Parks and Natural Areas near Raritan, NJ (Somerset County)

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Teetertown Camping Area
Hunterdon County

Teetertown Camping Area 16.76 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

  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

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

  • Amenities

    BathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

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Teetertown Ravine Nature Preserve
Hunterdon County

Teetertown Ravine Nature Preserve 16.77 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

  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

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

  • Amenities

    BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

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The Watershed Institute
Mercer County

The Watershed Institute 16.00 miles

Pennington, Mercer County, NJ

Nature reserve with more than 10 miles of hiking trails through wetlands, forests, meadows and streams, in Penningt...

  • Location

    31 Titus Mill Road,
    Hopewell, New Jersey 08534

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingFishingHikingJogging / RunningWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    Park (General)Land Preserve

  • Trails

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

  • Amenities

    Nature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

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Thompson Park (Middlesex County)
Middlesex County

Thompson Park (Middlesex County) 19.88 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

  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksPark (General)

  • Trails

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

  • Amenities

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

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Thompson Park Dog Area (Middlesex County)
Middlesex County

Thompson Park Dog Area (Middlesex County) 19.61 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

  • Amenities

    Dog Park / Dog Area

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Trailside Nature & Science Center
Union County

Trailside Nature & Science Center 15.97 miles

Mountainside, Union County, NJ

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

  • Attractions

    Museum / Gallery

  • Trails

    Trails

  • Amenities

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

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Union Furnace Preserve
Hunterdon County

Union Furnace Preserve 16.47 miles

Clinton, Hunterdon County, NJ

This 170-acre wooded preserve bordering Spruce Run Reservoir is named for the colonial ironworks that flourished he...

  • Location

    15 Van Syckles Road,
    Clinton, New Jersey 08809

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingHikingJogging / RunningWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksHistoric AreaPark (General)Land Preserve

  • Trails

    TrailsRugged / RockySome are challengingShade/Cover: Wooded

  • Amenities

    TrailsParking Lot(s)

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Van Nest Park
Mercer County

Van Nest Park 18.00 miles

West Windsor, Mercer County, NJ

Features of this park include a picnic pavilion with grills and picnic tables, new playground equipment, dock and b...

  • Location

    Cranbury Road, West Windsor Township, NJ 08550, USA

  • Activities

    FishingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    Municiple / City Park

  • Amenities

    BathroomsBoat LaunchCar Top Boat Launch OnlyPicnic / Sitting AreaMonumentParking Lot(s)

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Voorhees State Park
Hunterdon County

Voorhees State Park 15.76 miles

Glen Gardner, Hunterdon County, NJ

Voorhees State Park offers camping, nature trails, overlooks of NYC, a nice observatory, and much more.

  • Location

    251 County Road 513
    Glen Gardner, New Jersey 08826-3214

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackHikingHuntingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalkingSkiing / Snowboarding

  • Parks & Gardens

    State ParkScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

    TrailsRugged / RockyGuided / Nature trailWalking PathsShade/Cover: Wooded

  • Amenities

    Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsObservatory

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Voorhees State Park Observatory / NJAA
Hunterdon County

Voorhees State Park Observatory / NJAA 15.56 miles

Glen Gardner, Hunterdon County, NJ

Voorhees State Forest Observatory, public events, NJAA, star watching, telescopes

  • Location

    251 County Road 513
    Glen Gardner, New Jersey 08826-3214

  • Activities

    HikingStar Gazing / Astronomy

  • Attractions

    Observatory

  • Parks & Gardens

    State Park

  • Special Places

    Observatory

  • Amenities

    Observatory

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Wagner Farm Arboretum and Gardens
Somerset County

Wagner Farm Arboretum and Gardens 8.77 miles

Warren, Somerset County, NJ

Non-profit arboretum with a community garden, a children's garden and a giving project growing produce for food pan...

  • Location

    197 Mountain Ave,
    Warren, New Jersey 07059

  • Activities

    Walking

  • Parks & Gardens

    Gardens / Arboretum

  • Amenities

    BathroomsGardensParking Lot(s)

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Washington Crossing State Park (NJ)
Mercer County

Washington Crossing State Park (NJ) 21.58 miles

Titusville, Mercer County, NJ

Both a historic location and just a beautiful place to visit, Washington Crossing State Park has a lot to offer any...

