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ROUND VALLEY WILDERNESS CAMPING INFORMATION
Camp Ground Map
URGENT! LEARN ABOUT LYME DISEASE!
THE AREA
Round Valley's wilderness campsites are spread over three
and one-half miles along the south and northeast shores of the reservoir.
Campsites are open April - October 31. The campsites are accessible by
hiking or boating only (there are no boat rentals at Round Valley). The
closest site is approximately a three mile hike from the campers' parking
area. Be prepared with proper clothing and have proper gear for backpacking.
The trail is rocky and steep in places and is marked with yellow and green
markers in the shapes of horseshoes and footprints. There is no drinking
water along the trail to the campgrounds. For safety and orientation, boaters
should follow the shore to the sites. Flashing white warning lights, located
on the north and south towers of the dams and on the east shore near the
campgrounds, indicate that the reservoir is CLOSED to ALL boating due to
unsafe wind conditions. Under these conditions, boaters must be prepared
to hike to and/or from their campsite. Each site is a clearing in the woods
containing a stone fire ring and is approximately 20' X 20' in size but
they really vary quite a bit. Park staff would be happy to assist
visitors in finding a campsite that suites their needs.
Tables or benches are not provided on the sites. There
are drinking water wells at the campgrounds as indicated on the map; there
is no other running water. Outhouses are provided and are marked by symbols
an the map. A public telephone is located at the 5 mile hiking point (see
map). In case of emergency, call the park office at 236-6355, or call 911
when the office is closed.
REGISTRATION PROCEDURE
Before entering the campground, you must register in person
at the park office. During the summer season, you must register at the
office by 5:30 PM on the day you wish to camp, During the off-season, you
must register by 3:30 PM.*
Registrations can also be made in advance over the phone
and soon via the internet. Always plan to arrive at your site well before
dark. Check-out time from the site is 12:00 noon. If you wish to extend
your stay, you must re-register before 10:00 AM on the expiration day of
your permit. Family Campsites are $8.00 a night per site (plus a $7.00
reservation fee when a site is reserved in advance - see below). Senior
citizens age 62 or over who are residents of New Jersey are entitled to
a $2.00 discount from family campsite rates. Advance Reservations - Reserving
a site ahead of time is not necessary except on holidays or if a specific
site is desired. You may reserve a site by utilizing Application for Overnight
Reservation form or by visiting the park office. Reservations cannot be
made by telephone. Payment must be received at least 7 days prior to the
camping date. Advance reservations, made by mail or in person, shall be
for a 2 to 14 night stay during the months the facility is operational.
Remember to include the reservation fee, (for Group Camping fee and reservation
procedure, refer to Group Camping section below). *Office opens at 8:00
a.m. during the summer and 9:00 a.m. during the off-season.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
There is a limit of 6 people per site. The sites are designed
to permit 1 large tent or 2 small tents. An Adult, 18 years of age or older,
must occupy and be responsible for the site. Pets and alcoholic beverages
are NOT permitted. All vehicles must be parked in the campers' parking
area. Your campsite vehicle ID must be displayed on your dashboard. Limit:
2 vehicles per site. Campers using boats MUST have at least one Coast Guard
approved wearable flotation device for each person on board. Seat cushions
or other kinds of throwable flotation devices are not acceptable. Life
jackets must always be worn on boats under 14' in length or canoes, kayaks,
wind surfers or inflatables. The boat should not be overloaded wand weather/wind
velocity restrictions MUST be followed. Always use extreme caution when
boating; sudden immersion into cold water can cause hypothermia and death.
Campfires may only be built in the designated fire ring on the site. Never
leave the fire unattended and please extinguish the fire completely before
leaving the site. Dead firewood may be gathered from the ground only. Upon
entering your site, please check for damage: litter, cut trees, etc. Report
any damage to a ranger or to the office when leaving the park. You will
be held responsible for the condition of your site. Food and trash should
be kept out of the tent at night because of wildlife. It can be tied in
a tree a short distance from the site. Please carry all trash out of the
campgrounds and dispose of it in the dumpster provided at the campers'
parking area.
GROUP CAMPING
Areas G-1, G-2, G-3, and G-4 of the Round Valley campsites
are available for organized groups during the months the facility is operational.
Group campsites must be reserved in advance. The group camping rate is
$.75 per person per night plus a $7.00 reservation fee. Groups may reserve
for a 1 night minimum. Scout troops are required to present a tour permit
at check-in-time. The tour permit can be obtained through the Scouting
Council.
If you have further questions, please call, write, or
visit the park office: Round Valley Recreation Area Box 45-D, Lebanon/Stanton
Road Lebanon, New Jersey 08833
(908) 236-6355
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