SOME INFORMATION AND REGULATIONS THAT THE FIRST TIME VISITOR
SHOULD KNOW
Boating Regulations
(These are only some of the regulations the Rangers and State Police will be checking for)

  • The boat motor size limit is 10 hp. 
  • Coast Guard approved type I, II or III, life jackets required on board and immediately accessible for all boat occupants of any boat size plus one type IV (throwable) immediately accessible, for boats 16' or larger.
  • All persons on board vessels under 14 feet in length or a canoe, kayak, inflatable or windsurfer, regardless of power, while on Round Valley Reservoir will wear a serviceable United States Coast Guard Approved Type I, II, III or V Hybrid Personal Floation Device (PFD).
  • All boats must get off the water when the high wind lights are activated. These are three large strobe lights. Two located on the North and South Dams and one is located on the far easterly side of the reservoir.
  • All boaters should be familiar with and in compliance with the NJ State Police "Boating Safety Pamphlet".

    • Other

  • Your fishing license receipt or a boat ramp maintenance permit should be affixed to the inside rear drivers side window.
  • There are no facilities other than rest rooms at the fishing/boating access area.
  • There are no boat rental facilities.
  • On Summer weekends, late arrivals may be turned away at the gate due to a full lot.
  • Swimming is not allowed anywhere in the reservoir. Swimming facilities are available adjacent to the reservoir.
  • Any questions can be answered by calling park headquarters at 908-236-6355.

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