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Califon

Califon is a town in Hunterdon district, New Jersey, United States of about 1,080 people. Within 50 km by road there are 116 places to visit: 15 churches, 32 hill stations & viewpoints and 21 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Spruce Run Recreation Area, Bamboo Brook Outdoor Education Center and Willowwood Arboretum.

40.7195° N, 74.8357° WPop. 1,080

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Within 30 km38 places
Within 50 km116
Must-see293
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Califon

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:09 pm

86 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Califon
  2. Bamboo Brook Outdoor Education Centerpark · 45 min
  3. Lamington Presbyterian Churchchurch · 30 min
  4. Round Valley Reservoirreservoir · 45 min
  5. Spruce Run Recreation Areanature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Baldpate Mountainviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Califon
Today’s loopCalifonStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Califon?

Spruce Run Recreation Area (nature spot, about 13 km), Bamboo Brook Outdoor Education Center (park, about 14 km), Willowwood Arboretum (park, about 14 km), Red Mill Museum (heritage site, about 14 km), Round Valley Reservoir (reservoir, about 14 km), Lamington Presbyterian Church (church, about 15 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Califon?

116 places on Spotwander: 15 churches, 32 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 wildlife, forests & gardens, 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 parks.

Which is the nearest church to Califon?

Lamington Presbyterian Church, about 15 km by road; Saint Thomas Episcopal Church (27 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Califon?

Baldpate Mountain, about 15 km by road; Schooleys Mountain (16 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Califon?

Start in Califon, visit Bamboo Brook Outdoor Education Center, then Lamington Presbyterian Church, then Round Valley Reservoir, then Spruce Run Recreation Area, then Baldpate Mountain, and drive back — about 86 km by road in all.