High Point State Park

Reach the highest point in the state of New Jersey while getting a view of the surrounding countryside. You can't miss High Point Monument as you approach. Summertime creates a vast field of greenery, while fall time has spectacular colors in early to mid-October.

The gray obelisk looks as if the Washington Monument sits on a hilltop. Climb the 220 steps to the top of the monument to see everything below. Take a view minutes to admire the site from the monument. A ridgeline extends to the north, while small lakes and the Delaware River are to the west.

Trek through 50 miles of trails to see the wilderness surrounding the hill. Cedar Swamp Trail takes you on a 1.5-mile loop to unique bog, the highest-elevation Atlantic white cedar swamp in America. Part of the Appalachian Trail winds through here.

Reserve some of the 50 tent sites for your stay. Two group sites work well for youth or scouting groups. Glamp in one of two cabins.