Swartswood State Park RV & Campground Guide
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Swartswood State Park in New Jersey is home to Little Swartswood and Swartswood Lake, formed by glaciers thousands of years ago, and now home to a variety of fish. You can try your hand at catching those fish, or hunt, boat, canoe, swim, and much more. In the winter, the park has cross-country skiing, ice skating, sledding, and ice fishing.
Weather at the park is mild in summer, with average highs only hitting around 84°F. Lows can get down to 15°F in winter.
Spring 27° F – 71° F
Summer 56° F – 84° F
Fall 31° F – 50° F
Winter 15° F – 40° F
RV Resorts & Campsites in Swartswood State Park
Swartswood State Park has 65 tent and trailer sites with a fire ring, picnic table and lantern holder. There are flush toilets and showers facilities are within walking distance. If you choose to rent an RV, consider renting with RVshare. Each rental vehicle comes with nationwide insurance coverage, 24/7 roadside assistance, and a dedicated team that will work to make sure you have the perfect RV for your travel plans and unique needs.
There are other campgrounds nearby you can try as well:
Kymer’s Camping Resort
The campground encompasses 200 acres in the Kittatinny Mountains, offering hiking, kayaking, or simply relaxing by the pool.
Water hookup: yes
Electrical hookup: yes
Sewer hookup: yes
Wi-Fi: yes
Pet friendly: yes
Other amenities: laundry, showers, pool
Delaware Water Gap/Pocono Mountain KOA
This campground is a great base camp for a number of outdoor activities in the area. Go canoeing, kayaking, rafting, hiking, and lots more. You can also drop by the local flea market on weekends.
Water hookup: yes
Electrical hookup: yes
Sewer hookup: yes
Wi-Fi: yes
Pet friendly: yes
Other amenities: mini golf, snack bar, Gaga pit
What to Do at
Swartswood State Park
Inside Swartswood State Park
There are lots of things to do at Swartswood State Park. From water fun to other outdoor activities, here are some of the things you can do inside the park:
Swimming: There is swimming at the park from Memorial Day through Labor Day. There are lifeguards on duty, and the beach has changing areas, restrooms, showers, a first aid station, and concessions.
Fishing: There is year-round fishing in Little Swartswood and Swartswood Lakes, and anglers could catch brown, rainbow, and brook trout, bass, sunfish, catfish, walleye, perch, and more. Fish from the shore or by boat.
Boating: Boat rentals are available in the park during the summer season.
How to Get to
Swartswood State Park
From Route 80, take exit 25, Route 206 north to Newton, about 12 miles. From Newton, make a left at the second traffic light (Route 206 and Spring Street) then make a left at the next light onto Route 519. Follow 519 for approximately 1/2 mile, then make a left onto Route 622 at Sussex County College sign. Follow Route 622 for about 4 1/2 miles. Turn left onto Route 619. The park entrance is about 1/2 mile south on Route 619.
The address for the park is 1091 E Shore Rd, Swartswood, NJ 07877.
Entering Swartswood State Park
There is an entrance fee of $5 per vehicle for New Jersey residents and $10 per vehicle for non-residents.
Heading on a road trip is a great way to experience life together and make memories! Renting an RV with RVshare makes the trip easy and stress-free. Whether you choose to rent an RV near your home and make the trek, or fly into New Jersey and rent an RV for camping, you’re sure to have an adventure you won’t soon forget! We would love to see pictures of your travels - be sure to send us photos of your trip to [email protected] and tag us on social media. Your memories could be featured on our blog, Facebook, Instagram or Twitter page!
Frequently Asked Questions About Swartswood State Park
Fall is the best time of year to visit Swartswood State Park. Not only will you get colorful views of nature, but fall also offers less humidity and rain, as well as an average temperature of around 60 degrees Fahrenheit.
The summers reach an average high of 85 degrees Fahrenheit. The winters can be snowy and can get down to 21 degrees. Rain occurs around 120 days out of the year, or roughly nine to 12 days out of each month.
Tons of critters call Swartswood State Park home. Some include walleye, perch, catfish, ruffed geese, rink-necked pheasants, black bears, white-tailed deer, and wild turkey. Make sure to get the appropriate license for fishing or hunting and to avoid bears.
You’re allowed to bring your furry loved ones along on your trip. However, pets need to be on a leash that doesn’t exceed 6 feet in length. The park also requires you to clean up any waste they leave behind.
While Swartswood State Park camping spots can accommodate your RV, there aren’t any designated RV camping spots outfitted with hookups. However, there is an RV dump station within the park.
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