Round Valley Reservoir

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The Round Valley Reservoir in the U.S. state of New Jersey was formed in 1960 when the New Jersey Water Authority constructed two large dams and flooded a large ravine in the state's Hunterdon County. The Reservoir is named after the naturally forming valley surrounded by Cushetunk Mountain Reaching depths of 180 feet, this 2000-acre (8 km²) reservoir is best known for its pristine clear blue waters. The reservoir contains 55 billion gallons of water for use in central New Jersey. The New Jersey Division of Wildlife (a department of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection) claim the reservoir is the southernmost body of water that contains naturally reproducing lake trout. Some of the other species of fish in the lake include bass, pickerel, catfish, yellow perch and rainbow trout. The park also has a wilderness area for camping, swimming facilities, a boat ramp and nature trails.