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WASHINGTON CROSSING STATE PARK, NJ

Status: Open through Thu Oct 31 2013   Season Dates
Max reservation window: Sun May 18 2014   Later Dates
5 site(s) found

Description

Washington Crossing State Park is located along the Delaware River, just eight miles north of Trenton. The Continental Army, commanded by General George Washington, landed here after its historic crossing of the Delaware River on Christmas night in 1776. The cultural, historic, natural and recreational features of this park provide a unique blend of activities for visitors.

Recreation:

The Park has 13 miles of trails for hiking, five miles of trails for biking, and two and a half miles of trails for equestrian use.

Facilities:

The Park has a Revolutionary War Museum at the Visitor Center, a Nature Center, and historical buildings. The Park also has an Open Air Theater which offers live performances from May to October.

Nearby Attractions:

Delaware River, Farmers Markets, Wineries, Shopping, Dining, Amusement Parks, Aquarium, Minor League Baseball

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
  • AMPITHEATER
  • Art & Museum
  • BICYCLING
  • Ball Field
  • Bird Watching
  • CULTURAL SITES / EXHIBITS
  • Camping, Primitive
  • Field Sports/Activities
  • Fire Rings
  • Fishing
  • HISTORIC STRUCTURE/FEATURE
  • Hiking
  • Hiking Trail
  • Historic Sites
  • Horseback Riding
  • INTERPRETIVE EXHIBIT/DISPLAY
  • INTERPRETIVE TRAIL
  • Information/Contact station
  • Interpretive Center
  • Jogging/Running
  • Museum
  • Nature Center
  • Nature Study
  • OFFICE/RANGER STATION
  • PROGRAMS, HISTORY
  • PROGRAMS, NATURE
  • Parking
  • Picnic Shelter
  • Picnic Tables
  • Picnicing
  • Playground
  • Restrooms
  • Stargazing
  • TRAILS , BICYCLE
  • TRAILS, EQUESTRIAN
  • TRAILS, HIKING, MODERATE
  • TRAILS, HIKING/WALKING, EASY
  • VIEWING PLATFORM/OVERLOOK
  • Walking
  • Wildflower Viewing
  • Wildlife Viewing
Within 10 Miles
  • Antiquing
  • Archery
  • Boating, Kayaking
  • CHURCH
  • Canoeing
  • DINING
  • Hunting
  • Mall
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Winery Tours
Alerts and Important Information
No water available at Campsites
No electric available at Campsites
No vehicles permitted in Campsites
Tent Camping Only

Getting There:

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
40.31111, -74.86333
40°18'40"N, 74°51'48"W

From Points North- Route 202 South to Route 29 South, Left on Route 546 East (Washington Crossing Road)

From Points South- Interstate 195 to 29 North, Right on Route 546 East (Washington Crossing Road)

Contact Information:

Mailing Address:

WASHINGTON CROSSING STATE PARK
355 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road
Titusville NJ 08560

Phone Number:

Information: (609)737-0623

Special Events:

    The events listed here are not intended to be an all inclusive list. Please contact the park for further details.

  • Commemorate George Washington¿s famous Christmas night crossing of the Delaware River. Free for all ages. on Dec 25 2012
  • Annual Fair celebrating New Jersey¿s rich historical heritage. Open from 11:00 AM- 5:00 PM. For more information visit www.njhistoryfair.org on May 11 2013