Spruce Run Recreation Area - Clinton, NJ
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member scornell1
N 40° 39.478 W 074° 56.071
18T E 505535 N 4500791
Spruce Run Recreation Area, located in Lebanon and Clinton Townships in Hunterdon County, comprises 2,012 acres.
Waymark Code: WM7G4E
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 10/21/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member wilkintj
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This state Recreation Area encompasses the Spruce Run Reservoir along with 15 miles of shoreline which serves as a backup reservoir during periods of extended droughts. Spruce Run is the third largest resevoir in the state after Round Valley and Wanaque. The recreation area is used for a variety of activities, including boating, swimming and fishing.

The Division of Fish and Wildlife stocks the reservoir with trout hatchlings for fishing. Among the species that can be caught are northern pike, smallmouth bass, channel cats, largemouth bass, and carp.

Entrance fees are charged per vehicle from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day.

$ 5.00 weekdays
$10.00 weekends
$ 2.00 walk-in/bicycle
Park Type: Both Day use and Overnight

Activities:
Camping, hiking, swimming, boating, hunting (waterfowl), picnicking fishing, cross country skiing and winter sports. The park contains playgrounds, sports fields, basketball courts, a bathouse, and a boat ramp. Trails in the park are used for hiking, in-line skating, jogging, and biking.


Park Fees: Not listed

Background:
It is the third largest reservoir in NJ. The Highlands Trail crosses within the park boundaries. The Clinton Wildlife Management Area, is adjacent to the recreation area.


Link to Park: [Web Link]

Date Established?: Not listed

Additional Entrance Points: Not Listed

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