Morris district, New Jersey, United States
Places to visit near Kenvil
Kenvil is a town in Morris district, New Jersey, United States, home to about 3,009 people. Within 50 km by road there are 171 places to visit — 25 churches, 31 wildlife, forests & gardens, 37 hill stations & viewpoints and 28 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Lake Rogerene (5 km), Patriots' Path (8 km) and Lake Musconetcong (9 km).

Kenvil at a glance
- Location
- Morris district, New Jersey, United States
- Population
- about 3,009
- Coordinates
- 40.8798° N, 74.6185° W
- Places within 50 km
- 171 (171 must-see)
- Best time to visit
- November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches
Top places to visit near Kenvil
Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Kenvil: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.
- Lake RogereneLakes & Dams · MorrisMust-see
- Patriots' PathTreks · MorrisMust-see
- Lake MusconetcongLakes & Dams · SussexMust-see
- Lake HopatcongLakes & Dams · SussexMust-see
- Lookout MountainHills · SussexMust-see
- Turkey Brook ParkWildlife · MorrisMust-see
- Lake LackawannaLakes & Dams · SussexMust-see
- Estling Lake DamLakes & Dams · MorrisMust-see
- Lake ShawneeLakes & Dams · MorrisMust-see
- Cage HillHills · SussexMust-see
- Watnong MountainHills · MorrisMust-see
- Indian Lake DamLakes & Dams · MorrisMust-see
More places near Kenvil
- Cedar Lake Dam · lake · Morris · ~16 km · Must-see
- Schiff Nature Preserve · sanctuary · Morris · ~16 km · Must-see
- Lake Denmark · lake · Morris · ~16 km · Must-see
- Mortimer L Schiff Boy Scout Reservation · park · Morris · ~17 km · Must-see
- Rock Ridge Lake · lake · Morris · ~17 km · Must-see
- Rainbow Lake · lake · Morris · ~17 km · Must-see
- Tourne County Park · park · Morris · ~19 km · Must-see
- Saint Peter's Episcopal Church · church · Morris · ~19 km · Must-see
- Ogden Mine Railroad Trail · trek · Sussex · ~19 km · Must-see
- Stephens State Park · sanctuary · Morris · ~19 km · Must-see
- Allamuchy Mountain · viewpoint · Warren · ~20 km · Must-see
- Schooleys Mountain · viewpoint · Morris · ~20 km · Must-see
Things to see near Kenvil, by type
Churches near Kenvil
68 churches within 100 km of Kenvil. The closest is Saint Peter's Episcopal Church (19 km). Best time: year-round.
- Saint Peter's Episcopal Church · church · Morris · ~19 km · Must-see
- Our Lady of Mercy Chapel · church · Morris · ~23 km · Must-see
- Lamington Presbyterian Church · church · Somerset · ~32 km · Must-see
- Unitarian Church in Summit · church · Union · ~36 km · Must-see
- Wallace Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church · church · Union · ~37 km · Must-see
- Hope Episcopal Church · church · Warren · ~37 km · Must-see
Wildlife, forests & gardens near Kenvil
55 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Kenvil. The closest is Turkey Brook Park (11 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.
- Turkey Brook Park · sanctuary · Morris · ~11 km · Must-see
- Schiff Nature Preserve · sanctuary · Morris · ~16 km · Must-see
- Stephens State Park · sanctuary · Morris · ~19 km · Must-see
- Frelinghuysen Arboretum · sanctuary · Morris · ~21 km · Must-see
- Loantaka Brook Reservation · sanctuary · Morris · ~23 km · Must-see
- Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge · sanctuary · Morris · ~28 km · Must-see
Hill stations & viewpoints near Kenvil
52 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Kenvil. The closest is Lookout Mountain (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.
