Q: What is there to do at Camp Glen Gray?

A: How about camping?

There’s tent sites all over camp, some are close in and others are far out in the woods. Many of the tent sites have wooden platforms to lift your tent off the ground. A leanto is a three sided building with the fourth wall open and a wooden floor. Three leanto sites provide open, but covered shelters. Each leanto site at camp houses up to 32 campers. Many cabins are available. They house from 8 to 30 people. Cabins are heated by wood stoves for the cold weather. Some cabins have electricity and some have gas stoves. What camp sites are there?

But I've never been camping before! If you've never been camping before, its easy to begin. Start simple and as you get more experienced, try more adventuresome campouts. Just click here for a camping primer.
 

A: How about hiking?

Marked trails take you all over camp. The Millstone trail is a pleasant 2 hour trip, while the History of the Glen Trail covers almost 10 miles and takes you back through the history of the region. Many other trails criss-cross the camp. What trails are there in camp?
 

A: Like to Fish?

Lake Vreeland is home to many fish just anxious to make your acquaintance. In compliance with New Jersey law, a fishing license is required if you are 16 years of age or over. Show me the water. Our lake has a thriving gamefish population consisting of Largemouth Bass, Bluegill Sunfish, Pickerel, and Channel Catfish. Other than Pickerel, we ask that you catch and release.

In camp, you may fish from the shore or rent a rowboat to visit your favorite spot. In August, our annual fishing derby makes everyone a winner.

Close by camp, the Ramapo river is a major trout stream that is stocked weekly during April and May (trout stamp required to keep fish).
 

A: Rent a boat

Take a boat out on to Lake Vreeland and just explore or even find that spot where the fish are hiding. Rowboats are rented for $10 for 2 hours or $25 for the daylight hours, starting at 9 AM. Only camp rowboats may be used on the lake.
 

A: Have a campfire

Most campsites have fire rings. For larger groups, the Council Campfire Ring near the flag pole provides an inspiring location alongside the lake with benches for seating. For even larger groups, the Amphitheater at the top of the lake provides two fire rings and stadium-type seating for lots of people.
 

A: Play a game.

Mary Post field is an ideal place to throw a frisbee, whack some fly balls, play a game or do anything that needs a large, flat field. Let's play on the field
 

A: Participate in a camp sponsored activity.

Camp sponsors a number of activities during the year. Check out the calendar on our home page for the dates and other details. For example:

• Teddy Bear Encounter - Early in the year, we held an activity to acquaint children with bears. Lots of hands on activities, including a picnic, learning session, crafts, hike, supper and story session.
• Merit Badge Fair - An activity for Boy Scouts where they can earn a variety of Merit Badges while working with badge counselors.
• Family Camp Weekend - A marvelous weekend packed with camping, hikes, and lots of activities. Experience camping with camp provided tents and meals. Fun for the entire family and a great introduction to weekend camping.
• Cub Scout Spook-O-Ree - Not only for Cub Scouts ! A chance to enjoy Halloween activities, archery, fishing, spooky crafts and games, a haunted house, scavenger hunt, costume parade, dinner and stories by the campfire. Arrive Saturday and camp over till Sunday.
• Fishing Derby - Get acquainted with the fish in Lake Vreeland as you compete for lots of prizes in three age categories.

Click for a list of camp activities

 

A: Teach . . .

. . .about wilderness survival, cooking, camping, orienteering, plant identification, run a compass course, find some millstones, help out with a service project, in the spring - discover a hidden waterfall, spend the night at Night Watch or just enjoy some of most beautiful land in New Jersey. Written materials on these and other activities are available at the Trading Post.
 

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