Can you camp at Ramapo Reservation?

Dogs are welcome on the trails; however, they must be leashed. For parties interested in camping, tent camping is only allowed by permit. For more information please call Darlington (201-327-3500) for camping rules and regulations.

How long is the Ramapo hike?

7.2 mile
Ramapo Reservation Loop Trail is a 7.2 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Mahwah, New Jersey that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and nature trips and is best used from March until November.

Where is the Ramapo reservation in New Jersey?

Ramapo Valley County Reservation: Ramapo Reservation is a 8.52 mile loop trail located near Mahwah, New Jersey that features a lake. The trail is rated as moderate and primarily used for hiking, scenic driving & walking.

What to see and do at Ramapo Valley Reservation?

Many visitors walk around Scarlet Oak Pond, a former gravel quarry, or climb on a wide, smooth-surface road to MacMillan Reservoir (which once supplied the Crocker Mansion on the far side of Ramapo Valley Road). It is a favorite of dog owners who exercise their pets. Ramapo Valley Reservation also offers challenging hiking.

Where to find Ramapo Mountain State Forest trail?

Ramapo Lake is the hub of the trail system in the 1,400-acre Ramapo Lake Natural Area within the park. The white-blazed Castle Loop and the purple-on-white-blazed Tamarack Loop are both accessed from the upper parking area on Skyline Drive. Click on the Web Map link on this site to view the trail network and parking areas with trailheads.

Where to camp in Ramapo Valley County NJ?

Hiking and camping are available. Several tent campsites are available around Scarlet Oak Pond For sketc maps of the trails, call (201) 327-3500. Tent camping is allowed in designated areas. Call Bergen County Parks Department at (201) 336-7279 for camping permits and rules.