  • Location

    355 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road
    Titusville, New Jersey 08560

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPlaying in the playgroundWalkingSkiing / Snowboarding

  • Camping

    Camp Type: Group Camping

  • Attractions

    Museum / Gallery

  • Parks & Gardens

    State Park

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyGuided / Nature trailWalking PathsShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: Dirt

  • Amenities

    Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)Stage / Amphitheater

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Washington Memorial Park
Middlesex County

Washington Memorial Park 9.29 miles

Dunellen, Middlesex County, NJ

Washington Memorial Park is a small town park in Dunellen, NJ. It contains a gazebo, a few small paths, and looks v...

  • Location

    Washington Memorial Park
    Dunellen, New Jersey 08812

  • Parks & Gardens

    Municiple / City Park

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Washington Rock State Park
Somerset County

Washington Rock State Park 9.18 miles

Green Brook, New Jersey 08812

Walking paths and a picnic area sit beside a rocky overlook on the Watchung ridge, with a panoramic view of about 3...

  • Location

    16 Rock Road East
    Green Brook, New Jersey 08812

  • Activities

    Walking

  • Parks & Gardens

    State ParkHistoric AreaScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

    Walking Paths

  • Amenities

    Picnic / Sitting AreaParking Lot(s)

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Watchung Reservation
Union County

Watchung Reservation 15.51 miles

Mountainside, Union County, NJ

As the largest park in Union County, the 2,000+ acre Watchung Reservation is a massive outdoor playground design...

  • Location

    452 New Providence Road,
    Mountainside, New Jersey 07092

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyElv Change: Moderate BoardwalksRugged / RockyGuided / Nature trailSome are challengingWalking PathsShade/Cover: Ample ShadeShade/Cover: VariedShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: DirtSurface Type: Paved

  • Amenities

    BathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

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Waterloo Village
Sussex County

Waterloo Village 24.51 miles

Stanhope, Sussex County, NJ

Waterloo Village, 19th century Morris Canal port town, is a National Historic Site. It is located along the banks o...

  • Location

    525 Waterloo Road
    Stanhope, New Jersey 07874

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingHikingJogging / RunningWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    State ParkHistoric AreaScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths

  • Amenities

    BathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrails

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White Oak Park
Somerset County

White Oak Park 3.94 miles

Branchburg, Somerset County, NJ

This multi-use park in Branchburg, NJ offers many types of amenities: Soccer/lacrosse fields, baseball/softball fie...

  • Location

    Stony Brook Road,
    Branchburg, NJ 08876

  • Activities

    Jogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyFitness Trail Guided / Nature trailWalking PathsSurface Type: Crushed rockSurface Type: Paved

  • Amenities

    Batting CagesSports / Athletic FieldsVolleyball CourtsBathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

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Willowwood Arboretum
Morris County

Willowwood Arboretum 11.06 miles

Chester, Morris County, NJ

Willowwood Arboretum is open free to the public daily, 365 days yearly from 8am to dusk. Visitors are invited to en...

  • Location

    300 Longview Rd
    Chester, NJ 07931

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    Gardens / Arboretum

  • Trails

    Elv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths

  • Amenities

    Gardens

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Winakung Indian Village
Sussex County

Winakung Indian Village 24.61 miles

Stanhope, Sussex County, NJ

A life-size Lenape Village on Winakung Island in Waterloo Lake is a faithful reproduction, including long houses, h...

  • Location

    102 Waterloo Rd
    Stanhope, NJ 07874

  • Activities

    Walking

  • Parks & Gardens

    State Park

  • Amenities

    Parking Lot(s)

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Woodfield Reservation
Mercer County

Woodfield Reservation 14.53 miles

Princeton, Mercer County, NJ

Woodfield is a 124-acre park located in Princeton Township that offers great hiking through deep woods

  • Location

    Princeton, New Jersey 08540

  • Activities

    FishingHikingJogging / RunningMountain Biking

  • Parks & Gardens

    Municiple / City Park

  • Trails

    TrailsShade/Cover: Wooded

  • Amenities

    Trails

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