- Lookout Mountain · viewpoint · Sussex · ~10 km · Must-see
- Cage Hill · viewpoint · Sussex · ~14 km · Must-see
- Watnong Mountain · viewpoint · Morris · ~14 km · Must-see
- Allamuchy Mountain · viewpoint · Warren · ~20 km · Must-see
- Schooleys Mountain · viewpoint · Morris · ~20 km · Must-see
- Upper Pohatcong Mountain · viewpoint · Warren · ~26 km · Must-see
Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Kenvil
39 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Kenvil. The closest is Lake Rogerene (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.
- Lake Rogerene · lake · Morris · ~5 km · Must-see
- Lake Musconetcong · lake · Sussex · ~9 km · Must-see
- Lake Hopatcong · lake · Sussex · ~9 km · Must-see
- Lake Lackawanna · lake · Sussex · ~13 km · Must-see
- Estling Lake Dam · lake · Morris · ~13 km · Must-see
- Lake Shawnee · lake · Morris · ~14 km · Must-see
Parks near Kenvil
37 parks within 100 km of Kenvil. The closest is Mortimer L Schiff Boy Scout Reservation (17 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.
- Mortimer L Schiff Boy Scout Reservation · park · Morris · ~17 km · Must-see
- Tourne County Park · park · Morris · ~19 km · Must-see
- Bamboo Brook Outdoor Education Center · park · Morris · ~23 km · Must-see
- Willowwood Arboretum · park · Morris · ~23 km · Must-see
- Pompton Aquatic Park · park · Passaic · ~38 km · Must-see
- Peckman Preserve · park · Passaic · ~42 km · Must-see
Museums near Kenvil
19 museums within 100 km of Kenvil. The closest is Morris Museum (21 km). Best time: year-round.
- Morris Museum · museum · Morris · ~21 km · Must-see
- Boonton Historical Society and Museum · museum · Morris · ~22 km · Must-see
- Museum of Early Trades and Crafts · museum · Morris · ~27 km · Must-see
- Sterling Hill Mining Museum · museum · Sussex · ~28 km · Must-see
- Franklin Mineral Museum Inc · museum · Sussex · ~33 km · Must-see
- Thomas Edison National Historical Park · museum · Essex · ~42 km · Must-see
A one-day trip from Kenvil
5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 43 km on the road.
- Start in Kenvil
- 5 km Lake Rogerene · lake, Morris
- 4 km Lake Musconetcong · lake, Sussex
- 7 km Lookout Mountain · viewpoint, Sussex
- 2 km Lake Hopatcong · lake, Sussex
- 17 km Patriots' Path · trek, Morris
- 8 km Back to Kenvil
Plan a longer trip from Kenvil — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
From travellers near Kenvil
No traveller has reported from around Kenvil yet. Been to one of these places recently? Open it and post what you found — is the waterfall flowing, how crowded was the temple, is the beach safe — so the next visitor knows before they drive.
How to reach Kenvil
All places near Kenvil by distance
15–50 km — half-day trips
- George Washington · attraction · Morris · ~20 km · Must-see
- Lake Mohawk · lake · Sussex · ~20 km · Must-see
- Frelinghuysen Arboretum · sanctuary · Morris · ~21 km · Must-see
- Morris Museum · museum · Morris · ~21 km · Must-see
- Boonton Falls · waterfall · Morris · ~21 km · Must-see
- Boonton Reservoir · lake · Morris · ~22 km · Must-see
- Boonton Historical Society and Museum · museum · Morris · ~22 km · Must-see
- Loantaka Brook Reservation · sanctuary · Morris · ~23 km · Must-see
- Our Lady of Mercy Chapel · church · Morris · ~23 km · Must-see
- Bamboo Brook Outdoor Education Center · park · Morris · ~23 km · Must-see
- Splitrock Reservoir · lake · Morris · ~23 km · Must-see
- Willowwood Arboretum · park · Morris · ~23 km · Must-see
