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north to south. Please click the map or a link to choose the area in which you
are interested. Where possible, an attraction is linked to its home page.
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the listings on this
page. However, conditions do change and it is always advisable to check with the
facility you are planning to visit.
Northeast
443 Van Nostrand Ave.
Englewood, 07631
(201)567-1265
Nature Center: Monday thru Friday, 9AM-5PM; Saturday, Sunday, 1-5PM
Park: Daily, dawn to dusk
150-acre woodland includes hiking trails and a nature center, preserving remnants of the Palisades Forest.
From I-95 (Northern Section):
Northbound, use local lanes, Exit 71, turn right on Broad Ave. (Englewood) and continue 1/2 mile;
cross under NJ 4 and continue to next light; turn right onto Van Nostrand Ave. and continue 1/2 mile to nature area.
Southbound, Exit 72A (NJ 4 West/Paramus), merge onto NJ 4 West and continue 1 mile, exit to Jones Rd.; turn right
on Jones Rd.; at first light, turn right onto Van Nostrand Ave. and continue 1/4 mile to nature area.
Hudson Terrace
Fort Lee, 07024
(201)461-1776
Visitor Center open March-December, Wednesday thru Sunday, 10AM-5PM
Park open Daily, 8AM-Dusk
Parking fee
Reconstruction of Revolutionary earthworks at Fort Lee, exhibits on George
Washington's retreat from area, scenic overlooks
From Turnpike:
Use local lanes, at northern end, continue north 4 miles on I-95 to Exit 73
(NJ 67/Fort Lee), then follow I-95 Northbound directions below.
From I-80, Eastbound, use local lanes, Exit 68B, merge onto I-95 North and continue 3 miles to Exit 73 (NJ 67/Fort Lee),
then follow I-95 Northbound directions below.
From I-95, Northbound, use local lanes, Exit 73 (NJ 67/Fort Lee), merge onto Bruce Reynolds Blvd. (Bridge Plaza South) and continue to end; turn right on Bigler St. and
stay in left lane; turn left on Main St., staying in left lane; at bottom of hill turn left (almost a U-turn) onto Hudson
Terrace and continue to park on right.
Southbound, Exit 73, on ramp follow signs for Hudson Terrace/Fort Lee; at end of ramp, turn right
on Hudson Terrace; after passing under George Washington Bridge follow traffic onto Bigler St., then follow I-95 Northbound directions
above.
324 Forest Dr. S.
Short Hills, 07078
(973)376-3587
Stone House open, Monday thru Friday, 9AM-4:30PM (summer closing at 12 noon), Saturday, 10-11:30AM (closed in summer)
Grounds and trails open daily, daylight hours
Bird sanctuary and natural area, with trails; exhibits in Stone House
Museum
From Parkway: Exit 142, Northbound traffic must take I-78 East, use Exit
54B, cross over I-78, return on I-78 West to Parkway interchange. From Parkway
interchange, continue west 4 miles on I-78 to Exit 48, then follow I-78 directions below.
From I-78, Exit 48, merge onto NJ 24 west and continue 1 1/2 miles to Exit 9B (Hobart
Gap Rd/Hobart Ave); merge onto NJ 124 west and get into right lane; at first light, turn right onto Hobart Gap Rd. and
continue to second intersection; turn right on Hobart Ave. and continue 3/4 mile; turn right on Forest Dr. S. to arboretum.
Morris Pesin Dr.
Jersey City, 07305
(201)915-3440
Interpretive Center open Monday thru Saturday, 9AM-4PM; also Memorial Day-Labor Day, Sunday, 9AM-4PM
State park on Jersey City waterfront. Boating, canoeing, crabbing, fishing,
picnicking. Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal Museum and Liberty Science
Center are here. Access by ferry to Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.
Interpretive center has exhibits of Hudson River ecology. Liberty Natural Area
preserves one of the remaining salt marsh environments in the area.
From Turnpike: Exit 14B, turn left and follow signs to park.
c/o Ringwood State Park
1304 Sloatsburg Rd.
Ringwood, 07456
(973)962-7031
Museum open April thru November, Saturday and Sunday, 1:00-4:00 PM
Remains of the ironmaking village of Hewitt on the Wanaque River are
undergoing restoration. Boating, canoeing, birdwatching, fishing, hunting, ice
fishing, cross-country skiing, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding.
Restored country store houses Long Pond Ironworks Museum. Boat access to
Monksville Reservoir.
From I-287: Exit 57, follow Skyline Dr. 6 miles; at first stop sign (Erskine Rd.), continue straight; at end, turn right (north) on Co.
511 (Greenwood Lake Tpk.) and go 5 miles to parking lot.
790 Ewing Ave., P.O. Box 125
Franklin Lakes, 07417
(201)891-2185
Open Wednesday thru Friday, 9AM-5PM; Saturday, 10AM-5PM; Sunday, 1-5PM
New Jersey Audubon Society nature center has exhibits in visitors' center and hiking trails in wooded natural area.
From I-287: Exit 59, merge onto NJ 208 South and continue 2 miles, exit to Ewing Ave./Franklin Lakes; turn right on Ewing
Ave. and continue 1 mile to sanctuary, just past light at Franklin Lake Rd.
2 DeKorte Park Plaza
Lyndhurst, 07071
(201)460-8300
Open Monday thru Friday, 9AM-5PM, Saturday, Sunday, 10AM-3PM
Interpretive center explains the complex ecology of the Hackensack
Meadowlands. Trails allow viewing of the area.
From Turnpike: Exit 16W, west 1 mile on NJ 3, exit to NJ 17 South; turn left at
first traffic light onto Polito Ave., continue to end; turn left and go 1 1/2 miles on
Valley Brook Ave., cross railroad tracks, MEC is on the left.
From Parkway: Northbound, Exit 153A, Southbound,
Exit 153, east 4 1/2 miles on NJ 3, take second NJ 17 South exit; at traffic light, continue
straight on Polito Ave., then follow Turnpike directions.
Box 155
Alpine, 07620
(201)768-1360
Joint New York-New Jersey park. New Jersey section encompasses 11 miles of
towering cliffs along the Hudson River. Fishing, boat basin, hiking, picnicking
at Alpine and Englewood-Bloomers areas. Hiking, fishing, picnicking, playground,
boat launching ramp at Ross Dock. See also Fort Lee Historic Site.
From Turnpike: Use local lanes, at northern end continue north 4
miles on I-95.
Ross Dock, use Exit 73 (NJ 67/Fort Lee); merge onto Bruce Reynolds Blvd. (Bridge Plaza South) and
continue to end; turn right on Bigler St. and stay in left lane; turn left on Main St. and stay in left lane; when road
widens look for "Welcome to Edgewater" sign on left; turn left at sign; road immediately splits, stay to left; continue
3/4 mile on Henry Hudson Dr., cross under George Washington Bridge; at traffic circle, follow signs to Ross Dock.
Englewood-Bloomers area, use Exit 72 (US 1/US 9/US 46/Palisades Pkwy/Fort Lee); at first light,
turn left and go 1/2 mile on Fletcher Ave., follow signs for Palisades Pkwy.; continue north 2 miles on Palisades Pkwy. to Exit 1, turn left to
area.
Alpine area, use Exit 72, as above, follow signs for Palisades Pkwy. and continue north 7 miles to Exit 2,
follow signs to area.
State Line Overlook, use Exit 72, as above, follow signs for Palisades Pkwy. and continue north 9 miles to
Exit 3.
From I-80: Eastbound, use local lanes. Exit 68B, merge onto I-95 North, then follow Turnpike directions above
From I-95: Northbound, use local lanes. For Ross Dock, use Exit 73; for all other areas, use Exit 72, then
follow Turnpike directions above.
Southbound,
Ross Dock, use Exit 73, follow signs for Hudson Terrace/Fort Lee; at end of ramp turn right on
Hudson Terrace; after passing under George Washington Bridge, follow traffic onto Bigler St. (Hudson Terrace becomes one way),
then follow Turnpike directions above.
Englewood-Bloomers area, Exit 74, continue north 2 1/2 miles on Palisades Pkwy. to Exit 1; turn left to area.
Alpine area, Exit 74, continue north 7 1/2 miles on Palisades Pkwy. to Exit 2, follow signs to area.
State Line Overlook, Exit 74, continue north 9 1/2 miles on Palisades Pkwy. to Exit 3.
c/o Ringwood State Park
1304 Sloatsburg Rd.
Ringwood, 07456
(973)962-7031
Undeveloped park on edge of North Jersey Highlands. Birding, canoeing,
cross-country skiing, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, hunting, ice fishing,
mountain biking
From I-287: Exit 57, Northbound, turn left, Southbound
, turn right, continue 2 miles on Skyline Dr. to parking area
165 Hobart Ave.
Summit, 07901
(908)273-8787
Grounds open Daily, dawn to dusk
Admission Free
Arboretum has 5 1/2 acres of formal gardens with a variety of plant life surrounded by woodlands and wetlands containing
native trees and plants.
From I-78: Exit 48, merge onto NJ 24 West and continue 1 1/2 miles to Exit 9B (Hobart Gap Rd./Hobart Ave.); merge onto NJ
124 West and continue to first light; turn left on Hobart Gap Rd., cross over NJ 24 and continue straight 1/4 mile on
Hobart Ave. to arboretum on left.
From I-287: Exit 37, merge onto NJ 24 East and continue 7 3/4 miles to Exit 8 (Summit Ave./Summit/Chatham); merge onto NJ
124 East and continue 1/2 mile to second light; turn right on Hobart Ave. and go 1/4 mile to arboretum on left.
1304 Sloatsburg Rd.
Ringwood, 07456
(973)962-7031
Ringwood Manor, Skylands Manor: Admission Memorial Day-Labor Day, Weekends, $5
Shepherd Lake: Admission Memorial Day-Labor Day, Weekdays, $5, Weekends, $10
State park features bathing, boating, canoeing, swimming and fishing at
Shepherd Lake, Skylands Manor and Ringwood Manor ironmasters' mansions, New
Jersey state botanical gardens at Skylands Manor. Biking, cross-country skiing,
hiking, horseback riding, hunting, ice fishing, mountain biking, sledding,
snowmobiling
Southbound traffic, if Skyline Dr. is closed, use Exit 55, follow northbound
directions
From I-287:
Northbound, Exit 55, turn right and go north 7 miles on Co. 511 (Ringwood Ave.)(southbound traffic,
turn right on Union Ave., then left on Ringwood Ave.); turn right and go 2 miles on Sloatsburg Rd.
Skylands Manor and Shepherd Lake
sections, turn right on Morris Rd. and go 1 mile.
Ringwood Manor section, from Morris Rd. jct., continue 1/2 mile on Sloatsburg Rd.
Southbound, Exit 57, turn right and go 6 miles on Skyline
Dr.; at first stop sign, continue straight; at end, turn right (north) and go 1 1/2 miles on Co. 511 (Greenwood Lake Tpk.); turn right on Sloatsburg Rd.,
then follow northbound directions.
21 Van Vleck St.
Montclair, 07042
(973)744-4752
Open Daily, 9AM-5PM
Admission Free
Gardens featuring rhododendrons and azaleas are open to public on late 19th-century estate.
From Parkway:
Northbound, Exit 148, stay in left lane on ramp, cross Bloomfield Ave., then make U-turn
under Parkway; turn right on Bloomfield Ave. and continue 2 1/2 miles into Montclair; turn right on Valley Rd. and
continue 1/2 mile; turn left on Van Vleck St. to estate.
