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This beautiful 13,000-acre park in Passaic County is home to numerous wildlife species, including a large population of black bear. The park contains 40 miles of trails, including a section of the Appalachian Trail. The park's centerpiece is Lake Wawayanda, a picturesque lake surrounded by pine trees that offers visitors swimming, boating and bass fishing. The most remarkable geographic feature is a rare inland Atlantic white cedar swamp. Camp sites are available. Swimming is permitted only when lifeguards are on duty,