Mark Anthony MAB
21-May-2009
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superrrr funnnnn
my school Crockett and others go there in 6th grade and i just went and it was a blast!!!!
(name not given)
13-Nov-2009
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A bit of heaven in NJ!!
I have been camping in Stokes for over 40 years. The forest is intact. The state budget is not. Please write to encourage the powers that be to keep our parks and forests alive. We have only one earth!
Written by marianne
29-Nov-2009
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| Area Activities |
| Arts & Crafts | |  | Peters Valley Craft Center Store - Layton , NJ
The store at Peters Valley Craft Center offers original handcrafted art, jewelry, clothing, ceramics, and home furnishings. Unique items from over 300 artists offer distinctive ideas to embellish the home, treat yourself,
or to select for a gift. Visit the Gallery upstairs for our latest exhibit of fine art craft.
Web Site: http://www.petersvalley.org |
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| Campsites: 51 tent and trailer sites with fire rings and picnic tables. Some camping areas available all year. $20 per night.
Group campsites: Nine group sites with fire rings and picnic tables; capacity varies. Open from April 1 through October 31.Group Campsites A,B,C,D,E,F $30 per night, site capacity 30 people.Group Campsite G $65 per night, site Capacity 65 people.Group Campsite H $10 per night, site capacity 10 people.Group Campsite I $45 per night, site capacity 45 people.
Lean-tos: Nine lean-tos with fire rings and picnic tables. Open year round. $30 per night. |
| Trails: |
| A 12.5-mile section of the Applachian Trail follows the Kittatinny Mountain Ridge through Stokes State Forest. This trail's designated use is restricted to hiking only for its entire length from Maine to Georgia. White blazes mark this narrow and sometimes very rocky trail. A brochure is available regarding New Jersey's portion of the trail at the park office.
Along Kittatinny Mountain are outstanding views of the surrounding landscape. Sunrise Mountain offers scenic vistas of the Kittatinny Valley to the east and the Delaware River Valley to the west.
In addition to the Applachian Trail, there are more than 33 miles of marked trails within Stokes State Forest. Trails vary in length from one half mile to four miles, and over terrains ranging from flat lowlands to rocky mountains. Many of the trails connect, offering the hiker a variety of trips from an hour to a full day. |
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| Arts/Cultural/Drama | |  | Peters Valley Craft Center - Layton , NJ
Peters Valley is a non-profit education center and gallery for craft arts. Tour the studios on weekends during summer. Workshops May to September, 2 to 5 days. Expert instructors from US and abroad. Commute or sleep over for a mini-vacation close-to-home. Wood turning, weaving, jewelry, ceramics, blacksmithing, photography, papermaking, beading and more.
Web Site: http://www.petersvalley.org |
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| | Horseback Riding | |  | Black Walnut Country Inn and Stables - Milford, PA
The Black Walnut Inn is a delightful English Tudor-style Bed & Breakfast, tucked away on a 162-acre wooded estate in the foothills of the Pocono Mountains, minutes from the Delaware River. Adjacent to thousands of acres of wooded trails. Overnight boarding available to Inn guests. Trail Rides.
Web Site: http://www.theblackwalnutinn.com |
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| Picnicking: |
| Stokes State Forest offers picnic areas, picnic tables and shelters. For larger groups, we also offer the Group Picnic Area on Kittle Field. It holds a capacity of 120 people, provides shelter, playfields and playground equipment. It may be reserved for a fee:
$55.00 per day, plus applicable parking fees for reservations for Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.
$80.00 per day for reservations for the Day After Labor Day to Friday Before Memorial Day.
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. |
| Boating: |
| Small boats with electric motors are only permitted on the waters of Lake Ocquittunk and are subject to all applicable boating laws. There is no boat ramp. |
| Swimming: |
| Swimming is permitted in Stony Lake from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day while lifeguards are on duty. Visitors will find a beach complex containing changing area, restrooms a first-aid station and picnic facilities. Inner tubes, rafts and other flotation devices are not permitted in the swimming area. Only Coast Guard approved life jackets are permitted. Pets are prohibited on the beach. |
| Fishing and Hunting: |
| Stocked annually by the Division of Fish & Wildlife, the Big Flatbrook and its tributaries provide some of the best trout fishing in New Jersey. Lake Ocquittunk and Stony Lake also are stocked with trout. The majority of the forest is open to hunting. Both fishing and hunting at Stokes State Forest are subject to the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife regulations. |
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| B&Bs / Inns | | | | | Black Walnut Country Inn and Stables - Milford, PA
The Black Walnut Inn is a delightful English Tudor-style Bed & Breakfast, tucked away on a 162-acre wooded estate in the foothills of the Pocono Mountains, minutes from the Delaware River. Adjacent to thousands of acres of wooded trails. Overnight boarding available to Inn guests. Trail Rides.
