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High Point State Park

4.2 (66 reviews)
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Great camp site
Eric R.

This is my first visit to this state park for the purpose of camping. Half the tent camp sites at this park have raised wooden platforms and half do not. During my visit the area was pretty muddy, though not directly on my specific campsite but as I drove past some sites I noticed and wondered just how much of a muddy situation folks were dealing with. I'd suggest if you are camping here to grab a spot with the raised platform OR use another site at your own risk of mud or terrible terrain for tent setup. Restrooms did not have running water to wash up (i.e. brush teeth) but they did have spigots to refill water which I used to wash up as needed. I didn't see any warning signs not to drink the water which I did with no ill effects. Park did not have a shower facility close by so you'll have to drive off site to get a shower.

Interprertative Center
Anton K.

High Point State Park is located in the upper northern area of New Jersey. It is part of the Kittatinny Mountains and can be accessed by Route 23. The Appalachian Trail which runs from Maine to Georgia runs through the park. At 1803 feet above sea level, High Point is the highest point in New Jersey. The monument is 220 feet tall and has 300 steps to the top.The monument has been newly refurbished. The spiral staircase is physically challenging and if you fear heights it could be a problem. The stairs can be damp if not outright wet. From the top of the monument which was built by the Kuser family to honor all of New Jersey's war veterans, you can see the Pocono Plateau (Pa.), Port Jervis (NY), Catskill foothills (NY) and Sussex farmlands (NJ). From Memorial day to Labor Day the cost per vehicle is $10 weekdays and $20 weekends and holidays in most years, however, this year all N.J. state parks are free. I suggest you start your visit at the Visitor Center. There you will find maps and other useful information, as well as, help park rangers. Next, I'd visit the Interpretative center which houses displays concerning the history, geology, and fauna and flora of the area. Lastly, Lake Marcia is avaiable in the summer for swimming. The swimming area has a sand bottom, no weeds and a bath house with restrooms, restaurant, changing rooms, and lifeguards. High Point has year round attractions which include: cross country skiing, snow shoeing, snowmobiling, dog sledding, 10 miles of trails, and Ice fishing. Hunting is done in limited aeeas of the park. Boating on lakes Sawmill and Steenykill require an electric motor or the old fashion paddle.

Brian R.

It was bearable out and I wanted to get high. What better way that to go to the highest point in NJ. I have a hard time reading the map of trails, figuring out where I am, where I want to go and plan my hike. I drove and walked around so you wouldn't have to. There was free parking just outside the main entrance for the Appalachian trail. If you're hiking, you may want to avoid paying for parking. I paid the 5$ and took the "scenic route" to the top. The route wasn't really scenic at all, all you can see is trees, but there was an area where you can check out the observation deck. I was disappointed that the tower door was locked so I couldn't go inside and go up the stairs. Check out their website or call to see if it's open, there weren't no signs or anything like that. There's information and a few different lookout areas by the tower. I followed a short trail down from the tower to the lake area. People were swimming in the lake and hanging in the beach. There's a lot of different areas for you to picnic or BBQ. There's public bathrooms and a refreshment/snack stand. The trail around the lake is surprisingly difficult as it is thick bushes and requires a lot of agility to get around the rocks. I then followed Monument trail back to the top. The trail back to the top lead through some pretty thick woods but had a few areas for you to preview what you see at the top.

Evan M.

High Point State Park has what you would typically expect in a NJ state park. So if you like going to state parks, you will enjoy this location as well. Where HPSP excels would be the great trails for experienced hikers, and the centerpiece of the park is a beautiful veterans monument that sits atop the highest point in NJ. The view is expectedly spectacular in each direction. I would say mid-Fall season would be best for the view and the hikes, with 'not-too-hot' summer days the best to enjoy the rest of the park. The only negative is that it's a fairly long drive from anywhere other than North Jersey.

Desiree K.

This is a beautiful park with multiple trails and some pretty views. There's a parking area up by the monument where you can enjoy amazing views but beware! It can get extremely busy during the warm weather. When we visited, it was very early in the morning to beat the crowds (and it was chilly). Despite getting there as early as we did, the crowds began to come in early as well. I would say that's the biggest downfall. Big crowds can make it difficult to enjoy especially with the pandemic. There are also really nice spots to sit around the lake, further from the monument. You get to look up at the monument and it's something really nice to see. I can imagine having a relaxing picnic near the water. I'd definitely like to do some more exploring and hiking through the park. It's a great place to take gorgeous photos.

High Point Monument
Ryan L.

