Swartswood State Park
New Jersey's first state park, built around a 519-acre glacial lake just west of Newton
Town
Stillwater
Farm-country quiet along Swartswood Lake, home to New Jersey’s first state park and some of its darkest starry skies.
Campagna Café & Coffee Roasters
Small-batch coffee roasting, lunch, and local goods inside Stillwater's 1837 general store
Hyde-Away Restaurant & Tap Room
Elevated dining and a serious tap list in a historic Stillwater building.
North Shore House & Blue Heron Tavern
A restored 1930s lakeside inn on Swartswood Lake, called Sussex County's hidden secret.
More to explore near Stillwater
Angry Erik Brewing
Great beer, a lively beer garden, and a dog wagging its tail at every other table.
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
70,000 wild acres where Sussex County meets the Delaware River, waterfalls, and living history
Stokes State Forest
Appalachian Trail views, Tillman Ravine, and free spring water across 16,447 Sussex County acres
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Hidden Acres Golf Course
A USGA-rated 9-hole course in the rolling hills of northern Sussex County, no tee times required
