Round Valley Recreation Area

I had the absolute pleasure of being the engagement photographer for Louis and Jessica's surprise proposal, and let me tell you, it was nothing short of enchanting!

Louis had orchestrated a Beauty and the Beast-themed setup that would make Disney proud. Picture this: a blanket of rose petals, delicate flowers adorning every corner, and, the pièce de résistance, a single rose displayed inside a glass case. Why? Because Jessica's love for Beauty and the Beast knows no bounds, and Louis wanted their special moment to be straight out of her fairytale dreams.

As Jessica walked into the scene, her eyes widened in disbelief, and that was just the beginning of the magic. With every snap of my camera, I captured the genuine joy and love between them, against the backdrop of this beautifully crafted setting.

Louis and Jessica's connection was palpable, their love story unfolding before my lens with every tender glance and whispered word. And let's not forget those Beauty and the Beast-inspired shots—they were pure romance, with a touch of Disney magic sprinkled in.

Being part of such a heartfelt moment was an honor, and I couldn't be happier with how the photos turned out. If you're looking for an engagement photographer who not only captures moments but also turns them into magical memories, look no further. Trust me, you'll cherish these photos for a lifetime.

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This is my happy place whenever I need to escape from the everyday hustle and bustle of life: I have been going here for a long time cause sometimes you have to get away from it all: Its a great spot to just relax, cookout and just chill, swimming is not allowed in some areas and the park at the moment is not charging fees until summer starts: Overall, it's a wonderful spot so I highly recommend it..

Beautiful place. Just sit and relax

We have been here quite a few times for Memorial Day bbq. It’s a very nice state park with beautiful picnic areas with grills. They also have a volley ball court on the sand and a nice beach with life guards. There is plenty of areas to walk around and play area for the kids too.

Nice place. Not crowded yet because of COVID. Guards are on duty but their role was to prevent people from going into the water. Dogs are allowed, but only if they stay off the sand; on leash only obviously. When it opens up completely, it will be great place to visit.

This is the next best beach after the real deal. Very happy we decided to change things up this summer. A great family place. Feels safe and is well kept. Such a beautiful location. Very relaxing. I must add that we visited on a weekday. I can see how weekends could be overcrowded.

If you go at the right time the whole place looks like a photograph it is completely gorgeous the water is a dark green it's better to boat then to swim though... definitely a beautiful place to visit I will go back this time renting a boat!

Cant believe I lived here all these years and didnt know about this awesome lake and beach facility with ample parking, bathrooms, changing and showers, as well as a decent snack stand with plenty of treats for the kids and only $5 per car for the whole day!!!

Nice place, terrible water to swim in but v nice for BBQ, walk n let kids blow off steam

Today my 5 year old and I did the blue trail/ pine trail loop. It was great, scenic, relaxing and did not feel crowded. We crossed paths with 3 sets of other hikers which was not too bad. We also went to the playground and had an all around great experience. Will be back for more trails

People here were absolutely amazing. campsites we’re great and the hike was awesome. if you like wilderness camping this is the place to go!

Beautiful recreation area! Such a wonderful spot for the afternoon and great trails and beaches!

Beach and playground here. Good place for family outdoor activities fun. Plenty of parking spaces and easy to park.

Great place for families.
Dog friendly.
Beach area for swimming.
Great hiking 🥾 with dogs.
Plenty of places for the dogs to swim.

A nice park and lake area to relax & picnic. They have $10 fee for NJ residents and $20 fee for out of staters but they have a Covid vaccine policy where you can get in for free if your vaccinated.

Decent playground, not amazing but okay. Functional bathroom at least so that is a plus. Plenty of paved paths to ride a bike or scroll around. Also their are lots of bbq pits to use so that's a great plus as well.

Round Valley is very nice, has a lake for swimming. There are also areas for hiking. The area is clean and there are bathrooms and changing rooms and a concession stand.

Absolutely beautiful! Highly recommend visiting in the fall. Take your boat on the lake and enjoy the view! Breathtaking!

You can hike. You can camp and there's a special area on the lake designated for swimming (there are lifeguards on duty). There are also picnic areas. Please ensure that you swim where it is designated. This is from something I experienced while there. Unless you're an expert swimmer please swim where designated.

Goop place for relaxing, have barbeque and camping areas. Visitors may swim, boating, fishing, hunting. Round Valley has four color-marked trails.

Love it here!! Everything is perfect. If only the other parents would keep an eye on their children so the rest of us won't have to keep exiting the water it would be great! But we had an amazing time!