Birdwatching near New Jersey

Union Transportation Trail (UTT)

Cream Ridge, Monmouth County, NJ

The Union Transportation Trail is deal for equestrians, hikers, walkers, joggers and bicyclists, this portion of th...

• Location

  South-Western section of Monmouth County

• Activities

  BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingWalkingSkiing / Snowboarding

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksRail To Trail

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsWalking PathsSurface Type: Crushed rock

  Trails

• Amenities

  TrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Van Saun County Park

Paramus, Bergen County, NJ

Within its 146 acres, Van Saun County Park offers a wide-range of activities that is sure to please the entire fami...

• Location

  216 Forest Avenue,
  Paramus, New Jersey 07652

• Activities

  BirdwatchingFishingHikingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Attractions

  Sprayground / Splashground

  Attractions

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksDog ParksPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyFitness Trail Walking PathsShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: Crushed rockSurface Type: Paved

  Trails

• Amenities

  Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsDog Park / Dog AreaNature / Environmental CenterPetting Zoo/Regular Zoo/AnimalsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)Sprayground / Splashground

  Amenities

Van Vleck House and Gardens

Montclair, Essex County, NJ

The Van Vleck House & Gardens originated as a 12-acre private estate more than 140 years ago when Joseph Van Vleck ...

• Location

  21 Van Vleck Street
  Montclair, NJ 07042

• Activities

  BirdwatchingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Gardens / ArboretumPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / Easy

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsGardensPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Veterans Park (111 1st Ave)

Atlantic Highlands, Monmouth County, NJ

Veterans Park (next to Wells Fargo), is a small green acres space with a few walking paths, benches and a memorial.

Voorhees State Park

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

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  State ParkScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsRugged / RockyGuided / Nature trailWalking PathsShade/Cover: Wooded

  Trails

• Amenities

  Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsObservatory

  Amenities

Wallisch Homestead

West Milford, Passaic County, NJ

In the heart of West Milford, the Wallisch Homestead is one of the most endangered historic sites in New Jersey. Th...

• Location

  65 Lincoln Avenue
  West Milford, NJ 07480

• Activities

  BirdwatchingHikingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Historic Area

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / Easy

  Trails

• Amenities

  Picnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge

Sussex, Sussex County, NJ

Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge was established to conserve and enhance populations of wildlife and their h...

• Location

  Sussex, New Jersey (and NY)

• Activities

  BirdwatchingFishingHikingJogging / RunningWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  National ParkLand PreserveWildlife Management Areas

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksWalking Paths

  Trails

• Amenities

  TrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Warren E. Fox Nature Center

Mays Landing, Atlantic County, NJ

Located in Atlantic County Park in Estell Manor on Route 50, the Nature Center was named in honor of Warren E. Fox,...

• Location

  109 Boulevard Route 50,
  Mays Landing, New Jersey 08330

• Activities

  Birdwatching

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County Parks

  Parks & Gardens

• Amenities

  BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Washington Crossing State Park (NJ)

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

  Activities

• Camping

  Camp Type: Group Camping

  Camping

• Attractions

  Museum / Gallery

  Attractions

• Parks & Gardens

  State Park

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

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

  Trails

• Amenities

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

  Amenities

Watchung Reservation

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 / HorsebackHikingPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• 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

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Waterloo Village

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

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  State ParkHistoric AreaScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrails

  Amenities

Wawayanda State Park

Hewitt, Passaic County, NJ

Wawayanda State Park contains miles of amazing trails, a large fishing/swimming/paddling lakes, and so much more.

• Location

  Sussex, Passaic and Morris Counties

• Activities

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

  Activities

• Camping

  Camp Type: Group CampingCamp Type: Hike-to / Remote campingCamp Type: Tent Camping AvailableRentals: Lean-to / Camp Shelter

  Camping

• Parks & Gardens

  State ParkScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Shop/Serv/Rent

  Kayak / Canoe / Rowboat Rentals

  Shop/Serv/Rent

• Trails

  TrailsBoardwalksRugged / RockyShade/Cover: Wooded

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsBoat LaunchPicnic / Sitting AreaTrails

  Amenities

Webb's Mill Bog

Manchester, Ocean County, NJ

Webb's Mill Bog is located within the Greenwood Wildlife Management Area in southern NJ. Following their small trai...

• Location

  County Road 539
  Manchester Township, NJ 08759

• Activities

  BirdwatchingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Wildlife Management Areas

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksWalking Paths

  Trails

• Amenities

  Trails

  Amenities

Wells Mills County Park

Ocean, Ocean County, NJ

Wells Mills has the distinction of being the largest park in the Ocean County park system with over 900 acres of pi...

• Location

  905 Wells Mills Road (Route 532),
  Waretown, NJ 08758

• Activities

  BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Shop/Serv/Rent

  Kayak / Canoe / Rowboat Rentals

  Shop/Serv/Rent

• Trails

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

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsBoat LaunchCar Top Boat Launch OnlyNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

West Creek Kayak and Canoe

West Creek, Ocean County, NJ

West Creek Kayak and Canoe is dedicated to providing the most friendly and professional service. Located right on R...

• Location

  224 Main St
  West Creek, NJ 08092

• Activities

  BirdwatchingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boat

  Activities

• Shop/Serv/Rent

  Kayaks / Paddling (shop)Kayak / Canoe / Rowboat Rentals

  Shop/Serv/Rent

• Amenities

  Bathrooms

  Amenities

Wharton State Forest

Hammonton, Atlantic County, NJ

Throughout Wharton are rivers and streams for canoeing, hiking trails (including a section of the Batona Trail), mi...

• Location

  Atlantic, Burlington and Camden Counties

• Activities

  BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingHuntingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalkingStar Gazing / Astronomy

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  State ParkPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Elv Change: Flat / EasyWalking PathsWater Trails (kayak / boat)Shade/Cover: Wooded

  Trails

Whirlpool Island County Park

Northfield, Atlantic County, NJ

Whirlpool Island is a bay island located off the Northfield mainland, but is in the jurisdiction of Egg Harbor Town...

• Location

  Whirlpool Island,
  Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey 08225

• Activities

  Birdwatching

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County Parks

  Parks & Gardens

White Lake Wildlife Management Area

Hardwick, Warren County, NJ

White Lake lies within the 665-acre White Lake Wildlife Management Area between Blairstown and Stillwater. The prop...

• Location

  Stillwater Rd
  Hardwick, New Jersey 07825

• Activities

  BirdwatchingFishingHikingHuntingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boat

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Wildlife Management Areas

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Trails

  Trails

• Amenities

  Boat LaunchTrails

  Amenities

Willowwood Arboretum

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

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Gardens / Arboretum

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Elv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths

  Trails

• Amenities

  Gardens

  Amenities

Winding River Park

Toms River, Ocean County, NJ

Winding River Park in Toms River is a large municipal park offering a variety of outdoor activities for all ages. I...

• Location

  Route 37 & Hospital Road
  Toms River, New Jersey 08753

• Activities

  BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyElv Change: Mainly FlatWalking PathsShade/Cover: VariedShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: DirtSurface Type: Paved

  Trails

• Amenities

  Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities