Location
Voorhees State Park is located in the wooded hills of Northern Hunterdon County, two miles north of the town of High Bridge. This 1,040-acre park can be reached from Interstate 78, taking Route 31 North to Route 513 North or from Route 206 to Route 513 South.
Nearby
Lots to do for outdoor enthusiasts, including a visit to Ken Lockwood Gorge and accessing the Columbia trail section of Patriots Path, the State's longest mountain biking and jogging trail. Spruce Run Recreation Area, a popular destination for fishing and boating, is short drive away. New Jersey Astronomical Association Observatory is located within the park. A short drive away is High Bridge, described as quintessential small town America.
Located on the highest elevation in the park, 840 feet above sea level, the New Jersey Astronomical Association (NJAA) observatory and education center offers astronomical viewing experiences for all ages. Featuring the largest public telescope in the state, along with three mini observatories, NJAA delivers monthly lectures and dynamic youth programs covering a broad range of astronomy activities. Online instrumentation and a real time night sky camera keep everyone informed of evening viewing conditions. For more information, please visit www.njaa.org.
The scenic overlook on Hill Acres/Observatory Road has a breathtaking view of Round Valley Reservoir, which lies in the gently rolling hills of Hunterdon County.
Voorhees has nine miles of trails that meander through the park and are popular for hiking, jogging and bicycling.
The Highlands Trail extends over 150 miles from Storm King Mountain on the Hudson River in New York south to Riegelsville, New Jersey, on the Delaware River. A 2.3 mile section takes hikers across the park through varying forest terrain.
Voorhees State Park picnic areas are situated in wooded settings throughout the park and are ideal for family picnics. Picnic areas have charcoal grills and picnic tables, all first- come, first- served. A playground and open playing fields are nearby. Charcoal fires must be confined to the metal grills provided, or to grills brought by the picnicker.
Voorhees offers two reservable group picnic areas. Facilities include picnic tables, charcoal grills, a covered pavilion, playground, parking and restrooms. For more information contact the Park Office. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited.
Hunting and fishing are permitted and subject to NJ Division of Fish & Wildlife regulations. The current hunting map is available at the Park Office. Willoughby Brook is designated as a “Wild Trout Stream” and Wild Trout Stream regulations apply. For information about fishing and hunting regulations or to obtain a license, go to njfishandwildlife.com.