Visit the New Jersey Highlands
Ringwood is one of Passaic County's strongest destination towns for a day outdoors, a history trip or a garden visit. Ringwood State Park alone combines major historic sites, formal gardens, lake recreation and trail access in a mountain setting.
1304 Sloatsburg Road. Open daily with seasonal rules and fees. The park supports hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, boating, fishing, picnicking, winter recreation and historic-site visits.
A 96-acre botanical showplace with formal gardens, woodland landscapes and seasonal plantings surrounding the historic Skylands estate.
2 Morris Road. The 44-room English Jacobean manor was designed by architect John Russell Pope and completed in the late 1920s. Select tours and private-event use vary by schedule.
1304 Sloatsburg Road. The historic manor and National Historic Landmark District interpret ironmaking, estate life and generations of regional history. Museum tours are seasonal.
The 74-acre lake is a major warm-weather component of Ringwood State Park, with boating, fishing and lakeside recreation subject to current state-park rules.
Ringwood's rugged state-park terrain is a major hiking and mountain-biking destination. Trail conditions, closures and permitted uses should be checked before heading out.
Skyline Lakes Drive. Baseball, full-size basketball and playground facilities.
Margaret King Avenue/Sloatsburg Road. Two baseball fields plus playground, snack stand and restroom facilities.
Poplar Drive/Painted Forest area. Basketball and an ADA-accessible playground.
Four lighted tennis courts are located behind Borough Hall, with additional municipal recreation facilities including bocce courts.
The borough lists a dog park near the Park & Ride area. Check current municipal rules before visiting.
Current 2026 borough events include Ringwood Town Fireworks on September 12 and the town-wide garage sale on September 26.
Overnight lodging in the historic Skylands estate setting. Current listings describe guest rooms/suites, parking and breakfast service. The State of New Jersey leases the manor for private events and overnight stays.
These options are provided for convenience but are not in Ringwood. Distances and travel times vary by route, weather and the visitor's destination within the borough.
Wanaque/Haskell hotel south of Ringwood.
Bergen County hotel east of Ringwood.
Suite-oriented hotel east of Ringwood.
Hotel option near Route 17 in Mahwah.
Another Bergen County lodging option within the regional drive shed.
Combine a park or garden visit with NJTGO's Ringwood Food & Drink guide for local breakfast, lunch, dinner or a post-hike stop.
Food & DrinkBusiness & ShoppingVisitor and lodging information reviewed September 2026. State-park access, tour schedules, lake facilities, events, lodging availability and seasonal fees can change; confirm before traveling.