The Top 20 Natural Monuments in New Jersey
New Jersey’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20
beautiful natural monuments in New Jersey. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments in New Jersey. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: October 19, 2025
The Oradell Reservoir is an important source of clean drinking water to around 750,000 people. Built up over the early 1900s and completed in 1923, it’s now protected as a …
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Hemlock Falls is a small waterfall in the South Mountain Reservation in New Jersey. There are a few different trails that take you to the falls, but all end at …
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Point Lookout is a popular viewpoint in Palisades Interstate Park. There are great views of the Hudson River.
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Hawkwatch Overlook is perfect to visit during the fall and spring when migratory birds pass through. Fly Way Spur Trail leads to a rocky ledge with excellent views of the …
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This natural pond is relatively clean and therefore is a good refilling spot for backpackers (at the northern outlet). Swimming and boating are not allowed. Only a few species of …
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The Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge in Morris County, New Jersey, is a vital habitat for over 244 bird species and other animals. Established in 1960, it became the first …
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The views of the Delaware River are incredible here!
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This 978-acre area was once an iron ore mine site in the 1800s. It has now become a very popular park, thanks to the miles of trails and the Black River running through it.
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A beautiful clifftop lookout over the Hudson River and the New York skyline on the other side of the water, with convenient parking nearby.
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Located along Blue Dot Trail, Tripod Rock is one of many natural features in Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area. The boulder weighs 180 tons and is balanced on top of …
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