May go again - I've been on a few hikes in NJ but wasn't a fan of it at High Point Mountain / monument. That was very disappointing given High Point Mountain is supposed to be the highest peak mountain. Although the monument and view is nice, the hike isn't that nice and compared to driving or walking up the drive pathway, it is very long. It wasn't as scenic as I thought it would be. Big FYI: The drive pathway is much shorter to walk so if you're tired going back down, you should walk down.

Lake Rutherford, from the AT
Michael M.

The staff at the (well stocked!) park office was extremely friendly and helpful... they helped me plan a 1-night, ~12 mile hike along the Appalachian and Iris Trails. The Mashipacong and Rutherford shelter areas were both in great shape... spacious and clean shelters, convenient bear boxes, clean privies, and several good spots to pitch a tent. Not the most scenic of hikes (until we got back to the High Point Monument, of course), but we got some nice views of Lake Rutherford. All in all, everything seemed very well maintained, and I can't thank the staff enough for their help and patience. I'll definitely be back!

Kelly M.

I'm writing an update because as Im sitting at the top of the observation deck for the 3rd time in 6 months, I wanted to let everyone know that the views do not get better than these!! I mean you're at the top and can see 3 states! It so picturesque!! Every time I go, it takes my breath away! This park makes you realize how small we are in this big WORLD! Every time I go here it calms me and relaxes me. It makes me realize that there is so much more to life than work and the daily grind! They have observation decks, trails, bbq grills, viewers for.25 ,A beach and such more for a cheap day out. It cost $10 a car before 4pm. But it so worth it!! So put the computer down or the phone or tv remote, get outside and walk some trials or just drive to the top and sit on a boulder and breathe the fresh air and remind yourself, Life is meant to be lived!!

We moved up here 6 years ago and are close to High Point. We started bringing our boys camping our first year here and it's now an annual tradition. They absolutely love it, and we do too! We choose different campsites every year, and we've loved every one of them. The staff are friendly, accommodating and knowledgeable. We enjoy the guided nature hikes where our boys have learned so much. The trails in the park are gorgeous, with tons of moss, salamanders and colorful mushrooms! Each year we get passes to use at the lake, which has become like home to us. My boys learned to swim in that lake and each year they are so excited to come back day after day.

Rashmin D.

Beautiful place. Park is really good. Lots of things to do. The view is amazing. You can see all 3 states.

View of the monument over the frozen lake.
Paul M.

Came here in the off season (January) and loved the lack of crowds, well marked hiking hiking trails, the viewing platform (located off the scenic drive) and walking around the windy monument (which is closed in winter). Groomed cross country skiing and ski rentals in winter, when snow is present. Great panoramic views and photo opportunities. Seems like a great place for mountain biking.

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Beautiful park, the views are breathtaking. There are also so many amenities on site for children. Would recommend seeing!

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Great park,so quiet and serene. Swim lake is gorgeous. Great time to visit is during fall,

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High Point Monuments of Sussex County

4.8(5 reviews)
7.4 mi

It was a very long but fun hike and I think that you should go to the hike even if you have little…read morekids

It's located in the upper northern area of New Jersey and is part of the Appalachian Mountain…read morechain. Part of the 2100 mile and 14 state Appalachian Trail runs through the park. At 1803 feet, it has the highest Atlantic white cedar swamp population in the world. It is also the highest point in New Jersey at 1803 feet above sea level. From the top of the monument which was built by the Kusers to honor all of New Jersey's war veterans, you can see the Pocono Plateau (Pa.), Port Jervis (NY), Catskill foothills (NY) and Sussex farmlands (NJ). IFrom Memorial day to Labor Day the cost is $10 per vehicle during the week and $20 on the weekends and holidays. After Labor Day and before Memorial Day it is free. The monument has been refurbished relatively recently. . The spiral staircase is physically challenging and if you fear heights it could be a problem. The stairs can be damp if not outright wet. Cross country skiing, snow shoeing, snowmobiling are available through a private contractor. Some people dog sled. There are 10 miles of trails. Ice fishing and other types of fishing require a NJ license as does hunting for deer and bear. Hunting is done in limited areas of the park. Boating on lakes Sawmill and Steenykill requires an electric motor or the old fashion paddle. Lake Marcia has lifeguards, great restrooms and changing facilities. There are camp areas, picnic BBQ grills at the park headquarters and an Interpretive center with displays. Get a map because the trails can be tricky, Some people horseback ride. Bring Deep Woods Off there are ticks. And do not bring alcohol, it is prohibited. There are concession stands open during the season and restaurants on Route 23, Port Jervis, etc..

