Spruce Run Recreation Area
New Jersey State Park
Write a Review 68 Van Syckel's Rd. Clinton, NJ 08809 908-638-8572 Official WebsiteGPS: 40.6626, -74.9389
Overview of Spruce Run Recreation Area
Last Price Paid: $20
Reported by wide open wandering on 9/23/2020
Longest RV Reported: 27 feet (Travel Trailer)
Reported by Kate'nDave on 10/25/2018
Number of Sites 67
Reservations yes
Open Seasonally April - Oct.
Elevation 295 ft / 89 m
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Reviews of Spruce Run Recreation Area 4 people have reviewed this location.
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“Amazing spot! ”
Reviewed 9/23/2020
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
| Site Number: | 34 |
Love this place. Some have full hookups but it’s basically a parking lot situation. The best spots are dry camping spots along the waters edge. Nice spots with grill/fire ring, table and lantern hook. Nicely wooded while also being open. Some spots face East 15/17 seem to be great spots on the water. I stayed on the west facing side w... more
Love this place. Some have full hookups but it’s basically a parking lot situation. The best spots are dry camping spots along the waters edge. Nice spots with grill/fire ring, table and lantern hook. Nicely wooded while also being open. Some spots face East 15/17 seem to be great spots on the water. I stayed on the west facing side which was great for sunsets. There’s a boat ramp about 3/4 mile away. The views are wonderful. Verizon LTE 2/3 bars at site. But 5 bars at the beach area. Definitely coming back.
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wide open wandering would stay here again
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“Nice park, but...”
Reviewed 8/27/2019
The campgrounds were just okay. If bringing your RV, the safest bet is to reserve a spot with no shade as the other spots often times have very low hanging tree limbs. It was very loud and rowdy into the late night. There were campers making lots of noise, arming/disarming their car alarms, slamming doors, cars driving in/out, brig... more
The campgrounds were just okay. If bringing your RV, the safest bet is to reserve a spot with no shade as the other spots often times have very low hanging tree limbs.
It was very loud and rowdy into the late night. There were campers making lots of noise, arming/disarming their car alarms, slamming doors, cars driving in/out, bright lights flashing, etc. all PASSED 2am!!
Otherwise, the park itself is very nice during the day.
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“A Gem!”
Reviewed 10/25/2018
| Nightly rate: | $18 |
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| Days stayed: | 9 |
| Site Number: | 7, 15 |
We live 25 minutes from the Spruce Run Recreation Area. When we find we want to enjoy the reservoir's atmosphere, we try to grab a waterfront site. Dry Camping only with onsite dump station and fresh water. We don't use the bathroom facilities and cannot comment about them. It's close to the historic town of Clinton, various shopping a... more
We live 25 minutes from the Spruce Run Recreation Area. When we find we want to enjoy the reservoir's atmosphere, we try to grab a waterfront site. Dry Camping only with onsite dump station and fresh water. We don't use the bathroom facilities and cannot comment about them. It's close to the historic town of Clinton, various shopping and restaurants to meet your needs.
We get the senior pass and are NJ residents, therefore the $18. We camped during the week when crowds were down. Sites aren't extremely level but I've managed to level our TT each time. Shade is plentiful if you need it. Site 7 gave enough sunlight to keep our batteries charged throughout our 4 day stay. We camped in our 27' TT in June and mid October (#15) and enjoyed the summer heat (90s) with breezes and temperatures approaching the mid 30's with wind, sun, and gorgeous moonlight over the reservoir.
We'll be here every year. Planning to bring family and grab some adjacent campsites for the experience with the grandchildren.
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Kate'nDave would stay here again
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“Large park with lake for swimming”
Reviewed 6/26/2018
| Nightly rate: | $27 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 24 |
The sites aren't too large here, and they are a bit close together, but it's still a nice park. The beach is the best part as they have nice showers, a food stand (seasonally) and a lifeguard. My site was gravel and not too level, but it had a good view of the lake. This park probably has close to 100 picnic tables, so plan on pi... more
The sites aren't too large here, and they are a bit close together, but it's still a nice park. The beach is the best part as they have nice showers, a food stand (seasonally) and a lifeguard.
My site was gravel and not too level, but it had a good view of the lake.
This park probably has close to 100 picnic tables, so plan on picnicking here ;)
BoardGamesOnBoard would stay here again
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Amenities
Hookups
- dry camping
Recreation
- boat ramp
- fishing
- picnic area
- playground
- recreation trail
- swimming beach
- water access
Site Amenities
- fire ring
- picnic table
Facilities
- restrooms: flush
- showers
- trash
Pets
- pets
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