Sparta New Jersey - North NJ Homes and Real Estate For Sale

Article

Delaware River Family Campground
100 Rt. 46 / PO Box 142,
Delaware, New Jersey 07833
Office: 908-475-4517 | Reservations 800-543-0271

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
River Rd. Bushkill, PA
(570)588-2451
www.NPS.gov/dewa
Encompassing 70,000 acres along the shores of Pennsylvania & NJ, the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area is perfect for day trips or overnight camping! Hike 27 miles of the Appalacian Trail in the park or take a day trip by car and visit gorgeous scenery including the 'Gap'--where the Delaware cuts through the Appalacian Mountain range, waterfalls at Dingmans Falls or Childs Park, and visit historic Millbrook Village. Canoe, camp, swim, picnic, kayak, bicycle, cross country ski, horseback ride, raft & tube in the extensive park! Fishing and hunting are also available in season with proper licensure.
Millbrook Village hosts all kinds of interesting events throughout the year: www.NPS.gov

Frelinghuysen Arboretum
53 E. Hanover Ave.
Morristown
(973) 326-7600
*Open Daily with Free Admission.
Surrounding the Frelinghuysen colonial revival mansion, the Frelinghuysen Arboretum features nature trails with labeled trees and shrubs.

Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge
152 Pleasant Plains Rd.
Basking Ridge
(973) 425-1222
Along with more than 244 species of birds, fox, deer, muskrat, turtles, fish, frogs, plants and flowers make their home here. The Swamp is actually a remnant of a glcial lake from 15-11k years ago. Lord Stirling Park, located at the southwest perimeter of the refuge, offers hiking trails including boardwalks and nature exhibits.

Hacklebarney State Park
119 Hacklebarney Rd.
Long Valley NJ
(908)638-6969

High Point State Park
1480 State Route 23
Sussex NJ
(973) 875-4800
www.state.NJ.us
* Fees: only Memorial Day to Labor Day $5 weekdays; $10 weekends.
The highest point in NJ at 1803 feet, located right in Montague, Sussex County! Standing at the peak is a monument commemorating the war dead.
The 14, 193 acre park offers swimming,hiking, cross-country skiing, camping and educational programs.

Hopatcong State Park
Lake Hopatcong NJ
(973)398-7010
* With Lake Hopatcong lying in its center, Hopatcong State Park offers swimming, fishing, boating, picnicking and play fields for a variety of sports.

Island Beach State Park
Seaside Park NJ
(732)793-0506
www.state.NJ.us
* One of the largest undeveloped barrier islands in the United States, Island Beach State Park Includes 659 acres open to the public and the Sedge Island Conservation zone. Walk over dunes, swim, fish in the surf, or kayak & fish in the marshes, creeks & ponds. You can even 4 wheel drive on the beach if you have a permit!

Jenny Jump State Forest
Hope NJ
(908)459-4366
*Located nearby in Hope, NJ, Jenny Jump offers hiking among glacial boulders, camping during the Summer, and the Greenwood Observatory, open for your stargazing pleasure Saturday nights April through October!

Kittatinny Valley State Park
Andover NJ
(973)786-6445
www.state.NJ.us
* Located right in Andover, Kittantinny Valley State Park offers lots of opportunities for year 'round fun! Hike or bike its nature trails to view glacial lakes and a wide variety of wildlife. Ice fish in Gardner's Pond, Twin Lakes or White's Pond. Dog sled, horseback ride or hunt in specially permitted areas. So much to do so close to home!

Kymer's Camping Resort
69 Kymer Road,
Branchville, NJ 07826
Office: 973-875-3167
Reservations: 800-526-2267
* Camp in nearby Branchville! At Kymer's Resort you can hike the Appalacian Trail or swim in the Olympic sized pool or kiddy pool. Enjoy the adult hot tub, tennis courts, basketball court; minigolf, game room or playground. Bring your trailer or rent a cabin. For planned events, please see: NJCcamping.com

Liberty State Park
Morris Pesin Dr.
Jersey City
(201) 915-3403
On the Jersey City waterfront, with some of the best views of Manhattan, is Liberty State Park. You can bike or walk along the scenic waterfront Libery Walkway, or take a ferry to Ellis Island or the Statue of Liberty!

