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| Washington
Rock
State Park
Location:
Somerset County, Green Brook Township
Somerset County Park Commission
Location:
355 Milltown Road
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
Mail:
PO Box 5327
North Branch, NJ 08876
(908) 722-1200
GPS Coordinates
DMS 40° 36’ 47.65” N 74° 28' 23.70" W
Size: 52 acres
Fees: No entrance
fee.
Link to the Related
Fees page
 Directions:
Take Route 22 to Greenbrook Township to Washington
Rock Road. The park is located on Washington Rock
Road.
Facilities
& Activities:
- Picnic tables
- Scenic overlook
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The
strategic location of Washington Rock made it
a valuable lookout point during the American
Revolution for General George Washington in
June of 1777 when the British army under General
William Howe was moving toward Westfield. From
the vantage point of this natural rock outcropping,
General Washington had a thirty-mile panoramic
view of the valley and was able to instruct
his troops to circle behind Howe’s troops
and cut off their retreat.
One of the oldest state parks in New
Jersey, Washington Rock was originally purchased in 1913 to
commemorate the historical events of 1777. Situated on top
of Watchung Mountain in Green Brook Township, the park is
best known for its scenic vista and historical significance.
The park is a popular site for picnicking and relaxing.
Washington Rock is currently being managed by the Somerset County Park Commission. For more information contact: (908) 722-1200.
Through the Carry-In/Carry-Out Program you can help us keep your parks clean
and beautiful by carrying out the trash you carry in. Bags are provided
throughout the site. Thank you for your cooperation and remember to recycle.
Open daily sunrise to sunset.
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