Web Site: http://www.theblackwalnutinn.com |
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| | Cottages and Cabins | |  | Cedar Lakes Cottages - Port Jervis, NY
Cedar Lakes is a gorgeous 500-acre estate surrounding twin cedar lakes. We have a selection of deluxe cottages for nightly or weekly rentals. Enjoy hiking, boating, fishing, tennis, and swimming on the property. Cottages have full kitchens, fireplaces, WIFI, and great amenities--all for the price of a hotel
Web Site: http://www.cedarlakescottages.com |
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| | B&Bs / Inns | |  | Whistling Swan Inn - Stanhope, NJ
Nestled in the beautiful Skylands Region of New Jersey, the house now known as The Whistling Swan Inn was built in 1905 by Justice of the Peace, Daniel Best, for his wife, Sarah. Come visit Northwest NJ's finest Victorian Inn Voted "Top Ten B&B in US" by Inn Traveler Magazine
Web Site: http://www.whistlingswaninn.com |
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| | Glenwood House B&B and Cottage Suites - Deluxe Cottage Suites & Private Rooms. Jacuzzi Whirlpool Tubs for Two, Fireplaces, Candles, CATV, VCRs, CD Players, AC. Full Candlelight Breakfast. 1 hr.15 min. from NYC. |
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| Area Attractions: |
| Sunrise Mountain
The crest of Sunrise Mountain is one of the most frequently visited sites in Stokes State Forest. The mountaintop provides a breathtaking view at an elevation of 1,653 feet above sea level. The thin soil and harsh climate characteristic of Sunrise Mountain is a difficult environment in which few plants can survive. Mountain laurel, wild blueberry, pitch pine and scrub oak are among the natural vegetation found throughout the area. The pavilion at the summit was built in the late 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps. The Appalachian Trail runs along the ridge.Tillman Ravine Natural Area (525 acres)
This cool evergreen forest of eastern hemlock is ideally suited for the steep slopes carved by the rushing waters of Tillman Brook. Several trails wander through this spectacular ravine, providing views of waterfalls and ferns clinging to rock crevices. The area is home to the threatened barred owl and other endangered species.
Tillman Ravine Natural Area (525 acres)
This cool evergreen forest of eastern hemlock is ideally suited for the steep slopes carved by the rushing waters of Tillman Brook. Several trails wander through this spectacular ravine, providing views of waterfalls and ferns clinging to rock crevices. The area is home to the threatened barred owl and other endangered species. |
| Area Campgrounds | | Panther Lake Camping Resort
6 Panther Lake Road
Andover, NJ
| Triple Brook Camping Resort
58 Honey Run Road
Blairstown, NJ
| Harmony Ridge Farm & Campground
23 Risdon Drive
Branchville, NJ
973-948-4941
| Kymer's Camping Resort
69 Kymer's Road
Branchville, NJ
| Mahlon Dickerson Reservation
995 Weldon Road
Lake Hopatcong, NJ
973-663-0200
| Cedar Ridge Family Campgrounds
205 River Road
Montague, NJ
| Rockview Valley Campground Resort
59 River Road
Montague, NJ
973-293-3383
| Pleasant Acres Farm Campground
61 Dewitt Road
Sussex, NJ
973-875-4166
| Tall Timbers POA Inc.
100 Tall Timbers Road
Sussex, NJ
| Dingmans Campground
1006 Route 209
Dingmans Ferry, PA
| River Beach Campsites
Box 382 Route 209
Milford, PA
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| | Area Fishing Related Businesses | | Cross Current Guide Service
100 Laurel Acres Rd
Milford, PA
(570) 296-6919
| Matamoras Rod & Gun Club
120 Rod and Gun Club Rd
Milford, PA
(570) 409-9330
| Mastodon Sporting Goods
195 Highland Lakes Rd
Highland Lakes, NJ
(973) 764-0200
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| | Area Resorts and Lodging | | Greenville Inn
980 Us Route 6
Port Jervis, NY
(845) 856-3878
| Malibu Dude Ranch
351 Foster Hill Rd
Milford, PA
(570) 296-7281
| Myer Motel
600 Route 6 and 209
Milford, PA
(570) 296-7223
| Milford Motel
591 Route 6 and 209
Milford, PA
(570) 296-6411
| Hidden Valley Resort
44 Breakneck Rd
Vernon, NJ
(973) 764-4200
| Resort Club Inc
3 Telemark Dr
Vernon, NJ
(973) 209-4362
| Minerals Resort & Spa
2 Chamonix Dr
Vernon, NJ
(973) 827-2222
| Resort Club at the Great Gorge
State Rt 94
Vernon, NJ
(973) 827-8000
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