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HURRICANE IRENE & TROPICAL STORM LEE AFTERMATH: As anticipated, the recent storms have caused extensive damage to the canal park. THE BULLS ISLAND CAMPGROUND WILL BE CLOSED FOR THE FULL 2012 SEASON AS TREES ARE ASSESSED AND REMOVED.
THE FEEDER CANAL IS PASSABLE FROM 12TH STREET IN FRENCHTOWN THROUGH LAMBERTVILLE TO FIREMANS EDDY AND FROM TITUSVILLE SOUTH TOWARD TRENTON. The path north of 12TH Street in Frenchtown IS CLOSED DUE TO A DANGEROUS WASHOUT IN ALEXANDRIA TOWNSHIP.
BE ADVISED that flood waters caused a breach in the canal wall south of Firemans Eddy in Hopewell Township and the path continues to be blocked off to park users.
THE MAIN CANAL TOWPATH IS PASSABLE FROM LANDING LANE TO QUAKER ROAD IN LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP (at the Port Mercer Canal House). The pedestrian bridge at DEMOTT LANE (off Easton Avenue in Franklin Township) has broken loose and has floated about 100 feet downstream. IT REMAINS UNUSABLE. A complete replacement will be required.
BE AWARE that mud and exposed rock may hinder the path and make biking difficult in many locations along the length of the park. We ask the public's patience as the storm damage continues to be addressed by both Park and Water Supply Authority staff. Contact our park office at 609-924-5896 with any questions or concerns.
CLICK HERE to view a collection of photos documenting the flooding and resulting damage.
CLICK HERE to view images taken by Vivian Bedoya showing the effects at Blackwells Mills.
CLICK HERE to view images of of the Port Mercer section in Lawrence Township (posted by the Lawrence Historical Society).
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BE ADVISED: The SCUDDERS FALLS BRIDGE, located in Ewing Township, REMAINS CLOSED for repairs.
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CALL FOR ENTRIES for the NJ State History Fair Art Exhibit ~ Featuring NJ's Historic Heritage! Click here to view more details. The NJ State History Fair will be held on Saturday, May 12th at Washington Crossing State Park from 11 - 5 pm (rain or shine).
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Make sure to check out the BLACKWELLS MILLS CANAL HOUSE CALENDAR OF EVENTS through JUNE 2012! Click here to see all the offerings at the historic canal house in Somerset.
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BE ADVISED: A dredging project is planned for the D & R Canal from Kingston to Amwell Road at East Millstone. This extensive project (administered by NJ Water Supply Authority) is slated to begin in 2013 and may take up to two years to complete. Preliminary studies have begun and the first public meeting about the project was held this past December. Click here for details about this project.
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PLEASE NOTE: Park users, campers, hunters and all visitors to the D&R Canal State Park are asked to call 1-877-WARNDEP if they require the assistance of our State Park Police. Please do not hesitate to call AT ANY TIME if assistance is needed. In the event of a life threatening emergency we ask that you please call 911. And as always, we ask that the public contact our office to report any fallen trees or other obstructions encountered along the length of the path. ENJOY THE PARK AND BE SAFE!
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Thanks to the volunteer work done by JORBA, we are happy to offer our park users a NEW REVISED TRAIL MAP FOR THE SIX MILE RUN RESERVOIR SITE. Click here to view and download your personal copy. Click here to read more about the expanded trail network at Six Mile Run and JORBA's volunteer involvment.
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Are you having trouble locating one of our many parking areas? Do you have a GPS unit? Then CLICK HERE to download a copy of the park's GPS PARKING LOT COORDINATES. Plug in the coordinates of your choice and easily find your way to the D & R!
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