Where to see a American Black Bear in New Jersey

The American Black Bear is recorded in the counties of 49 New Jersey state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Abram S. Hewitt State Forest
2. Allamuchy Mountain State Park
3. High Point State Park
4. Jenny Jump State Forest
5. Kittatinny Valley State Park
6. Long Pond Ironworks State Park
7. Norvin Green State Forest
8. Ringwood State Park
9. Stokes State Forest
10. Swartswood State Park
11. Wawayanda State Park
12. Worthington State Forest
13. Allamuchy State Park
14. Musconetcong State Park
15. Rough Mountain State Forest
16. Ramapo Mountain State Forest
17. Palisades State Park
18. Farny State Park
19. Hacklebarney State Park
20. Hopatcong State Park
21. Stephens State Park
22. Tall Pines State Preserve
23. Washington Rock State Park
24. Six Mile Run State Park
25. Delaware and Raritan State Park

These are county-level records — the species is documented in the area around each park, which is a strong steer rather than a guarantee for the park itself.

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