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.
Stokes State Forest
Appalachian Trail views, Tillman Ravine, and free spring water across 16,447 Sussex County acres
Seasonal
Hidden Acres Golf Course
A USGA-rated 9-hole course in the rolling hills of northern Sussex County, no tee times required
Windy Brow Farms
Scratch bakery, hyper-seasonal ice cream, and wood-fired pizza nights on a ridge-top orchard.
