Have you ever imagined what it would be like to see the most beautiful state parks in New Jersey from a bird’s eye view? No need to hop on a plane, high tech drones let us enjoy New Jersey from above. Lucky for us nature lovers, you can find quality drone footage of many Garden State Parks on the NJDEP YouTube page. Below are a few of the many worth exploring, including some of our favorite state parks to visit in New Jersey.
The footage of High Point State Park is breathtaking!
Discover DEP-New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection/YouTube See the monument from all angles, surrounding mountains, lakes, three states (New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania) and more. This gem of a park is (unsurprisingly) home to the highest point in New Jersey. It was dedicated as a park in 1923 and designed by the Olmstead Brothers.
High Point State Park
Island Beach State Park is a beauty.
Discover DEP-New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection/YouTube Island Beach is one of New Jersey’s last significant remnants of a barrier island ecosystem. If offers sand dunes, white sand beaches, wild foxes, and more! Island Beach State Park
Explore historic Batsto Village!
Discover DEP-New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection/YouTube Located in Wharton State forest, explore the remnants of and restored 18th and 19th century buildings. You’ll enjoy the Batsto Mansion and other significant structures from above.Batsto Village Historic Site
Spruce Run is perfect for swimmers and boaters!
Discover DEP-New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection/YouTube We love this scenic lake beach. The 1,290-acre New Jersey state recreation area is also popular with picnickers. Spruce Run Recreation Area
There are so many videos to enjoy, that it’s likely you’ll find footage of your favorite New Jersey state park. They feature Round Valley Recreation Area, Barnegat Lighthouse State Park, Stokes State Forest, Fort Mott State Park, and others. All photos above are from the videos below by Discover DEP-New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. Videos are mostly between 1-3 minutes, set to music, and often include fun and historic facts about the parks.
Discover DEP-New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection/YouTube
See the monument from all angles, surrounding mountains, lakes, three states (New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania) and more. This gem of a park is (unsurprisingly) home to the highest point in New Jersey. It was dedicated as a park in 1923 and designed by the Olmstead Brothers.
High Point State Park
Island Beach is one of New Jersey’s last significant remnants of a barrier island ecosystem. If offers sand dunes, white sand beaches, wild foxes, and more! Island Beach State Park
Located in Wharton State forest, explore the remnants of and restored 18th and 19th century buildings. You’ll enjoy the Batsto Mansion and other significant structures from above.Batsto Village Historic Site
We love this scenic lake beach. The 1,290-acre New Jersey state recreation area is also popular with picnickers. Spruce Run Recreation Area
Let us know which New Jersey state park is your favorite in the comments!
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state parks to visit in New Jersey June 30, 2022 Kim Magaraci What are the best state parks to visit in New Jersey for history lovers? New Jersey has a ton of parks that showcase our state’s history. Some of the best include our battlefields - Monmouth Battlefield and Princeton Battlefield, particularly. Each showcases a bit of history that helped shape our nation. Some other fun historic state parks in New Jersey include Allaire State Park and Village, Jockey Hollow State Park, and Double Trouble State Park. Batsto Village, in the heart of the New Jersey pinelands, belongs on every New Jersey history buff’s bucket list, too! Which easy hiking trails in New Jersey have the best views? Some of the best views in New Jersey can be found without much effort! Hiking to the summit of Baldpate Mountain in Pennington is a decent workout but fairly easy for kids and adults, and you can even drive to just below the summit to make the hike even easier. Another simple trek with a beautiful view is the hike to Goat Hill Overlook, which is also near Baldpate Mountain. Other simple hikes with beautiful payoffs include the trails along Island Beach State Park, Blueberry Hill in Gibbsboro, and Crystal Lake Park in Bordentown. What are some things to do outside in New Jersey for families? New Jersey offers so much to do in the great outdoors. With plenty of rivers and canals for kayaking, a long coast for boating and ocean recreation, miles of hiking trails, and dozens of state parks, there’s truly something for everyone to enjoy. Take a peek at some of our favorite state parks to visit in New Jersey for inspiration.
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state parks to visit in New Jersey
June 30, 2022
Kim Magaraci
What are the best state parks to visit in New Jersey for history lovers? New Jersey has a ton of parks that showcase our state’s history. Some of the best include our battlefields - Monmouth Battlefield and Princeton Battlefield, particularly. Each showcases a bit of history that helped shape our nation. Some other fun historic state parks in New Jersey include Allaire State Park and Village, Jockey Hollow State Park, and Double Trouble State Park. Batsto Village, in the heart of the New Jersey pinelands, belongs on every New Jersey history buff’s bucket list, too! Which easy hiking trails in New Jersey have the best views? Some of the best views in New Jersey can be found without much effort! Hiking to the summit of Baldpate Mountain in Pennington is a decent workout but fairly easy for kids and adults, and you can even drive to just below the summit to make the hike even easier. Another simple trek with a beautiful view is the hike to Goat Hill Overlook, which is also near Baldpate Mountain. Other simple hikes with beautiful payoffs include the trails along Island Beach State Park, Blueberry Hill in Gibbsboro, and Crystal Lake Park in Bordentown. What are some things to do outside in New Jersey for families? New Jersey offers so much to do in the great outdoors. With plenty of rivers and canals for kayaking, a long coast for boating and ocean recreation, miles of hiking trails, and dozens of state parks, there’s truly something for everyone to enjoy. Take a peek at some of our favorite state parks to visit in New Jersey for inspiration.
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
New Jersey has a ton of parks that showcase our state’s history. Some of the best include our battlefields - Monmouth Battlefield and Princeton Battlefield, particularly. Each showcases a bit of history that helped shape our nation. Some other fun historic state parks in New Jersey include Allaire State Park and Village, Jockey Hollow State Park, and Double Trouble State Park. Batsto Village, in the heart of the New Jersey pinelands, belongs on every New Jersey history buff’s bucket list, too!
Which easy hiking trails in New Jersey have the best views?
Some of the best views in New Jersey can be found without much effort! Hiking to the summit of Baldpate Mountain in Pennington is a decent workout but fairly easy for kids and adults, and you can even drive to just below the summit to make the hike even easier. Another simple trek with a beautiful view is the hike to Goat Hill Overlook, which is also near Baldpate Mountain. Other simple hikes with beautiful payoffs include the trails along Island Beach State Park, Blueberry Hill in Gibbsboro, and Crystal Lake Park in Bordentown.
What are some things to do outside in New Jersey for families?
New Jersey offers so much to do in the great outdoors. With plenty of rivers and canals for kayaking, a long coast for boating and ocean recreation, miles of hiking trails, and dozens of state parks, there’s truly something for everyone to enjoy. Take a peek at some of our favorite state parks to visit in New Jersey for inspiration.
