Camp Wyanokie Commission

About the Camp

Camp Wyanokie is a place of beauty, serenity and isolation. Camp Wyanokie has been enjoyed by West Essex area campers, hikers and picnickers since the property was first purchased in 1919 by a group of local campers.

Gifted to the towns of Caldwell, Fairfield, North Caldwell, Roseland and West Caldwell for use by residents, Camp Wyanokie is a place of beauty, serenity and isolation. Camp Wyanokie has been enjoyed by West Essex area campers, hikers and picnickers since the property was first purchased in 1919 by a group of local campers. Ownership was deeded to the five towns in 1972, making Camp Wyanokie a community commitment to the preservation of open space. Tax- free status was approved for the property on appeal in 1988, so operating costs to the owner towns are minimal. Camp Wyanokie is administered by a Commission comprised of appointed representatives from each of the five owner towns with a Management Committee that includes trustees of the Camp Wyanokie Association.

Set in 150 acres of forest at the edge of Norvin Green State Forest, the camp surrounds a sparkling five acre lake. Camp Wyanokie is an ecological wonderland, offering an opportunity to relax and enjoy nature at its best. Explore the lake shores and streams for tadpoles, salamanders and sunnies. Take a walk around the lake to birdwatch or identify animal tracks and plant species. The forest begins as you approach the camp area on Snake Den Road, a narrow gravel road which, however, is township-maintained to serve a few residences in the area.

Management

Responsible for: Establishing rules and regulations for the operation, maintenance, control and supervision of the Camp property. Authorizing the appointment of a director, under the direction and supervision of the management committee.

Structure: Board of Trustees: Consists of ten members, one member of each borough council appointed by each governing body annually and five citizen members, one of whom shall be appointed annually by the governing body of each municipality. 

Management Commission: A management commission of seven members was created which consists of three members of the trustees and four other citizens at large all of whom shall be residents of the municipalities and shall serve at the pleasure of the trustees.