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Sussex County, NJ

Allamuchy Mountain State Park

This park has 8, 461 acres of forests, fields, and trails for hiking, biking & horseback riding, cross-country skiing and sledding. The park also offers lakes, ponds and a river for fishing, kayaking, canoeing, and boating.

Hackettstown
(908) 852-3790

 

Farny State Park

Adjacent to Split Rock reservoir the is 3,591 acre park in Morris County, park offers forests with hiking trails, fishing, and non-motorized boating.

Rockaway Twp.
(973) 962-7031

 

Hacklebarney State Park

The trout-stocked Black River cascades through this 977 acre forested area. Pack a Picnic and come hike or fish for the day.

Chester
(908) 638-6969

 

High Point State Park

The highest point in Sussex County, High Point Monument is 1,803 feet above sea level, allows views of three states and the Delaware River.

With 15,413 acres you'll find lakes, ponds, streams, forests and the Appalachian Trail and more. Everything the outdoor enthusiasts wants.

Sussex
(973) 875-4800

 

Hopatcong State Park

You'll find this 107-acre park on the Southwest end of Lake Hopatcong. Swimming, boating, hiking and picnicking are the things to do here.

Landing
(973) 398-7010

 

Jenny Jump State Forest

With 4,244 acres of mountains and forest you'll see views of the Kittinanny Mountains and the Delaware Water Gap. There is an astronomy observation site, trails, camping, fishing, boating and more.

Hope
(908) 459-4366

 

Kittatinny Valley State Park

With 3,348 acres, four lakes and rails-to-trials you'll find plenty to do here year round. You may even encounter a dog sled team on the trail.

Andover
(973) 786-6445

 

Stephens State Park

This 805-acre park offers trails for biking, hiking, cross-country skiing and horseback riding. There is also camping, picnicking, hunting and fishing in the Musconetcong River.

Hackettstown
(908) 852-3790

 

Stokes State Forest

Hike or drive to the top of Sunrise Mountain on the Appalachian Trail at 1,653 feet above sea level. Spend the day in this 16,000-acre wildness swimming, boating or fishing in Stony Lake or camp, hike, horseback ride, or bike one of it's many trails. Winter sports abound as well.

Branchville, NJ
(973) 948-3820

 

Swartswood State Park

New Jersey's first state park, you'll find swimming, boating and sailing on Swartswood Lake. You'll also find a large variety of trails for everything including roller blading. Along with all kinds of summer & winter sports you'll even find a bird observatory facility.

Swartswood
(973) 383-5230

 

Wawayanda State Park

With over 40 miles of marked trails, including 25 miles of the Appalachian Trail, you'll find 18,235 acres to cover by foot, bike, horse, skis or snowmobile. When you get tired of that go boating, swimming or fishing on Lake Wawayada, or ice fishing or skating in the winter.

Hewitt
(973) 853-4462

 

Worthington State Forest

Located on the Delaware River, these 6,421 acres offers spectacular of New Jersey and Pennsylvania. There are many trails to hike, bike, ski or snowmobile on, in the Appalachian Trail leading to High Point State Park. Canoe or camp along the river or hike to protected Sunfish Pond.

Delaware Water Gap, Warren County
(908) 841-3575