Southbound, Exit 151, turn right on Watchung Ave. and continue 1 3/4 miles (after crossing
under railroad, turn right at stop sign to stay on Watchung Ave.); turn left on Valley Rd. and continue 3/4 mile;
turn right on Van Vleck St. to estate.
From I-280: Exit 8B, merge onto Prospect Ave. (Co. 577) and continue 3/4 mile to seventh light; turn right on
Bloomfield Ave. (Co. 506) and continue 1/2 mile to fifth light; turn left on Valley Rd. and continue 1/2 mile; turn
left on Van Vleck St. to estate.
Trailside Nature and Science Center
452 New Providence Rd.
Mountainside, 07092
(908)789-3670
Natural History Museum open Daily, 12-5PM
2,000-acre reservation in midst of New Jersey suburbs includes nature trails
and bridle paths. Trailside Nature and Science Center has nature exhibits,
including live reptile area
From I-78: Eastbound, Exit 45, turn right and go 1/2 mile on Glenside Ave. (Co.
527); turn left on W.R. Tracy Dr. (Co. 645). Westbound, Exit 43, turn right and go 1/2
mile on Diamond Hill Rd. to first light; turn right and go 1 mile on McMane Ave. to end; turn
left and go 1 1/2 miles on Glenside Ave.; turn right on W.R. Tracy Dr. (Co. 645).
Both, follow Tracy Dr. 1 1/4 miles through Watchung Reservation to traffic circle at
Summit Lane; take first exit off circle and go 1/2 mile on Summit Lane to end; turn right
on New Providence Rd. to Trailside Center.
150 Snake Den Rd.
Ringwood, 07456
(973)835-2160
Visitor Center: Wednesday thru Sunday, 8:30AM-4:30PM
Grounds: Daily, 9AM-dusk
160-acre preserve in New Jersey Highlands is maintained by New Jersey Audubon Society and offers hiking on the grounds and
in neighboring Norvin Green State Forest; information is available in Visitor Center.
From I-287: Exit 55, Northbound, turn right on Ringwood Ave. (Co. 511 North),
Southbound, turn right on Union Ave., then turn left on Ringwood Ave.; continue 4 miles on Ringwood Ave. through
Wanaque; turn left on Westbrook Rd. and continue 2 miles; turn left on Snake Den Rd. and go 1/4 mile; when road forks, stay
to left to remain on Snake Den Rd. and continue 1/2 mile to center.
Skylands
170 Longview Rd.
Far Hills, 07931
(973)326-7600
The former estate of William and Martha Brookes Hutcheson features field and woodland hiking as well as a formal garden designed by Mrs. Hutcheson, one of the first female landscape architects in the country. Adjacent to Willowwood Arboretum.
From I-287: Northbound, Exit 22B, Southbound, Exit 22, merge onto US 202/206 North and get into left lane; after 1 mile, US 202 and US 206 split; continue north on US 206 3 miles to fifth light; turn left on Pottersville Rd. (Co. 512 West) and continue 1/2 mile; take first right onto Lisk Hill Rd. and continue to end; turn right on Union Grove Rd. and continue 1/4 mile to Y intersection; bear left onto Longview Rd. and continue 1/2 mile to Willowwood entrance on left; continue another 1/2 mile on Longview Rd. to Bamboo Brook entrance.
2185 Daniel Bray Hwy.
Stockton, 08559
(609)397-2949
Natural area along Delaware River and Delaware and Raritan Canal. Camping,
fishing, towpath trail.
From I-78:
Eastbound, Exit 12, turn left on Frontage Rd. to first intersection; turn right and go 2 miles on
Co. 625 (Perryville Rd.); at junction with Co. 579, turn right, then left and continue 3 miles on Co. 625 (Mechlin Corner
Rd.) to end; turn right on Co. 513 (Everittstown Rd.) and go 4 1/2 miles to Frenchtown; in
Frenchtown, continue on Race St. and Bridge St. to NJ 29 junction; turn left (south) and go 9 miles on NJ 29.
Westbound, Exit 29, merge onto I-287 South and continue 4 miles to Exit 17; merge onto US 202/
US 206 South and continue on US 202 South 25 miles, exit to NJ 29 (Lambertville/Stockton), follow signs to NJ 29; turn right
on NJ 29 and go north 7 miles through Stockton to park.
From I-287:
Northbound, Exit 14B, merge onto US 22 West and go 3 miles; exit to US 202/206 South
(Flemington/Princeton); merge onto US 202/US 206 South and continue south 25 miles on US 202, exit to NJ 29
(Lambertville/Stockton); turn right on NJ 29 North and go 7 miles through Stockton to park.
Southbound, Exit 17, merge onto US 202/US 206 South and continue 25 miles on US 202; exit to NJ
29 (Lambertville/Stockton), follow signs
to NJ 29; turn right on NJ 29 North and go 7 miles through Stockton to park.
River Rd.
Bushkill, PA, 18324
(570)588-2451
Visitors Center open May 24-Sept. 1, Thursday thru Monday, 9AM-5PM
Recreational area extending 35 miles along Delaware River north of Water Gap
on Pennsylvania and New Jersey shores. Boating, canoeing, camping, hiking,
fishing, hunting available. Within park are Millbrook
Village and Peters Valley.
From I-80:
Eastbound, after crossing Delaware River, exit to
Recreation Area information center.
Westbound, Exit 1, turn left and cross under I-80 to information center
53 E. Hanover Ave.
Morristown, 07962
(973)326-7600
Haggerty Education Center open Daily, 9AM-4:30PM; Grounds open 9AM-dusk.
Landscaped grounds featuring a variety of trees and plants surround the 1891
Colonial Revival summer residence of George Frelinghuysen.
From I-287:
Northbound, Exit 36A, merge onto Morris Ave., get into center lane and continue 1/2 mile; bear left on Whippany Rd. (Co.
511) and continue 1 mile to second light; turn left on E. Hanover Ave. to arboretum.
Southbound, Exit 36, on exit ramp, stay in right land and follow signs for Ridgedale Ave.;
at light, turn right on Ridgedale Ave. and
continue 1/2 mile to second light; turn right on E. Hanover Ave. and go 1/2 mile to arboretum.
241 Pleasant Plains Rd.
Basking Ridge, 07920
(973)425-1222
Headquarters open Monday thru Friday, 8AM-4:30PM
Wilderness wildlife refuge in North Jersey metropolitan area, including
trails, observation and photography blinds, boardwalk.
From Parkway:
Observation area:
Exit 142, Northbound traffic must
use I-78 East, take Exit 54B, cross over I-78, return on I-78 West to Parkway
interchange. From Parkway, continue west 12 miles on I-78 to Exit 40, then follow I-78 Westbound directions
(Observation area) below.
Education Center:
Exit 142 as above, continue west 3 miles on I-78 to Exit 48, then follow I-78 directions (Education Center) below.
From I-78:
Observation area:
Eastbound, Exit 29, merge onto I-287 North and continue 9 miles to Exit 30A, then follow I-287
Northbound directions (Observation area) below.
Westbound, Exit 40, turn right onto Co. 531 North (Hillcrest Rd.)
and continue 1 1/2 miles to Gillette; cross Valley Rd. (Co. 512), continue 2 miles on Mountain Ave. and Meyersville Rd.
(Co. 638) to Meyersville; turn left on New Vernon Rd. and continue 3 miles to nature area.
Education Center:
Exit 48, continue west on NJ 24 3 miles to exit 7A (NJ 124 West/Chatham);
merge onto NJ 124 West and continue 1 mile into Chatham; at fourth light, turn left on Fairmount Ave. and go 2 miles
to second light; turn right on Southern Blvd. and continue 1 mile to center.
From I-287:
Observation area:
Northbound, Exit 30A, merge onto N. Maple
Ave. and continue 1/2 mile to first light; turn left on Madisonville Rd. and go 1/2 mile; after crossing Passaic River, continue 2 miles
on Lees Hill Rd.; turn right on Long Hill Rd. and go 1 mile to nature area.
Southbound, Exit 33, turn right on Harter Rd. and go 1/4 mile to end; turn right on James St. and
go 1 mile; turn right on Blue Mill Rd. and go 3/4 mile; at light in New Vernon, bear left onto Lees Hill Rd. and
continue 1/2 mile; turn left on Long Hill Rd. and go 1 mile to nature area.
Education Center:
Exit 35, Northbound, turn left onto NJ 124 East (Madison Ave.) at end of ramp,
Southbound, turn left onto South St. at end of ramp and continue to first light; turn right
onto NJ 124 East (Madison Ave.), Both, continue east on NJ 124 3 miles into Madison; just before
railroad bridge, bear right onto Kings Rd. and continue to first light; turn right onto Green Village Rd. and
continue to second light; cross Shunpike Rd. and continue 1 mile on Southern Blvd. to education center.
119 Hacklebarney Rd.
Long Valley, 07853
(908)638-6969
State park centered on a rocky gorge of the Black River in northern New
Jersey. Fishing, picnicking, hunting and hiking
From I-78: Exit 29, merge onto I-287 North and go 1 mile to Exit 22B, then follow I-287 directions below.
From I-80: Eastbound, Exit 27, Westbound, Exit 27A, merge onto US 206
South and continue 8 miles to Chester; turn right on Co. 510/Co. 513 and go 1 1/2 miles; cross Black River and turn left onto Parker Rd.,
then make immediate left onto State Park Rd. and go 2 miles to park entrance.
From I-287: Northbound, Exit 22B, Southbound, Exit 22, merge onto US 202/US 206
North; keep left and continue north on US 206 10 miles to Chester; at light, turn left on Co. 510/Co. 513 West (Main St.) and
continue 1 1/2 miles; cross Black River and turn left onto Parker Rd., then make immediate left onto State Park Rd. and go
2 miles to park entrance.
1480 Route 23
Sussex, 07461
(973)875-4800
Admission Memorial Day-Labor Day, Weekdays, $5, Weekends, $10; rest of year, Free
Highest point in the state is crowned by 220-foot war memorial, with view of three states from top. Boating, camping,
canoeing, cross-country skiing, fishing, hiking, ice fishing, picnicking,
snowmobiling, swimming. Appalachian Trail passes through the park. Self-guiding
trail through Dryden Kuser Natural Area
From I-80:
Eastbound, Exit 4C, merge onto NJ 94 North and continue 21 miles to Newton; go around square
following signs for US 206 North; continue 7 miles on US 206 to Branchville; bear right at sign for Branchville Business
District and follow Broad St. into Branchville; turn right on Wantage Ave. (Co. 519 North) and continue 12 miles; turn left
onto NJ 23 North and go 3 miles to entrance.
Westbound, Exit 53, merge onto NJ 23 North and go 42 miles to entrance.
From I-287: Exit 52B, merge onto NJ 23 North and continue 34 miles to park entrance.
Box 8519
Landing, 07850
(973)398-7010
Admission Memorial Day-Labor Day, Weekdays, $6, Weekends, $10, Walk-in/Bicycle, $3; rest of year, Free
Small park at the foot of Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey's largest lake. Boating,
canoeing, fishing, ice fishing, ice skating, picnicking, sledding, snowmobiling,
swimming. Lake Hopatcong Historical Museum is on the grounds.
From I-80:
Eastbound, Exit 27, turn left onto NJ 183 North, continue 1/2 mile through Netcong; after crossing
Musconetcong River, bear right on Brooklyn Rd. (Co. 602) and continue 2 miles to end; turn right on Lakeside Blvd. (Co.
607) to park on left.
Westbound, Exit 28, merge onto Co. 631 North (Landing Rd.) and continue 1 mile to traffic light in Landing;
bear left to stay on Co. 631 (Lakeside Blvd.); continue 1/2 mile on Co. 631, then an additional 1/2 mile straight on Co. 607 North
to park on right.
