Swartswood State Park

About this park

For your convenience, restroom facilities, showers, changing areas and first aid station are located near the beach. The food concession stand is also located within our beach area complex. From Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day, the concession sells food, refreshments and basic supplies. Secluded picnic areas overlooking the lake can be found throughout the park with picnic tables and grills available at each site. Charcoal fires must be contained in the metal grills provided at the site. Visitors are free to bring their own grills. Wood fires are not permitted. A group picnic pavilion that can accommodate a maximum of 80 people may be reserved for a fee year round. A sand volleyball pit, basketball court, playgrounds and open playing fields are located near the picnic areas and are available on a first come first serve basis. Boat rentals are available in the park on a seasonal basis from Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day. Campsites: We offer the choice of wooded or grassy campsites in a natural setting within walking distance of Swartswood Lake and all park amenities. All sites vary in size and shape. Large sites are approximately 55" X 45"; medium 50" X 35"; small 35" X 25". This is just a guide to help choose a campsite. Each site includes a fire ring, picnic table and lantern holder. Maximum occupancy is six. Facilities include a boat launch, drinking water, restrooms and showers. Campsites 1-21 are open year round. Campsites 22-65 are open April 1 through October 31. Group Campsites: Three group sites are located across the road from the park office in a secluded area by Duck Pond. Each site has a large picnic table, fire ring, lantern holder and raised grill to accommodate groups. Minimum occupancy is seven. Maximum is twenty for sites A and C, fifteen for site B. Potable sanitary facilities are available near the sites. Water, flush toilets and showers are located in the main campground within walking distance (2100 ft. across county route 619). Open April 1 through October 31. Shelters: six shelters are located on top of a shady ridge. They are Cabin-like structures with wood stove for heat and two double deck bunks and a picnic style table. The Shelters sleep up to a maximum four people including children. Each site includes a fire ring, picnic table and lantern holder. Flush toilets are nearby and shower facilities are located in the main campground bathhouse. Additional tents are not permitted on shelter sites. Check in time is 3 p.m. and check out time is Noon. Accessible to persons with disabilities. Open April 1 to December 15. Note: No electrical outlets available for cooking, charging or inflating in the park so please plan accordingly