High Point State Park
A hilltop memorial and ridge paths reveal a far wider New Jersey than the shore.
Artwork inspired by George Inness
High Point State Park reaches New Jersey’s highest elevation, with long views over wooded ridges into neighboring states. The Veterans’ Memorial is the landmark most visitors first notice, but the park also has trails, lakes, and camping. Walk away from the monument before deciding you have seen the place; its ecological setting matters as much as its skyline.
The entrance gate and monument interior follow different schedules. Summer vehicle fees vary by residency and weekday versus weekend; the interior opens only when staffed. Pair a ridge viewpoint with a short trail, treating the monument as one stop rather than the whole itinerary. Weather can make the summit cooler and windier than nearby towns.
- Elevation
- New Jersey’s highest point
- Memorial
- New Jersey veterans
- Summer entry
- Vehicle fee
Quick guide
- Look beyond the obelisk
- Pair the memorial with a ridge walk or lake viewpoint.
- Check interior access
- The monument can be visible when its inside is closed.
Know before you go
- Start with the view
- Use the summit to orient the forested ridge and neighboring states.
- Read the memorial
- Consider why a high point became a veterans’ monument.
- Take a trail
- Even a short walk changes the view beyond the parking area.
- Check the gate
- Winter closing and summer fees differ from monument interior hours.
Good to know
The monument interior may be closed even when the park gate is open. Seasonal vehicle fees and winter gate hours differ; confirm current conditions before a summit-focused trip.
Notice these
- High Point Monument
- Ridge panorama
- Trail network