State Parks Near Ramsey, New Jersey
94 state park units lie within 50 miles of Ramsey, including 39 parks across the line in New York. The closest is Hermitage House Historic Site, about 4 mi south of town. 35 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Hermitage House Historic Site4 mi south
- Within 25 miles
- 35of 94 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 96 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 4pets allowed
State parks near Ramsey, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Ramsey; driving distance is usually longer. Showing the nearest 60 of 94.
Hermitage House Historic Site
Popular activities here are historic sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Hermitage House Historic Site →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →Blauvelt State Park
Blauvelt State Park is a 624-acre park in Rockland County, in Nyack.
Hours, fees and rules for Blauvelt 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 →Steuben House Historic Site
Popular activities here are historic sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Steuben House Historic Site →Lake Welch Beach - Harriman State Park
The park supports snowmobiling, ice fishing, winter sports, boating, and swimming. On the water side, there is a swimming beach and a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Lake Welch Beach - Harriman State 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 →Harriman State Park
The park supports ice fishing, winter sports, hunting in season, boating, and swimming. The official site lists about 200 miles of trails. Water access includes a swimming beach and a boat ramp. Roofed lodging includes cabins.
Hours, fees and rules for Harriman State Park →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →Farny State Park
Things to do include hunting in season and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Farny State Park →Grover Cleveland Birth Place Historic Site
The park supports historic sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Grover Cleveland Birth Place Historic Site →Silver Mine - Harriman State Park
Visitors come for ice fishing, winter sports, boating, fishing, and hiking. On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Silver Mine - Harriman State Park →Bear Mountain State Park
Visitors come for winter sports, boating, swimming, biking, and fishing. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming pool and boat or kayak rentals. If you'd rather not camp, the park offers cabins.
Hours, fees and rules for Bear Mountain State Park →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 →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) →Goosepond Mountain State Park
Covering about 2,104 acres, Goosepond Mountain State Park lies in Orange County, about 2 miles southeast of Chester.
Hours, fees and rules for Goosepond Mountain State Park →Fort Montgomery State Historic Site
The park supports historic sites and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Fort Montgomery State Historic Site →Hudson River Park
In New York County, in Hoboken, Hudson River Park covers about 320 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Hudson River Park →Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park
In Westchester County, about 6 miles east of Peekskill, Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park covers about 846 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Franklin D. Roosevelt 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 →Schunnemunk State Park
Things to do include hunting in season and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Schunnemunk State Park →Gantry Plaza State Park
Visitors come for fishing.
Hours, fees and rules for Gantry Plaza 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 →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 →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) →Storm King State Park
In Orange County, in Cornwall-on-Hudson, Storm King State Park covers about 1,911 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Storm King State Park →Hudson Highlands State Park Preserve
Popular activities here are hunting in season, fishing, and hiking. Its trail network totals roughly 70 miles, according to the park.
Hours, fees and rules for Hudson Highlands State Park Preserve →Boxwood Hall Historic Site
Visitors come for historic sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Boxwood Hall Historic Site →Knox's Headquarters State Historic Site
The park supports historic sites, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Knox's Headquarters State Historic Site →John Jay Homestead State Historic Site
John Jay Homestead State Historic Site is a 84-acre historic site in Westchester County, about 5 miles northeast of Mount Kisco.
Hours, fees and rules for John Jay Homestead State Historic Site →New Windsor Cantonment State Historic Site
Visitors come for historic sites and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for New Windsor Cantonment State Historic Site →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 →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 →Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site
The park supports historic sites and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site →Highland Lakes State Park
Visitors come for horseback riding, hunting in season, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Highland Lakes State Park →Fahnestock State Park (Clarence Fahnestock)
Fahnestock State Park (Clarence Fahnestock) is a park in Putnam County, about 7 miles southeast of Beacon.
