Parks and Natural Areas near New Jersey

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Atsion Recreation Area
Burlington County

Atsion Recreation Area

Shamong, Burlington County, NJ

The Atsion Mansion was built in 1826 as a summer home for Samuel Richards. Richards, who a prominent ironmaster fro...

  • Location

    Parkdale Road, Shamong, NJ 08088, USA

  • Activities

    Paddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatSwimming

  • Parks & Gardens

    State ParkRecreation Areas

  • Amenities

    BathroomsPicnic / Sitting Area

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Baldpate Mountain
Mercer County

Baldpate Mountain

Titusville, Mercer County, NJ

Baldpate Mountain is both a historic area, as well as an outdoor enthusiast dream. Bikers and Hikers alike will lov...

  • Location

    Fiddlers Creek Road
    Titusville, New Jersey 08560

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackMountain BikingSkiing / Snowboarding

  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

    TrailsRugged / RockyShade/Cover: Wooded

  • Amenities

    BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrails

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Bamboo Brook Outdoor Education Center
Morris County

Bamboo Brook Outdoor Education Center

Chester, Morris County, NJ

Bamboo Brook Outdoor Education Center was known originally as "Merchiston Farm," the home of William and Martha Bro...

  • Location

    170 Longview Road,
    Chester, New Jersey 07931

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingHikingWalkingSkiing / Snowboarding

  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksGardens / ArboretumPark (General)

  • Trails

    Trails

  • Amenities

    BathroomsGardensNature / Environmental CenterTrailsParking Lot(s)

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Barnegat Branch Trail
Ocean County

Barnegat Branch Trail

Waretown, New Jersey 08758

The Barnegat Branch Trail follows an old railroad line through the pines and towns of southern Ocean County, flat a...

  • Location

    Country Lane
    Waretown, New Jersey 08758

  • Activities

    Jogging / RunningWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksRail To Trail

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyFitness Trail Rail To TrailShade/Cover: VariedSurface Type: Crushed rockSurface Type: Paved

  • Amenities

    BathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

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Barnegat Light House
Ocean County

Barnegat Light House

Barnegat Light, Ocean County, NJ

Take the short Maritime Forest Trail, then follow the inlet-side paths over the dunes to the beach and out along th...

  • Location

    208 Broadway,
    Barnegat Light, New Jersey 08006

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingFishingWalking

  • Attractions

    Lighthouse

  • Parks & Gardens

    State ParkHistoric AreaScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalks

  • Amenities

    BathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsLighthouseParking Lot(s)

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Barnegat Light Museum
Ocean County

Barnegat Light Museum

Barnegat Light, New Jersey 08006

Step into Barnegat Light's old one-room schoolhouse to see the original first-order Fresnel lens from Barnegat Ligh...

  • Location

    501 Central Avenue
    Barnegat Light, New Jersey 08006

  • Attractions

    Museum / Gallery

  • Parks & Gardens

    Gardens / ArboretumHistoric Area

  • Amenities

    Gardens

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Barton Arboretum and Nature Preserve
Burlington County

Barton Arboretum and Nature Preserve

Medford, Burlington County, NJ

The Barton Arboretum and Nature Preserve of Medford Leas is a unique blend of accessible public gardens, collection...

  • Location

    1 Medford Leas,
    Medford, NJ 08055

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingHikingJogging / RunningWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    Gardens / ArboretumPark (General)

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyGuided / Nature trailWalking Paths

  • Amenities

    GardensPicnic / Sitting AreaTrails

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Bass River State Forest
Ocean County

Bass River State Forest

Tuckerton, Ocean County, NJ

Bass River State Forest was the first forest acquired by the state of New Jersey in 1905 for public recreation, wat...

  • Location

    Burlington and Ocean Counties
    New Jersey

  • Activities

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

  • Parks & Gardens

    State ForestState Park

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / Easy

  • Amenities

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

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Bayshore Waterfront Park
Monmouth County

Bayshore Waterfront Park

Port Monmouth, Monmouth County, NJ

Bayshore Waterfront Park offers a fishing pier, a nice beach for swimming, access to Raritan Bay, and beautiful vie...

  • Location

    719 Port Monmouth Road,
    Port Monmouth, New Jersey 07758

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingFishingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatWalkingSwimming

  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksHistoric AreaPark (General)

  • Trails

    Elv Change: Flat / Easy

  • Amenities

    BathroomsBeachBoat LaunchCar Top Boat Launch OnlyPicnic / Sitting AreaParking Lot(s)

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Bayside Park
Ocean County

Bayside Park

Brick, Ocean County, NJ

Bayside Park offers beautiful views of the bay and even better sunsets! The park offers easy access to fishing and ...

