Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge

Helen C Fenske Visitor Center, 32 Pleasant Plains Road, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920

Below you find a quick list of destinations within about 15 miles of Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. You can browse by activity type, general category (like a park) or rentals/outfitters. If you are looking for information about Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, and not about destinations nearby, please click the "Overview" tab above.

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Chimney Rock / Washington Valley park 9.89 miles

Somerville, Somerset County, NJ

Chimney Rock / Washington Valley park contains many wooded areas great for mountain biking and hiking, along with a...

  • Location

    Somerville, New Jersey 08876
  • Activities

    Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingMountain BikingWalkingSkiing / Snowboarding
  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksPark (General)
  • Trails

    Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyRugged / RockySome are challengingWalking PathsSurface Type: Dirt


Cooper Gristmill 14.19 miles

Chester, Morris County, NJ

Cooper Gristmill, located on 14 acres, was built in 1826 and is one of the remaining restored water-powered mills i...

  • Location

    66 Route 24,
    Chester, New Jersey 07930
  • Activities

    HikingJogging / RunningWalking
  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksHistoric Area
  • Trails

    Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyRugged / RockySome are challengingWalking Paths


Cora Hartshorn Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary 7.16 miles

Short Hills, Essex County, NJ

The Cora Hartshorn Arboretum is a historic woodlands garden and educational institution. We promote an understandin...

  • Location

    324 Forest Drive South,
    Short Hills, NJ 07078
  • Activities

    HikingJogging / RunningWalking
  • Parks & Gardens

    Gardens / ArboretumPark (General)
  • Trails

    Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths


Cross Estate Gardens 5.52 miles

Bernardsville, Somerset County, NJ

The Gardens comprise formal and native gardens, a wisteria-covered pergola, and a mountain laurel allee. The Cross ...

  • Location

    61 Jockey Hollow Road,
    Bernardsville, New Jersey 07924
  • Activities

    Walking
  • Parks & Gardens

    Gardens / Arboretum
  • Trails

    Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths


Duke Farms 13.99 miles

Hillsborough, Somerset County, NJ

Large estate garden in Hillsborough, whose features include a lake and other water features, a sycamore allee, and ...

  • Location

    80 US Highway 206
    Hillsborough, NJ 08844-4102
  • Activities

    HikingJogging / RunningWalking
  • Parks & Gardens

    Gardens / Arboretum
  • Shop/Serv/Rent

    Bike Rentals
  • Trails

    Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksGuided / Nature trailWalking Paths


Fosterfields Living Historical Farm 6.50 miles

Morristown, Morris County, NJ

Fosterfields offers an incomparable opportunity to experience our agricultural heritage, providing through its livi...

  • Location

    73 Kahdena Rd
    Morristown, NJ 07960
  • Activities

    HikingWalking
  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksHistoric Area
  • Trails

    Elv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths


Frelinghuysen Arboretum 6.20 miles

Morristown, Morris County, NJ

The Frelinghuysen Arboretum, a lovely 127 acre tract now surrounded by busy highways and office parks was once Whip...

  • Location

    353 East Hanover Avenue,
    Morristown, New Jersey 07960
  • Activities

    HikingJogging / RunningWalking
  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksGardens / ArboretumPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls
  • Trails

    Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths


Grace Lord Park 13.48 miles

Boonton, Morris County, NJ

Grace Lord Park in Boonton is one of our favorite stop offs when exploring the Boonton area. There is a small park,...

  • Location

    Essex Ave and Plane St.
    Boonton, New Jersey 07005
  • Activities

    Jogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking
  • Parks & Gardens

    Municiple / City ParkPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls
  • Trails

    Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyRugged / RockyWalking Paths


Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center 2.72 miles

Chatham, Morris County, NJ

The Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center (GSOEC), situated on 45 acres on the eastern end of the Great Swamp Nation...

  • Location

    247 Southern Blvd,
    Chatham Township, NJ 07928
  • Activities

    HikingWalking
  • Parks & Gardens

    County Parks
  • Trails

    Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksGuided / Nature trailWalking Paths


Hibernia Mine Railroad Bridge 14.28 miles

Raritan, Somerset County, NJ

Built in 1879 for the Hibernia Mine Railroad, and used as a railroad bridge for fifteen years, the structure has no...



Hugh Force Canal Park 14.71 miles

Wharton, Morris County, NJ

Public green space featuring a scenic walk next to the remains of an old boat channel & railroad.

  • Location

    100 W Central Ave
    Wharton, New Jersey 07885
  • Activities

    Equestrian / HorsebackWalking
  • Parks & Gardens

    Municiple / City ParkPark (General)Land Preserve
  • Trails

    Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths


Johnson Park 14.07 miles

Piscataway, Middlesex County, NJ

This beautiful park along the Raritan River is enjoyed by many people looking for exercise and relaxation. A few no...

  • Location

    Johnson Park,
    Piscataway Township, NJ 08854
  • Activities

    FishingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking
  • Parks & Gardens

    County Parks
  • Trails

    Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking PathsSurface Type: Paved


Leonard J. Buck Garden 8.60 miles

Far Hills, Somerset County, NJ

Leonard J. Buck Garden is one of the premier rock gardens in the eastern United States consisting of a series of al...

  • Location

    11 Layton Road
    Far Hills, New Jersey 07931
  • Activities

    HikingWalking
  • Parks & Gardens

    Gardens / ArboretumScenic Overlook / Waterfalls
  • Trails

    Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksWalking Paths


Lord Stirling Park 3.31 miles

Basking Ridge, Somerset County, NJ

Lord Stirling Park is located in Basking Ridge, NJ, within the western portion of the Great Swamp Basin of the Pass...

  • Location

    190 Lord Stirling Road,
    Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
  • Activities

    Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningWalking
  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksPark (General)Land PreserveScenic Overlook / Waterfalls
  • Trails

    Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksWalking Paths


Robert Street Park 13.98 miles

Wharton, Morris County, NJ

Also known as Concialdi Park offers softball, baseball, football fields, playground equipment, picnic area and two ...

  • Location

    168 Robert St,
    Wharton, New Jersey 07885
  • Activities

    Jogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking
  • Parks & Gardens

    Municiple / City ParkPark (General)
  • Trails

    Elv Change: Flat / Easy


Soldiers Memorial Field 5.15 miles

Summit, Union County, NJ

The Soldiers Memorial Field complex sits on twenty-five acres of land. Amenities Ashland and Middle Softball Fie...

  • Location

    5 Myrtle Avenue,
    Summit, New Jersey 07901
  • Activities

    Jogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking
  • Parks & Gardens

    Municiple / City ParkPark (General)
  • Trails

    Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / Easy


Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms 9.92 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
  • Attractions

    Museum / Gallery
  • Parks & Gardens

    Historic Area
  • Trails

    Elv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths


Stony Hill Corn Maze & Fun Park 12.49 miles

Chester, Morris County, NJ

Stony Hill's Fun Park has lots of activities for kids, families, school groups, and other groups. We have lots of a...

  • Location

    15 North Road
    Chester, NJ 07930
  • Activities

    Playing in the playgroundWalking
  • Farming

    Apple PickingCorn MazeHay RidesPick Your OwnPumpkin Picking
  • Trails

    Elv Change: Flat / Easy


Van Vleck House and Gardens 14.84 miles

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

    Walking
  • Parks & Gardens

    Gardens / ArboretumPark (General)
  • Trails

    Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / Easy


Willowwood Arboretum 12.33 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

    Walking
  • Parks & Gardens

    Gardens / Arboretum
  • Trails

    Elv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths