State Parks Near Newark, New Jersey
89 state park units lie within 50 miles of Newark, including 28 parks across the line in New York. The closest is Boxwood Hall Historic Site, about 5 mi southwest of town. 23 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Boxwood Hall Historic Site5 mi southwest
- Within 25 miles
- 23of 89 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 61 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 1pets allowed
State parks near Newark, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Newark; driving distance is usually longer. Showing the nearest 60 of 89.
Boxwood Hall Historic Site
Visitors come for historic sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Boxwood Hall Historic Site →Liberty State Park
Visitors come for historic sites, boating, fishing, biking, and picnicking. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Liberty State Park →Hudson River Park
In New York County, in Hoboken, Hudson River Park covers about 320 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Hudson River Park →Grover Cleveland Birth Place Historic Site
The park supports historic sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Grover Cleveland Birth Place Historic Site →Marsha P. Johnson State Park (East River State Park)
Marsha P. Johnson State Park (East River State Park) is a park in Kings County, about 4 miles southeast of Hoboken.
Hours, fees and rules for Marsha P. Johnson State Park (East River State Park) →Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms State Park
Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms State Park is a park in New York County, about 4 miles east of Hoboken.
Hours, fees and rules for Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms State Park →Gantry Plaza State Park
Visitors come for fishing.
Hours, fees and rules for Gantry Plaza State Park →Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve
Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve is a 259-acre natural area in Richmond County, about 3 miles northeast of Perth Amboy.
Hours, fees and rules for Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve →Riverbank State Park (Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park)
Riverbank State Park (Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park) is a park in Manhattan County, in Edgewater.
Hours, fees and rules for Riverbank State Park (Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park) →Steuben House Historic Site
Popular activities here are historic sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Steuben House Historic Site →Roberto Clemente State Park
In Bronx County, about 2 miles southeast of Englewood Cliffs, Roberto Clemente State Park covers about 24 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Roberto Clemente State Park →Proprietary House Historic Site
Visitors come for historic sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Proprietary House Historic Site →Shirley Chisholm State Park
Visitors come for biking, fishing, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Shirley Chisholm State Park →Washington Rock State Park
Things to do include biking, picnicking, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Washington Rock State Park →Hermitage House Historic Site
Popular activities here are historic sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Hermitage House Historic Site →Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site is a 1-acre historic site in Westchester County, in Yonkers.
Hours, fees and rules for Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site →Cheesequake State Park
Popular activities here are hunting in season, fishing, wildlife watching, biking, and picnicking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Cheesequake State Park →Bayswater Point State Park
In Queens County, about 3 miles west of Cedarhurst, Bayswater Point State Park covers about 17 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Bayswater Point State Park →Ramapo Mountain State Forest
The park supports horseback riding, historic sites, hunting in season, biking, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Ramapo Mountain State Forest →Farny State Park
Things to do include hunting in season and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Farny State Park →Twin Lights Lighthouse Historic Site
Popular activities here are historic sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Twin Lights Lighthouse Historic Site →Tallman Mountain State Park
Things to do include winter sports, swimming, biking, and hiking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming pool.
Hours, fees and rules for Tallman Mountain State Park →Valley Stream State Park
In Nassau County, in Valley Stream, Valley Stream State Park covers about 78 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Valley Stream State Park →Wallace House and Old Dutch Parsonage Historic Site
Visitors come for historic sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Wallace House and Old Dutch Parsonage Historic Site →Norvin Green State Forest
The park supports horseback riding, historic sites, hunting in season, biking, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Norvin Green State Forest →Six Mile Run Reservoir Site
Visitors come for hunting in season.
Hours, fees and rules for Six Mile Run Reservoir Site →Blauvelt State Park
Blauvelt State Park is a 624-acre park in Rockland County, in Nyack.
Hours, fees and rules for Blauvelt State Park →Hempstead Lake State Park
Covering about 490 acres, Hempstead Lake State Park lies in Nassau County, in Rockville Centre.
