Scenic Areas (overlooks/waterfalls) near New Jersey

Ringwood State Park

Ringwood, Passaic County, NJ

Ringwood State Park offers so much for people of all levels to do throughout the year, including mountain biking, h...

• Location

  1304 Sloatsburg Rd
  Ringwood, New Jersey 07456

• Activities

  Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingHuntingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalkingSkiing / SnowboardingSwimming

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  State ParkPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Shop/Serv/Rent

  Kayak / Canoe / Rowboat Rentals

  Shop/Serv/Rent

• Trails

  Has TrailsRugged / RockySome are challenging

  Trails

Rockview Valley Campground

Montague, Sussex County, NJ

Rockview Valley Campground welcomes tent, pop-up, and RV Campers to either their wooded or more open spaces. All s...

• Location

  59 River Rd
  Montague, NJ 07827

• Activities

  Playing in the playgroundSwimming

  Activities

• Camping

  Camp Type: Group CampingCamp Type: Tent Camping AvailableHookup: CableHookup: WaterNearby: Multi-use TrailsFacility: BathroomsFacility: General / Camp StoreFacility: LaundryFacility: PoolFacility: Rec Hall / Multi-Purpose buildingRentals: Cabins

  Camping

• Parks & Gardens

  Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

Round Valley Recreation Area

Lebanon, Hunterdon County, NJ

Round Valley Reservoir attracts swimmers, boaters, fishermen, picnickers and campers to its scenic shore, while the...

• Location

  1220 Lebanon-Stanton Road
  Lebanon, New Jersey 08833

• Activities

  Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatSkiing / SnowboardingSwimming

  Activities

• Camping

  Camp Type: Group CampingCamp Type: Hike-to / Remote camping

  Camping

• Parks & Gardens

  Recreation AreasScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Has TrailsRugged / Rocky

  Trails

Sam's Point Preserve

Ellenville, Ulster County, NY

Sam's Point Preserve features cliffs, summits, and plateaus that form a unique landscape of extraordinary ecologica...

• Location

  Sam's Point Preserve
  Ellenville, NY 12428

• Activities

  HikingHuntingJogging / Running

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Land PreserveScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Has TrailsRugged / Rocky

  Trails

Sandy Hook

Highlands, Monmouth County, NJ

The seven-mile stretch of spectacular ocean and bay beaches on the "Jersey Shore" are excellent for surf casting, s...

• Location

  1 Bay Avenue
  Highlands, New Jersey 07732

• Activities

  Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalkingSwimming

  Activities

• Attractions

  Lighthouse

  Attractions

• Parks & Gardens

  Historic AreaNational ParkScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksFitness Trail Guided / Nature trailWalking PathsSurface Type: PavedSurface Type: Sandy

  Trails

Saratoga Spa State Park

Saratoga Springs, Saratoga County, NY

Information about Saratoga Spa State Park coming soon. Please visit their site for more information.

• Location

  19 Roosevelt Dr,
  Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

• Activities

  FishingHikingJogging / RunningWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  State ParkPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksFitness Trail Rugged / RockyGuided / Nature trailSome are challengingWalking PathsSurface Type: Dirt

  Trails

Schooleys Mountain County Park

Long Valley, Morris County, NJ

Coming Soon...

• Location

  Long Valley, NJ 07853

• Activities

  Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playground

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Has TrailsRugged / RockySome are challenging

  Trails

Six Flags Great Adventure

Jackson, Ocean County, NJ

One of the largest theme parks in the world, Six Flags Great Adventure has so much to offer any age visitor! From p...

• Location

  1 Six Flags Blvd,
  Jackson, NJ 08527

• Attractions

  Amusement / Theme ParkArcades / Games of ChanceSprayground / SplashgroundWater ParkZoo / Aquarium

  Attractions

• Parks & Gardens

  Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

Sourland Mountain Preserve

Hillsborough, Somerset County, NJ

Sourland Mountain Preserve offers hiking, bird watching, glacial erratics and more

• Location

  East Mountain Rd.
  Hillsborough, New Jersey 08844

• Activities

  Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningMountain Biking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Has TrailsRugged / Rocky

  Trails

Stokes State Forest

Branchville, Sussex County, NJ

Stokes State Forest offers activities ranging from mountain biking, hunting, fishing, hiking camping, and much more...

