Sussex County (New Jersey): See
High Point State Park, 1480 Route 23, Sussex (Take Route 23 approximately 7 miles north of the town of Sussex, NJ, or 4 miles south of Port Jervis, NY.), ☏ +1 973 875-4800. 8AM to 4:30PM. Beautiful state park (particularly in the fall) with hills and deciduous forest, lots of hiking, camping, cross-county skiing, swimming, fishing, and wildlife (particularly white-tailed deer and black bears, less commonly beaver, many birds can be seen including woodpeckers, wild turkey, pheasant, and large raptors such as eagles, hawks, and owls). Includes high point monument (the highest point in New Jersey, featuring a beautiful 360° panorama of the states of New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York), lots of lakes and streams. Largest state park in New Jersey. Entrance Fee from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day. $5.00 Resident/$10.00 non-Resident.
Stokes State Forest, 1 Coursen Road, Branchville (Take Route 206, four miles north of Branchville, NJ or 11 miles north of Newton, NJ.), ☏ +1 973 948-3820. Lush, beautiful old-growth forest, great views from Sunrise Mountain, especially in the fall. Lots of hiking, camping, cross-country skiing, swimming, horseback riding, fishing, boating, and wildlife. Includes portions of the Appalachian Trail. Entrance Fee from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day. $5.00 Resident/$10.00 non-Resident.