A Special Place
Camp Glen Gray is located on an 800 acre reservation in the Ramapo Mountains near Mahwah, New Jersey. The mountains ring Lake Vreeland which forms the center of the camp. Started in 1917 as a Boy Scout camp, Glen Gray has seen generations of campers. The camp is now operated by the Friends of Glen Gray as part of the Bergen County Parks system. It is open to youth groups and families every weekend of the year except for major holidays.
Just Down the Road
Glen Gray's convenient location in Northeastern New Jersey makes it an easy weekend get away. It is about an hour's drive from most Metro New York locations.
Where You Can Reconnect with Nature
Once you are here, you will not believe that you are in the middle of one of the most urbanized areas of the country. Behind the shelter of the hills and trees, you can enjoy an unspoiled natural world.
And Have A lot of Fun
The campground provides many opportunities for you to create your own camping experience. There are miles of trails tailored for different hiking abilities. You can fish in Lake Vreeland year round, and in the summer, rent a row boat. There is a self-guided orienteering program. Or enjoy a game of Frisbee on Crowell Field. Nearby, you can also find skiing, tubing, shooting ranges and riding stables.
Camp Glen Gray is located on an 800 acre reservation in the Ramapo Mountains near Mahwah, New Jersey. The mountains ring Lake Vreeland which forms the center of the camp. Started in 1917 as a Boy Scout camp, Glen Gray has seen generations of campers. The camp is now operated by the Friends of Glen Gray as part of the Bergen County Parks system. It is open to youth groups and families every weekend of the year except for major holidays.
Just Down the Road
Glen Gray's convenient location in Northeastern New Jersey makes it an easy weekend get away. It is about an hour's drive from most Metro New York locations.
Where You Can Reconnect with Nature
Once you are here, you will not believe that you are in the middle of one of the most urbanized areas of the country. Behind the shelter of the hills and trees, you can enjoy an unspoiled natural world.
And Have A lot of Fun
The campground provides many opportunities for you to create your own camping experience. There are miles of trails tailored for different hiking abilities. You can fish in Lake Vreeland year round, and in the summer, rent a row boat. There is a self-guided orienteering program. Or enjoy a game of Frisbee on Crowell Field. Nearby, you can also find skiing, tubing, shooting ranges and riding stables.
