New Jersey Swimming Holes

New Jersey has 3 named swimming holes on record across 2 counties. Types include rivers and lake coves. 3 have a closure or hazard note on file.

  • Closed, or no soaking or swimming
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Name Water type Access Fee Status
Development River Access – Fee No park entrance fee; expanded amenity fee $10/vehicle/day at swim/picnic/launch sites such as Turtle Beach (NJ). Status Closure or warning on file
Development Lake cove Access – Fee – Status Closure or warning on file
Wawayanda Lake Sussex County
Development Lake cove Access paved road Fee NJ state park entrance fee when in effect. Status Closure or warning on file
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Common questions

Where are the swimming holes in New Jersey?

3 named swimming holes are on record: Delaware Water Gap, High Point State Park, and Wawayanda Lake.

Are any swimming holes in New Jersey closed?

A closure or hazard note is on file for Delaware Water Gap, High Point State Park, and Wawayanda Lake. Each page has the dated detail.

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