New Jersey
Top Adventures in New Jersey
Explore the Great Falls of the Passaic River
3.3
Getting to the Great Falls of the Passaic River is a relatively straight shot. It is located off exit 57B on Route 80 which is also accessible from highway 287. Parking is located on McBride Avenue across the street from the park's welcome center....
Explore Kugler Woods Waterfall
4.0
0.5 mi
Drive 5.2 miles north on Route 29 from the center of Stockton, NJ and you will come across a very small parking lot on the left side of the road. If you park your car there, walk back south on Route 29 about 50 feet, and cross over to the woods-s...
Hike to Buttermilk Falls
4.3
The parking lot is a big dirt lot, so if it's raining or has rained, be prepared.
The immediate falls are located mere steps from the parking lot, so on holiday weekends, be prepared for crowds. But if you walk around, up the stairs and over the b...
Explore the Ken Lockwood Gorge
4.3
One of New Jerseys best kept secrets has to be the Ken Lockwood Gorge. If you are looking for a relaxing, beautiful, and nature packs place then this area is perfect for you. You can access the gorge from two different points, either by driving do...
Hike the Stairway to Heaven
4.8
7.4 mi
/ 1050 ft gain
This popular hike starts out on the Appalachian Trail (AT, white blazes). You begin on a boardwalk that crosses over a marsh, then you leave the boardwalk and enter a forested area. At around 1.4 miles, follow a bicycle path, Canal Road, then turn...
Hike Mt. Tammany via Red Dot Trail
4.6
2.3 mi
/ 1115 ft gain
This is a short but strenuous hike to a bluff overlooking the Delaware River and surrounding mountains and hills. The summit makes a good spot for a picnic or just for relaxing and watching the sunset. The entire hike also has plenty of beautiful ...
Hike to the Hidden Lockatong Waterfall
4.3
2 mi
If you're on Kingwood Stockton Road, there will be a dirt road with a Lockatong Nature Preserve sign before it (going north on Kingwood Stockton Road, the sign will be on your left. If you're driving south, the sign will be on your right). Just dr...
Hike to Ramapo Lake and the Van Slyke Castle
5.0
Begin at the MacEvoy Trailhead (blue blazes), at the end of the parking lot. A moderate uphill climb and stream crossing will take you up towards Ramapo Lake. Following the blazes, take two left turns, then a right, as the trail approaches the sho...
New Jersey camping, hotels, and more
Highlands, New Jersey
Camp Gateway Sandy Hook
Overview
Welcome to Gateway National Recreation Area, Sandy Hook Unit! There are a variety of cultural and recreational opportunities ava...
Southampton Township, New Jersey
Pinelands Getaway
Located on the reservoir for the cranberry farm, this is the only campsite on the 200+ acre property.
Catch and release fishing and BYO...
From $130/night
Sparta, New Jersey
Camp Lake Grinnell
Campsite on secluded property and an extremely short walk to the lake where you can kayak (bring your own). There are horses on the prope...
From $150/night