Ringwood State Park, State park in Passaic County, New Jersey
The 4,000-acre Ringwood State Park contains dense forests, mountain ridges, and Shepherd Lake with trails connecting different sections of the park.
The parkland served as a center for iron production in the 18th century, with mining operations that supplied materials during the American Revolution.
Ringwood Manor within the park preserves architecture and furnishings from different periods, illustrating New Jersey's industrial and social development.
Visitors can participate in swimming, fishing, and boating at Shepherd Lake from Memorial Day through Labor Day with required entry permits.
The park maintains 15 miles of marked paths through glacial terrain where hikers encounter geological formations shaped during the last ice age.
Location: New Jersey
Inception: 1937
Operator: New Jersey Division of Parks and Forestry
Website: https://njparksandforests.org/parks/ringwoodstatepark.html
GPS coordinates: 41.13626,-74.25611
Latest update: May 23, 2025 05:10
New Jersey contains numerous historical sites that often remain overlooked near major metropolitan areas. The state features restored mills from the 18th and 19th centuries, nature reserves with native wildlife, and preserved colonial buildings. The coastal region offers working lighthouses, while the interior is characterized by parks and forests. Attractions include traditional villages with craft workshops, former industrial facilities, and gardens with regional plants. Hiking trails traverse various landscapes, from marshlands to wooded hills. Several locations provide views of the New York or Philadelphia skylines. These sites document the state's industrial, agricultural, and maritime history. Museums present collections on local development, while parks offer recreational opportunities in natural settings. The sites are distributed throughout the state and showcase different aspects of regional identity.
Crocker-McMillin Mansion
9 km
Skylands
2 km
Sterling Forest State Park
6.8 km
Ringwood Manor
953 m
Wanaque Reservoir
8 km
Campgaw Mountain
10.3 km
Ramapo Mountain Reservation
7.1 km
Norvin Green State Forest
9.5 km
Lafayette Theatre
9.2 km
Ramapo Lake
11 km
Sloat House
5.5 km
Crocker-McMillin Mansion-Immaculate Conception Seminary
9 km
Washington Avenue Soldier's Monument and Triangle
9.2 km
Westervelt-Ackerson House
11.7 km
Jacob Sloat House
5.6 km
Brook Chapel
6.8 km
Hopper-Van Horn House
8.8 km
Torne Brook Farm
7.8 km
St. Elizabeth's Memorial Chapel, Tuxedo
3.2 km
Sterling Mountain Fire Observation Tower and Observer's Cabin
6.8 km
Darlington Schoolhouse
8.7 km
Main School
7.4 km
Van Winkle-Fox House
10.8 km
Long Path
9.1 km
Long Pond Ironworks State Park
4.5 km
Monksville Reservoir
4 km
Crystal Lake Beach Club
11.6 km
Long Pond Ironworks
4.5 kmReviews
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