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Wawayanda Beach

Wawayanda State Park, Highland Lakes, New JerseyLake on Wawayanda LakeSeasonal swimming beach

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Designated swimming beach on 255-acre Wawayanda Lake in Wawayanda State Park.

Water
Lake, Wawayanda Lake
Swim hours
10:00–17:30 Wednesday–Sunday during the swimming season
Facilities
Changing areas, restrooms, first-aid station
Lifeguard
Yes, during designated swimming hours
Managed by
New Jersey State Park Service

When you can swim

Open to swimmersClosed to swimmers

Getting there

Wawayanda Beach is near Highland Lakes, New Jersey. Use the coordinates below in your maps app, and check road access with the land manager before you go.

41.1889, -74.4293

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Rules to know before you go

  • No inner tubes, rafts or other flotation devices in the swimming area.
  • Only Coast Guard-approved personal flotation devices are permitted.

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