1020 Route 31
Lebanon, 08833
(908)782-1158
Arboretum on site of commercial nursery features some trees not normally found in the area as well as 20,000 square feet of
ornamental gardens.
From I-78: Exit 17, Eastbound, merge onto NJ 31 South, Westbound, merge
onto NJ 31 North, follow signs to make U-turn to NJ 31 South; continue south on NJ 31 4 1/2 miles to arboretum at Hunterdon
County Parks headquarters.
Box 150
Hope, 07844
(908)459-4366
Glacier-sculpted mountain park in northwestern New Jersey. Boating, camping,
canoeing, cross-country skiing, fishing, hiking, hunting, ice fishing,
picnicking. Summer astronomy programs presented by United Astronomy Clubs of New
Jersey. Vistas of Great Meadows and Kittatinny Range from summit of Jenny Jump
Mtn.
From I-80: Exit 12, Eastbound, turn right, Westbound, turn left,
continue south 1 mile on Co. 521 to four-way stop in Hope; turn left onto Co. 519 North and continue 1 mile to third right;
turn right on Shiloh Rd. and go 1 mile; turn right on State Park Rd.
Box 621
Andover, 07821
(973)786-6445
The state's newest park is centered on Lake Aeroflex, Gardner's Pond and the
Aeroflex Airport. Abandoned railroad rights of way have been converted into the
Paulinskill Valley (27 miles) and Sussex Branch (20 miles) trails, providing
access to northwestern mountains. Boating, canoeing, cross-country skiing, dog
sledding, hiking, hunting, mountain biking, picnicking
From I-80: Exit 25, merge onto US 206 North and go 8 miles through Andover; turn right on Goodale Rd. and go 1 mile to park entrance.
Headquarters
30 Washington Pl.
Morristown, 07960
(973)539-2085
Open Daily, 9AM-5PM
Admission $4 (good for seven days)
Park commemorates encampment of Washington's troops during Winter of
1779-1780.
Jockey Hollow section
Visitor Center Open Daily, 9AM-5PM
Tempe Wick House Open Jan.-Apr., Saturday, Sunday, 9AM-4:30PM; May-Oct., Daily, 9AM-4:30PM
Cross Estate Gardens Open Spring, Summer, Daily, 8AM-8PM; Fall, Winter, Daily, 8AM-5PM
Largest area, containing fortifications, soldiers' campsites, Tempe Wick
House, Visitors' Center.
From Parkway: Exit 142,
Northbound traffic must use I-78 East, take Exit
54B, cross I-78, then return to Parkway interchange on I-78 West.
Continue west 4 miles on I-78 from Parkway to Exit 48; merge onto NJ 24 West and continue 9 miles to end, exit to
I-287 South/Morristown; merge onto I-287 South and continue 3 miles to Exit 33, then follow I-287 Southbound directions
below.
From I-78,
Westbound, Exit 48, merge onto NJ 24 West and continue 9 miles to end, exit to
I-287 South/Morristown; merge onto I-287 South and continue 3 miles to Exit 33, then follow I-287 Southbound directions
below.
Eastbound, Exit 29, merge onto I-287 North; continue north 9 miles on I-287 to Exit 30B, then
follow I-287 Northbound directions below.
From I-287,
Northbound, Exit 30B, merge onto N. Maple Ave; at first light, turn right onto US 202 North and go
2 miles to first light; turn left on Tempe Wick Rd. and go 1 1/2 miles to entrance.
Southbound, Exit 33, turn left and go 3/4 mile on Harter Rd. to end; turn left onto US 202 South
and go 2 miles to second light; turn right on Tempe Wick Rd. and go 1 1/2 miles to entrance.
Fort Nonsense section
Open Spring, Summer, Daily, 8AM-8PM; Fall, Winter, Daily, 8AM-5PM
Fortifications constructed supposedly only as a means of keeping soldiers
busy.
From Parkway: Follow Jockey Hollow directions to I-287; exit to I-287 South/Morristown and continue south 1 mile on
I-287 to Exit 36, then follow I-287 Southbound directions below.
From I-78,
Eastbound, exit 29, merge onto I-287 North; continue north 14 miles to Exit
35, then follow I-287 Northbound directions below.
Westbound, follow Jockey Hollow directions to I-287; exit to I-287 South/Morristown and continue
south 1 mile on I-287 to Exit 36, then follow I-287 Southbound directions below.
From I-287,
Northbound, Exit 35, turn left and go 1 mile on South St. to Green in downtown Morristown; follow
traffic around three sides of Green; on third side, get into middle lane, continue
straight 1 block south on Bank St. (US 202 south); turn right on Ann St. to Chestnut
St.; turn left on Chestnut St., then bear left on park drive.
Southbound, Exit 36, follow signs for Lafayette Ave., merge onto Lafayette Ave. and continue to end; turn right on Morris St.
(Co. 510) and proceed to Green in downtown Morristown; follow traffic around two sides of
Green; on second side, get into center lane, continue 1 block south on Bank St.
(US 202 south); turn right on Ann St. to Chestnut St.; turn left on Chestnut St., then
left on park drive.
Washington's Headquarters
Visitor Center Open Daily, 9AM-5PM
Tours on the hour, 10AM-4PM (no tour at noon)
Ford Mansion, used by George Washington during Morristown encampment.
From Parkway: Follow Jockey Hollow directions to I-287, exit to I-287 South/Morristown; continue south 1 mile
to Exit 36, then follow I-287 Southbound directions below.
From I-78,
Eastbound, Exit 29, merge onto I-287 North; continue north 15 miles to Exit
36A, then follow I-287 Northbound directions below.
Westbound, follow Jockey Hollow directions to I-287, exit to I-287 South/Morristown; continue
south 1 mile to Exit 36, then follow I-287 Southbound directions below.
From I-287,
Northbound, Exit 36A, merge onto Morris Ave. (Co. 510) and use left lane; follow signs for
Washington's Headquarters onto Lafayette Ave.; stay in left lane, follow signs
for Washington's Headquarters; turn left onto Washington Pl., just before I-287
entrance.
Southbound, Exit 36, follow signs for Ridgedale Ave.; at light, turn left on Ridgedale Ave. to
end; turn left on Morris Ave. and stay in left lane; follow Washington's Headquarters
signs onto Lafayette Ave. and stay in left lane; follow Washington's Headquarters
signs; turn left on Washington Pl., just before I-287 entrance.
Boonton Ave., County Rt. 511
Kinnelon, NJ
Three trails offer hikers an opportunity to experience a variety of terrains and several scenic views of the New Jersey Highlands and includes rock formations said to be used by the ancient inhabitants of the area as a calendar.
From I-287:
Northbound, Exit 44, turn right on Lathrop Ave. and continue to end; turn right on Washington St./Main St., cross I-287 and continue 1/4 mile on Main St.; turn right on Boonton Ave. (Co. 511) and continue 2 1/2 miles to T intersection at Rockaway Valley Rd./Taylortown Rd.; turn right, then make quick left to stay on Boonton Ave. and continue 1 mile to parking lot on left.
Southbound, Exit 47, turn left on US 202 (Main Rd.) and continue 3/4 mile; turn right on Taylortown Rd. and continue 1 3/4 miles; turn right on Boonton Ave. (Co. 511) and continue 1 mile to parking lot on left.
1220 Lebanon-Stanton Rd.
Lebanon, 08833
(908)236-6355
Admission Memorial Day-Labor Day, Weekdays, $5, Weekends, $10, Walk-in/Bicycle, $2; rest of year, Free
State park surrounding reservoir features boating, camping (access by foot or
boat only), cross-country skiing, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, hunting
(waterfowl), ice fishing, mountain biking, sledding, picnicking, swimming
From I-78:
Eastbound, Exit 18, merge onto US 22 East and continue 1 1/2 miles; turn right following sign for
Round Valley onto Stanton-Lebanon Rd. and continue 1 1/2 miles to park office.
Westbound, Exit 20A, merge onto Cokesbury Rd. and continue 1/4 mile to US 22 intersection; turn
right on US 22 West and continue 3/4 mile, exit to Round Valley Recreation Area; cross US 22 and continue 1 1/2 miles to
park office.
1 Van Syckle's Corner Rd.
Clinton, 08809
(908)638-8572
Admission Memorial Day-Labor Day, Weekdays, $5, Weekends, $10, Walk-in/Bicycle, $2; rest of year, Free
State park surrounding reservoir features biking, boating, camping, canoeing,
fishing, hiking, hunting (waterfowl), ice boating, ice fishing, picnicking,
sailing, swimming, windboarding
From I-78:
Eastbound, Exit 12, turn left on frontage road to first intersection; turn left on Charlestown Rd. and go 1 mile;
turn right on Van Syckle's Rd. and continue 2 1/2 miles to entrance.
Westbound, Exit 17, merge onto NJ 31 North and go 4 miles to third traffic light; turn left on Van
Syckle's Rd. and go 1 mile to entrance.
800 Willow Grove St.
Hackettstown, 07840
(908)852-3790
Small park along Musconetcong River contains remains of Morris Canal. Biking,
cross-country skiing, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking,
picnicking
From I-80:
Eastbound, Exit 19, turn left onto Co. 517 South and go 3 1/4 miles; turn left on Bilby Rd. and continue
1 mile to end; turn left on Willow Grove St. and continue 1/4 mile to park.
Westbound, Exit 25, follow ramp for 1/4 mile, exit to Waterloo Village/International Trade Center; at end
of ramp, turn right on Continental Dr. N. (follow signs for Waterloo Village) and continue 1 1/4 miles to end; turn left on Waterloo Rd.
and continue 5 1/2 miles to park entrance.
1 Coursen Rd.
Branchville, 07826
(973)948-3820
Admission Memorial Day-Labor Day, Weekdays, $5, Weekends, $10; rest of year, Free
Kittatinny Mountain forest preserve in northwest corner of New Jersey.
Boating, camping, canoeing, cross-country skiing, fishing, hiking, horseback
riding, hunting, ice fishing, ice skating, mountain biking, picnicking,
snowmobiling, swimming. Natural attractions include Sunrise Mountain (scenic
view) and Tillman Ravine Natural Area. Appalachian Trail runs the length of the
forest.
From I-80:
Eastbound, Exit 4C, north 8 miles on NJ 94 to Blairstown;
turn left on Co. 521 (Stillwater Rd.) and go 19 miles; turn left on US 206 North and continue 2 miles to park office.
Sunrise Mountain, from park office, turn left onto US 206 South and continue 1 mile; turn left on Co.
636 (Mattison School Rd.); take first left onto Sunrise Mountain Rd. and continue 4 miles to parking lot at summit (watch for signs).
Tillman Ravine, from park office, turn left onto US 206 South; take first right onto Woods Rd. and continue 4 miles
to Tillman Ravine.
Westbound, Exit 34B, north 18 miles on NJ 15 to end; continue north 7 miles on US 206 to
park office.
Box 123
Swartswood, 07877
(973)383-5230
Admission Memorial Day-Labor Day, Weekdays, $5, Weekends, $10; rest of year, Free
Park in rural northwest New Jersey surrounding Swartswood Lake. Biking,
birding, boating, camping, canoeing, cross-country skiing, fishing, hiking,
hunting, ice fishing, ice skating, picnicking, sledding and swimming
From I-80:
Eastbound, Exit 4C, merge onto NJ 94 North and continue 8 1/2 miles to Blairstown;
turn left on Stillwater Rd. (Co. 521 North) and continue 6 miles to stop sign in Stillwater; turn right on Main St. and
continue 1/2 mile; cross Paulins Kill and continue 1 1/2 miles on Fredon Rd.; at Y intersection, turn left onto
East Shore Dr. and continue 3 miles to park entrance.
