Hartshorne Woods Park

Category: Park in Highlands, New Jersey

Address: 1402 Portland Rd, Highlands, NJ 07732, USA

Phone: +17328424000

Opening hours

Sunday: 7AM–9PM

Monday: 7AM–9PM

Tuesday: 7AM–9PM

Wednesday: 7AM–9PM

Thursday: 7AM–9PM

Friday: 7AM–9PM

Saturday: 7AM–9PM

Reviews

Dawn G

Jul 12, 2022

Hartshorne Woods Park is a beautiful hilly wooded 794 acre site overlooking the Navesink River. This park is one of the highest elevations along the Atlantic Coast and was a coastal defense site for the NY harbor because of this. I was able to climb to the top of the Lewis Overlook and enjoy the scenic views. It’s a great place to run, ride your bike and walk your dog. The trees provide a lot of shade. You can stay on the wide paved paths or venture in the woods. Fun Fact: Hartshorne Woods Park has the most extensive and challenging trails in the Monmouth County Park System; over 15 miles.

Linta Samuel

Feb 28, 2022

Loved strolling through this park. It had paved trails as well as more interior dirt paths. Views are awesome. Good for taking kids along and learn some history along the way. Views of Sandy hook, WWII bunkers, visit to the twin towers (light houses) historic site.

Sean

Aug 29, 2021

What a fantastic and free park. The paved trail is really great work walking, running and, biking and I love all the wooded unpaved trails. There is even a small beach with calm water that is a great to take a break at. The bathroom at the main parking lot is clean and brand new. We will come back often.

Hoa Duong

Aug 29, 2021

Very well marked trails with many nice views and interesting army structures. Great for walking biking picnic of all ages. Big thanks to the guide in Lewis battery who made our trip more memorable.

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Questions & Answers

Are dogs allowed?

Elaine Karvonen | Nov 29, 2019
Dennis Havlik | Nov 30, 2019

Dogs have to remain on-leash

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I live in New York and have never been to this park and was wonder can I fly my drone at this park? If so what area of the park? If not do you know of places in New Jersey I can fly my drone. Thanks in advance

Sheila-Anne Prendergast | Nov 29, 2019
Erin Henneberger | Nov 30, 2019

No, I dont think its allowed...very quiet place. I would call the NJ Parks department and ask ..

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Can you cross country ski in this Park in the winter?

Nina Lord | Nov 29, 2019
Jo-Ann McAvoy | Nov 30, 2019

I do not think so. Thompson Park in Lincroft rents equipment and runs cross country skiing programs.

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New to the area. I’m an intermediate MTB rider. Is this a good spot for riding ? Any suggestions as to where to park and start a run. Thanks - Greg

GjP | Nov 29, 2019
Jo-Ann McAvoy | Nov 30, 2019

I believe Hartshorne is the only county park that features "diamond" trails. MTB enthusiasts frequent these trails.

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Can overnight camping be done in here?

Anapki Gry | Nov 29, 2019
Joan Gregg | Nov 30, 2019

Looks like a no. Too bad seems like a cool place to hang out. But Sandy Hook is around the corner. Camping is allowed there

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Are small parties allowed here, or has anyone thrown a small gathering here before? Also when is the public required to leave?

Emily | Nov 29, 2018
Kieran Miller | Nov 30, 2018

I don't know about parties. They're open Dawn till Dusk.

Which Trail is the small Beach and fishing pier located on

Linda Krasucki | Nov 29, 2018
Spike R | Nov 30, 2018

When you pull up and park, take the trail to the right. After a little walking, the trail will go downhill. At this point you will see the trail split to go to the beach part. Follow that.

Hi bring your own Kayak are alou to this Park?

Richard Cruz | Nov 29, 2018
rachel civil | Nov 30, 2018

Not sure. It is known for hiking, biking and there is a fishing pier which is a bit of walk from parking lots.

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Is there an area to go clamming

Harry Hladun | Nov 29, 2017
Scott Corbett | Nov 30, 2017

Not really. Even at low tide, the spot mentioned by other people wouldn't be good for clamming. I do not believe there's any restriction against it. The area just had the wing conditions.

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