Established in 1914 as New Jersey's first state park, Swartswood State Park is well known for its great fishing and tranquil surroundings. Little Swartswood and Swartswood Lake were formed by glaciers thousands of years ago and are now home to a variety of fish. Both lakes have been the focus of water quality improvement efforts including invasive aquatic weed control and watershed protection.
Facilities/Activities within the park include boating, paddling, kayaking, camping, swimming, hiking, fishing, nature trails, bathrooms.