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  • Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge
    (973) 702-7266
    1547 County Route 565 Sussex, NJ 07461

  • The refuge headquarters is located at 1547 County Route 565, (Glenwood Road), Sussex, NJ 07461. When using a navigational device, enter only 1547 Glenwood Road, Sussex, NJ 07461. Telephone number is 973-702-7266. The Dagmar Dale Nature Trail is located at the Headquarters as well as public bathrooms which are open daily year round. A small visitor center with exhibits is open weekdays from 8:00 to 4:30. Federal Duck Stamps and Access Passes are available for purchase at this location. Various environmental educational programs are conducted in and around the refuge headquarters throughout the year.

    Owens Station Crossing (located at 136 Owens Station Road, Sussex NJ) is one of the refuge's most-visited public use areas.  It features an accessible dock for fishing and launching kayaks or canoes, a pavilion with picnic tables, and a public restroom.  Beautiful pollinator gardens, ample parking, and easy access to the refuge's Timberdoodle and Liberty Loop Trails make this a convenient starting point for exploring the refuge.  Various programs are held at this location throughout the year, during which time a small gift shop may also be open.

    Bassett’s Bridge fishing and canoe launch is a popular location for river access. A large parking area with a boardwalk to the water’s edge provides paddlers and anglers opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the Wallkill River.

    Driving Directions

    Traveling North on Interstate 95 from South Jersey

    • Interstate 95 North (NJ Turnpike).
    • Interstate 287 North.
    • State Route 23 North.
    • County Route 565 North (Glenwood Rd).
    • Refuge headquarters is 1.5 miles on left.

    Traveling North on State Route 206 from South Jersey

    • State Route 206 North.
    • County Route 565 (9 miles).
    • At junction of State Route 23/County Route 565 North, turn right.
    • Travel approximately 1 mile to traffic light.
    • At light, turn left.
    • Continue on County Route 565 North (Glenwood Rd).
    • Refuge Headquarters is 1.5 miles on left.
    • Traveling East on Interstate 84 from Pennsylvania
    • Interstate 84 East.

    Travel across Delaware River to New York State

    • Take New York State Exit 1 (Sussex, NJ).
    • Travel south on State Route 23.
    • Continue on State Route 23 through the borough of Sussex.
    • Turn left on County Route 565 North (Glenwood Rd).
    • Refuge Headquarters is 1.5 miles on left.

    Traveling West on Interstate 84 in New York State

    • Interstate 84 West.
    • Take Exit 3W (Middletown)
    • Turn right off exit ramp, then immediately get in left turning lane.
    • Turn left on Route 6W.
    • Travel 3.5 miles to Slate Hill.
    • Turn left onto Route 284 South.
    • Travel 9.1 miles to Unionville.
    • Turn left onto State Line Rd.
    • After 1.3 miles, you pass over the Wallkill River (State Line turns into Oil City Rd).
    • Continue another 1.3 miles to the stop sign.
    • Turn right onto Liberty Corners Rd (This will become Lake Wallkill Rd. when you cross into New Jersey).
    • Travel 1.4 miles to a fork in the road; stay left on Lake Wallkill Rd/Rt.667.
    • Travel 5.6 miles to Route 565. 
    • Turn right on Route 565 South.
    • Refuge Headquarters is 1 mile on right.
    Refuge Hours
    Headquarters
    Temporarily Closed to the Public Due to Covid-19
    Trail System
    Open Sunrise to Sunset
    Outdoor Restrooms
    Open During Normal Hours