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Jenny Jump State Forest

330 State Park Road
Hope, NJ 07844

908-459-4366

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.

Facilities & Activities:

Astronomy Observatory Site
Trails
Camping
Fishing, Boating and Canoeing
Hunting
Interpretive Programs
Picnicking, playground
Winter sports: cross-country skiing, ice fishing
Vistas of the Delaware Water Gap and Great Meadows

Trails:

Hiking
Mountain Biking
Nature trails

Trails

Eleven miles of hiking trails and three miles of hiking /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 Delaware Water Gap and the Pequest Valley.

Camping

Campsites: Twenty-two tent and trailer sites with fire rings and picnic tables. Showers and toilets are within walking distance. Open April 1 to October 31.

Group campsites: Two group sites containing fire rings, picnic tables, and pit toilets. Campsite A accommodates up to 25 people. Open April 1 to October 31.

Fishing, Boating and Canoeing

A car-top boat launch at Ghost Lake provides access to excellent largemouth bass, sunfish and catfish fishing and access to Mountain Lake is available for shore line fishing. The Division of Fish and Wildlife stock trout at Beaver Brook 4 times during the spring trout season.

Hunting

Favorable habitat for deer, turkey and small game offer excellent hunting opportunities for the sportsman. Hunting is permitted in designated areas within the park and is subject to Division of Fish and Wildlife regulations.

Picnicking

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.

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