Cliff Diving in New Jersey
Cliff Diving in New Jersey
Locations to Jump, Quarries, Safety Precautions
Cliff diving in New Jersey is a very popular sport. The locations listed on Thirst for Adrenaline are just a few of the locations for cliff diving in New Jersey. The cliff diving locations listed are to help guide you to a suitable place to jump. This means the areas listed throughout Thirst for Adrenaline currently or at one time have contained one or more locations which match the requirements (being deep enough, etc.) for cliff diving / cliff jumping. This may not hold true year round as water levels can recede. We cannot stress this point enough, always prepare and survey the area before cliff diving. Serious injuries can occur; even when you are prepared.
Due to changing local laws regarding cliff diving locations, we ask that jumpers research the cliff diving areas independently to determine if jumping is legal before going. Never dive or jump at an illegal location. That area is illegal for a reason. The reason is generally due to the area being dangerous (a large occurrence of underwater rocks, high accident rate, inadequate water depth, water depth that changes frequently, etc.) or that it is private property. Many locations are now illegal due to their dangerous conditions.
Cliff diving (cliff jumping) is a dangerous sport and all precautions must be taken. Many people have died cliff diving; even from a low height. Others have altered the rest of their lives due to injuries obtained from cliff diving. Use common sense. Just because your friends dare you to jump is no reason to do so. That’s normally how serious injuries occur as one tries to out-do the other. You may think jumping from a higher cliff is cool but know that the higher you go you are increasing the risk of injury. It is never recommended to jump from a height of over 40 feet. Thirst for Adrenaline is not responsible for any injuries, legal issues, or anything else associated with your cliff diving experience. Thirst for Adrenaline only provides locations we learn about from various sources. We post necessary precautions throughout the cliff diving section and it’s up to the cliff diver to follow those rules.
Follow Safety Rules, Verify Legality, Be Careful & Have Fun Cliff Diving in New Jersey!
| Cliff Diving Location: | City/County: | Is it Legal?: |
|---|---|---|
Annandale Waterfall |
Annandale, New Jersey |
Not Verified |
Mountain Creek Waterpark |
Vernon Township, New Jersey |
Not Verified |
Terrace Pond |
Hewitt, New Jersey |
Not Verified |
Ringwood, New Jersey |
No – See Comment Below |
The locations above are just a few of the locations for cliff diving in New Jersey. There are most likely hundreds of locations for cliff diving in New Jersey and multiple locations within a specific area. Thirst for Adrenaline only lists cliff diving locations that are popular. If we were to list every water hole, it would be extensive. Instead, we’d rather focus on areas that are worth your time as opposed to a small body of water which doesn’t offer the best landscape for cliff diving. Are you familiar with an unlisted location which is suitable for cliff diving in New Jersey? Please recommend a location for cliff diving.
Annandale Waterfall and cliffs are located in Annandale, New Jersey.
Long Pond Ironworks State Park is located in Passaic County in Hewitt, New Jersey. Do not go cliff diving at Long Pond Ironworks State Park. We are only listing this location to make you aware of the legal status.
Comments about Cliff Diving at Long Pond Iron Works:
Melissa: “Just wanted to let you guys know that this place is not legal to swim at. The entire area around the swimming hole/cliff area is a no trespassing zone. My boyfriend got a trespassing ticket there Memorial Day last year and it turned into a real hassle.”
Mountain Creek Waterpark is a waterpark located in Vernon, New Jersey. There are over 2 dozen rides, slides and attractions to choose from. One of them is named “Canyon Cliffs” which is an 18-23 foot cliff wall you can jump from into a clear pool of water below.
Terrace Pond is located in Wawayanda State Park. On Route 23 take the Clinton Road exit and follow Clinton Road for about 7 miles. You will have to hike to reach the pond.
Cliff Diving in New Jersey at Terrace Pond in Wawayanda State Park
Cliff Diving in New Jersey in Ringwood
Equipment for Cliff Diving
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