GUIDE TO NJ LAKES

Check out one of the cool and beautiful lakes in our area. The season for swimming in the lakes runs through Labor Day weekend.  The staff members at all the New Jersey State and Local Parks recommend getting there early on the weekends, because the parks will close temporarily if they reach capacity.  Weekdays are not usually a problem.  Call the park before you go to check on the crowds and water conditions.  Inner tubes, rafts and other flotation devices are not permitted in the bathing area at any of the parks. Only Coast Guard approved life jackets are permitted. Pets are prohibited on the beach. The following list is in order based on distance from Summit, NJ.


Distance: approximately 24 minutes
Weekday Hours: 10AM - 5:30PM
Weekend Hours: 11AM - 6:30PM
Fees: Adults (18-64) $6; Children/Seniors (65+) $5, Children 4 and under are FREE. Additional Fees: Paddle Boats (2 person) $5; Paddle Boats (4 person) $7; Row Boats $5; Wibit Kayaks $5; Wibit Use: $3 per person (must be at least 7 years-old and pass swim test.
Lifeguard on duty: yes
For more information call 973-267-4351.
Click here for park website.


Distance: approximately 35 minutes
Hours: Swimming 10AM - 6PM.  Park open daily Sunrise to Sunset (8:00 AM to 8:00 PM)
Fees: Per Car for NJ Residents, $6 weekdays and $10 weekends
Lifeguard on duty: yes
There is a bathhouse complex containing restrooms, showers, changing areas, a first aid room and concession where food and beach supplies are available for purchase. Grilling is limited to the picnic areas only. Grills are not permitted on the lawn areas. There are two sand volleyball courts and a playground near the beachfront. Click here for more information or call (973) 398-7010.
 
Distance: approximately 35 minutes
Hours: Swimming 10AM - 6PM.  Park open daily from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Fees: Per car for NJ Residents, $5 weekdays and $10 weekends
Lifeguard on duty: yes
There is a beach complex containing changing areas, restrooms, showers, a first-aid station, and a concession building where food and beach supplies are available for purchase. Grilling is prohibited along the beachfront. There are two playgrounds and volleyball nets on the beachfront. In this park there is also Scuba and Skin Diving with rich aquatic life. Diving is permitted from April 1st through October 31st depending on water conditions. Scuba divers must be certified. All divers are required to register at the area office, have a dive buddy, inflatable vest and a dive flag. Divers must check-in prior to, and checkout after, each dive. 
Click here for more information or call (908) 236-6355.

Distance: approximately 40 minutes
Hours: Swimming 10AM - 6PM.  Park open daily from 8AM to 8PM (Sat, Sun & Holidays opens at 7:00 AM)
Fees: Per car for NJ Residents $5 weekdays and $10 weekends
Season:  Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend
Lifeguard on duty: yes
There is a beach complex containing changing areas, restrooms, showers, a first-aid station, and a concession building where food and beach supplies may be purchased. Grilling is prohibited along the beachfront including the posted grassy area. There is a playground and open fields to accommodate various ball and net games. 
Click here for more information or call (908) 638-8572.


Distance: approximately 50 minutes
Hours: Swimming 10AM - 6PM.  Park open daily 8AM to 8PM
Fees: Per car for NJ Residents $5.00 weekdays and $10 weekends
Lifeguard on duty: yes
There is a beach complex containing changing area, restrooms, a first-aid station and a concession offering refreshments, novelties and beach supplies. Click here for more information or call (732) 566-2161.


Distance: approximately 50 minutes
Hours: Swimming 10AM - 6PM. Park open daily 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Fees: Per car $5 weekdays and $10 weekends
Lifeguard on duty: yes
Adjacent to the beach are facilities with changing areas, restrooms, a first-aid station, and a food concession where food and beach supplies may be purchased. Click here for more information or call (973) 853-4462.


Distance: 1 hour
Hours: Swimming 10AM - 6PM.  Park open daily sunrise to sunset.
Fees: Per car for NJ Residents $5 weekdays and $10 weekends
Lifeguard on duty: yes
There is a beach complex containing changing area, restrooms a first-aid station and picnic facilities. 
Click here for more information or call (973) 948-3820.

Distance: approximately 1 hour
Hours: Swimming daily 10AM - 6PM.  Park opens 8AM to sunset
Fees: Per car for NJ Residents $5 weekdays and $10 weekends
Lifeguard on duty: Yes
Adjacent to the beach are facilities with changing areas, restrooms, showers, a first-aid station, and a concession building where food and beach supplies may be purchased. The facilities are accessible for people with disabilities. Click here for more information or call (973) 383-5230.



Distance: approximately 1 hour
Hours: Swimming everyday from10AM - 6PM.  Park open from 8AM to 8PM
Fees: Per car for NJ Residents $5.00 weekdays and $10 weekends
Lifeguard on duty: yes
20 acre lake for swimming, lifeguards on duty, bath house and concession stands. 
Click here for more information or call (973) 875-4800.


Distance: approximately 1 hour 40 minutes
Hours: Swimming 10AM - 6PM.  Park open daily sunrise to sunset
Fees: Per car for NJ Residents $5 weekdays and $10 weekends per car
Lifeguard on duty: yes
Adjacent to the beach are facilities with changing areas, restrooms, showers, a first-aid station, and a concession building where food and beach supplies may be purchased. 
Click here for more information or call (609) 296-1114.