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Official page of Spruce Run Recreation Area, Voorhees State Park and Hacklebarney State Park

10/31/2026

🎃 A HALLOWEEN WARNING FROM SPRUCE RUN 🎃

Something strange is happening in the fog…

Rumor has it this carnivorous tree has been turning rule-breakers into park decorations. Didn’t pick up after your dog? Left trash behind? Ignored the park rules? You might want to think twice. The tree is always watching. 💀

Leave nothing behind but footprints… or you might become part of the scenery!

Happy Halloween from the staff at Spruce Run Recreation Area, Voorhees & Hacklebarney State Parks! 👻

10/27/2026

Who needs to drive all the way to New England for fall foliage when we have this happening right here in our own backyard? 🍁

Mother Nature is putting on quite a show, and we think she nailed it.

📍Cross Park Trail - Voorhees State Park

10/22/2026

A day of hiking and enjoying the changing seasons just got better at Hacklebarney State Park with the opening of new ADA-accessible restrooms! 🚻

The new restroom facility features six individual family restrooms and a water bottle filling station, conveniently located near the park’s trailhead just off the main parking lot.

The project is funded through constitutionally dedicated Corporate Business Tax revenue in accordance with the Preserve New Jersey Act.

10/22/2026

Campsite 19 is putting on quite a show this morning.

There’s something special about waking up to a sunrise over Spruce Run Reservoir, especially this time of year. With just a few more nights of camping left at Spruce Run and Voorhees State Parks before the season comes to a close, mornings like these are a good reminder of why we love camping season.

If you’ve been thinking about one last getaway, there’s still time to squeeze in a little fall camping magic. Reservations can be made online at camping.nj.gov or call the Park Office. 🍁

10/19/2026

Good news, Hacklebarney hikers! 🎉 Our restroom facility is officially OPEN!

We know it may not be the most glamorous park announcement, but we think it’s pretty potty-tive news! Whether you’re hitting the trails, enjoying the beauty of the Black River, or spending the day exploring the park, we’re happy to make your visit a little more comfortable.

So lace up those hiking boots, enjoy the trails, and rest easy knowing we’ve got you covered when nature calls!

10/16/2026

Our beloved Hacklebarney

10/01/2026

09/23/2026

We had a great Saturday at Spruce Run as part of Girl Scouts in State Parks, a program that gives Girl Scouts the opportunity to explore New Jersey’s state parks while learning outdoor skills, connecting with nature, and building confidence through hands-on experiences.

Our participants learned how to pitch a tent, identify different tree species, and tie a variety of knots. After their one mile hike, they put those knots to use in a fun Norwegian Waddle!

The day wrapped up with time to craft and reflect on their experience, and the girls earned their Girl Scout Hiking Patch.

It was a wonderful day of learning, exploring, teamwork and enjoying the outdoors at Spruce Run!

09/21/2026

Before Spruce Run Reservoir became the place we know today, there was a massive construction project underway. 63 years ago today, September 21, 1963, nearly 400 people gathered for the ceremony to mark the occasion of the sluice gates closing, an important milestone in the creation of the reservoir. Then-Governor Richard J. Hughes recognized the larger purpose of the project, saying, “This reservoir will go a long way toward ensuring an adequate water supply throughout the state and is indicative of the continued growth we must have if our state is to continue to prosper.” The reservoir project, authorized in 1958, would eventually cover more than 1,200 acres and provide water for several communities in New Jersey.

More than six decades later, Spruce Run Reservoir remains an important part of the landscape and a place where generations have come to boat, fish, camp, hike and enjoy the outdoors.

09/18/2026

In partnership with Hunterdon County Parks, come explore the Highlands Trail at Spruce Run!

The Highlands Trail is a long distance trail that winds through the scenic Highlands region of New Jersey, New York and neighboring states, connecting existing trails, new trail sections and roadways. This guided hike offers a chance to experience a portion of the trail as it passes through the Recreation Area and Union Furnace Preserve.

Join Park Naturalist Laura Bush for this guided hike on Tuesday, October 20th from 9am – 12:30pm. We’ll hike about 3.5 miles, starting at Spruce Run Recreation Area and continuing into Union Furnace Preserve. Enjoy the woods, scenery, history and nature discoveries along the trail!

See flyer for details and registration information.

Address

68 Van Syckles Road
Clinton, NJ
08809

Telephone

(908) 638-8572

Website

https://www.nj.gov/dep/parksandforests/parks/sprucerunrecreationarea.html

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