- Basking Ridge Oak Tree · lake · Somerset · ~25 km · Must-see
- Upper Pohatcong Mountain · viewpoint · Warren · ~26 km · Must-see
- Tripod Rock · attraction · Morris · ~27 km · Must-see
- Museum of Early Trades and Crafts · museum · Morris · ~27 km · Must-see
- Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge · sanctuary · Morris · ~28 km · Must-see
- Sterling Hill · viewpoint · Sussex · ~28 km · Must-see
- Sterling Hill Mining Museum · museum · Sussex · ~28 km · Must-see
- High Rocks · viewpoint · Warren · ~28 km · Must-see
- Moggy Hollow Natural Area · sanctuary · Somerset · ~29 km · Must-see
- Leonard J. Buck Garden · sanctuary · Somerset · ~29 km · Must-see
- Kakeout Mountain · viewpoint · Morris · ~30 km · Must-see
- Baldpate Mountain · viewpoint · Warren · ~31 km · Must-see
- Smiths Hill · viewpoint · Sussex · ~31 km · Must-see
- Lamington Presbyterian Church · church · Somerset · ~32 km · Must-see
- Riker Hill · sanctuary · Essex · ~32 km · Must-see
- Franklin Mineral Museum Inc · museum · Sussex · ~33 km · Must-see
- Danville Mountain · viewpoint · Warren · ~34 km · Must-see
- Jenny Jump State Forest · viewpoint · Warren · ~34 km · Must-see
- Summit Jewish Community Center · sanctuary · Union · ~35 km · Must-see
- Devil's Tree · fort · Somerset · ~35 km · Must-see
- Mayor Jonathan Dunleavy Memorial Park · sanctuary · Passaic · ~35 km · Must-see
- Sri Venkateswara Temple · temple · Somerset · ~35 km · Must-see
- Swartswood Lake · lake · Sussex · ~35 km · Must-see
- Reeves-Reed Arboretum · sanctuary · Union · ~35 km · Must-see
- Unitarian Church in Summit · church · Union · ~36 km · Must-see
- Mount Mohepinoke · viewpoint · Warren · ~36 km · Must-see
- Federal Hill · viewpoint · Passaic · ~37 km · Must-see
- Lake Surprise · lake · Union · ~37 km · Must-see
50–100 km — one-day trips
- Islamic Center of Passaic County · dargah · Passaic · ~51 km · Must-see
- Newark Museum · church · Essex · ~51 km · Must-see
- Sunfish Pond · lake · Warren · ~51 km · Must-see
- Worthington State Forest · sanctuary · Warren · ~51 km · Must-see
- Iglesia Roca de Salvacion · church · Essex · ~51 km · Must-see
- Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area · sanctuary · Pike · ~51 km · Must-see
- Eastside Park · park · Passaic · ~51 km · Must-see
- New Jersey Historical Society · church · Essex · ~51 km · Must-see
- Kearny Riverbank Park · park · Hudson · ~51 km · Must-see
- Tranquility Ridge Park · sanctuary · Passaic · ~51 km · Must-see
- Musconetcong Mountain · viewpoint · Hunterdon · ~51 km · Must-see
- Rocky Mountain · viewpoint · Bergen · ~52 km · Must-see
- Maple Hill · viewpoint · Sussex · ~52 km · Must-see
- St. John Lutheran Church · church · Passaic · ~52 km · Must-see
- Ringwood State Park · sanctuary · Passaic · ~52 km · Must-see
- Riverside County Park North · sanctuary · Bergen · ~52 km · Must-see
- Colonial Park · park · Somerset · ~52 km · Must-see
- Jefferson Park · sanctuary · Union · ~52 km · Must-see
- Second Reformed Dutch Church · church · Essex · ~52 km · Must-see
- Saint Johns Episcopal Church · church · Union · ~52 km · Must-see
- Pan American C.M.A. Church · church · Essex · ~52 km · Must-see
- Ringwood Manor Historic District · fort · Passaic · ~52 km · Must-see
- Scotts Mountain · viewpoint · Warren · ~52 km · Must-see
- Skylands Manor · fort · Passaic · ~52 km · Must-see
- Drag Hill · viewpoint · Bergen · ~53 km · Must-see
- Guglielmo Marconi Memorial Park · sanctuary · Somerset · ~53 km · Must-see
