Have you ever imagined what it would be like to see the most beautiful state parks in New Jersey from a bird's eye view? No need to hop on a plane, high tech drones let us enjoy New Jersey from above. Lucky for us nature lovers, you can find quality drone footage of many Garden State Parks on the NJDEP YouTube page. Below are a few of the many worth exploring, including some of our favorite state parks to visit in New Jersey.
The footage of High Point State Park is breathtaking!
See the monument from all angles, surrounding mountains, lakes, three states (New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania) and more. This gem of a park is (unsurprisingly) home to the highest point in New Jersey. It was dedicated as a park in 1923 and designed by the Olmstead Brothers.
High Point State Park
Island Beach State Park is a beauty.
Island Beach is one of New Jersey's last significant remnants of a barrier island ecosystem. If offers sand dunes, white sand beaches, wild foxes, and more!
Island Beach State Park
Explore historic Batsto Village!
Located in Wharton State forest, explore the remnants of and restored 18th and 19th century buildings. You'll enjoy the Batsto Mansion and other significant structures from above.Batsto Village Historic Site
Spruce Run is perfect for swimmers and boaters!
We love this scenic lake beach. The 1,290-acre New Jersey state recreation area is also popular with picnickers. Spruce Run Recreation Area
There are so many videos to enjoy, that it's likely you'll find footage of your favorite New Jersey state park. They feature Round Valley Recreation Area, Barnegat Lighthouse State Park, Stokes State Forest, Fort Mott State Park, and others. All photos above are from the videos below by Discover DEP-New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. Videos are mostly between 1-3 minutes, set to music, and often include fun and historic facts about the parks.
Let us know which New Jersey state park is your favorite in the comments!
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