Parks and Natural Areas near Skylands (Region) of NJ

Sourland Mountain Preserve 23.70 miles

Hillsborough, Somerset County, NJ

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

• Location

  East Mountain Rd.
  Hillsborough, New Jersey 08844

• Activities

  BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningMountain Biking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsRugged / Rocky

  Trails

• Amenities

  Picnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

South Mountain Reservation 25.53 miles

Short Hills, Essex County, NJ

South Mountain Reservation, covering 2,110 acres, is a nature reserve that is part of the Essex County Park System ...

• Location

  W South Orange Ave, Short Hills, NJ 07078

• Activities

  Equestrian / HorsebackHikingJogging / RunningWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksDog ParksPark (General)Recreation Areas

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Trails

  Trails

• Amenities

  Dog Park / Dog AreaPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsShooting / Archery rangeMonument

  Amenities

Sparta Mountain WMA 20.82 miles

Sparta, Sussex County, NJ

The Sparta Mountain WMA is located in Sussex, New Jersey. This wildlife management area is managed by the NJ Audubo...

• Location

  95 Edison Rd,
  Sparta, New Jersey 07871

• Activities

  BirdwatchingHikingHunting

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Wildlife Management Areas

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Moderate Rugged / RockySome are challengingShade/Cover: Varied

  Trails

• Amenities

  Trails

  Amenities

Spruce Run Recreation Area 13.92 miles

Clinton, Hunterdon County, NJ

Surrounded by the rolling hills of Hunterdon County, Spruce Run Recreation Area is popular with picnickers, swimmer...

• Location

  68 Van Syckel's Road
  Clinton, New Jersey 08809

• Activities

  BirdwatchingFishingHikingJogging / RunningPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalkingSwimming

  Activities

• Camping

  Camp Type: Drive-up camping

  Camping

• Parks & Gardens

  State ParkRecreation Areas

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / Easy

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsBeachBoat LaunchPicnic / Sitting AreaTrails

  Amenities

Stephen R. Gregg Park, Bayonne Park 35.68 miles

Bayonne, Hudson County, NJ

Stephen R. Gregg Park, Bayonne Park...

• Location

  43rd Street and Kennedy Blvd
  Bayonne, NJ 07002

• Activities

  FishingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County Parks

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasySurface Type: Dirt

  Trails

• Amenities

  Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsGardensTrailsParking Lot(s)Sprayground / Splashground

  Amenities

Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms 15.60 miles

Morris Plains, Morris County, NJ

This 30-acre National Historic Landmark is the former country estate of Gustav Stickley. It is the only place that ...

• Location

  2352 Rt. 10-West
  Morris Plains, New Jersey 07950

• Activities

  Walking

  Activities

• Attractions

  Museum / Gallery

  Attractions

• Parks & Gardens

  Historic Area

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Elv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths

  Trails

• Amenities

  Picnic / Sitting AreaParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Stokes State Forest 26.66 miles

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

  BirdwatchingEquestrian / 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

  TrailsRugged / Rocky

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsBeachBoat LaunchCar Top Boat Launch OnlyNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrails

  Amenities

Sunrise Mountain Scenic overlook 28.16 miles

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

  TrailsRugged / RockyShade/Cover: Wooded

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Sussex Branch Trail 16.41 miles

Newton, Sussex County, NJ

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

Swartswood State Park 18.35 miles

Swartswood, Sussex County, NJ

Swartswood State Park offers boating, paddling, fishing, kayaking, swimming, camping, hiking, nature trails, bathro...

• Location

  Swartswood, New Jersey 07877

• Activities

  BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingHuntingJogging / RunningPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundSwimming

  Activities

• Camping

  Camp Type: Tent Camping Available

  Camping

• Parks & Gardens

  State Park

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsRugged / RockyGuided / Nature trailShade/Cover: Wooded

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsBeachBoat LaunchNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Teetertown Camping Area 5.67 miles

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

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyRugged / RockyShade/Cover: Wooded

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Teetertown Ravine Nature Preserve 5.99 miles

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

  BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingWalkingSkiing / Snowboarding

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyRugged / RockyShade/Cover: Wooded

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

The New Weis Center for Education, Arts & Recreation 29.38 miles

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

  BirdwatchingHikingJogging / Running

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Land PreserveWildlife Management AreasScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsRugged / RockyShade/Cover: Wooded

  Trails

• Amenities

  Volleyball CourtsBathroomsGardensNature / Environmental CenterTrails

  Amenities

The Watershed Institute 31.11 miles

Pennington, Mercer County, NJ

The Watershed Institute offers more than 10 miles of hiking trails that are open from dawn to dusk throughout the y...

• Location

  31 Titus Mill Road,
  Hopewell, New Jersey 08534

• Activities

  BirdwatchingFishingHikingJogging / RunningWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Park (General)Land Preserve

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksWalking PathsShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: Dirt

  Trails

• Amenities

  Nature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Thompson Park (Middlesex County) 37.83 miles

Jamesburg, Middlesex County, NJ

Thompson Park is a vast 675-acre park, the largest in the Middlesex County Park System, located in Monroe Township ...

• Location

  Monroe and Jamesburg, NJ

• Activities

  BirdwatchingDisc Golf / Frisbee GolfEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyFitness Trail Walking PathsShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: DirtSurface Type: Sandy

  Trails

• Amenities

  Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsBoat LaunchDog Park / Dog AreaDisc / Frisbee Golf CoursePicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Thompson Park Dog Area (Middlesex County) 37.58 miles

Jamesburg, Middlesex County, NJ

The Dog Area is divided into two sections - one for large dogs and one for smaller breeds. This is an extremely po...

• Location

  Thompson Park,
  Off Perrineville, Rd
  Jamesburg, NJ

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksDog Parks

  Parks & Gardens

• Amenities

  Dog Park / Dog Area

  Amenities

Tillman Ravine 24.12 miles

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

  BirdwatchingHiking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  State ParkScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsRugged / RockyShade/Cover: Wooded

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Tintle Park 28.76 miles

Wayne, Passaic County, NJ

Tintle Park is found within Wayne, NJ, along Valley Road. This is a small park offering some playground equipment f...

• Location

  100 Valley Road
  Wayne, New Jersey 07470

• Activities

  Playing in the playground

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City Park

  Parks & Gardens

Trailside Nature & Science Center 22.79 miles

Mountainside, New Jersey 07092

Trailside holds the title of New Jersey's first nature center, founded in 1941. Today, this massive facility in the...

• Location

  452 New Providence Road,
  Mountainside, New Jersey 07092

• Activities

  BirdwatchingWalkingStar Gazing / Astronomy

  Activities

• Attractions

  Museum / Gallery

  Attractions

• Trails

  Trails

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)Planetarium

  Amenities

Tranquillity Farms 9.20 miles

Andover, Sussex County, NJ

Tranquillity Farms is home to a diverse family-run agriculture business. They are keeping farming in New Jersey and...

• Location

  47 Decker Pond Road
  Andover, NJ 07821

• Activities

  Playing in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Attractions

  Zoo / Aquarium

  Attractions

• Farming

  Corn MazeHay RidesPick Your OwnPumpkin Picking

  Farming

• Amenities

  Petting Zoo/Regular Zoo/Animals

  Amenities