Schooley’s Mountain County Park
| Park Overview: | A former YMCA camp, this park offers hiking, picnicking, boating, swimming, fishing and winter activities. |
| Trail Uses: | Hiking, Bridle path, X-C skiing |
| Dogs: | Dogs on leash |
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| Park Acreage: | 797 acres |
| City/County/ State: | Washington Township/Morris/NJ |
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| Park Description: | Schooley's Mountain Park is the former site of Camp Washington, a YMCA camp from the 1920s to the 1950s. The 797-acre park offers hiking, picnicking, boating, swimming, fishing and winter activities. A 470 foot floating bridge, is one of the most unique aspects of the park, which provides access to the lake from the newly renovated Lodge. |
| Trails Overview: | A two-mile section of the Patriots' Path [white] traverses the park from Fairview Avenue to Rock Road. There are several other blazed trails within the park, including the Grand Loop Trail [yellow]. A trail map is on the park's web page. |
| Directions: | The park is located in southwest Morris County, near Long Valley in Washington Township. For map and written directions use the Contact Information below and follow link to the park. |
| Contact Information: | Morris County Park Commission 973-326-7600 |
| Region: | Morris County |
| Fees: | Yes, click on 'Contact Information' for further information |
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