Parks and Nature

High Point State Park

Highest point in New Jersey, with a monument at the summit, three-state views, and miles of ridge and lakeside trails.

Take Me There
Dog policy Leashed Dogs Welcome
Cost Entrance fee per vehicle in season | Confirm current rate
Best time to visit Year Round

High Point State Park crowns the Kittatinny Ridge at 1,803 feet. From the monument at the top, the view takes in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania at once, and fall color here is among the best in the state.

Trails range from short loops to a stretch of the Appalachian Trail, with a moderate four-mile circuit to the monument a popular choice. Picnic tables and restrooms sit near the main lot.

Plan your visit

Address
1480 Route 23
Sussex NJ 07461
Hours
Park: Dawn to Dusk
Office: 8 AM to 4 PM
Phone
(973) 875-4800
Get directions Official website

Know before you go

  • Dogs must be on a leash no longer than six feet and are not allowed inside the monument or on the swimming beach
  • The main lot fills by early afternoon on weekends, and parking at the monument is very limited
  • Trails are rocky and uneven; it is windy and cooler at the top

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