19 Of The Most Beautiful Fall Destinations In New Jersey

New Jersey is beautiful in the fall! If you want to make the most of that beauty, plan an autumn day trip to one of the fantastic Garden State locations featured below. You’ll find state and county parks, nature centers, hiking trails, and more! You’ll see a few popular picks along with places you may not have heard of yet. Destinations are listed in no particular order.

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Hike up to Wyanokie High Point for these breathtaking views!

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Discover an old-growth forest, beginner-friendly hiking trails, a historic homestead, and more. This property is owned and managed by the South Jersey Land & Water Trust. They do so much to preserve our farmland, pinelands, and open spaces.

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Home to the highest point in New Jersey, this park offers lakes, ponds, mountain views, magical trails, and a monument.

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Step back into the 1890s and experience what life was like for rural families of the time. You'll find frequent agricultural and domestic demonstrations from blacksmithing to felting and woodworking to potato harvesting.

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Enjoy spectacular views of the Delaware Water Gap when you visit this striking mountain. If you're up for a challenging hike, head here.

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You'll find both pine forests and swamp hardwood forests at this picturesque park.

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Find a variety of short and easy trails at this family-friendly non-profit nature center.

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This beautiful park along the Rancocas Creek offers hiking trails and a nature center.

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A mostly undeveloped park, fishing and boating are common here.

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This massive state park spans three counties and is a gem in the Pinelands. It offers everything, from historic villages to abandoned ruins and swimming lakes to kayaking.

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Scarlet Oak Pond is stunning when framed with fall foliage.

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Find this lovely lake next to Crystal Springs Family Water Park.

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Enjoy striking cliffs and colorful foliage along the Hudson River.

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You'll find rivers, lakes, blue holes, and moderate trails at this South Jersey park.

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Don't miss the beautiful Speedwell Lake and Dam.

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Enjoy lakes, ponds, picnic areas, paved biking trails, and more.

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Not to be confused with the charming Historic Smithville Village in Atlantic County, this gorgeous park offers a historic mansion, floating walkway, butterfly garden and so much more. It's a perfect autumn day trip destination.

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Thompson Park has trails, tennis courts, and an incredible creative arts center.

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The moderate Blueberry Hill Trail comes in at 1.8 miles and offers quarry views.

The most difficult thing about writing this list was stopping…it could have gone on forever. Is there any place in New Jersey that isn’t beautiful in the fall? Ringwood State Park, Double Trouble State Park, Cheesequake State Park, and Estell Manor are equally stunning. And then you’ve got Princeton, Fort Mott, Red Bank, and Cape May…all magical. Share your favorite fall destinations in the comments and consider exploring other state parks in New Jersey, not on this list.