Jenny Jump State Forest Campground
Open for the 2026 camping season. Standard campsites operate April 1 through October 31. Shelters are available year-round. Reservations are made through camping.nj.gov.
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 2 at 1:30PM EDT until July 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values between 100 and 110 degrees expected each day. * WHERE...In New Jersey, Morris, Sussex, Warren, and Hunterdon Counties. In Pennsylvania, Berks, Lehigh, Northampton, Upper Bucks, Western Chester, and Western Montgomery Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Very warm low temperatures in the low to mid 70s at night will not offer any relief from the heat. This combined with multiple days of near record breaking temperatures will exacerbate the impacts from the heat and humidity. The hottest conditions are expected to occur today through Friday.
Air Quality Alert issued July 2 at 3:45PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has issued a code orange air quality alert Friday for Sussex and Warren Counties in New Jersey. A code orange air quality alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children...people suffering from asthma... heart disease or other lung diseases...and the elderly. The effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors. For more information on ground-level ozone and fine particles...visit http://www.state.nj.us/dep/
About
Jenny Jump State Forest Campground occupies a wooded setting in Warren County's Highlands region. The 22 standard campsites accommodate tents and trailers, each equipped with a fire ring and picnic table. Showers and flush toilets are located within walking distance of the camping loop. The season runs from April 1 through October 31, with reservations available through camping.nj.gov. Beyond the standard sites, the forest offers two group campsites (accommodating 25 and 40 campers respectively) that include fire rings, picnic tables, and pit toilets. Eight rustic shelters near the Jenny Jump Mountain summit are available year-round; each sleeps six people with double-deck bunks, a woodburning stove, furnished living area, outdoor grill, and access to showers and flush toilets. Pets are not permitted at shelter sites. Fourteen miles of hiking trails wind through the forest, and Ghost Lake provides fishing for largemouth bass, sunfish, and catfish. The park's location offers dark skies valued by astronomers visiting the United Astronomy Clubs of New Jersey observatory on the summit.
Directions
From I-80, take Exit 12 for Hope/Blairstown. Head north on County Route 521 toward Hope. Turn left onto Great Meadows Road, then right onto Shiloh Road. Follow Shiloh Road to State Park Road and turn left to the park entrance.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $20 - $80 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| JennyJump@dep.nj.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (908) 459-4366 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Useful Links
| Jenny Jump State Forest Official Page |
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