530 West Hill Road
Glen Gardner, NJ 08826
908-638-8523
Ken Lockwood Gorge · Route 513 · New Hampton · Bunnvale
Lebanon Township, New Jersey
A broad rural township of wooded ridges, historic hamlets, farms, trout water, preserved land and small commercial clusters spread across northern Hunterdon County.
Ken Lockwood Gorge photo retained from the Lebanon Township guide.
Lebanon Township Guide
About Lebanon Township
Lebanon Township was incorporated in 1798 and today remains one of Hunterdon County's most rural municipalities. Its landscape includes farms, forest, stream valleys and historic settlement areas rather than one compact downtown.
1798Township incorporation
≈31 sq. mi.Large rural municipality
Multiple ZIPsPostal names cross municipal lines
Boundary note: A Califon, Glen Gardner, Hampton or Port Murray mailing address does not automatically place a property in that municipality. This guide includes places physically within Lebanon Township even when the postal city is different.
Government & local services
530 West Hill Road
Non-emergency: 908-638-8523
For emergencies call 911.
Township stations serve the Anthony Road and West Hill Road areas. For emergencies call 911.
Education
400 Route 513
Califon, NJ 07830
908-832-2175
Pre-Kindergarten through grade 4.
70 Bunnvale Road
Califon, NJ 07830
908-638-4111
Grades 5 through 8.
256 County Road 513
Glen Gardner, NJ 08826
Lebanon Township students attend Voorhees for grades 9–12.
Historic places & local identity
57 Musconetcong River Road, New Hampton
The museum occupies the former New Hampton School and preserves local history. Admission is free; check the township calendar for hours and programs.
7 Bunnvale Road
The township library is housed in a 1915 one-room schoolhouse and operates as a Hunterdon County Library branch.
Lebanon Township includes places such as Anthony, Bunnvale, Changewater, New Hampton, Penwell, Red Mill and other rural crossroads and hamlets.
Parks, preserves & outdoor recreation
A 563-acre state wildlife management area in Lebanon Township centered on 2.5 miles of the South Branch of the Raritan River, known for trout fishing, hiking and rugged scenery.
251 County Road 513
A major state park primarily in Lebanon Township with trails, camping, picnicking, fishing and seasonal programs.
Hunterdon County preserve with multiple Lebanon Township trailheads, wooded climbs and overlooks.
20 Pleasant Grove Road, Port Murray mailing address
County preserve with hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, fishing, picnic areas and permit-based camping.
326 Newport Road, Glen Gardner mailing address
County preserve along Spruce Run with forest, meadows and trails.
Bunnvale Road
Community recreation site and gathering place across from the Woodglen School area.
Community life
Working farms, orchards, equestrian properties and preserved acreage remain central to the township's character.
Small commercial clusters near the Califon boundary and Bunnvale provide dining, services, farm retail and professional offices.
The township calendar carries municipal meetings, library programs, environmental events, recreation programs and seasonal community activities.
Explore Lebanon Township
Use the NJTGO pages for township-specific businesses, dining, real estate, lodging, classifieds and employment resources.