Westbound, Exit 25, continue north 12 miles on US 206 to
Newton; at town square, get in center lane; turn left and stay to the right; turn right off the square, staying on US 206 North
and continue to first light; turn left on Mill St. (Co. 519 North) and continue 1/4 mile to first light; turn left
on Swartswood Rd. (Co. 622) and continue 4 1/2 miles; turn left on Swartswood East Side Rd. (Co. 619) and continue 1/2 mile to
park entrance.
251 Route 513
Glen Gardner, 08826
(908)638-6969
Wooded state park features biking, camping, cross-country skiing, fishing,
hiking, hunting, mountain biking, picnicking and sledding. New Jersey
Astronomical Association maintains an observatory in the park and
offers programs to the public year-round. Scenic views of Round Valley and
Spruce Run recreational areas
From I-78:
Eastbound, Exit 16, follow signs for NJ 31 North; merge onto NJ 31 North and go 1 1/2 miles
to second traffic light, exit to Co. 513 North/High Bridge; turn right on Co. 513 and go 3 miles through High Bridge (several turns;
watch for Co. 513 signs) to park entrance.
Westbound, Exit 17, merge onto NJ 31 North and go 2 miles to second traffic light, exit to Co. 513 North/High Bridge;
turn right on Co. 513 and go 3 miles through High Bridge (several turns; watch for Co. 513 signs) to park entrance.
Headquarters: 1547 Route 565
Sussex, 07461
(973)702-7266
Headquarters open Weekdays 8AM-4:30PM; refuge open Daily, dawn to dusk
Wildlife refuge features three hiking trails, canoeing and kayaking, fishing, limited hunting; many species of birds, mammals,
reptiles and amphibians may be observed.
From I-80:
Eastbound, Exit 4C, merge onto NJ 94 East and continue 22 miles to Newton; follow signs around
town square to US 206 North and continue 5 miles to junction with NJ 15; continue straight on Co. 565 North and go 5 miles
to junction with Co. 628 (Beemer Church Rd.) and Co. 639; turn right on Roy Rd. to stay on Co. 565 and continue 2 miles to T intersection; turn right on
NJ 23 South and go 3/4 mile to first light; turn left onto Co. 565 North (Glenwood Rd.) and continue 1 1/2 miles to headquarters.
Westbound, Exit 53, merge onto NJ 23 North (Butler) and continue 33 miles through Franklin and
Hamburg; 3 miles past NJ 94 junction in Hamburg, turn right on Co. 565 North (Glenwood Rd.) and continue 1 1/2 miles to headquarters.
From I-287: Exit 52B, merge onto NJ 23 North and continue 26 miles through Franklin and Hamburg; 3 miles past NJ 94 junction in Hamburg,
turn right on Co. 565 North (Glenwood Rd.) and continue 1 1/2 miles to headquarters.
885 Warwick Tpk.
Hewitt, 07421
(973)853-4462
Admission Memorial Day-Labor Day, Weekdays, $5, Weekends, $10; rest of year, Free
New Jersey Highlands park features swimming, boating, canoeing, camping,
picnicking, fishing, hunting, cross-country skiing, ice skating, ice fishing,
snowmobiling, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding. Includes Bearfort
Mountain, Wawayanda Hemlock Ravine and Wawayanda Swamp Natural Areas.
Appalachian Trail passes through the park.
From I-80:
Westbound, Exit 53, merge onto NJ 23 North (Butler) and continue 16 miles through
Kinnelon and Butler to Newfoundland, exit to Union Valley Rd.; turn right (north) on Co. 513 (Union Valley
Rd.) and go 6 miles to stop sign at Macopin Rd.; continue to second traffic light, in West Milford; turn left to stay
on Union Valley Rd. and continue 2 miles to fork; keep left onto White Rd. and continue 1/4 mile to end; turn
left on Warwick Tpk. and continue 4 miles to park office.
Eastbound, Exit 37, turn left onto Co. 513 North and continue 11 miles to T intersection at NJ 23;
turn right and continue 1/4 mile to jughandle at first light; exit to Co. 513/Union Valley Rd., cross NJ 23 Southbound; at next light turn
left onto NJ 23 North and get into right lane; exit to Union Valley Rd. and turn right on Union Valley Rd. (Co. 513); follow I-80
Westbound directions above.
From I-287: Exit 52B, merge onto NJ 23 North (Butler) and continue 9 miles through Butler and Kinnelon to Newfoundland; exit to
Union Valley Rd., then follow I-80 westbound directions above.
300 Longview Rd.
Chester, 07930
(973)326-7600
Two small formal gardens and a late 18th-century residence highlight a 130-acre estate where 3500 varieties of plants may be viewed. Bamboo Brook Outdoor Education Center is adjacent.
For directions, see Bamboo Brook above.
HC 62, Box 2
Columbia, 07832
(908)841-9575
The photo of the Old Mine Road on the home page is of the primitive section of the road. The road is
paved and two lanes from I-80 to the park office.
Rugged mountain area north of Delaware Water Gap. Biking, boating, canoeing,
cross-country skiing, fishing, hiking, hunting, snowmobiling. Appalachian Trail
and historic Old Mine Road pass through park.
From I-80:
Eastbound, after crossing Delaware River, take first exit
to Welcome Center; continue through rest area, then make U-turn under I-80; continue on I-80 West to Exit 1; turn right on
Old Mine Rd. and continue 3 miles to park office.
Westbound, Exit 1, turn right on Old Mine Rd. and continue 3 miles to park office.
Midlands
11 Layton Rd.
Far Hills, 07931
(908)234-2677
Open Apr.-Nov., Monday thru Friday, 10AM-4PM, Saturday, 10AM-5PM, Sunday, 12Noon-5PM; rest of
year, closed weekends and major holidays
Admission Adults $3, Children/Seniors $1
Garden developed by Leonard J. Buck on his estate seeks to merge the natural rock outcroppings
with carefully landscaped plants.
From I-287: Northbound, Exit 22B, Southbound,
Exit 22, merge onto US 202/US 206 North and stay to right; when highway forks, stay to the right and continue on US 202 North 1 1/2 miles
(make right turn in Bedminster to stay on US 202) into Far Hills; just before railroad crossing, turn right on Liberty Corner Rd. (Co. 512 East)
and continue 1 mile; turn right on Layton Rd. to garden.
Mailing: 145 Mapleton Rd.
Princeton, 08540
(609)924-5705
Preserves Delaware and Raritan Canal from New Brunswick to Trenton and feeder
canal paralleling Delaware River from Trenton to Frenchtown. Main areas of
interest are located between Manville and Kingston. Towpath accessible from
several points. Parking at Blackwells Mills, Griggstown, Kingston, East Millstone.
Barracks Canal Museum and Bridge Tender's House at Griggstown. Griggstown Lock
is nearby. Bridge Tender's House and Park Office at Blackwells Mills. Cook
Natural Area at Kingston allows visitor to observe hardwood forest. Boating,
canoeing, fishing, hiking, cross-country skiing.
From Turnpike:
Northbound, Exit 7, merge onto US 206 North (Trenton) and continue 3/4 mile; watch for left-turn
lane to Farnsworth Ave. just before second light; turn left on Farnsworth Ave. and go 1/4 mile to first light; turn left
onto US 130 South and continue 1/2 mile, exit to I-295 North (Trenton); merge onto I-295 North and continue 10 miles to Exit 67A; merge onto
US 1 North, then follow I-295 directions below.
Southbound, Exit 10, merge onto I-287 North and continue 11 miles to Exit 10, then follow I-287
Northbound directions below.
From I-287: Northbound, Exit 10, merge onto Co. 527 South (New Brunswick), continue 1/2 mile to second
light; turn right on Cedar Grove Ln. and continue 3 miles to end; turn right on Amwell Rd. and continue 2 1/2 miles to East
Millstone; cross canal to parking lot on right.
From East Millstone, return across canal on Amwell Rd., turn right on Market St. and continue 1/4 mile to end; turn right on Canal
Rd. and continue 2 miles to Blackwells Mills; turn right on Blackwells Mills Rd., cross canal to parking lot on left.
From Blackwells Mills, return to Canal Rd.; turn right and continue 1 1/4 miles; after road makes a 90-degree left turn,
take next right to stay on Canal Rd.; continue 2 1/4 miles to Griggstown; turn right on Griggstown
Causeway, cross canal to parking lot on left.
From Griggstown, return to Canal Rd.; turn right and continue 3 miles on Canal Rd.; cross Co. 518 and continue 1 1/2 miles on
Kingston-Rocky Hill Rd./Laurel Ave. into Kingston; cross NJ 27 and continue 1/4 mile on Heathcote Rd. to Cook Natural Area at
Heathcote Brook.
Southbound, Exit 17, merge onto US 202/US 206 South and continue 1 1/4 miles, exit to US 22 East/New York;
merge onto US 22 East and continue 3 miles, exit to Finderne Ave. (Co. 533 South); continue 5 miles on Co. 533 through Manville
to Millstone; turn left on Amwell Rd. (Co. 514 East), cross Millstone River and continue to parking lot on left, just before canal.
From East Millstone, follow Northbound directions above.
From I-295: Northbound, Exit 67A, Southbound, Exit 67, merge onto US 1 North,
continue 7 1/2 miles on US 1, exit to Ridge Rd.; turn left on Ridge Rd, cross US 1 and
continue 1 mile to Heathcote Brook; Cook Natural Area is on the right.
From Cook Natural Area, continue on Ridge Rd./Heathcote Rd. into Kingston; cross NJ 27 and continue 1 1/2 miles on Laurel Ave./
Kingston-Rocky Hill Rd.; cross Co. 518 and continue 3 miles on Canal Rd. to Griggstown; turn left on Griggstown Causeway, cross canal to parking lot on left.
From Griggstown, return to Canal Rd., turn left and continue 3 1/2 miles (at T intersection at 2 1/4 miles, turn left to stay on
Canal Rd.) to Blackwells Mills; turn left on Blackwells Mills Rd., cross canal to parking lot on left.
From Blackwells Mills, return to Canal Rd., turn left and continue 2 miles to East Millstone; turn left on Market St. and
continue 1/4 mile to end; turn left on Amwell Rd., cross canal to parking lot on right.
80 Route 206
Hillsborough, 08876
(908)722-3700
Open Daily. Some tours are seasonal. Advance reservations required (call weekdays)
Tour fees range from $5 to $15
Tours of indoor gardens, estate grounds and manor house on former Doris Duke estate.
From I-78: Exit 29, merge onto I-287 South and go 4 miles to Exit 17, then follow I-287 Southbound directions below.
From I-287:
Northbound, Exit 14B, merge onto US 22 West and go 2 1/4 miles, exit to US 202/US 206 South
(Flemington/Princeton); merge onto US 202/US 206 South and continue 1/2 mile; exit
to US 206 South/NJ 28/Somerville/Princeton; at end of ramp, enter traffic circle and take third exit (US 206 South) and continue 2
miles on US 206; cross Raritan River, then take next exit (fifth light after circle).
Southbound, Exit 17, merge onto US 202 South/US 206 South and continue 1 1/2 miles; exit
to US 206 South/NJ 28/Somerville/Princeton; at end of ramp, enter traffic circle and take third exit (US 206 South) and continue 2
miles on US 206; cross Raritan River, then take next exit (fifth light after circle).
