State Parks Near Bridgeton, New Jersey
43 state park units lie within 50 miles of Bridgeton, including 23 parks across the line in Delaware and Pennsylvania and Maryland. The closest is Parvin State Park, about 8 mi northeast of town. 9 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Parvin State Park8 mi northeast
- Within 25 miles
- 9of 43 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 118 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 3pets allowed
State parks near Bridgeton, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Bridgeton; driving distance is usually longer.
Parvin State Park
Things to do include horseback riding, hunting in season, boating, fishing, and biking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach and a boat ramp. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites and showers).
Hours, fees and rules for Parvin State Park →Stow Creek State Park
Things to do include hunting in season and boating. On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Stow Creek State Park →Hancock House Historic Site
The park supports historic sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Hancock House Historic Site →Fort Mott State Park
Things to do include historic sites, picnicking, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Fort Mott State Park →Fort DuPont State Park
In New Castle County, in Delaware City, Fort DuPont State Park covers about 294 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Fort DuPont State Park →Fort Delaware State Park
In New Castle County, in Delaware City, Fort Delaware State Park covers about 256 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Fort Delaware State Park →Belleplain State Forest
Visitors come for horseback riding, hunting in season, boating, wildlife watching, and biking. On the water side, there is a swimming beach and a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Belleplain State Forest →First State Heritage Park
First State Heritage Park is a historic site in Kent County, in Dover.
Hours, fees and rules for First State Heritage Park →Tall Pines State Preserve
The park supports horseback riding, biking, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Tall Pines State Preserve →Fox Point State Park
In New Castle County, about 2 miles northeast of Bellefonte, Fox Point State Park covers about 107 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Fox Point State Park →Wilmington State Parks
Wilmington State Parks is a park in New Castle County, in Wilmington.
Hours, fees and rules for Wilmington State Parks →Bellevue State Park
Covering about 272 acres, Bellevue State Park lies in New Castle County, in Bellefonte.
Hours, fees and rules for Bellevue State Park →Lums Pond State Park
Covering about 1,863 acres, Lums Pond State Park lies in New Castle County, about 6 miles southeast of Elkton.
Hours, fees and rules for Lums Pond State Park →Alapocas Run State Park
In New Castle County, about 3 miles northeast of Elsmere, Alapocas Run State Park covers about 233 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Alapocas Run State Park →Brandywine Creek State Park
Covering about 934 acres, Brandywine Creek State Park lies in New Castle County, about 4 miles north of Elsmere.
Hours, fees and rules for Brandywine Creek State Park →Indian King Tavern Historic Site
The park supports historic sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Indian King Tavern Historic Site →Atsion Recreation Area
Things to do include historic sites, boating, and picnicking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach and a boat ramp. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites. If you'd rather not camp, the park offers cabins.
Hours, fees and rules for Atsion Recreation Area →Wharton State Forest
Popular activities here are horseback riding, historic sites, hunting in season, boating, and biking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach and a boat ramp. Overnight options include 9 camping areas, with tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Wharton State Forest →Corson's Inlet State Park
Corson's Inlet State Park is a 148-acre park in Cape May County, about 4 miles southwest of Ocean City.
Hours, fees and rules for Corson's Inlet State Park →Killens Pond State Park
In Kent County, about 2 miles southeast of Felton, Killens Pond State Park covers about 1,442 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Killens Pond State Park →Somers Point Mansion Historic Site
Visitors come for historic sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Somers Point Mansion Historic Site →White Clay Creek State Park
Covering about 3,520 acres, White Clay Creek State Park lies in New Castle County, about 4 miles north of Newark.
Hours, fees and rules for White Clay Creek State Park →Auburn Valley State Park
Auburn Valley State Park is a park in New Castle County, about 4 miles southeast of Kennett Square.
Hours, fees and rules for Auburn Valley State Park →Walt Whitman House Historic Site
The park supports historic sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Walt Whitman House Historic Site →White Clay Creek Preserve
The park supports cross-country skiing, horseback riding, winter sports, hunting in season, and fishing.
Hours, fees and rules for White Clay Creek Preserve →Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area
Covering about 815 acres, Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area lies in Cecil County, about 4 miles northwest of Newark.
Hours, fees and rules for Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area →Cape May Point State Park
Things to do include historic sites, fishing, wildlife watching, picnicking, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Cape May Point State Park →Ridley Creek State Park
Visitors come for cross-country skiing, horseback riding, winter sports, hunting in season, and biking. The official site lists about 13 miles of trails. Facilities for water recreation include a fishing pier.
Hours, fees and rules for Ridley Creek State Park →Big Elk Creek State Park
Visitors come for horseback riding, fishing, and hiking. The official site lists about 3 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Big Elk Creek State Park →Carranza Memorial Historic Site
Carranza Memorial Historic Site is a 2-acre historic site in Burlington County, about 11 miles northeast of Hammonton.
Hours, fees and rules for Carranza Memorial Historic Site →Elk Neck State Park
Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach and a boat ramp. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites. If you'd rather not camp, the park offers cabins.
Hours, fees and rules for Elk Neck State Park →Absecon Lighthouse Historic Site
Visitors come for historic sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Absecon Lighthouse Historic Site →Penn State Forest
Things to do include historic sites, hunting in season, boating, and picnicking. Water access includes a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Penn State Forest →Bass River State Forest
Visitors come for horseback riding, hunting in season, boating, biking, and picnicking. On the water side, there is a swimming beach and a boat ramp. For overnight stays there are 4 camping areas (tent sites, group camping, and showers).
Hours, fees and rules for Bass River State Forest →Rancocas State Park
Things to do include horseback riding, historic sites, hunting in season, boating, and fishing. Water access includes a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Rancocas State Park →Cape Henlopen State Park
In Sussex County, about 3 miles east of Lewes, Cape Henlopen State Park covers about 562 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Cape Henlopen State Park →Brendan T. Byrne State Forest
The park supports horseback riding, historic sites, hunting in season, boating, and fishing. On the water side, there is a boat ramp. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites. If you'd rather not camp, the park offers cabins.
Hours, fees and rules for Brendan T. Byrne State Forest →Neshaminy State Park
The park supports canoeing and kayaking, swimming, boating, fishing, and hiking. The official site lists about 45 miles of trails. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming pool and a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Neshaminy State Park →Fort Washington State Park
The park supports cross-country skiing, golf, winter sports, disc golf, and biking. The official site lists about 3.5 miles of trails. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites and group camping.
Hours, fees and rules for Fort Washington State Park →Lawrence House Historic Site
Visitors come for historic sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Lawrence House Historic Site →Benjamin Rush State Park
Popular activities here are cross-country skiing, winter sports, hunting in season, biking, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Benjamin Rush State Park →Tuckahoe State Park
The official site lists about 20 miles of trails. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites). Roofed lodging includes cabins.
Hours, fees and rules for Tuckahoe State Park →Norristown Farm Park
The park supports cross-country skiing, winter sports, fishing, biking, and picnicking. Water access includes a fishing pier.
Hours, fees and rules for Norristown Farm Park →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Bridgeton
- Parvin State Park 8 mi northeast · Campground listed
- Belleplain State Forest 24 mi southeast · Campground listed
- Atsion Recreation Area 34 mi northeast · Campground listed
- Wharton State Forest 34 mi northeast · Campground listed
- Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area 37 mi northwest · Campground listed
+ 6 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near Bridgeton
- Parvin State Park 8 mi northeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Belleplain State Forest 24 mi southeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Atsion Recreation Area 34 mi northeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Wharton State Forest 34 mi northeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Elk Neck State Park 40 mi west · Cabins or other roofed stays
+ 3 more in the list above
Dog-friendly state parks near Bridgeton
- Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area 37 mi northwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Elk Neck State Park 40 mi west · Pets allowed under park rules
- Tuckahoe State Park 50 mi southwest · Pets allowed under park rules
Swimming near Bridgeton
- Parvin State Park 8 mi northeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Belleplain State Forest 24 mi southeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Atsion Recreation Area 34 mi northeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Wharton State Forest 34 mi northeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Elk Neck State Park 40 mi west · Beach, pool or swim area
+ 2 more in the list above
Hiking near Bridgeton
- Parvin State Park 8 mi northeast · Hiking trails listed
- Fort Mott State Park 21 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
- Belleplain State Forest 24 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
- Tall Pines State Preserve 25 mi north · Hiking trails listed
- Wharton State Forest 34 mi northeast · Hiking trails listed
+ 10 more in the list above
Fishing near Bridgeton
- Parvin State Park 8 mi northeast · Fishing listed
- White Clay Creek Preserve 36 mi northwest · Fishing listed
- Cape May Point State Park 37 mi southeast · Fishing listed
- Ridley Creek State Park 38 mi north · Fishing listed
- Big Elk Creek State Park 39 mi northwest · Fishing listed
+ 5 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Bridgeton
What is the closest state park to Bridgeton?
Parvin State Park is the closest, about 8 miles northeast of Bridgeton in a straight line. Next are Stow Creek State Park and Hancock House Historic Site.
How many state parks are near Bridgeton?
43 state park units are within 50 miles, and 9 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Bridgeton have camping?
11 parks list camping, the nearest being Parvin State Park, Belleplain State Forest and Atsion Recreation Area. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Bridgeton?
Yes, at 3 parks, including Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area, Elk Neck State Park and Tuckahoe State Park. Dogs usually must be leashed, and some areas such as beaches or buildings may be off-limits.
Are there free state parks near Bridgeton?
None of the nearby parks list free entry; most charge a daily vehicle fee or accept an annual pass. Fees are on each park page.
State parks near other cities
- Near Vineland, NJ13 mi east
- Near Glassboro, NJ20 mi north
- Near Dover, DE24 mi southwest
- Near Middletown, DE26 mi west
- Near Wilmington, DE27 mi northwest
- Near Hammonton, NJ29 mi northeast
- Near Lindenwold, NJ30 mi northeast
- Near Chester, PA30 mi north
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Built from official park data and updated as parks change; this list was last rebuilt Oct 30, 2026. Features shown are those the official source lists. Filter these parks on the map.