Sauerland Outdoor Center

Sauerland Outdoor Center The Sauerland Outdoor Center (SOC) is available for use by any verified non-profit organization. Email us today to reserve your outdoor adventure!!
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We have 3 large fields, trails, a pavilion, horse rings, running water, flushable bathrooms, and more! All use of the Sauerland Outdoor Center is by prior reservation only! Only non-profit organizations and their guests are allowed on-site during their reserved timeframes. The Sauerland Outdoor Center is tucked away in the picturesque Cushetunk Mountains of Hunterdon County, New Jersey. The Center

consists of 82 acres of gently rolling hills and quiet forested areas. The land is operated by the Hunterdon Conservation, Education and Recreation Council, Inc., a non-profit corporation. Our facility is directed by volunteer trustees who oversee the maintenance of the facility. the Center's lands and structures are leased from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and is operated and maintained through the donations of user-groups and private individuals. The Center has 1800 feet of frontage on the tranquil Round Valley Reservoir, which is a New Jersey Water Conservation Project. The physical attributes of the Center are varied and flexible enough to accommodate a wide range of outdoor activities for groups of all sizes (5-1000). Activities do not stop at camping, fishing, hiking and picnics. Special events play a large part in the Center's life. Music festivals, pet shows, Indian cultural festivals, mountain bike competitions, educational workshops, Civil War reenactments, and horse shows have all been hosted at the facility. If you are a non-profit organization bring your ideas to the Round Valley Youth Center. We will work with you to guarantee that your event will be an especially memorable time for your group! NOTE: No fi****ms, pets, alcohol or recreational drugs are allowed on the premises at any time. DAM CONSTRUCTION IMPACT: Currently the South dam of Round Valley reservoir, which was built in the early 1960's, is being upgraded to current engineering standards. Because of this work the reservoir is very low but still accessible from out site. The large upper field and our space to the left of the road past the barn is currently being used as a staging area for this effort. We have a very large field below the horse rings, the two horse rings, a smaller field behind the house and the pavilion. We hope to have another small camping area reopened at the very top of the hill in the grove area early next year as well. ASH TREE ISSUES: The emerald ash borer, an invasive beetle from Asia, has killed off almost all of our ash trees or about 50% of our forested area. We are working to cut as many high-risk trees down as possible but given the numbers there are far more then we can manage at this time. To help ensure everyone's safety, we have set aside buffer zones where trees may fall and advise people not to camp anywhere near wooded areas. In addition, if the wind or gusts are forecasted to rise above 30MPH, users should stay out of the wooded areas entirely and keep an extra eye out for falling branches and trees throughout the Sauerland Outdoor Center and neighboring Round Valley Recreation Area.

04/06/2026

On Sunday, 33 local residents gathered at dawn to greet the day with joyful hearts.

04/01/2026
Once again, we are pleased to host the Hunterdon County Ecumenical Easter Service.
03/31/2026

Once again, we are pleased to host the Hunterdon County Ecumenical Easter Service.

03/03/2026
09/22/2025

❗ PUBLIC HEALTH ALERT:
2 raccoons at the Round Valley Wilderness Campground were observed to be fighting aggressively and they both tested positive for rabies.
The rabies virus is transmitted primarily through saliva, such as a bite from an infected animal. Visitors and pets who may have had contact with these rabid raccoons anytime between August 29th and September 17th, 2025 should seek professional medical advice immediately.

🦝KEEP WILDLIFE WILD:
Please DO NOT feed, approach, or try to pet any wild animals. A general guideline for maintaining a respectful distance from wildlife: If an animal is responding to your presence, then you are too close.

☎️ REPORT CONCERNS:
If you encounter an animal behaving "out of the normal;" appearing to be dizzy, physically paralyzed, drooling excessively, or fighting other animals, please report your observations immediately to the NJ State Park Police at 1-877-WARN-DEP (aka 1-877-927-6337).

THANK YOU!

09/22/2025

Great News: You can still sign up for lessons with us! The first lesson will be reviewed at the start of this Wednesday night’s lesson. It’s easy to catch up this early on in the sequence.
Come give it a try. You will be pleasantly surprised by how much fun you’ll have!

Some of the flora spotted in our upper field today. Want to do some exploring here?Call us today.
09/13/2025

Some of the flora spotted in our upper field today.
Want to do some exploring here?
Call us today.

Check out this gorgeous view from our upper field grove campsite. Call us today to make your reservation.
09/13/2025

Check out this gorgeous view from our upper field grove campsite.
Call us today to make your reservation.

This red-tailed hawk was spotted early this morning. We think it expected the field cutting to flush out some prey for ...
08/22/2025

This red-tailed hawk was spotted early this morning. We think it expected the field cutting to flush out some prey for breakfast.

If you’re a member of a nonprofit avian society, call us to make a reservation for a private bird watching event at the SOC.

Photo by Jay Aguiar

YOU too can ENJOY the summer TWILIGHT here at the SOC. BYO gear & s’more supplies to one of our DRIVE UP CAMPSITES.Starr...
08/18/2025

YOU too can ENJOY the summer TWILIGHT here at the SOC.
BYO gear & s’more supplies to one of our DRIVE UP CAMPSITES.
Starry sky & firewood provided.
CALL today to make your nonprofit group’s RESERVATION.

With heavy hearts, we share the news of Ann Sauerland’s passing. She and her husband Paul Sauerland - our founder - wer...
08/08/2025

With heavy hearts, we share the news of Ann Sauerland’s passing. She and her husband Paul Sauerland - our founder - were dedicated supporters of our mission here at the Sauerland Outdoor Center.

View Elizabeth Ann Sauerland's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

Last weekend’s guests had perfect weather for camping on our upper field.Call today to make your reservation.
08/05/2025

Last weekend’s guests had perfect weather for camping on our upper field.
Call today to make your reservation.

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1124 A Stanton Lebanon Road
Lebanon, NJ
08833

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+19082366885

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