New Jersey
National parks in New Jersey
New Jersey has no national park, but 4 other busy National Park System sites in this guide. The best months below balance mild weather and crowds.
| Park | Best months | Busiest | July high / January low °F | Visitors a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway National Recreation Area | Apr, May and Sep | Jul | 84° / 26° | 8,444,000 |
| Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area | Apr and May | Jul | 84° / 19° | 4,091,000 |
| Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park | Apr, May and Sep | Jun | 85° / 23° | 227,000 |
| Morristown National Historical Park | Apr and May | Apr | 86° / 22° | 210,000 |
New Jersey parks by month
| Month | Visitors, all 4 sites | Sites with mild weather |
|---|---|---|
| January | 671,000 | none |
| February | 669,000 | none |
| March | 776,000 | none |
| April | 909,000 | Gateway National Recreation Area, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Morristown National Historical Park |
| May | 1,207,000 | Gateway National Recreation Area, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Morristown National Historical Park |
| June | 1,352,000 | none |
| July | 1,701,000 | none |
| August | 1,680,000 | none |
| September | 1,384,000 | Gateway National Recreation Area, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park |
| October | 1,127,000 | none |
| November | 873,000 | none |
| December | 622,000 | none |
Weather 1991–2020 NOAA normals at each park's nearest station. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, 2023–2025 average. Mild means an average high of 55–80°F without above-normal rain.