🌤 Weather at Van Nest-Hoff-Vannatta Farm by season
| Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26–71 °F | 56–84 °F | 30–76 °F | 18–41 °F |
Each range runs from the coldest monthly average low to the warmest monthly average high in that season (1991-2020 climate normals), measured at Belvidere Brg, 5 mi away, elevation 263 ft. Conditions at the park can differ from the station, especially where elevation differs — check a forecast before you go.
New Jersey’s Colonial Farmstead — 18th-Century Dutch-American Farm Complex, National Register of Historic Places, Marksboro, Frelinghuysen Township, Warren County New Jersey
Van Nest-Hoff-Vannatta Farm is a state historic site in Marksboro, Frelinghuysen Township, Warren County, New Jersey, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This remarkably preserved 18th-century Dutch-American farmstead features a main stone farmhouse dating to the mid-1700s, multiple historic outbuildings including a barn and springhouse, intact examples of colonial-era agricultural architecture, interpretive programs about early Dutch settlement in the upper Delaware Valley, and connections to the Revolutionary War era.
Dutch-American Agricultural Heritage
The farmstead represents one of the finest surviving examples of Dutch-American agricultural settlement in northwestern New Jersey’s upper Delaware Valley. The property tells the story of three prominent families — Van Nest, Hoff, and Vannatta — who successively owned and worked the land from the colonial period through the 19th century. The stone farmhouse and associated outbuildings illustrate the distinctive Dutch building traditions that settlers brought to the region, adapted to the local limestone and agricultural landscape of Warren County.
Historic Buildings
The farmstead complex includes the main stone farmhouse with characteristic Dutch architectural features, a large barn, springhouse, and additional outbuildings that together document the self-sufficient agricultural operation typical of colonial-era farms in the region. The state has worked to preserve and restore the buildings to interpret the agricultural practices and domestic life of the 18th and 19th centuries.
Visitor Information
The site is managed by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Parks and Forestry, with support from the Friends of the Hoff-Vannatta Farm. Visiting hours and tour availability may be seasonal — contact the managing organization for current access information. The site is located in the scenic Paulins Kill Valley of northwestern New Jersey, near other historic and natural attractions in Warren County.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the farmstead built?
The main stone farmhouse dates to the mid-1700s, with various outbuildings added throughout the colonial and early national periods.
Can I visit the farm?
Access may be seasonal or by appointment. Contact the Friends of the Hoff-Vannatta Farm or the NJ Division of Parks and Forestry for current visiting information.
Wildlife & Nature
Van Nest-Hoff-Vannatta Farm — preserves a historic farmstead in rural Warren County. The farm’s meadows, barns, and hedgerows support barn owls, eastern bluebirds, and meadowlarks. White-tailed deer and wild turkeys are common.
Nearby Attractions
Oxford — adjacent. Jenny Jump SF — 10 miles south.
More parks nearby: Spruce Run State Park is a short drive away, while Voorhees State Park lies a short drive away.
🐾 Dogs & Pets at Van Nest-Hoff-Vannatta Farm
- Pets allowed? statewide rule
- Pets are allowed in NJ state parks and forests on leash but are prohibited from buildings, swimming beaches and non-designated campsites.
- Leash rule statewide rule
- Leash 6 feet or less, with the pet under physical control at all times.
- Beaches & swim areas statewide rule
- Pets are prohibited from swimming beaches and swimming waters statewide.
- Cabins & lodging statewide rule
- Pets are prohibited from cabins/lodging; the Pet Friendly Camping Program designates campsites at 13 areas (e.g. Round Valley all sites, Allaire 1-8, Bass River 1-85, Stokes 101-137) for up to two dogs or cats per permit.
- Pet fees statewide rule
- $5.00 per night additional charge for a pet-friendly campsite; no day-use pet fee.
- Statewide exceptions statewide rule
- Pet Friendly Camping requires current rabies vaccination with written proof at check-in; caged birds/reptiles only allowed inside RVs.
Are dogs allowed at Van Nest-Hoff-Vannatta Farm?
Pets are allowed in NJ state parks and forests on leash but are prohibited from buildings, swimming beaches and non-designated campsites. Individual parks can post stricter rules — check signage on arrival.
Rules verified July 2026 via dep.nj.gov. More: New Jersey state parks guide · Dog rules in all 50 states compared
