ABOUT THE STANTON STATION SECTION
PHYSICAL LOCATION: 30 STANTON STATION ROAD, FLEMINGTON, NJ 08822
The Stanton Station Section is named after the passenger and freight train station that was once located a short distance away. The station and rail-line were part of the Lehigh Valley Railroad. Passenger service at the station was discontinued in the late 1930’s and the station was abandoned. The building was purchased in 1943 by Robert and Hermia Lechner for $75 for use as a dining hall. The building is still standing and is now part of Echo Hill Park.
The county acquired most of this land in 1975 as part of the South Branch Reservation. Today, the reservation totals over 1000 acres. Besides providing recreational opportunities, the reservation helps preserve the watershed along the South Branch of the Raritan River and provides wildlife habitat.
Location: The Stanton Station Section is located on Stanton Station Road in Raritan Township. The park is opened from sunrise to sunset. No restroom facilities are available.
Directions from the Flemington Area: Take Route 31 north about 5.6 miles from the Flemington Circle. Make a right onto the jug handle for Stanton Station Road. The parking lot is 1/2 mile on the left hand side, just after the bridge.
Directions from the Clinton Area: Take Route 31 south about 6.2 miles from Interstate 78 to the traffic light for Stanton Station Road. Turn right onto Stanton Station Road and then follow the corresponding directions above
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
| Acreage |
152 |
| Meeting Room |
NO |
| Softball Field |
NO |
| Biking Mtn. |
YES |
| Bridle Trail |
YES |
| Canoeing |
YES |
| X-Country Skiing |
NO |
| Fishing |
YES |
| Fitness Trail |
NO |
|
| Gardens |
NO |
| Greenhouse |
NO |
| Hiking/Nature Trails |
YES |
| Horseshoe Court |
NO |
| Hunting |
NO |
| Information Board |
YES |
| Nature Study |
YES |
| Picnic Pavilions |
NO |
|
| Picnic Sites |
NO |
| Playground Area |
NO |
| Restrooms |
NO |
| Scenic Overlook |
YES |
| Soccer Field |
NO |
| Wedding Gazebo |
NO |
| Parking |
YES |
| Group Camp Sites |
NO |
| Reservable Facilities |
NO |
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The Hunterdon County Parks and Recreation Department is dedicated to preserving open space and natural resources, providing safe parks and facilities, and offering educational and recreational opportunities, all contributing to an enhanced quality of life for present and future generations.
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FISHING
Adjacent to the South Branch of the Raritan River, Stanton Station offers access to the river’s edge for fishing. The river is stocked with Rainbow, Brook, and Brown Trout. A state fishing license with a trout stamp must be displayed.
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TRAILS
Stanton Station offer a moderate trail that runs parallel with the river. Several scenic views overlooking the river exist. The trail system also offers access to Old Clinton Road. These trails are open to hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. View the Stantion Station Trail Map (pdf file)
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