Tillman Ravine
- Hike
- 1.5 mi each way
- Road
- Gravel
- Dogs
- Allowed
Tillman Ravine only runs after rain or snowmelt. Tillman Ravine is a waterfall on Tillman Brook in Sussex County, New Jersey. Reaching it is a 1.5 mi hike each way.
Closures and warnings
Seasonal road closure. Stay on marked trails; steep and wet rock in the ravine. As of September 28, 2026.
The falls
| Flow | Only after rain or snowmelt |
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| Flows | March through November |
| Flow note | Short cascades and rocky gorge along Tillman Brook in a hemlock ravine; best after rain. |
| Swimming allowed | No |
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Access
| Hike | 1.5 mi each way |
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| Road | Gravel |
| Road note | Vehicle access to Tillman Ravine restricted Dec 15 to Apr 15 (or when hazardous). |
| Parking | Upper and lower lots on Dimon Road in Stokes State Forest. |
| Fee | NJ State Park Service entrance fees apply in season when posted at Stokes State Forest. |
| Hours | Day use during park hours; Tillman Ravine trail listed as 1.5-mile hike in the park trail guide. |
| Seasonal closure | Vehicle access to Tillman Ravine area restricted Dec 15-Apr 15 (or when hazardous). |
| Managed by | New Jersey Division of Parks and Forestry (Stokes State Forest) |
| Restrooms | Yes |
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Rules
| Dogs | Allowed |
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Common questions
Common questions
Is Tillman Ravine open?
Seasonal road closure. Stay on marked trails; steep and wet rock in the ravine. As of September 28, 2026. Seasonal closure: Vehicle access to Tillman Ravine area restricted Dec 15-Apr 15 (or when hazardous). Hours: Day use during park hours; Tillman Ravine trail listed as 1.5-mile hike in the park trail guide.
Can you swim at Tillman Ravine?
No, swimming is not allowed at Tillman Ravine.
How long is the hike to Tillman Ravine?
It's a 1.5 mi hike each way. The road in is gravel. Vehicle access to Tillman Ravine restricted Dec 15 to Apr 15 (or when hazardous). Parking: Upper and lower lots on Dimon Road in Stokes State Forest.
Is there a fee at Tillman Ravine?
The fee is NJ State Park Service entrance fees apply in season when posted at Stokes State Forest.
When is Tillman Ravine flowing?
It only runs after rain or snowmelt, so it is often dry. It flows March through November. Short cascades and rocky gorge along Tillman Brook in a hemlock ravine; best after rain.
What facilities are at Tillman Ravine?
Restrooms.
What are the rules at Tillman Ravine?
Dogs are allowed.
Nearby
Camping nearby
Public land
Just outside: Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area (under 0.1 mi) .
Sources
3
- https://dep.nj.gov/parksandforests/state-park/stokes-state-forest/ (accessed September 30, 2026; backs manager, access.roadNote, swimmerNotes.swimmingAllowed, hazardNote, access.seasonalClosure / access.roadNote, rules.dogs)
- https://dep.nj.gov/wp-content/uploads/parksandforests/StokesTrailGuide.pdf (accessed September 30, 2026; backs waterbodyName, waterfall.flowNote, access.hikeDistanceMi, waterfall.flowMonths)
- https://www.njhiking.com/tillman-ravine/ (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.parking, access.amenities)
More: New Jersey waterfalls