Surprise Lake - Swim near West Milford, New Jersey
West Milford,New Jersey
41.185479, -74.347283
3.9 miles N of West Milford, New Jersey
GPS: 41°11'7.7"N 74°20'50.2"W
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State: New Jersey

Swim

  1. Plan Ahead and Prepare
  2. Travel & camp on durable surfaces
  3. Dispose of waste properly
  4. Leave what you find
  5. Minimize campfire impacts
  6. Respect wildlife
  7. Be considerate of other visitors

Directions

From West Milford, New Jersey

  1. Head southwest (36 ft)
  2. Turn right toward Union Valley Rd (46 ft)
  3. Continue onto Union Valley Rd (1.4 mi)
  4. Turn right to stay on Union Valley Rd (0.7 mi)
  5. Turn left onto Lakeside Rd (2.1 mi)
  6. Turn left onto Winter Terrace (364 ft)
  7. Continue onto Dogwood Ln (381 ft)
  8. Turn left to stay on Dogwood Ln (177 ft)
  9. Continue onto Terra Cotta Rd (0.1 mi)
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