State Parks Near Trenton, New Jersey
61 state park units lie within 50 miles of Trenton, including 14 parks across the line in Pennsylvania and New York and Delaware. The closest is Trenton Battle Monument Historic Site, about 0 mi northwest of town. 21 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Trenton Battle Monument Historic Site0 mi northwest
- Within 25 miles
- 21of 61 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 146 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 0pets allowed
State parks near Trenton, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Trenton; driving distance is usually longer. Showing the nearest 60 of 61.
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 →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 →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 →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 →Princeton Battlefield State Park
The park supports historic sites and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Princeton Battlefield State Park →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 →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 →Lawrence House Historic Site
Visitors come for historic sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Lawrence House Historic Site →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 →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 →Marshall House Historic Site
Popular activities here are historic sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Marshall 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 →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 →Pigeon Swamp State Park
Visitors come for hunting in season.
Hours, fees and rules for Pigeon Swamp 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 →Six Mile Run Reservoir Site
Visitors come for hunting in season.
Hours, fees and rules for Six Mile Run Reservoir Site →Ralph Stover State Park
Popular activities here are rock climbing, boating, fishing, picnicking, and hiking. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Ralph Stover 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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →Delaware Canal State Park
Popular activities here are cross-country skiing, winter sports, hunting in season, canoeing and kayaking, and boating. Its trail network totals roughly 60 miles, according to the park. On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Delaware Canal State Park →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 →Nockamixon State Park
Popular activities here are snorkeling and diving, cross-country skiing, mountain biking, golf, and horseback riding. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming pool, a boat ramp, a fishing pier, and boat or kayak rentals.
Hours, fees and rules for Nockamixon State Park →Washington Rock State Park
Things to do include biking, picnicking, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Washington Rock 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 →Spruce Run Recreation Area
Popular activities here are horseback riding, hunting in season, boating, fishing, and wildlife watching. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach and a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Spruce Run Recreation Area →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 →Proprietary House Historic Site
Visitors come for historic sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Proprietary House Historic Site →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 →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 →Allaire State Park
Things to do include horseback riding, historic sites, hunting in season, fishing, and biking. Overnight options include 2 camping areas, with tent sites and group camping.
Hours, fees and rules for Allaire 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 →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 →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 →Hacklebarney State Park
The park supports hunting in season, wildlife watching, picnicking, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Hacklebarney State Park →Tall Pines State Preserve
The park supports horseback riding, biking, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Tall Pines State Preserve →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 →Warren Grove Recreation Area
Visitors come for hunting in season.
Hours, fees and rules for Warren Grove 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 →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 →Van Nest-Hoff-Vannatta Farm Historic Site
Covering about 7 acres, Van Nest-Hoff-Vannatta Farm Historic Site lies in Warren County, about 5 miles northeast of Phillipsburg.
Hours, fees and rules for Van Nest-Hoff-Vannatta Farm Historic Site →Boxwood Hall Historic Site
Visitors come for historic sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Boxwood Hall Historic Site →Twin Lights Lighthouse Historic Site
Popular activities here are historic sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Twin Lights Lighthouse Historic Site →Island Beach State Park
Visitors come for hunting in season, boating, wildlife watching, and hiking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach and a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Island Beach State 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 →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 →Barnegat Lighthouse State Park
Visitors come for historic sites, fishing, picnicking, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Barnegat Lighthouse State Park →Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center
Popular activities here are cross-country skiing, horseback riding, mountain biking, winter sports, and hunting in season. Its trail network totals roughly 19 miles, according to the park.
Hours, fees and rules for Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center →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 →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 →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 →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 →Jenny Jump State Forest
Things to do include hunting in season, boating, biking, picnicking, and hiking. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp. Overnight options include 4 camping areas, with tent sites, group camping, and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Jenny Jump State Forest →Grover Cleveland Birth Place Historic Site
The park supports historic sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Grover Cleveland Birth Place Historic Site →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Trenton
- Washington Crossing State Park 7 mi northwest · Campground listed
- Brendan T. Byrne State Forest 25 mi southeast · Campground listed
- Fort Washington State Park 25 mi west · Campground listed
- Cheesequake State Park 30 mi northeast · Campground listed
- Spruce Run Recreation Area 32 mi north · Campground listed
+ 9 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near Trenton
- Brendan T. Byrne State Forest 25 mi southeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Nockamixon State Park 30 mi northwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Atsion Recreation Area 34 mi south · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Wharton State Forest 41 mi south · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Bass River State Forest 45 mi southeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
+ 1 more in the list above
Swimming near Trenton
- Neshaminy State Park 13 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Cheesequake State Park 30 mi northeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Nockamixon State Park 30 mi northwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Spruce Run Recreation Area 32 mi north · Beach, pool or swim area
- Atsion Recreation Area 34 mi south · Beach, pool or swim area
+ 4 more in the list above
Hiking near Trenton
- Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park 5 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
- Washington Crossing State Park 7 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
- Princeton Battlefield State Park 9 mi northeast · Hiking trails listed
- Tyler State Park 10 mi west · Hiking trails listed
- Neshaminy State Park 13 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
+ 28 more in the list above
Fishing near Trenton
- Washington Crossing Historic Park 8 mi northwest · Fishing listed
- Tyler State Park 10 mi west · Fishing listed
- Neshaminy State Park 13 mi southwest · Fishing listed
- Rancocas State Park 16 mi south · Fishing listed
- Ralph Stover State Park 23 mi northwest · Fishing listed
+ 15 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Trenton
What is the closest state park to Trenton?
Trenton Battle Monument Historic Site is the closest, about 0 miles northwest of Trenton in a straight line. Next are Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park and Washington Crossing State Park.
How many state parks are near Trenton?
61 state park units are within 50 miles, and 21 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Trenton have camping?
14 parks list camping, the nearest being Washington Crossing State Park, Brendan T. Byrne State Forest and Fort Washington State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Trenton?
None of the parks listed here say dogs are allowed. Check each park page before bringing a pet.
Are there free state parks near Trenton?
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.
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- Near Burlington, NJ11 mi southwest
- Near Philadelphia, PA25 mi southwest
- Near New Brunswick, NJ25 mi northeast
- Near Somerville, NJ25 mi north
- Near Lansdale, PA27 mi west
- Near Lindenwold, NJ30 mi southwest
- Near Norristown, PA31 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.