Begun as a summer community in 1923, Cranberry Lake is a State owned 180 acre lake, maintained by the community club. The lake has 2 separate sections divided by a natural peninsula, the "old lake" and the "main lake", which can be viewed by aerial mapping programs. The Cranberry Lake Community Club maintains a lakefront clubhouse adjacent to the main beach, with activities for the entire family, 2 swimming beaches with lifeguards, swim lessons, water-ski club, swim team, floa
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Begun as a summer community in 1923, Cranberry Lake is a State owned 180 acre lake, maintained by the community club. The lake has 2 separate sections divided by a natural peninsula, the "old lake" and the "main lake", which can be viewed by aerial mapping programs. The Cranberry Lake Community Club maintains a lakefront clubhouse adjacent to the main beach, with activities for the entire family, 2 swimming beaches with lifeguards, swim lessons, water-ski club, swim team, floating swim docks, and more. The State stocks the lake with trout for fishing. Dues are very reasonable for the area and include free dock space for your boat and use of all club facilities. The lake sits in Byram Township, which is easy access to Route 80.
Jet Skis:
Are they permitted? Yes, within restricted times of the day
Swimming:
Can you swim in the lake? Yes
Water quality?
Excellent
Water Level:
Average water level variance? Water level is controlled by a state maintained dam. Every few years the lake is lowered in the fall for the convenience of property owners to manage dock repairs and maintenance, and restored to usual depth by spring rains and snow melt.
Boat Docks:
Are they permitted? Yes
Power Boats:
Are they permitted? Yes
Depth of Lake:
8-12 feet
Nearby cities:
Newton, the Sussex County seat, 6 miles north, Morristown - 25 miles, NYC - 50 miles east
Nearest airport:
Newark International Airport, approx. 40 miles away
