Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge
Overview
Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge is managed by Fish and Wildlife Service and is located near Vernon, New Jersey.
Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge manages over 6,000 acres in Sussex County, New Jersey and Orange County, New York. We strive to manage quality habitat for wildlife while providing outdoor recreation for the public.
Things to Do at Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge
Recreation Activities
Popular activities at Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge include:
Nearby Activities
- Boating
- Educational Programs
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Photography
- Wildlife Viewing
Plan Your Visit
Getting There
Traveling North on Interstate 95 from South Jersey
- Interstate 95 North (NJ Turnpike).
- Interstate 287 North.
- State Route 23 North.
- County Route 565 North (Glenwood Rd).
- Refuge headquarters is 1.5 miles on left.
Traveling North on State Route 206 from South Jersey
- State Route 206 North.
- County Route 565 (9 miles).
- At junction of State Route 23/County Route 565 North, turn right.
- Travel approximately 1 mile to traffic light.
- At light, turn left.
- Continue on County Route 565 North (Glenwood Rd).
- Refuge Headquarters is 1.5 miles on left.
- Traveling East on Interstate 84 from Pennsylvania
- Interstate 84 East.
Travel across Delaware River to New York State
- Take New York State Exit 1 (Sussex, NJ).
- Travel south on State Route 23.
- Continue on State Route 23 through the borough of Sussex.
- Turn left on County Route 565 North (Glenwood Rd).
- Refuge Headquarters is 1.5 miles on left.
Traveling West on Interstate 84 in New York State
- Interstate 84 West.
- Take Exit 3W (Middletown)
- Turn right off exit ramp, then immediately get in left turning lane.
- Turn left on Route 6W.
- Travel 3.5 miles to Slate Hill.
- Turn left onto Route 284 South.
- Travel 9.1 miles to Unionville.
- Turn left onto State Line Rd.
- After 1.3 miles, you pass over the Wallkill River (State Line turns into Oil City Rd).
- Continue another 1.3 miles to the stop sign.
- Turn right onto Liberty Corners Rd (This will become Lake Wallkill Rd. when you cross into New Jersey).
- Travel 1.4 miles to a fork in the road; stay left on Lake Wallkill Rd/Rt.667.
- Travel 5.6 miles to Route 565.
- Turn right on Route 565 South.
- Refuge Headquarters is 1 mile on right.
GPS Coordinates: 41.20067330000000, -74.56423500000000
Contact & Resources
Phone: 973-702-7266
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