Ringwood State Park

Ringwood State Park At A Glance...

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• New Jersey Gateway Region Passaic County

• Activities:

  • Equestrian / Horseback
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Hunting
  • Jogging / Running
    Trail running
  • Mountain Bike
  • Paddling - Kayak, Canoe, row boat
  • Playing in the playground
  • Skiing / Snowboarding
  • Swimming
  • Picnicking
  • Walking

  Amenities:

  • Bathrooms
  • Beach
  • Boat launch
  • Parking Lot(s)
  • Boat launch - Car Top Only
  • Gardens
  • Nature / Environmental Center
  • Picnic / Sitting Area
  • Benches
  • Grills / Firering
  • Picnic shelter(s)
  • Picnic tables
  • Playground
  • Shooting / Archery range
    Thunder Mountain Skeet Range

  Shop/Services/Rentals:

  • Kayak / Canoe / Rowboat Rentals
    Boat and canoe rentals within the park

  Trails:

  • Some are challenging
  • Rugged / Rocky

  Park Type:

  • State Parks
  • Park (General)
  • Playground
  • Scenic Areas (overlooks/waterfalls)

  Rules/Regulations:

  • Alcohol *NOT Permitted*

Contact / Location

Trail & Path Info

An intricate system of marked hiking trails are available for the public to explore, some of which connect the Ringwood and Skylands sections of the park. These trails offer visitors opportunities to explore interior woodlands and rocky vistas.

Multi use trails are also available in the Skylands section of the park. These trails are suitable for hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, cross country skiing and snowmobiling. Please obey all designated uses of the trails, posted at the trail heads and trail crossings. A 7.5 mile mountain bike loop trail begins in the Shepard Lake section of the park. For information on this trail and mountain biking volunteer opportunities please visit Jersey Off Road Bicycle Association.

Please note that the trail difficulty ratings are opinion only. All trail mileages represent only the portion of the trail that goes through Ringwood State Park, and complete trail lengths could be longer, therefore a topgraphical trail map is recommended for navigation of the trails. Maps may be purchased in the park office or through the New York - New Jersey Trail Conference Web site. A park map is available in the park office.

Facilities

Here you will find:

• Visitors center
• Formal gardens
• Ringwood Manor
• Skylands Manor
• Shepherd Lake Rec. Area
• Fishing
• Hunting
• Picnicking: tables & food concession at Shepherd Lake
• Playgrounds for all ages
• Boating/canoing/kayaking: electric motors, trailer launch, cartop launch, boat rentals, canoe rentals
• Swimming: Shepherd Lake, bathhouse
• Winter sports: cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, ice fishing, sledding
• St. Luke's Chapel
• Thunder Mountain Skeet Range (call: (973) 962-6377)
• Trails use includes:
  • Hiking
  • Nature trails
  • Horseback riding
  • Biking
  • Mountain biking

Below are a few groups that we have connected to Ringwood State Park. If we are missing any, please let us know

• Jersey Off Road Biking Association (JORBA.org)
• New Jersey State Parks, Forests & Historic Sites