High Point State Park
- Dogs
- Not allowed
Hours: Swimming only when lifeguards are on duty. High Point State Park is a lake cove on Lake Marcia in Sussex County, New Jersey.
Closures and warnings
Swimming is only permitted when lifeguards are on duty. NJ State Parks listed Lake Marcia swimming closed until lifeguards are hired for the 2026 season; park remains open for other day use. As of September 30, 2026.
Before you swim
| Swimming allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Water type | Lake cove |
| Entry | Walk in |
| Lifeguards | Summer months when lifeguards are staffed; no swimming when stands are unstaffed. |
| Water clarity | Spring-fed 20-acre Lake Marcia; cool spring-fed water. |
Access
| Parking | Day-use lots near Lake Marcia and the High Point Monument area off NJ Route 23. |
|---|---|
| Hours | Swimming only when lifeguards are on duty; NJ state-operated lake beaches typically 10:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. |
| Managed by | New Jersey Division of Parks and Forestry (High Point State Park) |
| Restrooms | Yes |
|---|---|
| Picnic sites | Yes |
| Note | Lake Marcia beach has changing rooms, restrooms, showers, first-aid, and a seasonal concession; inner tubes and non-USCG flotation devices are not allowed in the swim area. |
Rules
| Dogs | Not allowed |
|---|---|
| Camping | Allowed |
Common questions
Common questions
Is High Point State Park open?
Swimming is only permitted when lifeguards are on duty. NJ State Parks listed Lake Marcia swimming closed until lifeguards are hired for the 2026 season; park remains open for other day use. As of September 30, 2026. Hours: Swimming only when lifeguards are on duty; NJ state-operated lake beaches typically 10:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Can you swim at High Point State Park?
Yes, swimming is allowed at High Point State Park. Lifeguards: Summer months when lifeguards are staffed; no swimming when stands are unstaffed.
How do you get to High Point State Park?
Parking: Day-use lots near Lake Marcia and the High Point Monument area off NJ Route 23.
What facilities are at High Point State Park?
Restrooms and picnic sites. Lake Marcia beach has changing rooms, restrooms, showers, first-aid, and a seasonal concession; inner tubes and non-USCG flotation devices are not allowed in the swim area.
What are the rules at High Point State Park?
Dogs are not allowed and camping is allowed.
Nearby
Sources
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- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_Point_(New_Jersey) (accessed September 28, 2026; backs manager, access.parking, access.amenities, swimmerNotes.swimmingAllowed)
- https://topoquest.com/place/new-jersey/lake/lake-marcia/878115 (accessed September 28, 2026; backs waterbodyName, swimmerNotes.waterType / entryType, lat/lng)
- https://dep.nj.gov/parksandforests/state-park/high-point-state-park/ (accessed September 30, 2026; backs access.hours / swimmerNotes.lifeguardSeason / hazardNote, rules.dogs, rules.camping)
- https://dep.nj.gov/wp-content/uploads/parksandforests/am_High-point-area.pdf (accessed September 30, 2026; backs swimmerNotes.waterClarityNote)
- https://dep.nj.gov/parksandforests/swimming-schedule/ (accessed September 30, 2026; backs access.hours 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. when lifeguards on duty)