Morristown National Historical Park
30 Washington Pl.
Morristown
(973)539-2085

Panther Lake Camping Resort
6 Panther Lake Road,
Andover, NJ 07821
Office: 973-347-4440
Reservations: 800-543-2056
Panther Lake Camping Resort, located soooo close to home, offers fishing, boating and swimming on its 45 acres lake, along with an Olympic sized pool (which you can join on a seasonal basis), playground, game room & rec hall, tennis court, basketball court, shuffleboard,& mini-golf. Bring your own trailer or rent a cabin. For a planned event schedule, please see: NJCamping.com

Ramapo State Forest
Ringwood State Park
1304 Sloatsburg Rd.
Ringwood
(973) 962-7031
*Open daily, 8am-8pm
Located in Bergen and Passaic Counties, the Ramapo State Forest consists of 4200 acres offering hiking, hunting, canoeing, fishing (and ice fishing), birdwatching, cross-country skiing, horseback riding and mountain biking.

Ringwood State Park
1304 Sloatsburg Rd.
Ringwood
(973) 962-7031
Located on 5000 acres in Passic County, Ringwood State Park is home to Skylands Manor, Shepherd Lake Recreation area and Ringwood Manor. Skylands Manor, a 44 room Jacobean mansion built in the 1920s, offers tours one Sunday per month, March through November. The Skylands Manor Gardens are the New Jersey State Botanical Gardens. (http://www.njbg.org) A true botanical showplace, you can view the gardens year 'round, 8am-8pm. Or host a party in the beautiful surroundings: contact Frungillo Catering by calling (973) 962-9370. Ringwood Manor, home of a America's foremost ironworker in the 19th century, is open for tours Wednesday-Sunday, 10am-3pm. For more information, please visit: www.RingwoodManor.com

Round Valley Recreation Area
1220 Lebanon-Stanton Rd.
Lebanon
(908)236-6355
www.NJParksandForests.org
The Round Valley Recreation area features the 2000 acre Round Valley Reservoir. Home to many different species of fish, it attracts many fisherman, along with swimmers, scuba- and skindivers, boaters, and campers. In the Winter, enjoy sledding and cross country skiing. Wildernest enthusiast? Round Valley is one of only a handful of parks that offers wilderness camping.

Spruce Run Recreation Area
1 Van Syckle's Corner Rd.
Clinton NJ
(908) 638-8572 or (908) 638-8573

Stephens State Park
800 Willow Grove St.
Hackettstown NJ
(908) 852-3790
*Just a stone's throw away, you'll find Stephens State Park, where there are six miles of marked trails for walking, hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. Stocked with trout, the Musconetcong River provides great fishing here. Camp in tents or small trailers April 1 - Oct 31. Enjoy the free Spring and Summer Interpretive Nature Programs! For the calendar of events, please see: www.state.NJ.us

Stokes State Forest
1 Coursen Rd.
Branchville
(973) 948-3820
Nearby and on 15,482 natural acres lis Stokes State Forest. Hike, bike, horseback ride or drive to the top and take in the breathtaking vistas--- pastoral farmlands in one direction and undeveloped forests and mountains in the other. Stokes offers a variety of camping options along with opportunity to fish, hunt, picnic, swim and boat in the warmer months, and to snowmobile, cross-country skii and ice fish in the Winter.

Sun Air Campground
Oak Ridge, NJ
(973) 697-3489
Tent and RV sites on 105 acres with lake, sports, wildlife watching.
Daily, weekly,monthly and seasonal rates.

Swartswood State Park
Swartswood NJ
(973) 383-5230
www.state.NJ.us
The first state park established by the State of NJ, Swatswood State Park offers the opportunity for year 'round recreational fun. Swim, fish, sailboat (no gas motors allowed); camp, bike, hike or horseback ride. Enjoy winter skating, ice fishing, sledding and cross-country skiing. So much so close to home!

Washington Crossing State Park
355 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road,
Titusville NJ
(609) 737-9303
*Honoring Washington's famous crossing of the Delaware, the park is filled with historic sites and exhibits. Great for a day trip, the Park also offers camping and opportunities for picnicking, fishing, hiking, cross-country skiing.
Most activities and sites are free.

Worthington State Forest
Columbia NJ
(908) 841-9575
*Part of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation area, Worthington State Forest offers boating and fishing on the Delaware, hiking the Appalacian Trail, and camping in tents or trailers. Interpretive programs are offered seasonally: www.state.NJ.us