Franklin Heritage Museum Travel Information (Franklin, NJ)

Hackettstown, New Jersey, and the Hopatcong Region The restored Village of Waterloo does a fine job of re-creating the character and physical environment of a bygone era—two eras, in fact: Waterloo was a lively town back in Revolutionary times, when l... Hopatcong, NJ

Harmony Ridge Campground Only a few private campgrounds in northern Jersey offer tent camping, and fewer still actually designate entire sections for “tents only.” Many private campgrounds cater to RV and trailer camping beca... Branchville, NJ

High Point Monument - New Jersey Highpoint Highpoint rank by height: 40th. The highpoint monument, which resembles the Washington Monument in D.C., was closed for repairs when we visited in June 1999. According to a Park representative, it wil... Colesville, NJ

High Point State Park Campground High Point State Park sits at the top of New Jersey. Its 1,803-foot-tall mountain is the state’s highest, and the park sits in the northernmost tip of the state, with the closest interstate in New Yor... Sussex, NJ

Mahlon Dickerson Reservation Campground Mahlon Dickerson Reservation, best known for its multiuse trails, recreational facilities, and undeveloped wilderness areas, has the only public campground in Morris County. Surprisingly few people ar... Lake Hopatcong, NJ

Other Activities

• Northern New Jersey Off the Beaten Path Travel
• Delaware Water Gap & Northwest New Jersey Campgrounds and Camping Trips

Sussex Branch: Warbasse Junction to Augusta Trail (Distance: 6.5 mi) This section of the 20-mile Sussex Branch Trail follows the Paulins Kill, offering your dog several opportunities for a drink and a swim at each bridge crossing. This well-maintained, popular path is ...

Warbasse, NJ - Hiking - length:8.6 mi

Pequannock Watershed: Buckabear Pond Trail (Distance: 6.6 mi) Early afternoon is the best time to enjoy exquisite views of Clinton Reservoir and the final destination, Buckabear Pond. Don’t be afraid to hike this trail in the winter when the slightest breeze pus...

Kinnelon, NJ - Hiking - length:4.6 mi

Mahlon Dickerson Reservation: Pine Swamp Loop Trail (Distance: 7.4 mi) This hike through swamp and upland crosses streams and seeps, and passes through tunnels of mountain laurel, encountering a lot of critter tracks in winter and plenty of variety to keep Fido intereste...

Weldon, NJ - Hiking - length:5 mi

Newark Watershed: Bearfort Mountain Lookout Trail (Distance: 7.6 mi) The destination of this hike is the Bearfort Mountain fire tower, where you’re treated to panoramic views of The Highlands, some of the oldest rock formations in the Appalachian Range, and a variety o...

Kinnelon, NJ - Hiking - length:6 mi

Mahlon Dickerson Reservation Trails (Distance: 7.8 mi) With over 3,000 acres, the Mahlon Dickerson Reservation seems more like a state forest than a county-run facility. Deer, beaver, and black bear are among the animals that reside in this heavily wooded...

Jefferson, NJ - Mountain Biking - length:8.5 mi

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Walkill Walkill Country Club Private Equity, 9 holes 2869 yards, par 35 0.6 miles from center of Franklin Heritage Museum

Black Bear Black Bear Golf Course Public, 18 holes 6652 yards, par 72 0.9 miles from center of Franklin Heritage Museum

Ballyowen Crystal Springs Resort Public, 18 holes 7094 yards, par 72 1.7 miles from center of Franklin Heritage Museum

Wild Turkey Wild Turkey Golf Club Public, 18 holes 7202 yards, par 71 3.1 miles from center of Franklin Heritage Museum

Crystal Springs 18 Crystal Springs Golf Club Public, 18 holes 6395 yards, par 72 3.2 miles from center of Franklin Heritage Museum

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