Research Guides: New Jersey Information: NJ Recreation

Outdoors

Virtual Tours of New Jersey State Parks, Forests and Historic Sites Includes Virtual Tours of 28 locations.
Biking in New Jersey A major source of information for the adult rider. Chapters are: Traveling by bicycle in New Jersey; How to deal with highway conditions in New Jersey; Recreational cycling; Map sources; and an Appendix that includes bicycle laws.
Bicycle Maps and Routes This page has a lot of material on bicycling for children and includes safety guides for children and how to buy a bike for a child. Also, provides access to pdf versions of the new bike tour maps.
The Nature Conservancy – New Jersey Chapter A major source of information for the adult rider. Chapters are: Traveling by bicycle in New Jersey; How to deal with highway conditions in New Jersey; Recreational cycling; Map sources; and an Appendix that includes bicycle laws.
New York-New Jersey Trail Conference Information for new and seasoned hikers along with information about area trails.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation Information on Parks, Hiking, Camping, Hunting and Fishing.
Plants of the New Jersey Pinelands A collection of color photographs of New Jersey Pinelands plants along with their scientific and common names.
Schiff Natural Lands Trust A 340 acre tract of land in Morris County. Offers guided walks with naturalists throughout the year, and summer nature programs for kids.

New Jersey State Parks, Forests, Recreation Areas and Marinas
Find a state park by activity or location--or visit one of four state-owned golf courses. Published by the Division of Parks and Forestry, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
Trail Tracker
The Interactive Trails Map of NJ State Parks

Historic Sites and Villages A listing of state run historic sites.
New Jersey State Museum As a center of cultural, educational, and scientific engagement, the New Jersey State Museum inspires innovation and lifelong learning through collections, research, exhibitions and programs in science, history and art.
Adventure Aquarium The Adventure Aquarium, formerly the New Jersey State Aquarium, is a for-profit educational entertainment attraction operated in Camden, New Jersey on the Delaware River Camden Waterfront.
American Revolutionary War Sites A web site highlighting New Jersey’s role in the Revolution.
Battleship New Jersey America's most decorated Battleship is now the area's most exciting museum, open for tours, events and overnight encampments. Exploring “BB62” is experiencing history in a whole new way. Not only do you see exhibits of artifacts from the ship’s past, but you are put into the exhibit as you go through the tour route.
Liberty Science Center is an interactive science museum and learning center located in Liberty State Park in Jersey City in Hudson County, New Jersey.
Museums – New Jersey 152 museums, historical societies and arts organizations are organized in an A-Z list and by region.

Arts and Entertainment Information on the Arts and Culture, Amusement Parks, and Casinos and the Lottery.
Weather from IWIN (the National Weather Service Regional Headquarters) or try the Office of the State Climatologist for current and historical information.

VisitNJ.org
The State’s official travel website. Things to do, places to stay, beaches, and an events calendar. Published by the Department of State, Division of Travel and Tourism.

Register for a State Park Campsite
Privately Owned Campgrounds
Find campgrounds, cabins/cottages, and RV parks in New Jersey. Published by the New Jersey Campground Owners Association