Parks and Nature

Ringwood State Park

A large historic park in the Ramapo Mountains with manor houses, botanical gardens, lakes, and forested trails

Take Me There
Dog policy Leashed Dogs Welcome
Cost Free
Best time to visit Year Round

Ringwood State Park combines natural beauty with real history; it includes Ringwood Manor, Skylands Manor and botanical gardens, Shepherd Lake, and Bear Swamp Lake, all set in the Ramapo Mountains. Leashed dogs (max 6 feet) are welcome throughout the trails and grounds but are restricted from beaches, playgrounds, and inside park buildings. Swimming isn't permitted in the lakes or ponds. Trails range from easy walks to rockier terrain.

Plan your visit

Address
1304 Sloatsburg Rd
Ringwood, NJ 07456
Hours
8 AM to 8 PM
Phone
(973) 962-7031
Get directions Official website

Know before you go

  • Use the Morris Road entrance for the Skylands and Shepherd Lake sections during normal hours.
  • Wear sturdy shoes
  • Pack insect repellent for a visit during the warmer months

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