Exterior Makeover for the Kingston Canal House
October 29, 2023
The Kingston Lock/Bridge Tender’s House is ready for the holiday season and is ending 2023 looking fresh and renewed thanks to the continued support of the Canal Society of New Jersey who again worked in partnership with the Kingston Historical Society to fund and complete this much needed exterior makeover. We are also grateful to the excellent work done by Jerry Clark and his crew at Final Touch Painting who made time in their busy schedule to get this project completed before the colder weather arrived. The historic house looks amazing! We couldn’t be more pleased.
The park extends its gratitude and thanks to both partner organizations who remain committed in their support of the D&R Canal State Park’s mission of stewardship. We never tire of saying that it is with the help and support of our affiliated groups that much needed projects such as this can be addressed. Our partners are always looking to recruit new members so if you have a passion for the D&R Canal, local history or any of the natural resources and trails managed by the park then consider becoming an active volunteer with one of our many friends groups. Get off the bench, get involved and become a D&R Canal State Park stewardship champion! New members and volunteers are ALWAYS needed and welcome!
BEAR SIGHTING AT SIX MILE RUN
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
BE BEAR AWARE & FOLLOW THESE TIPS:
REHABILITATION OF THE LANDING LANE SPILLWAY NEAR COMPLETION, TOWPATH OPEN
UPDATED - JULY 29, 2023
Towpath Reopening – We are pleased to report that as of July 29, 2023, the towpath has reopened and is once again accessible to our park users. However, please note finishing work and final aesthetic/landscaping activities are on-going.
Paul Harenberg of the New Jersey Water Supply Authority can be reached for any questions at
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THE 2023-24 HUNTING SEASON AT SIX MILE RUN: THINGS TO KNOW
AUGUST 1, 2023:
New Jersey State Park issued permits are available for deer bow hunters to access over 2,000 acres of land within Six Mile Run Reservoir Site. There are also a limited number of firearm permits available for a limited area within the Six Mile Run Reservoir Site. Please carefully read the instructions below to apply for either a bow or firearm permit.
BE ADVISED: Hunters MUST APPLY FOR A PARK PERMIT TO HUNT ANYWHERE WITHIN SIX MILE RUN. Download/Print the deer hunting map for Six Mile Run by clicking the link below:
SIX MILE RUN RESERVOIR SITE DEER HUNTING MAP - ZONE 14
PLEASE NOTE:
1. One stand/blind permitted per hunter;
D&R Canal State Park
Click the link to download/print the bow season application:
BOW HUNTER APPLICANT AGREEMENT SHEET
FIREARM SEASON: A total of 15 permits will be issued for the 2023/2024 season by a RANDOM lottery. To be considered for the lottery please submit your name with your email and/or phone to Stephanie Fox (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; 609-924-5705) by September 30, 2023. If your name is selected the park will notify you and provide you with a firearm application to be completed.
Please direct any questions to Stephanie Fox at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call the park office at (609) 924-5705.
2. Parking Permit only needs to be displayed in Hunter Only Lots (see a map for details);
3. Please review the map as permissible hunting areas have changed;
4. Stands are prohibited from being placed directly on Six Mile Run Reservoir property lines or in the view-shed of residents residing directly adjacent to Six Mile Run Reservoir Site.
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Princeton, NJ 08540
Central New Jersey Does Exist!
July 6, 2023
It's official, Central New Jersey is “a thing!” At the end of June the New Jersey legislature (both the Assembly and Senate) signed legislation (S3206/A4711 - still to be approved by the Governor) recognizing the region and defining it as being “comprised, at a minimum of the counties of Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset.”
In celebration of this state recognition, Old York Cellars has partnered with Discover Central New Jersey to create a line of wines aptly named “Central Jersey Exists.” How does this connect to the D&R Canal State Park? In support of the park, which runs through all the identified central NJ counties, Old York Cellars has pledged to donate $2 for each bottle sold to two of our partner organizations; the D&R Canal Watch and the Millstone Valley Preservation Coalition/Millstone Valley Scenic Byway. Both not only support the Park but are are actively engaged in resource preservation and the promotion of heritage tourism in Central New Jersey.
So head over to Old York Cellars in Ringoes to purchase a bottle or two and raise a glass to Central New Jersey! This is also a fantastic way for you to help support both our affiliated organizations AND the Park! Thank you Discover Central New Jersey and Old York Cellars. Salute!
ORDER ONLINE: Old York Cellars - "Central Jersey Exists"
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