Picnic Spots Near Me in Columbia, nj
Worthington State Forest
Old Mine Rd, Delaware Water Gap, NJ
Some of the most rugged terrain and splendid views of northern New Jersey are found in Worthington State Forest. A rocky and sometimes steep trail follows Dunnfield Creek from the Delaware... Read More
Swartswood State Park
1091 E Shore Drive, Swartswood, NJ
Welcome to New Jersey’s first state park and historic landmark destination for outdoor recreation and leisure activities. Swartswood was established as New Jersey’s first state park in 1915 to... Read More
Allamuchy Mountain State Park
The Musconetcong River, with some of the best trout fishing in the state, winds through Allamuchy Mountain State Park. Several miles... Read More
Stephens State Park
800 Willow Grove St, Hackettstown, NJ
The Musconetcong River, an excellent freshwater fishing spot, flows over and around boulders through Stephens State Park. An easy walking, but rocky path follows the river with places for... Read More
Stokes State Forest
1 Coursen Rd, Branchville, NJ
The breathtaking and panoramic view from Sunrise Mountain along the Appalachian Trail rewards the hiker who has trekked up the steep side of the mountain. The view encompasses the pastoral... Read More
Kittatinny Valley State Park
199 Goodale Rd, Andover, NJ
Glacial lakes, limestone outcroppings, former railroads, and a small airport are features of Kittatinny Valley State Park. Lake Aeroflex and Gardner’s Pond form part of the headwaters of the... Read More
Voorhees State Park
251 County Road Route 513, Glen Gardner, NJ
Voorhees, like Parvin State Park, served as a camp for the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) - Franklin Roosevelt’s program to get people back to work during the Depression. The CCC planted... Read More
Spruce Run Recreation Area
68 Van Syckel's Road, Clinton, NJ
Surrounded by the rolling hills of Hunterdon County, Spruce Run Recreation Area is popular with picnickers, swimmers, fishermen, boaters and campers. The reservoir was one of the first water... Read More
Hopatcong State Park
260 Lakeside Blvd., Landing, NJ
Nine miles in length and covered by 2,500 acres of freshwater, Lake Hopatcong is the focal point of the park. Hopatcong State Park is at the southwest end of the lake and is a popular spot for... Read More
Hacklebarney State Park
119 Hacklebarney Road, Long Valley, NJ
The freshwater Black River briskly cuts its way through rocky Hacklebarney State Park, cascading around boulders in the hemlock-lined ravine. Two tributaries, Rinehart and Trout Brooks, also... Read More
Round Valley Recreation Area
1220 Lebanon-Stanton Road, Lebanon, NJ
The brisk blue waters of Round Valley Reservoir attract swimmers, boaters, fishermen, picnickers and campers to its scenic shore. The Round Valley Reservoir swimming area was created by the... Read More
High Point State Park
1480 Route 23 , Sussex, NJ
The view from High Point Monument, at 1,803 feet above sea level, is a spectacular panorama of rich farmland and forest, soft hills and lush valleys in three states. The blue line of the... Read More
High Point State Park
1480 Route 23, Sussex, NJ
The view from High Point Monument, at 1,803 feet above sea level, is a spectacular panorama of rich farmland and forest, soft hills and lush valleys in three states. The blue line of the... Read More
Wawayanda State Park
885 Warwick Turnpike, Hewitt, NJ
The quiet charm of Wawayanda appeals to hikers, campers, swimmers and boaters. Forested hills surround Lake Wawayanda creating a restful backdrop for canoeists, boaters and fisherman, while... Read More
Washington Crossing State Park
355 Washington Crossing Pennington Road, Titusville, NJ
On December 25, 1776, the icy waters of the Delaware River provided the setting for one of the pivotal events of the American Revolution. The Continental Army had little to celebrate that... Read More
Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park
145 Mapleton Rd, Princeton, NJ
The Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park is one of central New Jersey’s most popular recreational corridors for canoeing, jogging, hiking, bicycling, fishing and horseback riding. The canal... Read More
Goffle Brook Park
794 Lafayette Avenue, Hawthorne, NJ
Features:
Accessible Playground
Dog Run
Fishing
Picnic Areas
Sleigh Riding Hills
Soccer Field
Softball Field
Spanning much of its... Read More
Samuel Nelkin County Park
Rose Street, Wallington, NJ
Tucked against a hillside, the 17 acres of Samuel Nelkin County Park provide a variety of activities for visitors, including a large new accessible... Read More
Cheesequake State Park
300 Gordon Road, Matawan, NJ
Cheesequake State Park’s uniqueness lies in its geographical location. Not only is it situated in the middle of the urban north and the suburban south, it lies in a transitional zone between... Read More
Wood Dale County Park
100 Prospect Ave. , Hillsdale, NJ
The 118-acre Wood Dale County Park is a suburban gem that has become quite popular with walkers of all ages. Around its pond, the park features shady picnic groves, a pavilion and a... Read More
