Welcome to Paulinskill Lake!

Over 500 Paulinskill Lake members, whether full-time residents or simply “weekenders”, regard our community as a special, welcoming, peaceful slice of heaven. The Paulinskill Lake Association (PLA) is the organization located in scenic Stillwater and Hampton Townships that offers services and facilities to all dues-paying members in good standing, including:

  • Year-round recreational programs for both children and adults alike

  • Finely maintained and staffed beach facilities and convenient boat launch

  • Community recreational areas consisting of the lake, a basketball court, picnic areas, baseball & softball fields, volleyball court, horse shoe pit, tennis courts and children’s playground.

 

In the 1920s a dam was constructed across the Paulins Kill River to create a narrow 3-mile long body of water, Paulinskill Lake, that stretches from Hampton Township in the north to Stillwater Township south. The lake and resulting community was constructed in response to the 1914 establishment of Swartswood State Park, to provide seasonal housing and recreation for vacationers from the New York metropolitan area. A 1951 article in Philadelphia Magazine titled “Business Man’s Summer Retreat” highlighted that “Paulinskill Lake preserves the natural beauty of Sussex County“. The community continues to embrace these beliefs today. We are dedicated to providing a safe place to live and play to all our members, while respecting the environment to sustain the natural beauty for future generations.

 

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

The Board of Trustees is made up of hard-working volunteers who have the community’s best interest in mind!

Officers Trustees