State Park · New Jersey

Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park

Location: Mercer County, New Jersey
Nearest town: 0.5 miles south of Kingston
Type: State Park

About Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park

1974 marks the founding of this park, which follows the route of the Delaware and Raritan Canal. The protected land traces the historic waterway corridor through New Jersey, preserving the canal itself as the central feature. Visitors can walk or travel alongside the water along its length. The park sits just south of Kingston, offering access to this stretch of the canal.

Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.

Getting there

Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park is in Mercer County, New Jersey, 0.5 miles south of Kingston. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.

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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.