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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Bamboo Brook Outdoor Education Center 12.80 miles

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

    HikingWalkingSkiing / Snowboarding
  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksGardens / ArboretumPark (General)
  • Trails

    Has Trails


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


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


Echo Lake Park (Mountainside, NJ) 6.92 miles

Mountainside, Union County, NJ

Dog Park, Fishing, Fitness Trail, Ice Skating, Pedal Boats, Picnic Area (Reservable), Playground, Restrooms, Sleddi...

  • Location

    Park Drive,
    Mountainside, NJ 07101
  • Activities

    FishingJogging / RunningPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalking
  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksPark (General)
  • Trails

    Has Trails


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


Greater Newark Conservancy 14.63 miles

Newark, Essex County, NJ

Greater Newark Conservancy promotes environmental stewardship to improve the quality of life in New Jerseys urban c...

  • Location

    32 Prince St
    Newark, NJ 07103
  • Activities

    Walking
  • Parks & Gardens

    Gardens / ArboretumPark (General)


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


Lewis Morris County Park 6.13 miles

Morristown, Morris County, NJ

Lewis Morris CP includes a lake recreation area, Parcourse Exercise Circuit, three ballfields, a group camping area...

  • Location

    270 Mendham Road,
    Morristown, NJ 07960
  • Activities

    Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalkingSwimming
  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksDog ParksPark (General)
  • Trails

    Has TrailsFitness Trail Some are challenging


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


Morris Plains Community Park And Community Center 8.29 miles

Morris Plains, Morris County, NJ

This small park in Morris Plains offers baseball fields, playgrounds, basketball courts, tennis courts, a pool, and...

  • Location

    51 Jim Fear Dr,
    Morris Plains, New Jersey 07950
  • Activities

    Playing in the playgroundWalking
  • Parks & Gardens

    Municiple / City ParkPark (General)


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


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


South Mountain Reservation 9.26 miles

Short Hills, Essex County, NJ

South Mountain Reservation, covering 2,110 acres, is a nature reserve that is part of the Essex County Park System ...

  • Location

    W South Orange Ave, Short Hills, NJ 07078
  • Activities

    Equestrian / HorsebackHikingJogging / RunningWalking
  • Parks & Gardens

    County ParksDog ParksPark (General)Recreation Areas
  • Trails

    Has Trails


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