Links to maps of picnic areas and other popular locations are below. To better help you navigate the reservation you may buy a detailed Trail Map from the South Mountain Conservancy, or obtain a general basic map from the Essex County Parks website.
Picnic Areas (south to north)
Facilities: T = Tables, G = Grills, S = Shelters,
PT = Portable Toilet (3 seasons, + = 4 seasons)
- Locust Grove (16T, 8G, 1S, PT+)
- Washington Rock (1S, PT)
- Elmdale (2T, 2G)
- Hawk Hill
- Painter’s Point (2T, 2G, PT)
- Dogwood Hillside
- Summit Field (25T, 13G, 3S, 3 PT)
- Shady Nook (11T, 8G, 1S)
- Tulip Springs (26T, 20G, 2S, PT+)
- Oakdale Parking Lot (Picnic Area NW, Oakdale Trail W) (5T,5G, PT)
- Clipper Pavilion(24T, 1S, PT+)
- Paddle Boat House (24T, 1S, PT+)
- Turtle Back (13T,13G,,2S, PT+)
- Mayapple Hill
South Field: 12T, 6G (+5 fire pits), 1S
North Field: 12T,6G (+2 firepits), 1S
Parking Lot: PT+
Points of Interest:
- Archery Field
- Balls Bluff
- Bramhall Terrace
- Boy Scout Area
- Campbell’s Pond
- Codey Arena
- Crater View
- Diamond Mill Pond
- Dog Park
- Rahway Fairy Trail
(Trailhead at Locust Grove Picnic Area) - Hemlock Falls
- Maple Falls Cascades
- Old Short Hills Park (adjoins reservation)
- Orange Reservoir and Playground
- Paddleboat House
- Quarry
- The Crag
- Turtle Back Rock
- Turtle Back Zoo
- Washington Rock and Lookout
- Wildflower and Forest Preserve
- Wildflower Sculpture Park