Five-Mile Lock Parking Area Under Construction

REHABILITATION OF THE FIVE MILE LOCK PARKING AREA TO BEGIN IN JULY 2022

UPDATED - JULY 21, 2022

BE ADVISED: The D&R Canal State Park Five Mile Lock Parking Area on Easton Avenue, Franklin Township, Somerset County, will be under rehabilitation and thus CLOSED for public access beginning on or about July 25th . It is anticipated that this work will require a closure of 3 weeks. If the project remains on schedule, the parking area will be opened and accessible again around the week of August 15th.

Visitors are asked to utilize the parking areas either at South Bound Brook or DeMott Lane to access the path for their enjoyment. Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work to make this improvement at the park.

Park Superintendent Patricia Kallesser can be reached for any questions at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

UPDATED - AUGUST 16, 2022
This project is complete and the parking lot is now accessible for use by our park users.

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WELCOME TO THE DELAWARE & RARITAN
CANAL STATE PARK

With over 70 miles of linear multi-use path along an historic canal and additional trail networks and connections across several counties, park visitors have much to see, experience and explore here. So take a look at our site then pack your hiking shoes, grab your mountain bike or strap that kayak to the car and plan a day trip to the D&R Canal State Park.

YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED!