As the air begins to cool, we’ll soon be surrounded by hues of crimson, orange, yellow, and green. Fall foliage makes for the perfect excuse to go for a scenic drive. It’s time to start planning your autumn adventures. You won’t have to go far to see the finest fall foliage Jersey has to offer. Our guide has the best places to go leaf-peeping this season. Enjoy the beauty of autumn at these destinations. Here is your guide to the Best Places to See Fall Foliage in Central NJ.

When will peak fall color arrive in NJ? See the Farmer’s Almanac prediction.

Best Places to See Fall Foliage in Central NJ

Hunterdon County

Bull’s Island Recreation Area
2185 Daniel Bray Hwy
Stockton, NJ 08559

Round Valley Recreation Area
1220 Stanton-Lebanon Road
Lebanon, NJ 08833

Spruce Run Recreation Park
68 Van Syckles Rd
Clinton, NJ 08809

Voorhees State Park
251 County Rd 513
Glen Gardner, NJ 08826

Mercer County

Delaware & Raritan Canal State Park
145 Mapleton Road
Princeton, NJ 08540

Princeton Battlefield State Park
500 Mercer Road
Princeton, NJ 08540

Washington Crossing State Park
355 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road
Titusville, NJ 08560

Middlesex County

Cheesequake State Park
300 Gordon Road
Matawan, NJ 07747

Monmouth County

Monmouth Battlefield State Park
20 State Route 33
Manalapan, NJ 07726

Allaire State Park
4265 Atlantic Ave.
Wall Township, NJ 07727

Somerset County

Duke Farms
1112 Dukes Pkwy W
Hillsborough Township, NJ 08844

Natirar
2 Main Street
Peapack, NJ 07977

Six Mile Run
625 Canal Road
Somerset, NJ 08873

Sourland Mountain Preserve
421 East Mountain Road
Hillsborough, NJ

Washington Rock Park
Washington Avenue
Green Brook, NJ 08812

Washington Valley Park
Bridgewater, NJ 08807

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