Wawayanda Lake
- Road
- Paved
- Permit
- Not required
- Dogs
- Not allowed
Entry fee: NJ state park entrance fee when in effect. Wawayanda Lake is a lake cove in Sussex County, New Jersey.
Before you swim
| Swimming allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Water type | Lake cove |
| Entry | Walk in |
| Current | None |
| Lifeguards | Seasonal lifeguards when beach is open |
Access
| Road | Paved |
|---|---|
| Parking | Wawayanda State Park beach / day-use area, Sussex County NJ. |
| Fee | NJ state park entrance fee when in effect. |
| Hours | Park gate Apr 1-Oct 31, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Nov 1-Mar 31, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Lifeguarded swim beach Wed-Sun 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Memorial Day-Labor Day. |
| Reservation or permit | Not required |
| Seasonal closure | Swimming only when lifeguards are on duty (typically Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day). |
| Managed by | New Jersey State Park Service (Wawayanda State Park) |
| Restrooms | Yes |
|---|---|
| Picnic sites | Yes |
| Note | Swimming beach, boat rentals, camping, trails. |
Rules
| Dogs | Not allowed |
|---|---|
| Camping | Allowed |
Common questions
Common questions
Is Wawayanda Lake open?
Seasonal closure: Swimming only when lifeguards are on duty (typically Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day). Hours: Park gate Apr 1-Oct 31, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Nov 1-Mar 31, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Lifeguarded swim beach Wed-Sun 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Memorial Day-Labor Day.
Can you swim at Wawayanda Lake?
Yes, swimming is allowed at Wawayanda Lake. No current is reported here. Lifeguards: Seasonal lifeguards when beach is open.
How do you get to Wawayanda Lake?
The road in is paved. Parking: Wawayanda State Park beach / day-use area, Sussex County NJ.
Do you need a reservation for Wawayanda Lake?
No reservation or permit is required.
Is there a fee at Wawayanda Lake?
The fee is NJ state park entrance fee when in effect.
What facilities are at Wawayanda Lake?
Restrooms and picnic sites. Swimming beach, boat rentals, camping, trails.
What are the rules at Wawayanda Lake?
Dogs are not allowed and camping is allowed.
Nearby
Sources
3
- https://nj.gov/dep/parksandforests/parks/wawayanda.html (accessed September 28, 2026; backs manager / swimming / parking / fee / camping, waterbody / waterType / lifeguardSeason / amenities, entryType / current / permitRequired false)
- https://dep.nj.gov/parksandforests/state-park/wawayanda-state-park/ (accessed September 30, 2026; backs access.hours / access.seasonalClosure / rules.dogs)
- https://dep.nj.gov/parksandforests/swimming-schedule/ (accessed September 30, 2026; backs access.hours)