badams14 Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 Looking to do a 2 night camping trip with my 7 year old next week. I was thinking of heading up to Swartswood and fishing (from a jon boat) and do some squirrel hunting in the state park or on some of the local WMA's. Any thoughts or other recommendations? We live in Ocean County and I was trying to get far enough away and somewhere that looks different to make it feel like more of an adventure for him. Thanks in advance. electricstart and DonW 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kohunter Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 Worthington is a nice spot. thefirstndsecond, Dominant buck and Hunter115522 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flukebelly Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 Stokes up in sussex co Hunter115522 and thefirstndsecond 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunterbob1 Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 57 minutes ago, badams14 said: Looking to do a 2 night camping trip with my 7 year old next week. I was thinking of heading up to Swartswood and fishing (from a jon boat) and do some squirrel hunting in the state park or on some of the local WMA's. Any thoughts or other recommendations? We live in Ocean County and I was trying to get far enough away and somewhere that looks different to make it feel like more of an adventure for him. Thanks in advance. Been to swartswood many many times nice place. “In a civilized and cultivated country, wild animals only continue to exist at all when preserved by sportsmen.” -Theodore Roosevelt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter115522 Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 Stokes has small cabins, and tent sites. I love that area. There's lakes, ponds, and streams. Tons of public land also DonW, jumpthestring, flukebelly and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominant buck Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 (edited) 34 minutes ago, Hunter115522 said: Stokes has small cabins, and tent sites. I love that area. There's lakes, ponds, and streams. Tons of public land also They are pretty nice, I think the kid would love it!!! We got one for 6day buck week this year. Edited September 20, 2022 by Dominant buck Hunter115522 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucndoe Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 I would say Stokes also. Has a lake to fish and some streams. Never stayed at Swartswood There is nothing more intolerant than a liberal preaching tolerance God gives the toughest battles to his strongest soldiers "Leadership is a potent combination of strategy and character. But if you must be without one, be without the strategy." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stealthy_Bowman Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 Another vote for Stokes here. For years I took my kids camping and fishing there. Awesome place and the prettiest country in the state IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hvnj Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 (edited) Look at Kittatiny Valley State Park. Tent camping but there are two lakes to fish, lots of trails to hike, and not too as far north. The lake is a lot nicer thanks Swartswood this time of year. Also a nice boat launch on both lakes(Aeroflex and Twin Pond). Your also close to Whitingham WMA(10 minutes) and Allamuchy SP. They do allow hunting in KV SP but check regs. Edited September 20, 2022 by hvnj Added info and Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badams14 Posted September 20, 2022 Author Share Posted September 20, 2022 Thanks, I have done a little exploring in Stokes before but nothing too extensive. Any intel on fishing in that area that someone can share? Would we be best from the shore, canoes or I can trailer my 17’ Jon up there. He can cast and work a rubber worm for bass no problem, but he is 7 and catching fish of any size is still a pleasure. As most kids, he lives to keep and fry everything! Thanks for all of the input. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Hunter115522 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sako76 Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 Years ago, we used to catch a lot of trout in Stony Lake, east side of Rt. 206 in Stokes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 (edited) A little closer to you check out Spruce Run Recreation area. Camping right on Spruce Run Reservoir. You can pull your boat right up to your campsite. Edited September 21, 2022 by toxo kanigie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucndoe Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 1 hour ago, toxo said: A little closer to you check out Spruce Run Recreation area. Camping right on Spruce Run Reservoir. You can pull your boat right up to your campsite. Now that is a nice feature There is nothing more intolerant than a liberal preaching tolerance God gives the toughest battles to his strongest soldiers "Leadership is a potent combination of strategy and character. But if you must be without one, be without the strategy." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntyctyboy Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 spruce run is down to 39.5 percent of capacity as an fyi. voorhees park is nice you can fish the south branch and hunt squirrel at ken lockwood gorge toxo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanigie Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 3 hours ago, toxo said: A little closer to you check out Spruce Run Recreation area. Camping right on Spruce Run Reservoir. You can pull your boat right up to your campsite. I like round valley more, sites are more seculuded. only way is walking 4+ miles or boat. SR sites are on top of each other. kohunter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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