Surprise Lake
West Milford, New Jersey
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41°11'7.7"N 74°20'50.2"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | New Jersey |
Swim
- 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 West Milford, New Jersey
- Head southwest (36 ft)
- Turn right toward Union Valley Rd (46 ft)
- Continue onto Union Valley Rd (1.4 mi)
- Turn right to stay on Union Valley Rd (0.7 mi)
- Turn left onto Lakeside Rd (2.1 mi)
- Turn left onto Winter Terrace (364 ft)
- Continue onto Dogwood Ln (381 ft)
- Turn left to stay on Dogwood Ln (177 ft)
- Continue onto Terra Cotta Rd (0.1 mi)
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