347 Freehold-Englishtown Rd.
Manalapan, 07726
(732)462-9616
Site of Revolutionary War Battle of Monmouth, one of the largest of the war.
Battlefield and local buildings are being restored to 18th-century appearance.
Visitor center has battle exhibits. Guided tours of Craig House, which exhibits
English and Dutch influences. Cross-country skiing, hiking, picnicking,
sledding.
From Turnpike: Exit 8, merge onto NJ 33 East (Freehold) and continue 9 miles, exit to Bus. NJ 33; continue east 1 mile on
Bus. NJ 33 to park entrance.
From Parkway:
Northbound, Exit 98, continue 1/2 mile on exit ramp, exit to NJ 138 West/NJ 34/I-195/Point
Pleasant/Trenton; continue 1/4 mile on NJ 138, pass NJ 34 intersection and continue straight on I-195 West; go 7 miles to
Exit 28B, then follow I-195 Eastbound directions below.
Southbound, Exit 123, merge onto US 9 South and continue 15 miles to Freehold, exit to Bus. NJ 33
West; merge onto Bus. NJ 33 West and continue 2 miles to park entrance.
From I-195:
Eastbound, Exit 28B, merge onto US 9 North and continue 7 1/2 miles to Freehold, exit to Bus NJ 33 West;
merge onto Bus NJ 33 West and continue 2 miles to park entrance.
Westbound, Exit 6, merge onto N.J. Turnpike Northbound and continue 6 3/4 miles to Exit 8, then follow
Turnpike directions above.
80 Scotts Corner Rd.
Cranbury, 08512
(609)897-9400
Environmental Center: Open Tuesday thru Saturday, 9AM-5PM; Sunday, 12Noon-5PM
Trails: Open Daily, sunrise to sunset
New Jersey Audubon Society maintains five miles of hiking trails offering observation of birds and plants of the area and
environmental education center in central New Jersey.
From Turnpike: Exit 8A, merge onto NJ 32 West (Cranbury/South Brunswick) and continue 1 mile to end; cross US 130 and
continue 3 miles on Friendship Rd. to end; turn right on Scotts Corner Rd. and continue to preserve.
500 Mercer Rd.
Princeton, 08540
(609)921-0074
Site of the first victory of American Revolutionary troops over British
regulars. Clarke House Museum exhibits period furnishings. Birding,
cross-country skiing, hiking
From Turnpike:
Northbound, Exit 7, merge onto US 206 North (Trenton) and continue 3/4 mile; watch for left-turn
lane to Farnsworth Ave. just before second light; turn left on Farnsworth Ave. and go 1/4 mile to first light; turn left
onto US 130 South and continue 1/2 mile, exit to I-295 North (Trenton); merge onto I-295 North and continue 12 miles on I-295
North to Exit 8B (at 11 miles, I-295 North becomes I-95 South); merge onto Co. 583 North and continue 4 miles to park.
Southbound, Exit 9, merge onto NJ 18 North (New Brunswick) and continue 1 1/2 miles, exit to US
1 South/Trenton; merge onto US 1 South and continue 16 miles, exit to Washington Rd./Co. 571/Co. 526; turn right on
Washington Rd. and continue 1 1/2 miles into Princeton; turn left on Nassau St. (NJ 27 South) and continue 1/4 mile; after
passing Princeton University campus, turn left on Mercer St. (Co. 583 South) and continue 1 1/2 miles to park.
From I-95 (Southern section): Exit 8B, merge onto Princeton Pike (Co. 583 North) and continue 4 miles to park.
112 Ryders Lane
New Brunswick, 08901
(732)932-8451
Open Daily 8:30 AM-dusk
Varied gardens on the Cook College campus of Rutgers University feature rhododendron, azalea and other flower gardens, as well as shade and ornamental trees and evergreens.
From Turnpike: Exit 9, merge onto NJ 18 North and continue 1 mile, exit to US 1 South/Trenton; merge onto US 1 and continue 1/2 mile, exit to Ryders Lane/Milltown/East Brunswick; merge onto Ryders Lane and get into the left lane; take the first possible left onto Log Cabin Rd. and proceed to gardens.
Sayen Gardens,
Hamilton
155 Hughes Dr.
Hamilton, 08690
(609)890-3874
Open Daily dawn to dusk
Admission Free
Gardens established by Frederick Sayen on 30 acres display 250,000 flowers and other plants.
From Turnpike: Exit 7A, merge onto I-195 West and continue 3 1/2 miles to Exit 3B, then follow I-195 directions below.
From I-195: Exit 3B, merge onto Hamilton Square-Yardville Rd.
and go 1 3/4 miles to third light; turn left on NJ 33 and go 1/4 mile to first light; turn right on Hamilton Square-White Horse Rd. and go 1/4
mile to end; turn right on Nottingham Way and go to first light; turn left onto Mercer St., continue 1/2 mile; turn left
on Hughes Dr. to garden parking lot on left.
From I-295:
Northbound, Exit 63A, merge onto Hamilton Ave. and at first light continue on Nottingham Way 1/2 mile to
fourth light; cross Quakerbridge Rd. and bear right to stay on Nottingham Way, then continue 1 1/2 miles to second light; turn left on
Mercer St. and continue 1/2 mile; turn left on Hughes Dr. to garden parking lot on left.
Southbound, Exit 65A, merge onto Sloan Ave. eastbound and continue 3/4 mile to second light; cross
Quaker Bridge Rd. and continue on Flock Rd. 1 mile to end; turn left on Edinburg Rd. and continue 1/2 mile to first light; turn right on Hughes Dr.
and continue 1 mile to garden parking lot on right.
11 Hardscrabble Rd.
Bernardsville, 07924
(908)766-5787
Open Tuesday thru Saturday, 9AM-5PM; Sunday, 12Noon-5PM; trails open daily until 5PM
Sanctuary is home to numerous varieties of birds, small mammals, deer and coyotes in the Somerset hills; trails pass through
forests and open areas.
From I-287: Exit 30B, merge onto N. Maple Ave. and continue to traffic light; cross US 202 and continue 1/4 mile on Childs Rd.; at
fork, bear right onto Hardscrabble Rd. and continue 1 mile to sanctuary.
31 Titus Mill Rd.
Pennington, 08534
(609)737-3735
Reserve open dawn to dusk
Association dedicated to preserving the environment of the Stony Brook-Millstone River area manages 825-acre nature reserve
that features 14 miles of hiking trails, an organic farm, nature center and open-air butterfly house.
From I-95 (Southern Section): Exit 4, Northbound, turn left, Southbound,
turn right, continue 4 miles on NJ 31 North to sign for Watershed Reserve; turn right on Titus Mill Rd. and go 1 1/2 miles
to entrance.
Colonial Park
150 Mettlers Rd.
East Millstone, 08873
(732)873-2459
Open Thursday thru Tuesday, 8AM-dusk; Wednesday, 12Noon-dusk
Admission $1
One-acre garden on former Mettler estate features 3000 roses in 325 varieties, all of which are
suited to survival in central New Jersey.
From I-287:
Northbound, Exit 10, follow signs for Co. 527 South/New Brunswick; merge onto Easton Ave. and continue
1/2 mile to second light; turn right on Cedar Grove Ln. and continue 2 1/4 miles; turn right on Weston Rd. and continue 3/4
mile; turn left on Elizabeth Ave. and continue 1/4 mile to Colonial Park entrance on right; turn right and enter the park on
Colonial Dr.; continue 1 1/4 miles through park to end; turn left on Mettlers Rd. to garden entrance on right.
Southbound, Exit 12, turn left and go 1 mile on Weston Canal Rd.; turn left on Randolph Rd. and
go 1 1/4 miles to end; turn right and go 1/2 mile on School House Rd. to first left; turn left and go 1/2 mile on
Mettlers Rd. to T intersection at Weston Rd.; turn right, then make quick left to stay on Mettlers Rd. and continue 1
mile to garden entrance on right, just past Colonial Park entrance.
355 Washington Crossing-Pennington Rd.
Titusville, 08560
(609)737-0623
Admission Memorial Day-Labor Day, Saturday, Sunday, $5
Delaware River park commemorates the spot where the Continental Army crossed
the Delaware en route to its Christmas Night victory in Trenton. Cross-country
skiing, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, picnicking,
snowshoeing. Museum. Johnson Ferry House and Nelson House are open to the
public. Swan Historical Foundation Collection displays over 700 objects relating
to American Revolution. Summer music and drama festival is presented at Open Air
Theatre.
From Turnpike:
Northbound, Exit 7, merge onto US 206 North (Trenton) and continue 3/4 mile; watch for left-turn
lane to Farnsworth Ave. just before second light; turn left on Farnsworth Ave. and go 1/4 mile to first light; turn left
onto US 130 South and continue 1/2 mile, exit to I-295 North (Trenton); merge onto I-295 North and continue 3 miles to Exit
60; merge onto NJ 29 North and continue 13 miles through Trenton to light at Co. 546 (Washington Crossing-Pennington Rd.);
turn right on Co. 546 to parking lot on left.
Southbound, Exit 7A, merge onto I-195 West (Trenton) and continue 6 miles; continue 13 miles north
on NJ 29 through Trenton to light at Co. 546 (Washington Crossing-Pennington Rd.);
turn right on Co. 546 to parking lot on left.
From I-295: Northbound, Exit 60, Southbound, Exit 60B, merge onto NJ 29
North and continue 13 miles on NJ 29 through Trenton to light at Co. 546 (Washington Crossing-Pennington Rd.);
turn right on Co. 546 to parking lot on left.
From I-195: Westbound, at end, continue north 13 miles on NJ 29 through Trenton to light at Co. 546
(Washington Crossing-Pennington Rd.); turn right on Co. 546 to parking lot on left.
c/o Liberty State Park
Morris Pesin Dr.
Jersey City, 07305
(201)915-3401
Prominent point in Watchung Mountains from which George Washington observed
British troop movements during the Revolution. Picnicking, panoramic view across
northeastern New Jersey to New York.
From I-78:
Eastbound, Exit 36, turn right on King George Rd. (Co. 651) and continue 3/4 mile to second
light; continue straight on Mt. Bethel Rd. and go 2 3/4 miles through Warrenville (becomes Warrenville Rd.);
after passing Warrenbrook Golf Course, turn left on Rock Rd. West and continue 1 mile to T intersection; turn left
and continue on Rock Rd. East to park entrance on right.
Westbound, Exit 40, turn left on Co. 531 South (Hillcrest Rd.) and continue 3/4 mile to end; turn right
on Co. 527 (Valley Rd.) and continue around Watchung Circle; take second exit off circle and continue
1 1/2 miles on Co. 527 (Mountain Blvd.); turn left on Co. 529 (Washington Rock Rd.) and continue 1/2 mile; just before dead
end, turn right on Rock Rd. E. to stay on Co. 529; continue 1/2 mile to park entrance on left.
Northern Shore
Box 220
Farmingdale, 07727
(732)938-2371
Open Daily
Admission Memorial Day weekend-Labor Day, weekends, $5
State park surrounding restored 19th-century ironmaking village of Allaire in
central New Jersey on northern fringe of Pine Barrens. Pine Creek Railroad
offers rides on narrow-gauge steam train. Biking, camping, cross-country skiing,
fishing, hiking, horseback riding, picnicking.
From Turnpike: Exit 7A, merge onto I-195 East and continue 25 miles to Exit 31B, then follow I-195 Eastbound directions below.
From Parkway:
Northbound, Exit 98, continue 1/2 mile on frontage road, take second ramp, to NJ 138 West/
I-195 West; merge onto NJ 138/I-195, cross under NJ 34, then take Exit 35A and follow Southbound directions.
