High Point State Park and High Point Monument
The monument stands at New Jersey’s highest elevation, 1,803 feet above sea level. Park trails support hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and winter sports.
High Point and Sussex County Visitor Guide
Things to do near High Point, NJ
From the monument at New Jersey’s highest elevation to trails, lakes, museums, and family attractions, Sussex County offers varied ways to spend a day. Use this guide to compare activities and choose a place to explore.
Lake Marcia
This 20-acre spring-fed lake has a lifeguarded summer swimming beach. Its seasonal bathhouse operates from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.
Appalachian Trail in New Jersey
The 20-mile Vernon section crosses Pochuck Mountain and Wawayanda State Park. Terrain ranges from gentle stretches to short, steep, rocky pitches.
Stokes State Forest
Stokes offers tent camping, lean-tos, and cabins, plus picnic spots at Kittle Field and Stony Lake. Sunrise Mountain is a place to watch spring and fall hawk migration.
Kittatinny Valley State Park
The park’s four lakes offer fishing, boating, and kayaking. Activities also include hiking, mountain biking, birding, and horseback riding.
Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge
The 2.5-mile Liberty Loop is used for wildlife observation and photography. The Wood Duck Nature Trail is wheelchair accessible for its first 0.6 mile.
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
The recreation area stretches more than 40 miles. On the Pennsylvania side, the McDade Recreational Trail follows the Delaware River on a gravel path.
Mountain Creek
Mountain Creek describes itself as a four-season resort. Its listed attractions include snowtubing in Cobblestone Village and waterpark rides.
Sussex County Fairgrounds and New Jersey State Fair
The fairgrounds include a Shotwell 4-H Building with exhibits from almost 60 Sussex County clubs and an outdoor event area with grandstand seating.
Space Farms Zoo & Museum
Space Farms has more than 500 live wild animals and a museum of antique and classic American history artifacts. Its notice lists a March 26, 2027 reopening.
Lake Mohawk
Lake Mohawk is Sparta’s largest private lake community. Its Boardwalk and Plaza are listed on the State and National Historic Registers.
Sterling Hill Mining Museum
The main guided tour includes the mine and two museums. Exhibits include more than 12,000 items at Zobel Hall and more than 700 fluorescent minerals and objects at Warren Museum.
Franklin Mineral Museum
Open from April through November, the museum offers gem panning and has a covered outdoor pavilion.
Port Jervis and the Delaware River
Port Jervis has Delaware River beach access and hiking and biking trails. The D&H Canal trail is one mile out and one mile back.
How to use this guide
Start with the kind of outing you want: a hike, water activity, wildlife stop, museum visit, or family attraction. Each card summarizes a few details to help you narrow your choices; open its guide for more about that place.
Some activities are seasonal, including swimming at Lake Marcia and the Franklin Mineral Museum’s April-to-November schedule. Check current operating details before setting out.
Attractions by type and location
For trails and outdoor recreation, browse the High Point area, Stokes State Forest, Kittatinny Valley State Park, the Appalachian Trail, and Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge. The Delaware Water Gap and Port Jervis add options along the river.
For water activities, museums, events, and family outings, see Lake Marcia, Lake Mohawk, the mineral museums, Mountain Creek, Space Farms, and the Sussex County Fairgrounds.