Hours, fees and rules for Hempstead Lake State Park →Pigeon Swamp State Park
Visitors come for hunting in season.
Hours, fees and rules for Pigeon Swamp State Park →Hopatcong State Park
Visitors come for historic sites, boating, fishing, picnicking, and hiking. On the water side, there is a swimming beach and a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Hopatcong State Park →Ringwood State Park
Visitors come for horseback riding, historic sites, hunting in season, boating, and biking. Water access includes a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Ringwood State Park →Jay Heritage Center
Jay Heritage Center is a state historic site in Westchester County, in Rye.
Hours, fees and rules for Jay Heritage Center →Hacklebarney State Park
The park supports hunting in season, wildlife watching, picnicking, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Hacklebarney State Park →Long Pond Ironworks State Park
Visitors come for horseback riding, historic sites, hunting in season, boating, and fishing. Water access includes a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Long Pond Ironworks State Park →Nyack Beach State Park
The park supports winter sports, boating, biking, fishing, and hiking. Water access includes a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Nyack Beach State Park →Rockland Lake State Park
Covering about 1,142 acres, Rockland Lake State Park lies in Rockland County, in Upper Nyack.
Hours, fees and rules for Rockland Lake State Park →Abram S. Hewitt State Forest
Things to do include hunting in season and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Abram S. Hewitt State Forest →Rockefeller State Park Preserve
In Westchester County, about 2 miles northeast of Sleepy Hollow, Rockefeller State Park Preserve covers about 1,775 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Rockefeller State Park Preserve →Monmouth Battle Monument Historic Site
Monmouth Battle Monument Historic Site is a 2-acre historic site in Monmouth County, in Freehold.
Hours, fees and rules for Monmouth Battle Monument Historic Site →Allamuchy Mountain State Park
Popular activities here are horseback riding, historic sites, hunting in season, boating, and fishing. Water access includes a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Allamuchy Mountain State Park →Monmouth Battlefield State Park
Popular activities here are horseback riding, historic sites, hunting in season, biking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Monmouth Battlefield State Park →Sebago Cabin Camp - Harriman State Park
Visitors come for winter sports, boating, biking, fishing, and hiking. Facilities for water recreation include boat or kayak rentals. Roofed lodging includes cabins.
Hours, fees and rules for Sebago Cabin Camp - Harriman State Park →Rockingham Historic Site
Covering about 19 acres, Rockingham Historic Site lies in Somerset County, about 3 miles northeast of Princeton.
Hours, fees and rules for Rockingham Historic Site →Waterloo Village Historic Site
Waterloo Village Historic Site is a historic site in Warren County, about 3 miles west of Stanhope.
Hours, fees and rules for Waterloo Village Historic Site →Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park
Covering about 420 acres, Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park lies in Nassau County, in Upper Brookville.
Hours, fees and rules for Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park →High Tor State Park
Covering about 702 acres, High Tor State Park lies in Rockland County, in West Haverstraw.
Hours, fees and rules for High Tor State Park →Sterling Forest State Park
Sterling Forest State Park is a 19,484-acre park in Orange County, about 2 miles east of Greenwood Lake.
Hours, fees and rules for Sterling Forest State Park →Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
Visitors come for horseback riding, winter sports, historic sites, biking, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park →Stephens State Park
Popular activities here are horseback riding, historic sites, hunting in season, fishing, and biking. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Stephens State Park →Wawayanda State Park
Visitors come for horseback riding, historic sites, hunting in season, boating, and biking. Water access includes a swimming beach and a boat ramp. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites, group camping, and showers).
Hours, fees and rules for Wawayanda State Park →Jones Beach State Park
Things to do include surfing, golf, canoeing and kayaking, swimming, and fishing. On the water side, there is a swimming beach and a swimming pool.