Southbound, Exit 98, on ramp, stay to right after passing through ramp toll plaza and exit at second ramp to
NJ 34 North; merge onto NJ 34 and continue 1/4 mile; make U-turn by exiting to I-195 West/Trenton, crossing under NJ 34, then
taking Exit 35A (Parkway South/Brielle/Point Pleasant); merge onto NJ 34 South, cross over I-195 and pass ramp to I-195 East;
take next exit, to W. 18th Ave. (just before Parkway entrance); continue 1 1/4 miles to end; turn right on Atlantic Ave. and
continue 1/2 mile to park entrance on left.
From I-195:
Eastbound, Exit 31B, merge onto Co. 547 North and continue 1/2 mile to first light; turn right on Co. 524
East (Allaire Rd.) and continue 1 1/2 miles (road becomes Atlantic Ave.) to park entrance on right.
Westbound, Exit 35A, merge onto NJ 34 South, then follow Parkway Southbound directions.
Georgian Court University
900 Lakewood Ave.
Lakewood, 08701
(732)987-2760
Open Daily 8AM-dusk
Five gardens are maintained on the campus of Georgian Court University, the former George Jay Gould estate. Many of the plants displayed here are native to New Jersey's Pine Barrens.
From I-195: Exit 28A, merge onto US 9 South and continue 4 1/2 miles into Lakewood; turn right on Ninth St. and continue to end; bear right onto the campus and continue to visitor parking, probably Lot B; gardens are at various points around campus.
From Parkway:
Northbound, Exit 83, merge onto US 9 North and continue 7 miles into Lakewood; turn left on Ninth St., then follow I-195 directions above.
Southbound, Exit 98, after passing through toll booth, take second exit, to NJ 34 North/Trenton/Allaire Airport; merge onto NJ 34 and continue 1/4 mile, exit to I-195 West/Trenton; merge onto I-195 and continue 7 miles to Exit 28A, then follow I-195 directions above.
300 Gordon Rd.
Matawan, 07747
(732)566-2161
Open Daily
Admission Memorial Day-Labor Day, Weekdays, $5, Weekends, $10
Interpretive center open
Daily, Memorial Day-Labor Day, Wed. thru Sun. rest of year, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
Central New Jersey park includes varied environmental areas. Fishing,
camping, picnicking, swimming, boating, canoeing, sledding, cross-country
skiing.
From Parkway: Exit 120; turn right on Matawan Rd. and continue 1/4 mile on Matawan Rd. to first light; turn right and go 1/4 mile on
Morristown Rd. to first light; turn right on Gordon Rd. and continue 1/2 mile to park entrance.
352 Red Hill Rd.
Middletown, 07748
(732)671-6050
54-acre preserve features gardens and greenhouses designed to appeal to the
home gardener
From Parkway: Exit 114, Northbound, turn right, Southbound, turn left, continue
1 1/4 miles on Red Hill Rd. to entrance.
210 New York Ave.
Staten Island, NY, 10305
Sandy Hook phone: (732)872-5970
Park open dawn to dusk
Visitor Center: Open Daily 10AM-5PM
Fort Hancock Museum: Open July, August, Daily; April thru June, September thru November, Saturday, Sunday, 1-5PM
History House: Open Saturday, Sunday, 1-5PM
Parking fee charged during summer
National recreation area featuring fishing, picnicking, swimming. Holly
forest, historic lighthouse. Former Army base Fort Hancock, including Sandy Hook
Museum and History House, is at the north end of Sandy Hook.
From Parkway:
Northbound, Exit 105, continue east 6 miles on NJ 36 to Ocean Blvd. in Long Branch; turn left on
Ocean Blvd. to stay on NJ 36 and continue 6 miles to entrance.
Southbound, Exit 117, follow signs to NJ 36 South; continue 13 miles on NJ 36 to entrance, just after
crossing Shrewsbury River Bridge.
Holmdel Park
Longstreet Rd.
Holmdel, 07733
(732)842-4000
Open daily, 8AM-Dusk
20-acre arboretum in Holmdel Park features hundreds of examples of ornamental
trees and shrubs
From Parkway: Exit 114, Northbound, turn left, Southbound, turn right, on
Red Hill Rd. and continue 1/2 mile to first intersection; turn right on Crawfords Corner Rd. and go 1 mile to Roberts
Rd.; turn left on Roberts Rd. and continue 3/4 mile; turn right on Longstreet Rd. to park entrance.
331 Georgia Tavern Rd.
Howell, 07731
(732)751-9453
Open daily, 10AM-5PM, Friday, 10AM-8:30PM
Center provides insight into wetlands ecology through exhibits and
presentations. Wildlife observation area.
From I-195: Exit 28B, merge onto US 9 North and continue to first light; turn right on Georgia
Tavern Rd. and continue 1 mile to center.
Poricy Park Conservancy, Middletown
Oak Hill Rd., Box 36
Middletown, 07748
(732)842-5966
Trails open Daily, dawn to 10PM
Nature Center: Monday thru Friday, 9AM-4PM
Murray Farmhouse: Last Sunday of the month, 1-2:30PM
County park features several natural areas, bird and butterfly areas, fossil beds and hiking trails.
From Parkway: Exit 114, Northbound, turn right, Southbound, turn left,
continue 1 mile on Red Hill Rd.; turn right on Bamm Hollow Rd. and continue 1 1/4 miles; cross Middletown-Lincroft Rd. and
continue 3/4 mile on Oak Hill Rd. to entrance, just before second railroad crossing.
Southern Shore
Box 167
Barnegat Light, 08006
(609)494-2016
Lighthouse open Daily, Apr. 1-Oct. 31, 9:00 AM-4:30 PM; rest of year, Wednesday thru Sunday, 9:00 AM-3:30 PM
Memorial Day-Labor Day, $1 to climb lighthouse
Small park on Long Beach Island, surrounding historic lighthouse. Salt-water
fishing, picnicking, birding.
From Parkway, Exit 63, merge onto NJ 72 East and continue 7 miles across Barnegat Bay to end in Ship Bottom;
turn left on Long Beach Blvd. and continue 8 miles to Barnegat Light; at E. Eighth St., bear left on Broadway and
continue 1/4 mile to park entrance at end.
Rt. 550, Box 450
Woodbine, 08270
(609)861-2404
Admission Memorial Day-Labor Day, Weekdays, $5, Weekends, $10; rest of year, Free
State forest in Cape May County. Boating, camping, canoeing, cross-country
skiing, fishing, hunting, lodging, picnicking, snowmobiling, swimming.
From Parkway:
Northbound, Exit 10 (at-grade intersection), turn left on Stone Harbor Blvd. and continue 1/4 mile to
first light; cross US 9 and continue 5 miles on Dennisville Rd. (Co. 657) to end; bear right on NJ 47 North and continue 2 miles to
second light; turn right on Co. 557 (Tyler Rd./Woodbine-Dennisville Rd.) and continue 3 miles into Woodbine; bear right on
Washington Ave. and continue to first intersection; turn left on Webster St. (Co. 550 West) and continue 1 1/2 miles to park entrance on left.
Southbound, Exit 17, turn left on Sea Isle Blvd. and continue 1/4 mile to end; turn right on US 9
North and continue 1/2 mile to first light; turn left on Co. 550 (Woodbine-Oceanview Rd./Dehirsch Ave.) and continue 6 1/2 miles into Woodbine;
turn left on Washington Ave., staying on Co. 550 West, and go 1/2 mile; turn right, following signs for Co. 550 West, on Webster St.
and continue 1 1/2 miles to park entrance on left.
From Atlantic City Expwy.:
Eastbound, Exit 17, turn right on NJ 50 South and continue 4 1/2 miles into Mays
Landing; follow NJ 50 South signs through Mays Landing, then continue 12 miles to Tuckahoe; turn right on NJ 49 West
and continue 1 1/2 miles to first light; turn left on Co. 557 (Woodbine Rd.) and continue 5 miles into
Woodbine; turn right on Webster St. (Co. 550 West) and continue 1 1/2 miles to park entrance.
Westbound, Exit 7S, merge onto Garden State Parkway South and continue 21 miles to Exit 17, then
follow Parkway Southbound directions
Cape May Bird Observatory, Cape May Point/Goshen
Northwood Center
701 E. Lake Dr., Box 3
Cape May Point, 08212
(609)884-2736
Center for Research and Education
600 Route 47 North
Cape May Court House, 08210
(609)861-0700
Northwood Center open June-Aug., Dec.-Mar., Wednesday thru Monday, 9AM-4:30PM; April-May, Sept.-Nov., Daily, 9AM-4:30PM
Center for Research and Education open Tuesday thru Sunday, 9AM-4:30PM
Complex run by National Audubon Society focuses on birding in the Cape May area. Northwood Center offers programs, walks and workshops. Center for
Research and Education emphasizes backyard habitat and observation, with displays, observation deck, model habitat and wildlife gallery.
From Parkway:
Northbound,
To Center for Research and Education, Exit 10 (at-grade intersection), turn left on Stone Harbor Blvd. and continue
1/4 mile to first light; cross US 9 and continue 2 1/4 miles on Courthouse Dennisville Rd. (Co. 657 North); turn left on Goshen Swainton Rd.
(Co. 646 West) and continue 2 miles (at first stop sign, continue straight) to end; turn right on NJ 47 North and continue 1 3/4 miles to center
on right.
Southbound,
To Center for Research and Education, Exit 17, turn left on Sea Isle Blvd. and go 1/4 mile to end; turn left on US 9
South and go 2 1/2 miles; turn right on NJ 83 and continue 3 3/4 miles to end; turn left on NJ 47 South and continue 1 1/4 miles to center on left.
To Northwood Center, at end of Parkway, continue straight on NJ 109 South for 1/2 mile; cross Cape May Canal and continue
on Lafayette St. 1 3/4 miles into Cape May; turn right on Bank St.; take first left onto Broad St.; bear right onto Jackson St., continue straight on W.
Perry St. for 1/4 mile; cross Park Blvd. and continue 1 3/4 miles on Sunset Blvd.; turn left on Light House Rd. and go 1/4 mile; turn right on Lake Dr.
to center; park in street.
Headquarters: 24 Kimbles Beach Rd.
Cape May Court House, 08210
(609)463-0994
Headquarters open Monday thru Friday, 8AM-4:30PM; refuge open Daily, dawn to dusk
Three units of the refuge span Cape May County from north to south and preserve habitats along a heavily traveled bird
migratory route; three short trails offer hiking opportunities; 11,000 acres of proposed 21,100 have been acquired.
From Parkway:
Northbound, Exit 8 (at-grade intersection), turn left on Shell Bay Ave. and continue to US 9
junction; turn right on US 9 North (Shore Rd.) and continue 1 mile; turn left on Hand Ave., then follow Southbound directions below.
Southbound, Exit 10 (at-grade intersection), turn right on Stone Harbor Blvd. and continue 1/4
mile; turn left on US 9 South (S. Main St.) and continue 1/2 mile; pass through one light, then take next right onto Hand Ave.
and continue 3 miles to end; turn left on NJ 47 South; immediately turn right on Kimbles Beach Rd. to headquarters.
Box 107
Cape May Point, 08212
(609)884-2159
Park contains several miles of beach at junction of Delaware Bay and Atlantic
Ocean, the southern tip of New Jersey. Also here is historic Cape May
Lighthouse. Fishing, hiking, picnicking, birding.
