WAWAYANDA STATE PARK

Important Information

  • All 4 sites are Pet friendly. Two pets per site, a copy of Rabies Vaccination is due upon arrival
  • Alcoholic beverages are prohibited in all New Jersey State Park areas.
  • This is rough camping- there is no running water, no electricity, and no showers.
  • Check in is at NOON. Check out is at NOON.
  • Quiet hours are from 10:00pm to 6:00am.
  • Firewood is available for purchase at the park office from 9am-4pm daily.
  • Minimum age- campsites are to be reserved by at least one person, age 18 or older, who shall occupy and remain responsible for the site during the rental period.
  • Visitors are permitted from 8am-8pm. Applicable parking fees shall be paid upon entry.
  • Group Campsites can be reserved for a minimum of one night up to 14 consecutive nights.
  • Black Bears are present in New Jersey. You are required to keep a clean campsite. Dispose of trash in a prompt manner in appropriate receptacles. Bear Boxes have been provided at each campsite for your use, these are not trash receptacles, however, you may secure food/coolers inside. Do not leave food or food-related items unattended at your campsite.
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Site Specific Information

Group Campsite

Important information:

Alcoholic beverages are NOT permitted in any New Jersey State Park Service area.

Black Bears are present in New Jersey.  During your stay at the park, all coolers and food-related items must be stored in the trunk of your vehicle or in the supplied bear box at all times.  Garbage should be promptly removed from your campsite and put in the appropriate trash receptacle (located in the maintenance yard near the park entrance).

Minimum age- camping facilities and sites must be reserved by at least 1 person 18 years of age or older, who shall occupy and be responsible for the facility or site during the rental period.  

Firewood may be purchased at the park office during business hours.  

Visitors are allowed at camping facilities and cabins between the hours of 8am and 8pm.  Visitors will be charged the corresponding day entry fee upon arrival. 

Quiet hours are observed between 10pm and 6am.  

Group campsites- may be reserved for a minimum of 1 night up to a 14 night maximum length of stay.  More than 2 vehicles are permitted on group campsites, however, upon reservation, you will only be allowed a maximum of 2.  Upon check-in all vehicles on your site will be required to be registered. There is adequate parking for multiple vehicles.  There is a composting pit toilet at the group campsite area.  Potable water is available at the park office (outside spigot) and at the maintenance building (outside spigot). There is no water, electric or sewer available at the group campsites.  There are no shower facilities. 

Pet Friendly

Wawayanda State Park is Pet Friendly.  Two pets are allowed per campsite for an additional fee.  A rabies certificate must be provided upon check-in, unless uploaded while making your reservation.  Please visit our website for detailed information regarding camping with your pet.  http://njparksandforests.org/parks/pet_friendly_camping.html 

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