Mahlon Dickerson Reservation, Morris County, NJ

                    Mahlon Dickerson 1770-1853

The largest park in the Morris County Park System, with over 20 miles of trails on 3200 acres.  This is a little known treasure, hidden between Weldon Brook WMA and Rockaway River WMA, if you want solitude you are sure to find it. 

There are four trails, Morris County graciously provides trails maps in three formats online. This reservation has swamp and Morris County's highest point.  Good shoes are a must, trails can be wet and you may have to cross a stream at some point. 

Named after Morris County's Mahlon Dickerson; a former Governor of New Jersey, United States Senator and Secretary of the Navy graduated from the College of New Jersey (now Princeton University) in 1789.

Camping facilities year round : tent sites, cabins, Rv sites.  For reservation and fee information for the camping and trailer areas, call (973) 697-3140

A short video with the parks highlights from Morris County.

Directions:

From Interstate 80

• Exit for Route 15 -NORTH
• Proceed on Route 15 NORTH 5 Miles to Weldon Road Exit
• Take Weldon Road
• Travel approximately 4 miles - EAST - the Reservation is on both sides of the road.

From Interstate 287

Take exit for Interstate 80 WEST follow until you reach exit for Route 15 NORTH then follow directions above.

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