Norvin Green State Forest is a state forest in Passaic County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, near the Wanaque Reservoir.Norvin Green State Forest, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. Accessed April 17, 2026. The park covers in Bloomingdale, Ringwood and West Milford.Walsh, Deborah. "Bloomingdale seeks to ban bear hunt on town property", Suburban Trends, August 3, 2016. Accessed April 17, 2026. "The hunting ban would not cover the 5,416-acre Norvin Green State Forest that straddles Bloomingdale, West Milford and Ringwood."
It is part of the Northeastern coastal forests ecoregion. The forest is accessible by foot only; it is part of the Wyanokie Wilderness Area and contains an extensive trail system built on old logging roads, several of which connect with trails in The New Weis Center and reservoir property. The trails climb hills up to and provide views of the Manhattan skyline, the Wanaque Reservoir, Burnt Meadow Brook and Lake Sonoma. The park is operated and maintained by the New Jersey Division of Parks and Forestry.
See also
List of New Jersey state parks Highlands Natural Pool
References
External links
The New Weis Center for Education, Arts & Recreation North Jersey District Water Supply Commission Snake Den Road, Local community web site. NY-NJTC: Norvin Green State Forest Trail Details and Info