New Jersey State Parks · New Jersey
Stephens State Park
New Jersey State Parks · New Jersey, United States
- Sites
- 39
- Hookups
- 39 no hookups
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Elevation
- 650 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 4
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · AT&T good · Verizon good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Nearest town
- Hackettstown
- Address
- 800 Willow Grove St., Hackettstown, NJ 07840
- Phone
- 908-852-3790
- Activities
- Camping
About
Stephens State Park, in Hackettstown along the Musconetcong River, is popular for trout fishing and canoeing. The campground has 39 tent and small-trailer sites with fire rings and picnic tables, none with hookups. Flush toilets and showers are within walking distance. Open April 1 through Oct. 31. This park's current pet policy for campers was not stated on its own page - check directly before bringing pets.
Fees
This park's own page does not list a per-night fee for its standard tent/trailer sites. New Jersey's standard statewide rate at comparable state park campgrounds is $20/night for NJ residents and $25/night for non-residents, plus a $5 reservation fee - confirm the exact rate for this park before booking. This park's current pet policy for campers could not be confirmed with confidence; check directly with the park before bringing pets.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36° | 24° | -2° | 50° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 39° | 25° | -3° | 62° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 48° | 32° | 10° | 70° | 9 of 11 |
| April | 62° | 42° | 28° | 86° | 4 of 11 |
| May | 69° | 52° | 35° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 76° | 58° | 50° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 84° | 68° | 61° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 83° | 67° | 59° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 77° | 60° | 50° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 63° | 45° | 36° | 81° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 48° | 33° | 22° | 67° | 6 of 10 |
| December | 39° | 29° | 13° | 60° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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All public campgrounds in New Jersey · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2026-08-25. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.