- Saint Michael the Archangel Church · church · Passaic · ~53 km · Must-see
- Thomas Edison Center at Menlo Park · museum · Middlesex · ~53 km · Must-see
- Greenwood Lake · lake · Orange · ~53 km · Must-see
- Edison State Park · park · Middlesex · ~53 km · Must-see
- Saint Casimir's Roman Catholic Church · church · Essex · ~53 km · Must-see
- Mount Defiance · viewpoint · Passaic · ~53 km · Must-see
- Mount Tammany · viewpoint · Warren · ~53 km · Must-see
- Johnson Park · park · Middlesex · ~53 km · Must-see
- Saint Francis of Assisi Cathedral · church · Middlesex · ~54 km · Must-see
- Metlar-Bodine House Museum · museum · Middlesex · ~54 km · Must-see
- Rutgers Ecological Preserve · sanctuary · Middlesex · ~54 km · Must-see
- BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir · temple · Middlesex · ~54 km · Must-see
- Scenic Overlook - Delaware River · viewpoint · Warren · ~54 km · Must-see
- Shepherd Lake · lake · Passaic · ~54 km · Must-see
Count by type (within 100 km)
| Type | Within 50 km | Within 100 km | Nearest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churches | 25 | 68 | Saint Peter's Episcopal Church (19 km) |
| Wildlife, forests & gardens | 31 | 55 | Turkey Brook Park (11 km) |
| Hill stations & viewpoints | 37 | 52 | Lookout Mountain (10 km) |
| Lakes, dams & reservoirs | 28 | 39 | Lake Rogerene (5 km) |
| Parks | 21 | 37 | Mortimer L Schiff Boy Scout Reservation (17 km) |
| Museums | 12 | 19 | Morris Museum (21 km) |
| Other attractions | 3 | 7 | George Washington (20 km) |
| Forts & heritage | 3 | 7 | Devil's Tree (35 km) |
| Treks | 3 | 4 | Patriots' Path (8 km) |
| Waterfalls | 4 | 4 | Boonton Falls (21 km) |
| Temples | 3 | 4 | Sri Venkateswara Temple (35 km) |
| Buddhist sites | 1 | 1 | Empty Cloud Monastery (40 km) |
| Mosques & dargahs | 0 | 1 | Islamic Center of Passaic County (51 km) |
| Beaches & coast | 0 | 1 | Newark Bay (58 km) |
Kenvil: questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit near Kenvil?
Lake Rogerene (lake, about 5 km), Patriots' Path (trek, about 8 km), Lake Musconetcong (lake, about 9 km), Lake Hopatcong (lake, about 9 km), Lookout Mountain (viewpoint, about 10 km), Turkey Brook Park (nature spot, about 11 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Kenvil?
171 places on Spotwander: 25 churches, 31 wildlife, forests & gardens, 37 hill stations & viewpoints, 28 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 21 parks.
Which is the nearest church to Kenvil?
Saint Peter's Episcopal Church, about 19 km by road; Our Lady of Mercy Chapel (23 km) is next.
Which is the nearest sanctuary to Kenvil?
Turkey Brook Park, about 11 km by road; Schiff Nature Preserve (16 km) is next.
Which is the nearest viewpoint to Kenvil?
Lookout Mountain, about 10 km by road; Cage Hill (14 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Kenvil?
Start in Kenvil, visit Lake Rogerene, then Lake Musconetcong, then Lookout Mountain, then Lake Hopatcong, then Patriots' Path, and drive back — about 43 km by road in all.
What is the best time to visit places near Kenvil?
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.
Towns near Kenvil
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- Places near Hopatcong · 9 km
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- Places near Hopatcong Hills · 10 km
Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Kenvil’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Kenvil on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.