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Ringwood State Park Access

Ringwood State Park Access provides entry to a 4,444-acre park in Passaic County featuring boating and fishing opportunities at Shepherd Lake (74-acre spring-fed lake with electric motor boats, trailer and cartop launches, and boat/canoe rentals available) and Bear Swamp Lake.

The park offers 17 official trails totaling nearly 40 miles for hiking and mountain biking, with multiple access points near Ringwood Manor, Skylands Manor, and Shepherd Lake recreation area.


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