State Park · New Jersey

Washington Crossing State Park

Location: Mercer County, New Jersey
Nearest town: 4 miles west of Pennington
Type: State Park

About Washington Crossing State Park

The Delaware River shoreline here marks the spot where George Washington's troops crossed in 1776, placing the park within the Washington's Crossing National Historic Landmark area. Spanning 3,575 acres across the Washington Crossing and Titusville sections of Hopewell Township, the land is maintained by the New Jersey Division of Parks and Forestry, with a friends group, the Washington Crossing Park Association, working to preserve and support it.

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

Getting there

Washington Crossing State Park is in Mercer County, New Jersey, 4 miles west of Pennington. 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.