  • Location

    427 Rt 35 South,
    Brick, New Jersey 08723

  • Activities

    FishingPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  • Amenities

    Picnic / Sitting AreaParking Lot(s)

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Beachwood Beach
Ocean County

Beachwood Beach

Beachwood, Ocean County, NJ

Beachwood Beach offers fun recreation for all the locals. You will find a swimming beach, pier for fishing, small p...

  • Location

    Clubhouse Rd,
    Beachwood, NJ 08722

  • Activities

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

  • Parks & Gardens

    Municiple / City Park

  • Amenities

    BeachBoat LaunchCar Top Boat Launch OnlyPicnic / Sitting AreaParking Lot(s)

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Bear Swamp Natural Area
Monmouth County

Bear Swamp Natural Area

Howell, Monmouth County, NJ

Bear Swamp Natural Area is a small park in Howell, New Jersey, that offers walking, horseback riding, birding and m...

  • Location

    351- 399 Maxim Rd,
    Howell, NJ 07731

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  • Trails

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

  • Amenities

    Boat LaunchCar Top Boat Launch OnlyPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

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Beaver Dam Creek County Park
Ocean County

Beaver Dam Creek County Park

Point Pleasant Boro, Ocean County, NJ

Beaver Dam Creek County Park is located in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ, and offers tennis, a baseball field, a soccer ...

  • Location

    3460 Bridge Avenue,
    Point Pleasant, NJ 08742

  • Activities

    Walking

  • Parks & Gardens

    Municiple / City Park

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksWalking PathsShade/Cover: VariedShade/Cover: Wooded

  • Amenities

    BathroomsDog Park / Dog AreaPicnic / Sitting AreaTrails

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Becker Park
Essex County

Becker Park

Roseland, Essex County, NJ

The land is contiguous with Riker Hill Art Park and Dinosaur Park, and together with these forms the Riker Hill Com...

  • Location

    Locust Avenue and Eagle Rock Avenue,
    Roseland, NJ

  • Parks & Gardens

    County Parks

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Belle Mountain
Hunterdon County

Belle Mountain

Lambertville, Hunterdon County, NJ

Belle Mountain was a small, community type of ski area that operated in Mercer County.

  • Location

    Valley Rd.
    Lambertville, New Jersey 08530

  • Activities

    HikingWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    County Parks

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Belleplain State Forest
Cape May County

Belleplain State Forest

Woodbine, Cape May County, NJ

The forested acres of Belleplain include stands of young pine, oak and Atlantic white cedar, reflecting better soil...

  • Location

    1 Henkinsifkin Road,
    Woodbine, New Jersey 08270

  • Activities

    BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingHuntingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalkingSwimming

  • Parks & Gardens

    State ForestState Park

  • Trails

    TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyFitness Trail

  • Amenities

    BeachNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

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Bennet Cabin
Ocean County

Bennet Cabin

Point Pleasant Boro, Ocean County, NJ

The Bennet Cabin is located in Riverfront Park, Point Pleasant Borough, NJ.

  • Location

    Maxson Ave,
    Point Pleasant, NJ 08742

  • Parks & Gardens

    Historic Area

  • Amenities

    Parking Lot(s)

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Bernard J. Cooke Memorial
Ocean County

Bernard J. Cooke Memorial

Brick, Ocean County, NJ

Bernard J. Cooke Memorial is located in Brick, NJ. It features large kids' and toddlers' playgrounds, a scooter tra...

  • Location

    44 Burnt Tavern Rd,
    Brick Township, New Jersey 08724

  • Activities

    Playing in the playgroundWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  • Trails

    Elv Change: Flat / EasyShade/Cover: No ShadeSurface Type: Paved

  • Amenities

    Sports / Athletic FieldsPicnic / Sitting AreaSkate ParkParking Lot(s)

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Bessie Grover Park
Somerset County

Bessie Grover Park

Montgomery, Somerset County, NJ

A small wooded park on Camp Meeting Road, just passed the Community Center and railroad overpass.

  • Location

    Camp Meeting Road
    Montgomery, NJ 08558

  • Activities

    Walking

  • Parks & Gardens

    Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

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Birch Grove Campground (closed)
Atlantic County

Birch Grove Campground (closed)

Northfield, Atlantic County, NJ

Closed campground and park in Northfield, NJ, that offered wooded sites for tents, popups and RVs, plus walking tra...

  • Location

    Birch Grove Campground,
    1700 Burton Ave,
    Northfield, NJ 08225

  • Activities

    FishingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playground

  • Camping

    Camp Type: Drive-up campingCamp Type: Large lots for RVsCamp Type: Medium sized lotsCamp Type: Tent Camping AvailableHookup: SewerHookup: Water

  • Parks & Gardens

    Municiple / City Park

  • Trails

    TrailsWalking PathsShade/Cover: Wooded

  • Amenities

    Mini GolfBathroomsGardensNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

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