Highlands Natural Pool

Due to cold & rain, the pool is closed today (5/27)

Recommended as one of "8 Places To Visit In New Jersey This Summer" and "The Incredible Swimming Pool In New Jersey You Absolutely Need To Visit," this Olympic-sized, stream-fed freshwater swimming pool is located in a wooded setting adjacent to the 5,400 acre Norvin Green State Forest in Ringwood, NJ. No chemicals are used in the pool.

In 1935, the pool was carved out of a hillside by the New York chapter of The Nature Friends who owned what was then called Camp Midvale and is now a 501(c)3 non-profit community-owned and operated facility.

Visit for the day! Provisional memberships (day passes) are available at the entrance. The pool accepts cash and credit cards for both entry fees and refreshments ($5.00 minimum to charge).

2018 Operating Hours

Early Season

Weekends Only, May 26th through June 24th, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Summer Season

Open Daily Starting June 25th through September 3rd.

Weekend hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. — Weekday hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Late Season

Weekends Only, September 8th through September 30th, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Please be aware that no alcoholic beverages, including beer, are allowed anywhere, at any time, on Highlands Pool or New Weis Center property. Anyone bringing alcohol onto the property will be required to leave. Inclement weather or other issues may lead to a delayed opening, an early closing, or not opening at all, so if there is any doubt, visitors should call the Pool before heading out.