| Jenny Jump State
Forest is located in Warren County along the stunning rolling
terrain of Jenny Jump Mountain Range. Panoramic vistas of
the Highlands and the Kittatinny Mountains and Valley to the
west, and scenic views of the Great Meadows in the east dramatically
greet the visitor who climbs the narrow path leading to the
top of Jenny Jump Mountain. Rocky outcroppings and boulders
line the trail - evidence that great glaciers once covered
what is now known as Jenny Jump State Forest.
Through the Carry-In/Carry-Out Program you can help us keep your parks clean
and beautiful by carrying out the trash you carry in. Bags are provided
throughout the site. Thank you for your cooperation and remember to recycle.
Glaciers receded from Jenny Jump Mountain
near the end of the Wisconsin Ice Age, about 21,000 years
ago. Exceeding a mile in thickness, the ice advanced southward
from Canada, gouging out valleys and rocks from mountain tops,
incorporating sediment, boulders and debris into its mass.
Much of this debris was carried by the glacier or transported
by meltwater to the edge of the ice where it was deposited
in huge ridges called moraines. The dramatic effects of this
can be seen in Jenny Jump State Forest.
| UACNJ
Observatory - Jenny Jump |
The United Astronomy Clubs of NJ (UACNJ)
leases property from the NJ Department of Environmental Protection
and in 1995 completed the Greenwood Observatory. The UACNJ
provides public programs on Saturday evenings from April through
October, from 8:00 to 10:00 pm, at which an astronomy presentation
is followed by an observing session, weather permitting.
Six miles of hiking trails and three miles
of hiking and mountain bike trails offer magnificent views
of the mountains and scenic Mountain Lake. The Summit Trail,
at an elevation of 1,090 feet, offers a view of the Pequest
Valley.
For forms and information
on booking a campsite visit our: reservations
page
Alcohol is prohibited. Pets are prohibited in overnight facilities.
Campsites: Twenty-two tent and
trailer sites with fire rings and picnic tables. Showers and
toilets are within walking distance. Open April 1 through
October 31. $20 per night.
Group campsites: Two group
sites; capacity: 25 campers at one site, 40 at second site.
Fire rings, picnic tables, pit toilets. Open April 1 through
October 31. $25.00 per night - Capacity 25 campers, $40.00 per night - Capacity 40 campers.
Shelters: Eight shelters
near the top of Jenny Jump Mountain, with furnished living
room with woodburning stove, two rooms each with double-deck
bunks. Showers and flush toilets are located nearby. Outdoor
grill for cooking, picnic table. Each accommodates four people.
With prior permission from the superintendent, two additional
people may be accommodated. Open year round. $10 a bunk
per night, based on the number of bunks.
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| Fishing,
Boating and Canoeing |
A car-top boat launch at Ghost Lake provides
access to largemouth bass, sunfish and catfish fishing. The
Division of Fish and Wildlife stock trout at Mountain Lake,
and a public boat launch is available for electric only powered
boats.
Favorable habitat for deer, turkey and small
game offer excellent hunting opportunities for the sportsman.
A small picnic area is available in a quiet, shaded area of
the park. Tables and grills are available for patrons. Alcoholic
beverages are prohibited.
This area has frequent sightings of black
bears. An educational brochure is available at the park office.
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