Otter Hole
Bloomingdale, New Jersey
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41°2'52.4"N 74°20'34.1"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | New Jersey |
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Bloomingdale, New Jersey
- Head west on Main St toward Ryerson Ave (0.4 mi)
- Slight right onto Hamburg Turnpike (482 ft)
- Slight right onto Glenwild Ave (3.1 mi)
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