Spruce Run Recreation Area
Boating, fishing, picnicking, hiking and seasonal swimming make Spruce Run one of the township's biggest outdoor draws.
Visiting Union Township
Union Township combines one of Hunterdon County's major reservoirs with hiking, camping, historic landscapes, a regional dinner theater and an easy-access I-78 visitor corridor.
Top Things to Do
Camp at Spruce Run
The state campground operates seasonally, generally April 1 through October 31. Sites include picnic tables and fire rings, with modern restrooms and showers available.
Hoffman Park
26 Baptist Church Road. Explore trails through woods, grasslands and a landscape dotted with dozens of ponds.
Finn Road Park
Local recreation park with sports fields, playground, picnic pavilion, walking path and a longer hiking trail.
Hunterdon Hills Playhouse
88 Route 173 West. A regional theater destination presenting stage productions and seasonal entertainment throughout the year.
Historic Pattenburg
The historic community reflects the township's railroad, tavern and industrial-era development and is home to the long-running Pattenburg House.
Camping & Lodging
Spruce Run Campground
Inside Union Township. Seasonal family campsites are available by state reservation. The campground has modern restrooms and showers; pets and alcoholic beverages are prohibited in the campground.
Nearby Clinton-Area Hotels
Conventional hotels are available just outside Union Township around Clinton Township and Route 31. These should not be mistaken for in-town lodging.
Nearby Extended-Stay Options
Additional hotel and extended-stay choices are available in Clinton Township, Lebanon and the wider I-78 corridor.
Food & Entertainment Corridor
Route 173 and Perryville Road provide convenient access to Union Township dining, wine experiences, the theater and special-event venues. Use the dedicated NJTGO pages for current restaurant and business listings.
Visitor Tips
Reservoir Conditions
Swimming, boating and water access can be affected by weather, water quality, staffing and seasonal operations. Check current state-park notices before making a special trip.
Hunting Seasons
Wildlife-management areas and some open-space properties may permit hunting. Follow posted rules and wear high-visibility clothing when appropriate.
I-78 Access
The highway makes Union Township easy to reach, but exits and Route 173 traffic can be busy around commuter and travel periods.
Postal Names
Visitor destinations may display Hampton, Asbury or Clinton in their addresses even when they are physically in Union Township.
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