RV Rental High Point State Park, NJ

The great outdoors beckons adventure enthusiasts to High Point State Park. Camping with an RV is a great idea if you’re all set to immerse yourself in outdoor recreation. There are several small lakes and streams scattered through the park that offer excellent fishing opportunities, including the two popular ones – Lake Marcia and Sawmill Lake. The lakes are well stocked with trout, largemouth bass, pickerel, perch, and sunfish.          

Bring your watercraft along and enjoy boating at Sawmill Lake and Steenykill Lake. Powerboats with electric motors are permitted as well as canoes, kayaks, and pontoon boats. 

Camping at High Point State Park is a delight for hikers. With more than 50 miles of trails to explore, hikers have a variety of trails to choose from, differing in difficulty levels. There are designated multi-use trails for hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, and in winter months for cross-country skiing, dog sledding, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling. From anywhere between half a mile to 18 miles, trails meander through diverse landscapes. 

There are designated swimming areas at Lake Marcia, where you get to enjoy a cool dip in the hot summer months. The 20-acre lake has lifeguards on duty along with a bathhouse and food concession close by. Swimming is only permitted at the lake during certain hours. 

While only tent camping is permitted at High Point State Park, there are several campgrounds around the park for RV camping. Whether you plan to rough it out in a tent or rent a camper near High Point State Park, you’ll find campgrounds around with great ease.

The Pleasant Acres Farm Campground has 290 campsites and offers a host of amenities that include pull-thru sites, big rig access, full hookups, 20, 30, and 50 amp electric service, sewer, water, dump station, central water spigot, WIFI, and cell phone coverage. There are restrooms, shower stalls, laundry facilities, camp store, a designated pet area for your furry friends, café, and clubhouse. Kids will love splashing about in the swimming pool and running around in the playground. Check out the recreational trails around the campground or enjoy a round of mini-golf. 

When you’re looking for a place to camp in an RV near High Point State Park, drive to Woodland Trails, also in Sussex. The campground has 100 campsites with features like tent camping, full hookups, 20, 30, and 50 amp electric service, sewer, water, central water spigot, WiFi, and limited cell phone coverage. Campers have access to restrooms, shower stalls, a camp store for last-minute camping supplies, café, clubhouse, and a designated pet-area for your four-legged friends. There are several recreational trails around the campground, and there’s fishing, boating, mountain biking, outdoor courts, and horseshoes to enjoy too.  

The city of Newark is located about 62 miles from High Point State Park and is worth checking out on your RV rental vacation. It also happens to be the most populated city in the state and one that offers plenty to do, see, and experience.

Newark Museum is the largest in New Jersey and houses a grand collection of global art, including ancient and contemporary art, natural science exhibits, a planetarium, and a Hall of Science that displays over 70,000 specimens.

Take a stroll through Riverfront Park on the south side of the Passaic River. A perfect place to get some fresh air, walk the dog, or simply enjoy the beautiful river views, Riverfront Park, is that ideal outdoor location where you get to unwind.

Catch a performance at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center. Known for the Symphony Orchestra, the center always has some performance running. If you happen to be visiting in November, you’ll be in time for the Jazz Festival. Summer visitors get to enjoy Sounds of the City.

The Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart is a gothic revival church that showcases stunning architecture. It also houses one of the largest pipe organs ever built. Concerts are held regularly in the cathedral.

Ironbound is a popular neighborhood in Newark for food. With several restaurants, cafes, bars, pubs, and bakeries, you could try out a variety of food options in this neighborhood and other parts of Newark too.