Hours, fees and rules for Jones Beach State Park →Harriman State Park
In Rock/Orange County, about 6 miles north of Wesley Hills, Harriman State Park covers about 48,873 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Harriman State Park →Kittatinny Valley State Park
The park supports horseback riding, historic sites, hunting in season, boating, and wildlife watching. Water access includes a boat ramp. Overnight options include 3 camping areas, with tent sites and group camping.
Hours, fees and rules for Kittatinny Valley State Park →Round Valley Recreation Area
Things to do include horseback riding, hunting in season, boating, biking, and picnicking. On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Round Valley Recreation Area →Princeton Battle Monument Historic Site
Princeton Battle Monument Historic Site is a 6-acre historic site in Mercer County, in Princeton.
Hours, fees and rules for Princeton Battle Monument Historic Site →Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site
In Rockland County, about 2 miles southwest of Buchanan, Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site covers about 101 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site →Trail View State Park
Covering about 482 acres, Trail View State Park lies in Nassau County, about 3 miles south of Laurel Hollow.
Hours, fees and rules for Trail View State Park →Bethpage State Park
Covering about 1,455 acres, Bethpage State Park lies in Nassau County, in Farmingdale.
Hours, fees and rules for Bethpage State Park →Voorhees State Park
The park supports horseback riding, historic sites, hunting in season, biking, and picnicking. For overnight stays there are 2 camping areas (tent sites and group camping).
Hours, fees and rules for Voorhees State Park →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Newark
- Cheesequake State Park 21 mi south · Campground listed
- Sebago Cabin Camp - Harriman State Park 33 mi north · Campground listed
- Stephens State Park 35 mi west · Campground listed
- Wawayanda State Park 35 mi north · Campground listed
- Kittatinny Valley State Park 36 mi northwest · Campground listed
+ 1 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near Newark
- Sebago Cabin Camp - Harriman State Park 33 mi north · Cabins or other roofed stays
Dog-friendly state parks near Newark
- Gantry Plaza State Park 11 mi east · Pets allowed under park rules
Swimming near Newark
- Cheesequake State Park 21 mi south · Beach, pool or swim area
- Tallman Mountain State Park 25 mi northeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Hopatcong State Park 29 mi northwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Wawayanda State Park 35 mi north · Beach, pool or swim area
- Jones Beach State Park 36 mi east · Beach, pool or swim area
Hiking near Newark
- Liberty State Park 7 mi east · Hiking trails listed
- Shirley Chisholm State Park 17 mi east · Hiking trails listed
- Washington Rock State Park 18 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
- Cheesequake State Park 21 mi south · Hiking trails listed
- Ramapo Mountain State Forest 23 mi north · Hiking trails listed
+ 18 more in the list above
Fishing near Newark
- Liberty State Park 7 mi east · Fishing listed
- Gantry Plaza State Park 11 mi east · Fishing listed
- Shirley Chisholm State Park 17 mi east · Fishing listed
- Cheesequake State Park 21 mi south · Fishing listed
- Hopatcong State Park 29 mi northwest · Fishing listed
+ 6 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Newark
What is the closest state park to Newark?
Boxwood Hall Historic Site is the closest, about 5 miles southwest of Newark in a straight line. Next are Liberty State Park and Hudson River Park.
How many state parks are near Newark?
89 state park units are within 50 miles, and 23 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Newark have camping?
6 parks list camping, the nearest being Cheesequake State Park, Sebago Cabin Camp - Harriman State Park and Stephens State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Newark?
Yes, at 1 park, including Gantry Plaza 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 Newark?
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 Linden, NJ7 mi southwest
- Near Clifton, NJ10 mi north
- Near New Providence, NJ12 mi west
- Near New York, NY13 mi east
- Near Paterson, NJ13 mi north
- Near Fort Lee, NJ14 mi northeast
- Near Perth Amboy, NJ15 mi south
- Near Morristown, NJ17 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.