Bull’s Island Recreation Area
2185 Daniel Bray Highway
(Route 29)
Stockton, NJ. 08559
(609) 397-2949
There ain’t no bull on this island. She’s a drop-dead knockout. Bull’s Island sits within the gorgeous 70-mile Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park.
Bull’s Island beach, NJ
The island sits on 80 acres of immaculate land in the middle of the Delaware River. A bridge connects you to the park via the New Jersey side and you can also get here from the Pennsylvania side. There is a pedestrian walkway that connects you via Lumberville (in beautiful Bucks County) near the pristine Black Bass Hotel.
Bull’s Island pedestrian bridge connecting New Jersey and “no bull” Bucks County, PA
There’s no bull about this structure.
Bulls Island pedestrian bridge
This forested natural area supports a floodplain plant community with mixed oak trees among the landscape. Bull’s Island also boasts itself as one of the best spots to observe the spring migration of pretty birdies in all of NJ.
Gorgeous forest canopy with underlying ferns in the park
Such offerings are prothonotary warblers and cerulean warblers. Yes, I am trying to use BIG words. Making this a true bird enthusiast site.
Pedestrian bridge up close
The Bull’s island grounds are captivating. There are public facilities, boat launches, campgrounds, grills and semi-private beaches along the serene Delaware River.
Go ahead she’s safe
The pedestrian bridge is impressive. If looking for a classy spot to grab lunch or dinner, the Black Bass Hotel is the way to go. It offers a wide selection of dining options overlooking the Delaware River. The town of Lumberville, in which the hotel resides, is one class act in itself worth exploring.
The stunner. Black Bass Hotel, Lumberville, PA
For the fishing nuts out there, bass in this area are huge! Bring your boat and get your fishy fishy on. Let’s go. The water is 80 degrees….aaaaaaahhhh…. Refreshing.
View from the bridge
This is a wonderful place to go and visit. Bring the family. Make it an entire day. Go to Lambertville or New Hope for lunch in the general vicinity. This area is all worth exploring, trust me!
Isn’t she a gem?
Bull’s Island is a natural beauty. I’m quite bummed I’m posting this island out to the world. I wanted to be the only “island woman” here. Now, I spoiled it for future generations 😦
The quaint town of Lumberville, PA
However, my dear readers…I know you will treat it as special as I have.
I love you, Bull’s Island. I mean hubby
Toodle-Loo…Yummygal is leaving for another adventure!
The Delaware River. See how clear she is?
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Nice work! Always great write ups and pictures.
So beautiful! The first nice, fall day I’m going to see for myself! Thanks for sharing.
Linda, Thank you. I “accidentally” stumbled upon this location. I was blown away by the beauty. The town of Lumberville that sits across this bridge is going to be a real treat. I didn’t want to spoil it. Have a great day there. It is an easy drive. Take Rt. 29 from 295. It is a scenic by-way of NJ. This fall it will be to die for. Always here to show folks something new or any questions! Let me know how the trip goes and your thoughts!
Matt, thanks! I didn’t see your comment.
Yummygal:
The original toponym for this landmass was Bool’s Island, a named that lent itself to devolving into Bulls Island. On the Jersey shore is the community of Raven Rock, originally called Saxtonville, and, before that, carried a number of names associated with ferry operations. On the channel between the island and the Jersey shore, a number of mills received their operational horsepower from the Delaware River’s flow. Unknown to most people, there is a mass grave of Irish immigrants who contracted cholera while working on the excavation for the Delaware & Rariltan Canal feeder waterway.
You have a nice blog here—keep up the good work!
Best regards,
Jerseyman
Jerseyman, when I saw your message, I said, “No he didn’t find me!” I then laughed and now I am scared. Haha. I appreciate the feedback. Also, always feel free to add a link to your blog. You are the REAL DEAL and I admire you. Folks, Jerseyman is really an incredible NJ historian. His knowledge is captivating. I am truly honored to have chatted with him and he has helped me out with A LOT of information. I wish I could take a peek inside his brain. Thanks, Jerseyman! Folks, here is the real deal and a somewhat martyr to our dear state of NJ. http://jerseyman-historynowandthen.blogspot.com/. You will be astonished with his lush content.
What a great time we had there huh Yummygal? The view from the bridge was spectacular. Next time we ‘ll take Rocco with us, walk across the bridge and have lunch at The Black Bass. We’ll go on a beautiful sunny fall day. Perfect! Yummygal’s Mama
As I commented previously, you and your readers need to be aware of the NJ DEP plans to clearcut the northern portion of the island – including 200 year old old growth sycamores – as well as the central portion of the island.
I have blogged about this issues extensively – examples:
http://www.wolfenotes.com/2013/03/dep-doubling-down-on-bulls-island-tree-cuts/
http://www.wolfenotes.com/2012/09/thousands-demand-that-dep-abandon-bulls-island-clearcut-plan/
But, see this Philadelphia Review of Books piece on the issue:
A Reactionary Clearcut
http://philadelphiareviewofbooks.com/2012/10/18/a-reactionary-clearcut/