From Parkway: At end of Parkway, continue south 1/2 mile on NJ 109; cross Cape May Canal bridge and continue 1 3/4 miles on Lafayette St.
into Cape May; turn right on Bank St.; take first left onto Broad St.; bear right onto Jackson St., continue straight on W. Perry St.
for 1/4 mile; cross Park Blvd. and continue 1 1/4 miles on Sunset Blvd.; turn left on Sea Grove Ave. and go 1/2 mile; turn left on Light House Ave.
and go 1/4 mile to park entrance on left.
1170 Cattus Island Blvd.
Toms River, 08753
(732)270-6960
Natural area with three miles of frontage on Barnegat Bay, nature trails,
picnicking, playground, boat tours (summer)
From Parkway: Exit 82, merge onto NJ 37 East and continue 4 miles to ninth light, exit to Fischer Blvd.; turn left onto Fischer
Blvd. (Co. 571), cross NJ 37 and continue 2 miles to third light; turn right on Cattus Island Blvd., then take first left onto Cattus
Island Rd. and proceed to park headquarters.
Box 175
Bayville, 08721
(732)341-6662
Park preserves Pine Barrens cranberry company town. Fourteen structures,
including restored sawmill and cranberry packing and sorting house, comprise the
village. Canoeing, hiking, fishing, biking, horseback riding
From Parkway: Exit 77,
Northbound, turn left on Co. 618 (Pinewald-Keswick Rd.) and go 1/2 mile to entrance on left.
Southbound, turn left on Double Trouble Rd. and continue to end; cross Pinewald-Keswick Rd. to entrance.
Great Creek Rd.
Oceanville, 08231
(609)652-1665
Office open 10AM-3PM, weekdays
Wildlife drive and trails open daily, dawn-sunset
Admission, by car, $4, foot or bicycle, $2
Wildlife refuge, popular stopping place for migratory birds. Auto tour,
nature trails.
From Parkway,
Northbound, Exit 38, merge onto Atlantic City Expwy. Eastbound and continue 1 1/2 miles to Exit 5, then follow Atlantic
City Expwy. Eastbound directions below.
Southbound, Exit 48, follow US 9 south 6 miles to light at Oceanville; turn left on E. Great Creek Rd. and proceed
to entrance.
From Atlantic City Expwy.: Exit 5, Eastbound, turn left, Westbound, turn right, onto US 9 North
and go 6 miles to light in Oceanville; turn right on E. Great Creek Rd. and continue to entrance.
Box 37
Seaside Park, 08752
(732)793-0506
Admission, Memorial Day weekend thru Labor Day, weekdays, $6, weekends, $10; rest of year, daily, $5
Unspoiled sand-dune shore area with ocean and bay frontage. Biking, birding,
canoeing, fishing, picnicking, swimming.
From Parkway: Exit 82, merge onto NJ 37 East and continue 6 1/2 miles across Barnegat Bay bridge, exit to NJ 35 South/Seaside Park/Island Beach;
follow signs for NJ 35 South and continue 2 miles to park entrance.
1845 Route 9 North
Swainton, 08210
(609)465-5871
Open May 15-Oct. 10, Daily, 9:30AM-5PM
Admission Adults $8, Children 7-18 $4
Cape May County complex includes 25 themed gardens, 18th-century farm
From Parkway: Exit 13, turn right on Avalon Blvd. and continue to end; turn right on US 9 North and continue 1 mile to entrance on left.
1075 Stone Harbor Blvd.
Stone Harbor, 08247
(609)368-1211
Open May 15-Oct. 15, Monday thru Saturday, 9:30AM-4:30PM, Sunday, 10AM-4PM; mid-June-Labor Day, also
Tuesday thru Thursday, open to 8PM; Oct. 16-May 14, Tuesday thru Saturday, 9:30AM-4:30PM; closed Dec. 25-Jan. 1
Admission Adults $7, Children 2-11 $5
Environmental center located in Cape May County tidewater area, featuring
nature trails, wildlife observation area, aquarium
From Parkway: Exit 10, at traffic light, Northbound, turn right,
Southbound, turn left, continue 3 miles on Stone Harbor Blvd. (Co. 657 East) to entrance.
Pinelands
762 Stage Rd.
Little Egg Harbor, 08087
(609)296-1114
Admission Memorial Day-Labor Day, Weekdays, $5, Weekends, $10, walk-in/bicycle, $2; rest of year, Free
State forest in southern New Jersey's Pine Barrens. Boating, camping,
fishing, lodging, picnicking, swimming. Batona Trail, which winds 50 miles
through Pine Barrens, begins here. West Pine Plains Natural Area covers much of The Plains, a rare
stunted forest ecosystem, where trees reach only 4 feet at maturity.
From Parkway:
Northbound, Exit 50, follow US 9 North 3 miles through New Gretna; after crossing Bass River, turn left
on E. Greenbush Rd. (Co. 654) and continue 1 1/2 miles; at fork, stay to the right and merge onto Stage Rd.; continue 3/4 mile to office on left.
Southbound, Exit 52, turn right on E. Greenbush Rd. (Co. 654) and go 1 mile; at fork, stay to the
right and merge onto Stage Rd.; continue 3/4 mile to office on left.
From Atlantic City Expwy., Exit 7N, merge onto Garden State Parkway North and continue 13 miles to Exit 50,
then follow Parkway Northbound directions
Box 215
New Lisbon, 08064
(609)726-1191
State forest, formerly known as Lebanon State Forest, in southern New
Jersey's Pine Barrens. Biking, camping, cross-country skiing, fishing, hiking,
horseback riding, hunting, lodging, picnicking. Northern end of 50-mile Batona
Trail, which connects Byrne, Wharton and Bass River State Forests. Periodic
events held at Whitesbog
Village, once a thriving blueberry and cranberry operation.
From Turnpike:
Northbound, Exit 4, merge onto NJ 73 South (Marlton/Atlantic City) and continue 3 miles to Marlton Circle
(jct NJ 70); take third exit off circle to NJ 70 East, continue 10 miles to Red Lion Circle (jct US 206); take second exit off
circle to stay on NJ 70 East; continue 7 1/2 miles to Four Mile Circle (jct NJ 72).
To park office, take first exit off circle, continue east 1 mile on NJ 72; turn left on Headquarters Rd.
to office.
To Whitesbog, take second exit off circle, continue east 7 miles on NJ 70; turn left on Co. 530
West and go 1 1/4 miles; turn right on Whites Bogs Rd. to village.
Southbound:
To park office, Exit 7, merge onto US 206 South and continue 11 miles to sixth light (jct NJ 38/Co. 530);
turn left on Co. 530 East (S. Pemberton Rd./W. Hampton St.) and continue 2 1/2 miles into Pemberton; at second light, turn right
on Magnolia Rd. and continue 6 3/4 miles to Four Mile Circle (jct. NJ 70/NJ 72); take second exit from circle and continue on NJ 72
East 1 mile; turn left on Headquarters Rd. to office.
To Whitesbog, Exit 7A, merge onto I-195 East (Lakewood/Shore Points) and continue 1 mile to Exit 7; turn
right on Co. 526 East and continue 1 mile to end in Allentown; turn right on N. Main St. (Co. 539 South) and continue 1/4 mile
through Allentown; after crossing Doctor's Creek, turn left on High St. to stay on Co. 539; continue 14 miles on Co. 539 South
to third light; turn right on NJ 70 West and continue 5 miles; when road forks, stay right onto Co. 530 West and continue 1 1/4
miles; turn right on Whites Bogs Rd. to village.
From I-295:
Northbound, Exit 34A, merge onto NJ 70 East and continue 3 miles to Marlton Circle; take second exit off
circle to stay on NJ 70 East, then follow Turnpike Northbound directions above.
Southbound:
To park office, Exit 57A, merge onto US 130 North and continue 1/4 mile to first light; turn right on
Farnsworth Ave. and continue 1/4 mile to first light; turn right onto US 206 South, pass through one light, then follow Turnpike
Southbound directions (park office).
To Whitesbog, Exit 60A, merge onto I-195 East and continue 7 miles to Exit 7; turn
right on Co. 526 East and continue 1 mile to end in Allentown; turn right on N. Main St. (Co. 539 South) and continue 1/4 mile
through Allentown; after crossing Doctor's Creek, turn left on High St. to stay on Co. 539; continue 14 miles on Co. 539 South
to third light; turn right on NJ 70 West and continue 5 miles; when road forks, stay right onto Co. 530 West and continue 1 1/4
miles; turn right on Whites Bogs Rd. to village.
From Parkway:
Northbound, Exit 58, turn left on Co. 539 North and continue 11 miles through Warren Grove to first light
(jct NJ 72).
To park office, turn left on NJ 72 West and continue 13 miles; turn right on Headquarters Rd. to office.
To Whitesbog, continue on Co. 539 North 12 miles to next light (jct NJ 70); turn left on NJ 70 West and
go 5 miles; when road forks, stay to right on Co. 530 West; continue 1 1/4 miles and turn right on Whites Bogs Rd. to village.
Southbound, Exit 88, merge onto NJ 70 West and continue 14 miles through Lakehurst to light at Co. 539.
To park office, continue on NJ 70 West 12 miles to Four Mile Circle; take
fourth exit off circle to NJ 72 East, continue 1 mile on NJ 72; turn left on Headquarters Rd. to office.
To Whitesbog, continue on NJ 70 West 5 miles; when road forks, stay right onto Co. 530 West and continue
1 1/4 miles; turn right on Whites Bogs Rd. to village.
Penn State
Forest, Washington Township (Burlington Co.)
c/o Bass River State Forest
Box 118
New Gretna, 08224
(609)296-1114
Undeveloped park in southern New Jersey's Pine Barrens. Includes section of
The Plains, largest example of stunted-growth forest in the world. Boating,
canoeing, cross-country skiing, fishing, hunting
From Parkway:
Northbound, Exit 50, follow US 9 North 1 1/2 miles into New
Gretna; at first light, turn left onto N. Maple Ave. (Co. 679) and continue 8 miles to end; merge onto Co. 563 North and continue 1 1/2 miles;
turn right on Lake Oswego Rd. and continue 3 miles on Lake Oswego Rd.
Southbound, Exit 67, turn right on Co. 554 West and go 4 miles to end; merge onto NJ 72 West and
continue 9 miles; turn left on Co. 532 and go 4 miles into Chatsworth; turn left on Co. 563 South (Main St.) and go 8 1/2 miles;
turn left on Lake Oswego Rd. and go 3 miles.
4110 Nesco Rd.
Hammonton, 08037
Batsto Office: (609)561-0024
Atsion Office: (609)268-0444
Batsto Admission Memorial Day weekend-Labor Day, weekends $5; weekdays and rest of year, Free
Atsion Admission Memorial Day weekend-Labor Day, weekdays $5, weekends $10, walk-in/bicycle $2; rest of year, Free
Wilderness area in heart of southern New Jersey's Pine Barrens. Biking,
boating, camping, cross-country skiing, fishing, horseback riding, hunting,
mountain biking, picnicking, swimming. Batsto Historic Area includes remains of
ironmaking village, including mansion, general store, workers' houses,
outbuildings. Includes much of 50-mile Batona Trail, linking Wharton, Bass River
and Byrne State Forests. Offices at Batsto and Atsion areas. Batsto and Oswego
River Natural Areas feature varied Pine Barrens environments.
From Turnpike:
Northbound, Exit 3, merge onto NJ 168 North and continue 1 mile, exit to I-295 South; merge
onto I-295 South and continue 2 miles, exit to NJ 42 South (after Exit 26); continue south 9 miles on NJ 42, merge onto Atlantic City Expressway;
continue 16 miles to Exit 28, then follow Atlantic City Expwy. Eastbound directions below.