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4.0(4 reviews)
9.5 mi

Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge was established to conserve and enhance populations of…read morewildlife and their habitats, to protect and enhance water quality, and to provide opportunities for wildlife-dependent recreation and research. The refuge conserves the biological diversity of the Wallkill Valley by protecting and managing land, with a special emphasis on forest-dwelling and grassland birds, migrating waterfowl, wintering raptors, and endangered species. The North American Waterfowl Management Plan identifies the Wallkill River bottomlands as a priority focus area for waterfowl management within New Jersey.

***2 1/2 stars***…read more Wallkill was the site of our First of the Year hike this year, on a warmer than usual January 1 with some decent sunshine. We picked this based almost solely on location - in recent years, a Sussex native has been trekking all over the state to participate in this noble event so a nearby spot was selected as a gesture of good will. Our specific sojourn took place exclusively on the Wood Duck Trail, a back and forth hike that was about three miles in total (perfect mileage for this event). The parking lot is easy to spot, just off 23, and while the lot itself does not have a port-a-potty, the spiffy QuickChek nearby does - and for what it's worth, the bathroom there was pretty clean and the employees very pleasant. I am always warmly received in the Kingdom of Sussex. It absolutely could have been the time of year, but this place seemed super desolate and not conducive to decent optics. It's a lot of marshy/swampy areas off to the sides of the trails, which can be spooky under the right circumstances (maybe they could do some kind of Halloween hike over here with lanterns?) but after a while it's just repetitive. At the end of the trail (very easy to spot - it's literally gated so you have no choice but to turn around), there's a pleasant little off-shoot where you can get pretty close to the Wallkill River and admire the water features. Our Honorary Young Pup scampered down to the edge and played around there for a few minutes before we headed back. There were also one or two wooden bridges to cross over little streams, which were nice enough. However, they were a bit slippery - all of us watched the Honorary Young Pup skip across them with gritted teeth, but she stayed upright. I don't know if that's just the result of recent thawing and the prior day's rain, but something to keep in mind if you're tromping around there in similar weather. Once or twice we also encountered lookout points ostensibly to view birds and other wildlife, but they were not interested in making themselves known on January 1. Our only wildlife sighting of the day was a cardinal hopping around on the ice nearby. It would have been improved if this trail permitted pooches, but alas - only service animals are allowed, and they were off doing their duty elsewhere on this particular day. I don't see any reason why the powers that be couldn't at least allow leashed canines here - I can't imagine a tethered retriever doing any damage to the waterfowl, but I don't make the rules. On the positive side, the trail IS pretty well maintained. Part of that could be the minimal brush along the edges (there were a few sticker bushes but nothing that really hindered our journey), but it was very easy and straight-forward to follow, and even on a morning where everything was still in the process of drying out, I was impressed by how solid the path was. I'd anticipated navigating around a few puddles, and there really weren't any to speak of. Also in that regard, it's very young pup friendly. Our Honorary Young Pup is now a cagey veteran of this event and was comfortable frolicking by herself further down the trail and had no issues completing this adventure. This wasn't terrible by any means, but personal preference-wise, I prefer hikes/trails that are more interesting.

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4.6(71 reviews)
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OMG ... I would give this park 10 stars if I could !!…read more It is beautiful , miles and miles of trails by waterfalls and creeks , there are 7 different color trails , we did 3 and will definitely go back k to explore the other side . They have benches and picnic tables all over the trails making it easy to rest and enjoy the breathtaking scenery. Birds and small wild animals make the place even more beautiful . Everything is so clean and well kept. If you want a memorable hike you should definitely try this one . It is BREATHTAKING :)

Long Valley, NJ - I love hiking in this park. It's a nice one to do with kids, and good for a…read morecasual and relaxing hike with some scenic features. You can do easy to moderate loops of various lengths. There are paved gravel roads as well as dirt trails with large rocks, and fun scrambly sections (not vertical) along the creek on the red trail, which takes you along the creek for half the loop. This is fun for our toddler who likes to figure out the way over and around obstacles. Great for exercise and physical coordination. Fishing is possible with a permit. A few picnic tables can be found here and there. There's even a small "secret" playground with a couple of picnic tables, located at the intersection of the white and yellow trails near the trailhead. The parking lot is spacious. There are bathrooms at the trailhead but they are only open during the warmer seasons. There's lots to do nearby as well: Hacklebarney Farms Cider Mill, Alstede Farms, Ort Farms, Cooper Gristmill, and Main Street Chester with some cute shops and eateries. You can really make a full day of it!

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