Stephens State Park

Hill Hikes and Stream Views

This small state park outside of Hackettstown was a wonderful place to go for a vigorous hike over a couple hours. Parking is along a beautiful stream, with nice places for picnics built by eagle scou...

Nice, safe trails

Trails are color coded, so are a bit more strenuous than others. Gentle paths along the river. Can be crowded in the picnic areas and along the river on the weekends.

Not much of a park

I was intrigued by the pictures but it was not worth it. There are signs everywhere restricting what you do and not great access to the "river".

Great place for a barbecue

If the weather is nice the park is a great place to go and make your own barbecue at one of the picnic tables along the river.

Great trails!

I bring my seven year old nephew here often. He loves to look for turtles and frogs along the stream and stop at the playground on our way out! It is a great park for people of all ages and it's never...