Southbound, Exit 7,
To Atsion, merge onto US 206 South and continue 17 miles to Red Lion Circle (jct NJ 70); take second
exit off circle and continue on US 206 South 10 miles to Atsion.
To Batsto, continue south from Atsion 7 1/2 miles on US 206 to end at US 30; turn left on US 30 East and
go 2 miles; after passing three lights, take next left onto Pleasant Mills Rd. (Co. 542 East) and continue 7 miles.
From I-295:
Northbound, Exit 28, turn right on NJ 168 South (Black Horse Pike) and continue 4 miles, merge onto NJ 42
South and continue 5 1/2 miles; continue on Atlantic City Expwy. 14 miles to Exit 28, then follow Atlantic City Expwy. Eastbound
directions below.
Southbound, Exit 57A, merge onto US 130 North and continue 1/4 mile to first light; turn right on
Farnsworth Ave. and continue 1/4 mile to first light; turn right on US 206 South, then follow Turnpike Southbound directions above.
From Parkway:
Northbound,
To Atsion, Exit 38A, merge onto Atlantic City Expwy. Westbound and continue 21 miles to Exit 28, then
follow Atlantic City Expwy. Westbound directions below.
To Batsto, Exit 50, follow US 9 North 1 1/2 miles on US 9; make sharp left onto Co. 542 West
(Hammonton Rd.) and continue 13 miles to Batsto.
Southbound,
To Batsto, Exit 52, turn left on E. Greenbush Rd. and continue 1 mile to end; turn right on US 9
South and go 1 1/2 miles through New Gretna; bear right on Co. 542 West (Hammonton Rd.) and go 13 miles to Batsto.
To Atsion, Exit 88, merge onto NJ 70 West and continue 8 miles to Lakehurst Circle (jct NJ 37); take first exit
off circle and continue on NJ 70 West 17 miles to Four Mile Circle (jct NJ 72); take third exit off circle and continue on NJ 70
West 8 miles to Red Lion Circle (jct US 206); take third exit off circle onto US 206 South and continue 10 miles to Atsion.
From Atlantic City Expwy.:
Eastbound, Exit 28, turn left on NJ 54 North and continue 3 miles to end at US 30.
To Atsion, cross US 30, continue north 7 1/2 miles on US 206.
To Batsto, turn right on US 30 East and go 2 miles; after passing three lights, take next left
onto Pleasant Mills Rd. (Co. 542 East) and continue 7 miles.
Westbound,
To Atsion, Exit 28, turn right on NJ 54 North and continue 3 miles to end; cross US 30 and continue north 7 1/2 miles on US
206.
To Batsto, Exit 7N, merge onto Garden State Parkway North and continue 12 miles to Exit 50, then follow Parkway Northbound
directions.
Lower Delaware Valley
(856)829-1900
Park open Daily, dawn to dusk
Environmental Discovery Hours, Monday thru Friday, 9AM-4PM; Saturday, Sunday, 10AM-4PM
350-acre preserve in a heavily-developed area on the Delaware River features both woodland and wetland environments.
Migrating and nesting birds may be observed on the park's trails along with other wildlife, including snakes, turtles and
frogs.
From Turnpike: Exit 4, merge onto NJ 73 North (Camden/Philadelphia) and continue 6 1/2 miles into Palmyra; at last light
before Tacony-Palmyra Bridge toll booth, turn right on Souder St. and continue two blocks; turn left on Temple Blvd.; just
before bridge toll plaza, bear right into toll building parking area; continue behind toll building down access road, pass
under bridge to park entrance.
From I-295: Exit 36B, merge onto NJ 73 North, then follow Turnpike directions.
1105 Hainesport-Mt. Laurel Rd.
Mount Laurel, 08054
(856)778-8795
Open Wednesday thru Sunday, 10AM-4PM
Admission Adults $5, Children $3
Nature center on site of Darnell family farm, which was established in early 18th century, features activities for children,
restored farmhouse and outbuildings and live animals.
From Turnpike:
Northbound, Exit 4, merge onto NJ 73 North (Camden/Philadelphia) and continue 1/4 mile, exit to
I-295 North (Trenton); merge onto I-295 and continue 3 1/2 miles to Exit 40A, then follow I-295 Northbound directions
below.
Southbound, Exit 5, turn right on Co. 541 South and continue 1 3/4 miles to third light; turn
right (Lumberton/Medford) onto Mt. Holly bypass, staying on Co. 541 and continue 2 miles to third light; turn right on NJ 38 West
and continue 2 miles through four lights, exit to Creek Rd./Mount Laurel; take
first left onto Hainesport-Mt. Laurel Rd., cross NJ 38 and continue 2 miles to farm.
From I-295:
Northbound, Exit 40A, merge onto NJ 38 East and continue 1 1/4 miles to second light; turn right
on Hartford Rd. and continue 1 1/2 miles to the second light; turn left on Hainesport-Mt. Laurel Rd. and continue 1/4 mile to farm.
Southbound, Exit 43A, merge onto Creek Rd. and continue 1/2 mile to first light; turn right on
Masonville Rd. and continue 2 miles (Masonville Rd. becomes Centerton Rd., then Ark Rd. after crossing Marne Hwy.) to second light after crossing
NJ 38; turn right on Hainesport-Mt. Laurel Rd. and continue 1/2 mile to farm.
794 Rancocas Rd.
Mount Holly, 08060
(609)261-2495
Open Tuesday thru Saturday, 9AM-5PM; Sunday 12Noon-5PM; Winter closing (Nov. 15-Mar. 15) at 4PM
Audubon Society offers numerous nature programs, focusing particularly on birding.
From Turnpike:
Northbound, Exit 4, merge onto NJ 73 North (Camden/Philadelphia) and continue 1/4 mile, exit to
I-295 North/Trenton; merge onto I-295 North and continue 8 miles to Exit 45A; merge onto Rancocas Rd. and continue 2
miles to center.
Southbound, Exit 5, turn right on Co. 541 South and continue 1 3/4 miles to third light, exit to
Lumberton/Medford onto Mt Holly Bypass to stay on Co. 541; continue 3/4 mile to first light; turn right on Rancocas Rd. and go 1 mile to center.
From I-295: Exit 45A, merge onto Rancocas Rd. and continue 2 miles to center.
c/o Brendan T. Byrne State Forest
Box 215
New Lisbon, 08064
(609)726-1191
Southern New Jersey park features hiking in Rancocas Natural Area, Powhatan
Indian Museum and Audubon Society Nature Center. American Indian Arts Festivals
held in May and October.
Northbound, Exit 4, merge onto NJ 73 North (Camden/Philadelphia) and continue 1/4 mile, exit to
I-295 North/Trenton; merge onto I-295 North and continue 8 miles to Exit 43A; merge onto Rancocas Rd. and continue 1
mile to park.
Southbound, Exit 5, turn right on Co. 541 South and continue 1 3/4 miles to third light, exit to
Lumberton/Medford onto Mt Holly Bypass to stay on Co. 541; continue 3/4 mile to first light; turn right on Rancocas Rd. and go 3 miles to park.
From I-295: Exit 45A, merge onto Rancocas Rd. (Co. 626), continue east 1 mile to park entrance.
Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, Medford
4 Sawmill Rd.
Medford, 08055
(856)983-3329
Open Monday thru Saturday, 10AM-4PM; Sunday, 1-4PM
Admission Adults $5, Children 3 and over $3
Refuge on the edge of the Pine Barrens features nature trails, live animals and educational programs highlighting the
environment of southern New Jersey.
From Turnpike: Exit 4, merge onto NJ 73 South (Marlton/Atlantic City) and continue 4 miles, exit via
jughandle to Marlton Pkwy.; cross NJ 73 and continue 1 1/2 miles on Marlton Pkwy. to third light; cross Tomlinson Mill Rd. and
continue 1 mile on Taunton Lake Rd. to next light; cross Kings Grant Dr./Barton Run Blvd. and continue 1 1/4 miles on Taunton Rd. to
next light; continue straight onto Hopewell Rd. and go 1/2 mile; take fourth left onto Centennial Ave. and continue 2 miles to end (when
road curves to right, name changes to W. Centennial Dr.); turn right on Borton Rd., then make first left onto Tansborough Rd.
and go 1/4 mile; turn right on Sawmill Rd. to refuge.
From I-295:
Northbound, Exit 34A, merge onto NJ 70 East and continue 3 miles to Marlton Circle; take first
exit off circle to NJ 73 South and continue 1 1/4 miles, exit via jughandle to Marlton Pkwy., then follow Turnpike directions
above.
Southbound, Exit 36A, merge onto NJ 73 South and continue 5 1/4 miles, exit via jughandle to
Marlton Pkwy., then follow Turnpike directions above.
Tidewater
454 Fort Mott Rd.
Pennsville, 08070
(856)935-3218
State park containing late 19th-century fortifications. Boating, fishing,
picnicking. Seasonal passenger ferry to Fort Delaware on Pea Patch Island (Civil
War prison) and Fort DuPont in Delaware.
From Turnpike and I-295: Northbound, Exit 1A, Southbound, Exit
1, merge onto NJ 49 East and continue 2 1/2 miles through Pennsville to fifth light; turn right on Fort Mott Rd. and go 3 miles to
park entrance on right.
701 Almond Rd.
Pittsgrove, 08318
(856)358-8616
Admission, Memorial Day weekend thru Labor Day, $2
State park in southern New Jersey on the fringes of the Pine Barrens,
including both pine and hardwood forests. Biking, boating, camping, fishing,
hiking, swimming, picnicking.
From Turnpike and I-295 Northbound: after leaving Delaware Memorial Bridge,
exit to US 40, continue east 16 miles on US 40 through Woodstown to Pole Tavern Circle (jct NJ 77); take third
exit off circle and continue on US 40 East 3 1/2 miles into Elmer; at light, turn right on S. Main St. and continue
1/2 mile to end; turn left on Centerton Rd. (Co. 611) and continue 5 miles (in Olivet, Centerton Rd. becomes Co. 553)
to Centerton; at light, turn left on Almond Rd. (Co. 540) and go 2 miles to parking lot on left, across from office.
From Turnpike Southbound: Exit 3, merge onto NJ 168 North and go 1 mile, exit to I-295 South;
continue south 2 miles on I-295, exit to NJ 42 (after Exit 26), then follow I-295 Southbound directions below.
From I-295 Southbound: Exit to NJ 42 (after Exit 26); continue south 2 miles on NJ 42, exit to NJ
55 South; continue south 28 miles on NJ 55 to Exit 32B; merge onto NJ 56 West, continue 1 mile; turn right on Canhouse Rd. and
go 3/4 mile to end; turn left on Almond Rd. and go 2 1/4 miles to parking lot on right, across from office.
197 Lighthouse Rd.
Pennsville, 08070
(609)463-0994
2800-acre refuge hosts a multitude of shore birds and waterfowl during all four seasons.
From I-295:
Northbound, follow Turnpike Northbound directions below.
Southbound, Exit 1C, merge onto N. Hook Rd. and continue 4 1/2 miles to end; turn left
on NJ 49 East and continue 3/4 mile; take first right and go 1 1/2 miles on Lighthouse Rd. (Co. 632) to office.
From Turnpike: Northbound, Exit 1A, Southbound, Exit 1, merge onto NJ 49
East and continue 2 1/2 miles through Pennsville to fifth light; turn right on Fort Mott Rd. and continue 1 1/2 miles; at fork,
bear left on Lighthouse Rd.; at stop sign opposite Finns Point Lighthouse, turn left to stay on Lighthouse Rd. and continue 1
mile to refuge entrance.
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