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    Swartswood Lake

    Swartswood State Park, Dove Island, New JerseyLakeSeasonal swimming

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    Getting there

    Designated beach swimming is available at Swartswood State Park when lifeguards are on duty.

    Water
    Lake
    Entry
    Free after Labor Day to Memorial Day weekend. From Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day: New Jersey residents $5 weekdays and $10 weekends or holidays; non-residents $10 weekdays and $20 weekends or holidays.
    Swim hours
    Park gate 8:00 am–8:00 pm. Swimming 10:00 am–5:30 pm when lifeguards are on duty.
    Facilities
    Changing areas, restrooms, showers, first-aid station
    Lifeguard
    Swimming is permitted only when lifeguards are on duty.
    Dogs
    Dogs must be on a lead no longer than six feet; dogs are not permitted on the beach.
    Managed by
    New Jersey State Park Service

    When you can swim

    Open to swimmersClosed to swimmers

    Getting there

    From Interstate 80, take exit 25 and Route 206 north to Newton. Turn left onto Spring Street, then follow Route 519, Route 622 and Route 619 to the park entrance.

    41.0710, -74.8372

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    Rules to know before you go

    • Swim only in designated areas when lifeguards are on duty.
    • Use only U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation devices.
    • Do not use inner tubes, rafts or other flotation devices in the swimming area.
    • Do not bring pets onto the beach.

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    Questions about Swartswood Lake

    Can you swim at Swartswood Lake?

    Yes, public swimming is available at the designated beach when lifeguards are on duty. Swimming is seasonal and is not allowed elsewhere in the park.

    Does it cost anything to swim at Swartswood Lake?

    Free after Labor Day to Memorial Day weekend. From Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day: New Jersey residents $5 weekdays and $10 weekends or holidays; non-residents $10 weekdays and $20 weekends or holidays.

    Are dogs allowed at Swartswood Lake?

    Dogs must be on a lead no longer than six feet; dogs are not permitted on the beach.

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