The Gravity Vault - Chatham, NJ
About
The Gravity Vault in Chatham, New Jersey, is a comprehensive rock climbing facility catering to all skill levels. It offers top-rope climbing with auto-belayers, lead climbing, and a dedicated bouldering area in the back. The gym features a well-maintained facility with comfortable equipment, a small shop selling gear and clothing, and a children's area in the front. Members appreciate the clean environment and equipment in good shape, along with a laid-back, chill atmosphere enhanced by music. The staff is consistently described as friendly, polite, competent, and attentive, contributing to a welcoming vibe. Birthday parties are a highlighted service, with reviews noting beautifully decorated venues and smoothly executed events that leave children especially happy.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members consistently praise the friendly, laid-back staff and the clean, well-maintained facility with a chill atmosphere. They highlight the gym as a great spot for all levels, from beginners to those pushing limits, and note excellent experiences with birthday parties. However, several express concerns about costs, particularly the $28 day pass and a unique $16 belaying fee that some find unreasonable. Specific criticisms include parking challenges, mixed opinions on the bouldering area's quality, and the gym's size being somewhat limited.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Natalia Med
11 months ago
Great climbing spot for all levels, whether you’re learning the ropes or pushing your limits. This is a well-maintained facility with comfortable equipment. The staff were friendly and laid-back, and the overall vibe was chill. Bonus points for the small shop with gear, clothing, and even books. It wasn’t too crowded, and the music added a nice touch to the atmosphere.
Laura Truitt
a month ago
Awesome indoor rock climbing place! Took my 8 year old daughter today and she had a blast!
Cissy Zhou
a year ago
I hosted my child's birthday party at Gravity Vault, and it was such a wonderful experience! The venue was beautifully decorated, and the staff were incredibly friendly and attentive. Everyone had a great time, and the kids were especially happy. The entire party went smoothly, and every detail was well taken care of. Highly recommend this place – it's definitely a top choice!!
B R
3 months ago
The gym itself is not terribly big, but has a bit of everything: a decent children's area in the front, followed by an average top-rope area with a few auto-belayers (a few more would be better), and a lead-climb area. A Bouldering area is in the back. Overall the place was clean, and the equipment was in good shape. The staff were all polite and competent. Costs: Day pass is $28 - higher than an average suburban climbing gym should cost. **Belaying fee? - $16 Rentals: on par with other gyms Membership options actually look pretty decent. My biggest gripe is the belaying fee; I just completely don't understand it and as far as I know, no other climbing gym has this fee. My kid is a climber; if I bring her to climb, I want to belay her and coach her. I will pay for the day pass, but since I'm not climbing myself I have a hard time justifying an additional fee just to belay my own kid. Overall, the gym itself is fine, and the staff are fine, but the costs are unreasonable. Day pass is more expensive that it should be for the completely unremarkable gym. Add the belaying fee on top of it and it's just not worth it. The only way this gym makes sense if for birthday parties and if you sign up for a membership.
Patrick Baker
3 weeks ago
Worst gravity vault location. No parking whatsoever. I came to visit today, couldn't find parking, and went home. 1hr of my life gone. Bouldering is trash. Setters are on crack and the holds are all crimpy and low quality. The attached tennis courts do not allow you to walk through to your car which seems like a hate crime to rock climbers. I hate myself everytime I visit this location. Top rope is decent. Staff is nice. But the boulders are hot garbage. Visit Flemington or Montclair instead
scheduleHours
Monday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM