State Parks Near Glassboro, New Jersey
52 state park units lie within 50 miles of Glassboro, including 25 parks across the line in Delaware and Pennsylvania and Maryland. The closest is Tall Pines State Preserve, about 6 mi north of town. 14 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Tall Pines State Preserve6 mi north
- Within 25 miles
- 14of 52 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 138 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 3pets allowed
State parks near Glassboro, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Glassboro; driving distance is usually longer.
Tall Pines State Preserve
The park supports horseback riding, biking, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Tall Pines State Preserve →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 →Indian King Tavern Historic Site
The park supports historic sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Indian King Tavern Historic Site →Walt Whitman House Historic Site
The park supports historic sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Walt Whitman House Historic Site →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 →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 →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 →Hancock House Historic Site
The park supports historic sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Hancock House Historic Site →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 →Wilmington State Parks
Wilmington State Parks is a park in New Castle County, in Wilmington.
Hours, fees and rules for Wilmington State Parks →Fort Mott State Park
Things to do include historic sites, picnicking, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Fort Mott 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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →Tyler State Park
The park supports cross-country skiing, golf, horseback riding, disc golf, and winter sports. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp and boat or kayak rentals.
Hours, fees and rules for Tyler State Park →Evansburg State Park
Things to do include cross-country skiing, mountain biking, golf, horseback riding, and winter sports. Its trail network totals roughly 6 miles, according to the park. On the water side, there is a fishing pier.
Hours, fees and rules for Evansburg State Park →Somers Point Mansion Historic Site
Visitors come for historic sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Somers Point Mansion Historic Site →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 →Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park
The park supports horseback riding, historic sites, boating, biking, and picnicking. On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park →Warren Grove Recreation Area
Visitors come for hunting in season.
Hours, fees and rules for Warren Grove Recreation Area →Trenton Battle Monument Historic Site
Trenton Battle Monument Historic Site is a historic site in Mercer County, in Trenton.
Hours, fees and rules for Trenton Battle Monument Historic Site →Marsh Creek State Park
The park supports snorkeling and diving, cross-country skiing, horseback riding, mountain biking, and winter sports. The official site lists about 19.5 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Marsh Creek State Park →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 →Washington Crossing Historic Park
Things to do include cross-country skiing, winter sports, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and biking. Water access includes a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Washington Crossing Historic Park →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 →Absecon Lighthouse Historic Site
Visitors come for historic sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Absecon Lighthouse Historic Site →Washington Crossing State Park
The park supports horseback riding, historic sites, hunting in season, wildlife watching, and biking. Overnight options include 4 camping areas, with tent sites and group camping.
Hours, fees and rules for Washington Crossing State Park →Marshall House Historic Site
Popular activities here are historic sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Marshall House 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 →Double Trouble State Park
Visitors come for horseback riding, historic sites, hunting in season, boating, and biking. On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Double Trouble State Park →Bulls Island Recreation Area
Things to do include boating and picnicking. On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Bulls Island Recreation Area →Princeton Battlefield State Park
The park supports historic sites and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Princeton Battlefield State Park →French Creek State Park
Things to do include cross-country skiing, mountain biking, golf, horseback riding, and winter sports. Its trail network totals roughly 35 miles, according to the park.
Hours, fees and rules for French Creek State Park →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Glassboro
- Parvin State Park 13 mi south · Campground listed
- Atsion Recreation Area 21 mi east · Campground listed
- Wharton State Forest 25 mi east · Campground listed
- Ridley Creek State Park 25 mi northwest · Campground listed
- Fort Washington State Park 30 mi north · Campground listed
+ 8 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near Glassboro
- Parvin State Park 13 mi south · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Atsion Recreation Area 21 mi east · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Wharton State Forest 25 mi east · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Brendan T. Byrne State Forest 32 mi northeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Belleplain State Forest 34 mi southeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
+ 3 more in the list above
Dog-friendly state parks near Glassboro
- Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area 38 mi west · Pets allowed under park rules
- Elk Neck State Park 49 mi west · Pets allowed under park rules
- French Creek State Park 50 mi northwest · Pets allowed under park rules
Swimming near Glassboro
- Parvin State Park 13 mi south · Beach, pool or swim area
- Atsion Recreation Area 21 mi east · Beach, pool or swim area
- Wharton State Forest 25 mi east · Beach, pool or swim area
- Neshaminy State Park 28 mi north · Beach, pool or swim area
- Belleplain State Forest 34 mi southeast · Beach, pool or swim area
+ 4 more in the list above
Hiking near Glassboro
- Tall Pines State Preserve 6 mi north · Hiking trails listed
- Parvin State Park 13 mi south · Hiking trails listed
- Fort Mott State Park 24 mi west · Hiking trails listed
- Wharton State Forest 25 mi east · Hiking trails listed
- Ridley Creek State Park 25 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
+ 17 more in the list above
Fishing near Glassboro
- Parvin State Park 13 mi south · Fishing listed
- Ridley Creek State Park 25 mi northwest · Fishing listed
- Rancocas State Park 26 mi northeast · Fishing listed
- Neshaminy State Park 28 mi north · Fishing listed
- Fort Washington State Park 30 mi north · Fishing listed
+ 9 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Glassboro
What is the closest state park to Glassboro?
Tall Pines State Preserve is the closest, about 6 miles north of Glassboro in a straight line. Next are Parvin State Park and Indian King Tavern Historic Site.
How many state parks are near Glassboro?
52 state park units are within 50 miles, and 14 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Glassboro have camping?
13 parks list camping, the nearest being Parvin State Park, Atsion Recreation Area and Wharton State Forest. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Glassboro?
Yes, at 3 parks, including Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area, Elk Neck State Park and French Creek 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 Glassboro?
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 Lindenwold, NJ10 mi northeast
- Near Chester, PA17 mi northwest
- Near Vineland, NJ17 mi south
- Near Yeadon, PA18 mi northwest
- Near Hammonton, NJ19 mi east
- Near Bridgeton, NJ20 mi south
- Near Philadelphia, PA21 mi north
- Near Wilmington, DE22 mi west
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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.