Waterloo Village
Restored 19th-Century Morris Canal Town — Lenape Village, Blacksmith Shop, Gristmill, Canal Museum, Allamuchy Mountain State Park, Stanhope NJ
Waterloo Village is a state historic site at 526 Waterloo Road, Stanhope, Sussex County, New Jersey, within Allamuchy Mountain State Park. The site features a restored 19th-century canal town along the historic 102-mile Morris Canal, the Winakung Lenape Village with Native American cultural exhibits, a blacksmith shop, gristmill, general store, church, and inn, the Canal Society of New Jersey museum with the Highlands Canal Boat exhibit, walking trails along the Musconetcong River, and grounds open dawn to dusk year-round.
Waterloo Village brings New Jersey’s canal era back to life — the Morris Canal stretched 102 miles from Phillipsburg to Newark, carrying coal and iron across the New Jersey Highlands. Waterloo was a key stopover where canal boats, merchants, and travelers converged.
The Winakung Lenape Village adds thousands of years of history — educational exhibits interpret the Lenape people who lived in this Musconetcong River valley long before European settlement.
Historic Sites
- Blacksmith shop — working demonstrations
- Gristmill — water-powered grain mill
- General store — 19th-century goods
- Church and inn — restored period buildings
- Lenape Village — Winakung cultural exhibits
- Canal Museum — Canal Society of NJ
- Canal Boat — Highlands Canal Boat exhibit
Park Information
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | 526 Waterloo Rd, Stanhope, NJ 07874 |
| Within | Allamuchy Mountain State Park |
| Canal | Morris Canal — 102 miles |
| Hours | Grounds: dawn–dusk daily; tours: weekends May–Oct |
| Phone | (973) 347-1835 |
| Managed By | NJ Division of Parks and Forestry |
| Coordinates | 40.9156° N, 74.7561° W |
Frequently Asked Questions
Wildlife & Nature
Waterloo Village — a restored 19th-century canal town on the Morris Canal (1831-1924). The village includes a general store, blacksmith shop, church, and gristmill. The Musconetcong River and surrounding forest support bald eagles, great blue herons, and river otters. Brook trout inhabit the cold water.
Nearby Attractions
Stanhope — adjacent. Allamuchy Mountain SP — surrounding. International Trade Center — nearby. Netcong — 3 miles east.
What is Waterloo Village New Jersey?
Waterloo Village is a restored 19th-century canal town along the Morris Canal in Stanhope, New Jersey, within Allamuchy Mountain State Park. It features a blacksmith shop, gristmill, general store, church, and inn, plus the Winakung Lenape Village with Native American cultural exhibits. Grounds are open dawn to dusk daily year-round; guided tours are available weekends May through October. Call (973) 347-1835.
Last updated: May 2026
Keep exploring: The closest neighbors are Allamuchy Mountain State Park (a short drive away) and Stephens State Park (a short drive away).
