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 Cub Scout 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.

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: 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 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: Shoot an arrow

By prior arrangement with camp, your group can use the Archery Range. Make sure you tell camp when you make your reservation.
 

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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