State Park · New Jersey
High Point State Park

- Location
- Sussex County, New Jersey
- Nearest town
- 7.2 miles northwest of Sussex
- Type
- State Park
About High Point State Park
The summit within the park's northern section rises to 1,803 feet, marking the highest elevation anywhere in New Jersey. Spanning 15,413 acres across Wantage and Montague Townships in the Kittatinny Mountains, the land sits near the tri-state border with New York and Pennsylvania. Route 23 runs along the park's edge, giving access to visitors coming from New Jersey suburbs and New York. The property has been managed by the state's Division of Parks and Forestry.
Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.
Getting there
High Point State Park is in Sussex County, New Jersey, 7.2 miles northwest of Sussex. 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.