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Picatinny Arsenal is a military facility spread out over two townships, Jefferson and Rockaway, in New Jersey. Lake Hopatcong is approximately 10 minutes' drive away, and New York City is about an hour's drive to the southeast. Book an RV in Picatinny Arsenal if you want to visit this quiet, calm atmosphere and natural places around it while remaining close to the big city.

Picatinny Arsenal is located on over 6,000 acres of land, and it is the headquarters of the United States Army Armament Research, Development, and Engineering Center. This facility was founded in 1880, and produced ammunition during World War I and World War II, employing around 18,000 workers. Nowadays, the facility develops new technologies and various munitions, weapons, and armor systems. Visit this fascinating facility when you rent an RV near Picatinny Arsenal, though you might need further clearance or an escort if you want to see this place from the inside.

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The Great Outdoors

When you rent a motorhome in Picatinny Arsenal, in just about 10 minutes' drive, you can get to Wildcat Ridge Wildlife Management Area. This beautiful natural park is home to migrating hawks and very popular for hawk-watching in the spring and fall. There is a huge bat cave on the south end of the park, where the iron mines used to be.

Tourne County Park is located approximately 15 minutes' drive from Picatinny Arsenal. This wonderful park with a lake is ideal for hiking, canoeing, horseback riding, fishing, cross-country skiing, sledding and more. In nearby fields, you can have a picnic or toss a Frisbee with your friends and family. There are a children’s playground and baseball field in the park as well, and if you like wildlife sightseeing, bring your binoculars and cameras with you.

Minisink County Park is a few miles west of Picatinny Arsenal. It is a beautiful natural area close to Lake Hopatcong. This park has many wonderful trails for hiking and has seasonal hunting and fishing available too. Spend the day walking in the forest or relaxing by the lake. Close to Minisink County Park, you can find a beautiful beach on Lake Hopatcong, where you can go swimming, kayaking, or canoeing. With an RV rental in Picatinny Arsenal, all the wildlife and natural areas are just a short drive away.

RV Parks near Picatinny Arsenal

Fla-Net Park is a short drive from Picatinny Arsenal. This relaxing campground offers Wi-Fi access, full hookups, picnic tables, fire pits, laundry facilities, a playground, rec room, and much more. There are a few lakes and natural areas nearby, including Lake Hopatcong. Spend a day in nature or on the beach when you rent a travel trailer in Picatinny Arsenal.

Drive north for about 10 minutes with the Picatinny Arsenal campervan rental to get to Mahlon Dickerson Campground. This charming camp is located in the Rockaway River State Wildlife Management Area. They offer great activities year-round, such as biking and hiking trails, sledding, ice-skating, fishing, canoeing, and more.

Liberty Harbor RV Park is almost an hour's drive from Picatinny Arsenal and only a short distance from New York City. The park has full hookups, a bar and restaurant, hot showers, restrooms, and Wi-Fi. The biggest advantage of this campground is that it is very quiet and relaxing, but you can easily get into the city by train or ferry.

Explore the Town

Picatinny Arsenal is located partially within Rockaway Township. This community offers housing to military families and employees of the arsenal. The town has schools, playgrounds, sports fields, and shops. In nearby Rockaway, you can spend a day walking through the beautiful parks around the town, enjoying a meal at one of the many restaurants, or visiting shopping malls. The charming village of Rockaway is located approximately one hour's drive from New York City.

There is a small, family-owned petting farm located just a short drive from Picatinny Arsenal, in Boonton. Spend a day interacting with farm animals like goats, ducks, and cows. Ride on a tractor or feed the animals and learn about life on a farm. This is a great place to visit with your family when you rent an RV in Picatinny Arsenal.

Explore the outdoor waterpark in nearby Dover. This amusement park is less than 10 minutes' drive from Picatinny Arsenal, and it has two high-velocity water slides, six 25-yard lap lanes, a leisure pool, a lazy river, and a children's pool with many activities for little ones. This park is fully accessible and has water wheelchairs, can meet most special dietary needs, and more.

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