State Park · New Jersey, United States
Spruce Run Recreation Area
Spruce Run Recreation Area is a state park in New Jersey, United States, covering 1,290 acres (522 ha), established in 1974.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Clinton and Union Townships 40°39′46″N 74°56′20″W / 40.6628°N 74.9389°W / 40.6628; -74.9389, New Jersey, United States |
| Area | 1,290 acres (522 ha) |
| Established | 1974 |
| Coordinates | 40.6628° N, 74.9389° W |
| Managed by | New Jersey state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Spruce Run Recreation Area
Spruce Run Recreation Area is a 1,290-acre (5.2 km2) New Jersey state recreation area located in Union Township and Clinton Township in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States. It encompasses the Spruce Run Reservoir that is used as a backup reservoir to protect the state from prolonged droughts. The reservoir is the third largest in the state, after Round Valley and Wanaque Reservoir. The reservoir is used for recreation purposes, including hunting, fishing, boating and swimming.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Airports near this park
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- Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) · Newark, United States · 40.3 miles away
- LaGuardia Airport (LGA) · New York, United States · 56.4 miles away
- Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) · Philadelphia, United States · 56.9 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Spruce Run Recreation Area?
Spruce Run Recreation Area is in New Jersey, United States (40.6628° N, 74.9389° W).
When was Spruce Run Recreation Area established?
Spruce Run Recreation Area was established in 1974, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Spruce Run Recreation Area?
Spruce Run Recreation Area covers 1,290 acres (522 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_New_Jersey_state_parks — Wikipedia list of New Jersey state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spruce_Run_Recreation_Area — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).