Photo courtesy of Wawayanda State Park. The main beach is about five minutes walking from the boat rentals house at the other side. Wawayanda Lake, in the early days was known as a bewitching sequestered beauty spot nestling in the New Jersey Mountains. Wawayanda Road, from the park to Lake Wanda (and maybe further), was a Lenni Lenape trail. Reopened for swimming in 2020, from 11am-5pm daily. Wawayanda State Park is located in Northern NJ, along the NJ/NY border. This natural area features an Atlantic white cedar swamp, mixed oak-hardwood forest and a glacially formed spring-fed lake and is habitat for the red-shouldered hawk, barred owl and great blue heron. In the center of the lake … The lake is a popular destination for swimming, fishing and boating, but in the winter it is deserted, save for a few hikers and people with dogs. It had been first settled after the American Revolution. Pump House Trail travels the length of the lake, through marsh areas, mixed hardwood, and hemlock forests. Wawayanda Lake is in the center of the state park and getting out on the water gives a different perspective than hiking the trails, many of which hug the shore line. A boat rental facility and launching ramp are located near the beach and picnic areas. Welcome to the Town of Wawayanda. Privately owned water craft may be launched. Although sailboats and sailboards are permitted on the lake, there are no rentals available in the park. In 1846 the Wawayanda mine and furnace began operation, built by a company that still exists, the Ames Shovel Co. Coolers, chairs, and umbrellas OK. During the summer months, the clear waters of beautiful Lake Wawayanda, part of the Wawayanda State Park, draw folks from all over the state. Lake Wawayanda, Wawayanda State Park – Hewitt. Immediately to the left of the launch is a small cove with a lot of lily pads near a spillway. Canoes, rowboats (with or without electric motors) and paddleboats may be rented at Wawayanda Lake. The 20-acre lake features New Jersey's largest white sand beach and numerous attractions including mini-golf, volleyball courts, boat rentals and picnic areas. Fairly average trail in terms of difficulty, couple rocks and down trees. hardwood and rhododendron thickets along the edge of Wawayanda Swamp. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from April until October. Wawayanda Lake Loop is a 6.7 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Highland Lakes, New Jersey that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. Wawayanda State Park, Hewitt: See 28 reviews, articles, and 18 photos of Wawayanda State Park on Tripadvisor. Atsion Lake, Shamong. Wawayanda State Park. Pump House Trail Orange • 2.8 miles • Multi-use Easy to moderate • Mixed forest and lakeside terrain Trailhead On west side of parking lot at Wawayanda Lake. Entrance to Wawayanda State Park is not accessible via Cherry Ridge Road. Be aware of black bears, I saw 2 females with their cubs and a fully grown male on the south end of the t You can walk there, as a small peninsula offers the best view of the lake on this side of the coast. Canoe, rowboat and paddleboat rentals are available. The Town is in the western part of the county, south of Middletown. Enjoy swimming, fishing and boating in this beautiful lake. But there were a few Indian shelters to the North and East of the present Wawayanda Lake. 6. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. 4.9K likes. ... Lake Wawayanda, Hewitt. Wikipedia/Mwanner. The Town of Wawayanda was established in 1849 from the Town of Minisink. 4. Prior to the Revolution historical facts embellished by legends gave the information that the Leni-Lenape Indians, led by their Chief, … Our Town is located in Orange County NY, with a population of 7,266 as recorded by the 2010 census. 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