• Location

  1 Coursen Road
  Branchville, New Jersey 07826

• Activities

  Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingHuntingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPlaying in the playgroundWalkingSkiing / SnowboardingSwimming

  Activities

• Camping

  Camp Type: Drive-up campingCamp Type: Group CampingCamp Type: Tent Camping AvailableRentals: Cabins

  Camping

• Parks & Gardens

  State ParkScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Has TrailsRugged / Rocky

  Trails

Sunrise Mountain Scenic overlook

Branchville, Sussex County, NJ

Enjoy breathtaking views of Sussex county on Sunrise Mountain Scenic overlook

• Location

  1 Coursen Road
  Branchville, New Jersey 07826

• Activities

  Hiking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  State ForestState ParkScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Has TrailsRugged / Rocky

  Trails

Sussex Branch Trail

Newton, Sussex County, NJ

Information about the Sussex Branch Trail coming soon. Please visit their site for more information.

Teetertown Camping Area

Lebanon, Hunterdon County, NJ

Public and group campsites are available, by reservation only. All necessities must be carried in and out of publi...

• Location

  Lebanon Township, NJ 08826

• Camping

  Camp Type: Group CampingCamp Type: Hike-to / Remote campingNearby: Multi-use TrailsFacility: BathroomsPet Friendly

  Camping

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyRugged / Rocky

  Trails

Teetertown Ravine Nature Preserve

Lebanon, Hunterdon County, NJ

The Teetertown Preserve's 300+acre property is one of the most significant natural areas in Hunterdon County. The r...

• Location

  Lebanon Township, NJ 08826

• Activities

  Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingWalkingSkiing / Snowboarding

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyRugged / Rocky

  Trails

The New Weis Center for Education, Arts & Recreation

Ringwood, Passaic County, NJ

Public programs are part of our diverse offerings at Weis. These evening or weekend activities for adults and famil...

• Location

  150 Snake Den Road
  Ringwood, NJ 07456

• Activities

  HikingJogging / Running

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Land PreserveWildlife Management AreasScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Has TrailsRugged / Rocky

  Trails

Tillman Ravine

Branchville, Sussex County, NJ

The hiking trails on Tillmans Ravine lead you through pine and hemlock forests, across bridges, down alongside a fa...

• Location

  Tillman Rd,
  Branchville, New Jersey 07826

• Activities

  Hiking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  State ParkScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Has TrailsRugged / Rocky

  Trails

Tregellys Fiber Farm (closed)

Charlemont, Franklin County, MA

Tregellys Fiber Farm was an enchanting location perched alongside one of the many hills of central Mass.

• Location

  15 Dodge Branch Rd
  Hawley, Massachusetts 01339

• Activities

  Walking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

Tripod Rock / Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area

Kinnelon, Morris County, NJ

The hike up to Tripod Rock, as well as around all the trails in Pyramid Mountain, is just amazing.

• Location

  Rt 511
  Kinnelon, New Jersey 07405

• Activities

  Equestrian / HorsebackHiking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Has TrailsRugged / Rocky

  Trails

Tuckahoe (MacNamara) Wildlife Management Area

Corbin City, Atlantic County, NJ

Located east of Tuckahoe, this is the oldest WMA in the state, started in 1933. It is about 12,377 acres and has up...

• Location

  Atlantic County and Cape May County

• Activities

  FishingHunting

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Wildlife Management AreasScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Water Trails (kayak / boat)

  Trails

Twin Lights Historic Site

Highlands, Monmouth County, NJ

Twin Lights is situated 200 feet above sea level in Highlands, New Jersey, and overlooks the Shrewsbury River, Sand...

• Location

  Lighthouse Road
  Highlands, New Jersey 07732

• Activities

  Walking

  Activities

• Attractions

  LighthouseMuseum / Gallery

  Attractions

• Parks & Gardens

  Historic AreaScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens