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Inside the parks7 campgroundsDelaware Water Gap 4 · Gateway 3
Near the parks345 campgroundsWithin 25–50 mi of a site
Free and dispersed11 sitesWithin 25–50 mi of a site
Current alerts14 at 5 sitesAs of Sep 20, 2026 · nps.gov
Park guides in New Jersey 11
National Recreation Area3 alertsDelaware Water Gap National Recreation AreaSituated within the most densely populated region of the United States, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area provides a unique opportunity to experience tranquil landscapes, rich human history, and striking scenery along 40 miles of the longest free-flowing river east of the Mississippi. The park offers year-round recreation including hiking, paddling, fishing, and hunting.4 in the park · 204 within 50 mi · 10 free nearbyEntrance $10 per vehicle
3 alertsEntrance $10 per vehicle
National Recreation AreaGateway National Recreation AreaSpanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for millions of visitors every year. Gateway offers green spaces and beaches alongside historic structures and cultural landscapes. Every day, Gateway is open for you to explore, envision, and enjoy!3 in the park · 54 within 50 mi5 alerts
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Great Egg Harbor RiverBoth the harbor and river were named for the shorebird and waterfowl eggs covering their meadows. During the American Revolution, privateers hid here. Established as a National Park Service site in 1992, Great Egg Harbor National Wild and Scenic River is one of nation's best birding spots. Local jurisdictions administer its lands. The 129-mile river system flows through Pinelands National Reserve.51 within 25 mi · 1 free nearby
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National Wild and Scenic RiverLower Delaware National Wild and Scenic RiverThe Delaware River, the largest free-flowing river in the eastern United States, runs past forests, farmlands and villages. It also links some of the most densely populated regions in America. In 2000, the National Wild and Scenic River System incorporated key segments of the lower Delaware River to form this unit of the National Park System.49 within 25 mi
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National ReserveNew Jersey Pinelands National ReserveThis is truly a special place. It's classified as a United States Biosphere Reserve and in 1978 was established by Congress as the country’s first National Reserve. It includes portions of seven southern New Jersey counties, and encompasses over one-million acres of farms, forests and wetlands. It contains 56 communities, from hamlets to suburbs, with over 700,000 permanent residents.39 within 25 mi · 1 free nearby
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National Historical ParkPaterson Great Falls National Historical ParkSilk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 1792, Paterson was established as America's first planned industrial city, centered around the Great Falls of the Passaic River. From humble mills rose industries that changed the face of the nation.22 within 25 mi4 alerts
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National Historical ParkThomas Edison National Historical ParkToday, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thomas Edison’s home and laboratory, when machines were run by belts and pulleys and music was played on phonographs. Discover where America’s greatest inventor changed our world forever.20 within 25 mi1 alertEntrance $15 per person
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National Historical ParkMorristown National Historical ParkMorristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winter on record. The park also maintains a museum and library collection related to the encampments and to George Washington, as well as items from both pre- and post-Revolutionary America.16 within 25 mi1 alert
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Part of Statue of Liberty National MonumentEllis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National MonumentMillions of Americans and people around the world have ancestors who came through Ellis Island. The Main Immigration Building was the epicenter of one of the greatest migrations in modern history. Today, Ellis Island is a memorial to all who pursued the American dream and have made this nation their adopted home.14 within 25 mi
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