Discover the best of Passaic County parks, from the more urban parks of Paterson, Woodlands Park, and Clifton, such as Garret Mountain and the Paterson Great Falls, to the more rural parks of West Milford, Ringwood, and Wanaque, such as Norvin Green State Forest and Ramapo Mountain State Forest. From a wide variety of hikes, to massive waterfalls, to incredible overlooks, Passaic County has it all. Use the list or map below to find your next park adventure.
National Parks
- Paterson Great Falls National Historic Park
State Parks
- Abram S. Hewitt State Forest
- Long Pond Ironworks State Park
- Norvin Green State Forest
- Ramapo Mountain State Forest
- Ringwood State Park
- Wawayanda State Park
County Parks
- Apshawa Preserve
- Camp Hope
- Dundee Island Park
- Garrett Mountain Reservation
- Goffle Brook Park
- Highlands Preserve
- Mayor Dunleavy Memorial Park
- Peckman Preserve
- Pompton Aquatic Park
- Rifle Camp Park
- Tranquility Ridge
- Weasel Brook Park
Highlighted Municipal and Other
Recent Passaic County Posts
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Visiting the Paterson Great Falls in Winter: New Jersey’s Largest Waterfall
In the heart of Paterson, New Jersey’s third-most-populous city and once a major industrial area, sits the state’s largest waterfall: the Great Falls of the Passaic (also commonly…
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Walking Behind a Frozen Waterfall at Bridal Veil Falls
Did you know New Jersey is home to a waterfall you can actually walk behind? Located along the edge of William Paterson University is the often-overlooked Bridal Veil…
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The Secret Waterfalls of Norvin Green State Forest
Most visitors to Passaic County’s Norvin Green State Forest are familiar with the scenic Otter Hole Falls and Chikahoki Falls. While these two waterfalls see a lot of…
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Winter Hiking Otter Hole Falls and Chikahoki Falls
Located in Passaic County, within the incredible Norvin Green State Forest, are two scenic waterfalls known as Otter Hole Falls and Chikahoki Falls. These waterfalls are a popular…
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Exploring Rifle Camp Park’s Woodland Nature Trail
Many visitors to Woodland Park’s Rifle Camp Park are familiar with the Red and Yellow Loops, but few realize there is a short nature trail tucked between several…
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