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
Somerset County

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

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Cooper Gristmill
Morris County

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

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Cora Hartshorn Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary
Essex County

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

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Cross Estate Gardens
Somerset County

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

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Duke Farms
Somerset County

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

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Fosterfields Living Historical Farm
Morris County

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

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Frelinghuysen Arboretum
Morris County

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

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Grace Lord Park
Morris County

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

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Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center
Morris County

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

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Helen C. Fenske Visitor Center
Morris County

Helen C. Fenske Visitor Center 3.29 miles

Harding, Morris County, NJ

The Helen C. Fenske Visitor Center is located at 32 Pleasant Plains Rd., Harding Township, NJ. It is open on Thursd...

  • Location

    Great Swamp WMR
    32 Pleasant Plains Rd.
    Harding Township, NJ

  • Activities

    Walking

  • Trails

    Has TrailsWalking Paths

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Hemlock Falls
Essex County

Hemlock Falls 9.55 miles

Short Hills, Essex County, NJ

The 25 foot Hemlock Falls are found within the South Mountain Reservation (Essex County). Leaving from the Summit F...

  • Location

    South Mountain Reservation, Essex County

  • Activities

    HikingJogging / RunningWalking

  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  • Trails

    Rugged / RockyWalking Paths

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Hibernia Mine Railroad Bridge
Somerset County

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...


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Hugh Force Canal Park
Morris County

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

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Johnson Park
Middlesex County

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

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Leonard J. Buck Garden
Somerset County

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

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Lord Stirling Park
Somerset County

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

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Parks Lake
Morris County

Parks Lake 13.64 miles

Rockaway, Morris County, NJ

Parks Lake is a multi-use outdoor park featuring a .7 mile paved walking path. Bicycles and rollerblades are permi...

  • Location

    Mt. Hope Road,
    Rockaway, New Jersey 07866

  • Activities

    FishingJogging / RunningPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatWalkingSwimming

  • Parks & Gardens

    Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  • Trails

    Has TrailsWalking PathsSurface Type: Paved

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Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms
Morris County

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

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Willowwood Arboretum
Morris County

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

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