Ringwood State Park

Ringwood State Park Ringwood State Park offers recreational opportunities year-round.

🚧 The Long Pond Ironworks Multi-Use Trail Area (formerly Jungle Habitat) will be CLOSED to ALL USE, ALL DAY on Friday, M...
05/18/2026

🚧 The Long Pond Ironworks Multi-Use Trail Area (formerly Jungle Habitat) will be CLOSED to ALL USE, ALL DAY on Friday, May 22, 2026.🚧

Mother's Day is always one of the busiest days of the year in the park, and if the weather is good, we expect this year ...
05/07/2026

Mother's Day is always one of the busiest days of the year in the park, and if the weather is good, we expect this year to be no exception. If you're bringing Mom to the garden this weekend, follow these tips to avoid disappointing her!

🚗 Enter via the Morris Road entrance. The Skylands Road gate will be closed on weekends through October.
🕓 Come earlier or later in the day, if possible. Peak traffic times are usually in the early afternoon. Arrive together to avoid getting separated or having part of the party get turned away.
🅿️ Follow signs and directions of park staff to parking. Once lots fill, additional street parking will be available along the left side of Honeysuckle Lane.
⬅️ Have an alternate plan. If the gardens fill to capacity, all traffic will be directed to Shepherd Lake. If you are turned away, head to the lake and try back in a little while, or visit another area (Ringwood Manor is also lovely!). The gardens will reopen as space allows.
🚫 Photography permits DO NOT grant access when the area is full. Plan a backup location.

🚧 The Skylands Road gate will be closed on weekends and holidays beginning Saturday, May 9.🚗 Please use the Morris Road ...
05/04/2026

🚧 The Skylands Road gate will be closed on weekends and holidays beginning Saturday, May 9.

🚗 Please use the Morris Road entrance to access Skylands and Shepherd Lake.

UPDATE (4/25): Due to the weather forecast and low registration, this cleanup event has been cancelled. Keep an eye out ...
04/24/2026

UPDATE (4/25): Due to the weather forecast and low registration, this cleanup event has been cancelled.

Keep an eye out for more volunteer opportunities in the future!
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🌿 Earth Day Community Trash Clean-Up! 🌿
In celebration of Earth Day, we’re coming together to help keep Ringwood State Park beautiful! Join us for a volunteer trash clean-up at Green Turtle Pond on Saturday, April 25th, 2026.
📅 Date: April 25, 2026 (Rain date: April 26th)
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Green Turtle Pond (limited parking is available in the upper lot, additional parking is available in the lower lot)
Let’s honor Earth Day by giving back to our local environment. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors—everyone is welcome! Gloves and bags will be provided. Please wear comfortable clothing and sturdy shoes.
💚 Together, we can make a positive impact on this beautiful natural space.
If you plan to join us, please register at the following link: https://forms.office.com/g/UMBUk2GFi5
Please note that parking in the top lot is limited and best for sedans, vehicles with higher ground clearances are encouraged to exercise caution when heading into the lower parking lots due to the road conditions.

A big thanks go out to Daniel Hanabergh and Boy Scout Troop 76, who completed an Eagle Scout project at the Otter Hole T...
04/20/2026

A big thanks go out to Daniel Hanabergh and Boy Scout Troop 76, who completed an Eagle Scout project at the Otter Hole Trailhead in Norvin Green State Forest - South this weekend.

They built and installed an information kiosk for hikers, improved the path from the parking lot, trimmed invasive vines, repaired parking signs, added a no parking sign, and donated gravel for the path.

Thanks to Daniel for his leadership, the members of Ringwood Troop 76 (and team), Trail Steward Ed for helping coordinate the project for the park, and the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference for supporting these enhancements.

Check out the in progress and completed pictures below!

🚲 There will be a $5 per car Event Parking Fee in effect for all vehicles entering the Shepherd Lake Area on Sunday, Apr...
04/12/2026

🚲 There will be a $5 per car Event Parking Fee in effect for all vehicles entering the Shepherd Lake Area on Sunday, April 19, 2026 for the Team Town Cycle Mountain Bike Race from 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.

🚗 There will be no fee at the Skylands or Ringwood Manor sections.

UPDATE (4/25): Due to the weather forecast and low registration, this cleanup event has been cancelled. Keep an eye out ...
03/30/2026

UPDATE (4/25): Due to the weather forecast and low registration, this cleanup event has been cancelled.

Keep an eye out for more volunteer opportunities in the future!
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🌿 Earth Day Community Trash Clean-Up! 🌿
In celebration of Earth Day, we’re coming together to help keep Ringwood State Park beautiful! Join us for a volunteer trash clean-up at Green Turtle Pond on Saturday, April 25th, 2026.
📅 Date: April 25, 2026 (Rain date: April 26th)
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Green Turtle Pond (limited parking is available in the upper lot, additional parking is available in the lower lot)
Let’s honor Earth Day by giving back to our local environment. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors—everyone is welcome! Gloves and bags will be provided. Please wear comfortable clothing and sturdy shoes.
💚 Together, we can make a positive impact on this beautiful natural space.
If you plan to join us, please register at the following link: https://forms.office.com/g/UMBUk2GFi5
Please note that parking in the top lot is limited and best for sedans, vehicles with higher ground clearances are encouraged to exercise caution when heading into the lower parking lots due to the road conditions.

03/22/2026

(3/22/26) Due to a plumbing issue, the Carriage House restrooms at Skylands are currently closed.

Portable toilets are available in Skylands Lot B and Shepherd Lake.

UPDATE (3/17): Our phones are now operational - (973) 962-2240._____❗ The Ringwood State Park office is closed to visito...
03/16/2026

UPDATE (3/17): Our phones are now operational - (973) 962-2240.
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❗ The Ringwood State Park office is closed to visitors as of March 16, 2026 due to an ongoing historic restoration project at Ringwood Manor. During this time, in-person assistance and transactions are not available.

📩 For general assistance, please contact park staff by email at [email protected] .

🚨 For emergencies, call 911 or the New Jersey State Park Police 24-hour hotline at 877-927-6337.

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1304 Sloatsburg Road
Ringwood, NJ
07456

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(973) 962-2240

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