Hours, fees and rules for Fahnestock State Park (Clarence Fahnestock) →High Point State Park
Visitors come for horseback riding, historic sites, hunting in season, boating, and biking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach and a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for High Point State Park →Shirley Chisholm State Park
Visitors come for biking, fishing, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Shirley Chisholm State Park →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 →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
Things to do include historic sites and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park →Stokes State Forest
Popular activities here are horseback riding, historic sites, hunting in season, biking, and picnicking. Camping is available: 13 camping areas, including tent sites, group camping, and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Stokes State Forest →Swartswood State Park
The park supports horseback riding, historic sites, hunting in season, boating, and wildlife watching. Water access includes a swimming beach and a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Swartswood State Park →Washington Rock State Park
Things to do include biking, picnicking, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Washington Rock 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 →Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve
Popular activities here are horseback riding and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve →Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
Things to do include horseback riding, winter sports, biking, fishing, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Ramsey
- Sebago Cabin Camp - Harriman State Park 10 mi north · Campground listed
- Lake Welch Beach - Harriman State Park 12 mi north · Campground listed
- Harriman State Park 12 mi north · Campground listed
- Wawayanda State Park 16 mi northwest · Campground listed
- Hudson Highlands State Park Preserve 28 mi north · Campground listed
+ 4 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near Ramsey
- Sebago Cabin Camp - Harriman State Park 10 mi north · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Harriman State Park 12 mi north · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Bear Mountain State Park 18 mi northeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
- High Point State Park 32 mi northwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Stokes State Forest 35 mi west · Cabins or other roofed stays
+ 1 more in the list above
Dog-friendly state parks near Ramsey
- Bear Mountain State Park 18 mi northeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- Gantry Plaza State Park 24 mi southeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- Hudson Highlands State Park Preserve 28 mi north · Pets allowed under park rules
- Highland Lakes State Park 31 mi north · Pets allowed under park rules
Swimming near Ramsey
- Lake Welch Beach - Harriman State Park 12 mi north · Beach, pool or swim area
- Harriman State Park 12 mi north · Beach, pool or swim area
- Tallman Mountain State Park 13 mi east · Beach, pool or swim area
- Wawayanda State Park 16 mi northwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Bear Mountain State Park 18 mi northeast · Beach, pool or swim area
+ 3 more in the list above
Hiking near Ramsey
- Ramapo Mountain State Forest 6 mi west · Hiking trails listed
- Ringwood State Park 8 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
- Norvin Green State Forest 9 mi west · Hiking trails listed
- Sebago Cabin Camp - Harriman State Park 10 mi north · Hiking trails listed
- Long Pond Ironworks State Park 10 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
+ 27 more in the list above
Fishing near Ramsey
- Sebago Cabin Camp - Harriman State Park 10 mi north · Fishing listed
- Long Pond Ironworks State Park 10 mi northwest · Fishing listed
- Lake Welch Beach - Harriman State Park 12 mi north · Fishing listed
- Harriman State Park 12 mi north · Fishing listed
- Nyack Beach State Park 13 mi east · Fishing listed
+ 9 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Ramsey
What is the closest state park to Ramsey?
Hermitage House Historic Site is the closest, about 4 miles south of Ramsey in a straight line. Next are Ramapo Mountain State Forest and Ringwood State Park.
How many state parks are near Ramsey?
94 state park units are within 50 miles, and 35 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Ramsey have camping?
9 parks list camping, the nearest being Sebago Cabin Camp - Harriman State Park, Lake Welch Beach - Harriman State Park and Harriman State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Ramsey?
Yes, at 4 parks, including Bear Mountain State Park, Gantry Plaza State Park and Hudson Highlands State Park Preserve. Dogs usually must be leashed, and some areas such as beaches or buildings may be off-limits.
Are there free state parks near Ramsey?
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 Oakland, NJ5 mi southwest
- Near Spring Valley, NY6 mi northeast
- Near Hillsdale, NJ6 mi southeast
- Near Paterson, NJ10 mi south
- Near West Haverstraw, NY13 mi northeast
- Near Clifton, NJ14 mi south
- Near Ossining, NY16 mi northeast
- Near Yonkers, NY17 mi southeast
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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.