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    Round Valley Swimming Beach

    Round Valley Recreation Area, Lebanon, New JerseyLake on Round Valley ReservoirSeasonal swimming beach

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    Getting there

    Round Valley Swimming Beach provides lifeguarded swimming in a designated area of Round Valley Recreation Area.

    Water
    Lake, Round Valley Reservoir
    Entry
    See official website
    Swim hours
    Swimming is permitted from 10:00 am to 5:30 pm when lifeguards are on duty.
    Facilities
    Changing rooms, restrooms, showers, first-aid station
    Lifeguard
    Swimming is permitted only when lifeguards are on duty.
    Dogs
    Pets are not permitted on the sand.
    Managed by
    New Jersey State Parks

    When you can swim

    Open to swimmersClosed to swimmers

    Getting there

    From the east, take Route 78 West to Exit 20A, then use Round Valley Access Road. The park entrance is approximately 2 miles on the left.

    40.6165, -74.8292

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    Know before you go

    • Do not swim in the main reservoir, campground or from boats.
    • Do not use inner tubes, rafts or other flotation devices.
    • Use only United States Coast Guard-approved life jackets.
    • Do not bring pets onto the sand.

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    Questions about Round Valley Swimming Beach

    Can you swim at Round Valley Swimming Beach?

    Yes, at the designated swimming beach during the summer season and only while lifeguards are on duty. Swimming is not permitted elsewhere in the reservoir or campground.

    Are dogs allowed at Round Valley Swimming Beach?

    Pets are not permitted on the sand.

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