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Montague
One day covers the main park and trail; add a night if you want camping or a relaxed hike.
Montague, at New Jersey's northern tip, offers High Point State Park, Stokes State Forest and a stretch of the Appalachian Trail. Most visitors can see the highlights in a day, but a night lets you camp and enjoy sunrise from the state’s highest point.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Nov–Mar (ice and road warnings)
- Airport
- SWF
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Montague, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe; watch for wildlife on trails and icy road conditions in winter.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police · 911 fire and ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportSWF Stewart International Airport (about 45 min drive north of Montague).
- Getting aroundDriving is primary; state and county roads connect the parks.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a local café$2–3
- Budget bedCampground pitch, a night, per personUS$30
- Mid-range bedMotel room (double), a night, per roomUS$120
- High-end bedMotel room (double), a night, per roomUS$180
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$70 · Mid US$120 · High US$200
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- SWF Stewart International Airport (about 45 min drive north of Montague)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Feb
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Mar
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Apr
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jul
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Nov
Avoid
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Dec
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C) low), wettest May (10 rain days), driest Jan (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Montague: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
7 rd
Feb
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
8 rd
Mar
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
9 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
10 rd
Jun
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
8 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
8 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9 rd
Oct
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
9 rd
Nov
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
9 rd
Dec
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Driving is primary; state and county roads connect the parks. NJ Transit’s Port Jervis line reaches Port Jervis, then a short taxi ride (5‑10 min) to Montague.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
High Point State Park
goDoor to door: 15 min drive
Drive north on Route 23, about 4 mi from Montague centre
Visit the monument and hike the short summit trail.
Stokes State Forest
goDoor to door: 30 min drive
Drive via Route 206, about 12 mi north of Branchville
Access to Sunrise Mountain and Appalachian Trail sections.
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
cautionDoor to door: 45 min drive
Take Route 23 south to the PA border, then local roads
Check seasonal trail closures.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Campgrounds in High Point State Park
Reserve a site for overnight camping; basic amenities.
Motels near Montague (e.g., in nearby Sussex)
Drive 5–10 min from the town centre.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $70–$100 excl. bed
- Mid
- $120–$150 excl. bed
- High
- $200+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Campground pitch2 × 1 night × US$45 | US$90 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$120 | US$240 |
| Park entrance fee (non‑resident)2 × US$10 · High Point & Stokes, seasonal. | US$20 |
| Taxi from Port Jervis station2 × US$20 · 5‑10 min ride. | US$40 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$39 |
| Trip total≈ US$215 per person per day, bed included | US$429 |
Site fee at High Point State Park.
2026 estimate in USD; flights and car rental excluded.
Prices of common things
| Park entrance (non‑resident)High Point State Park & Stokes State Forest, Memorial Day–Labor Day. | $10 |
| Gasoline (per gallon)2026 US average. | $3.30 |
| Coffee at a local café | $2–3 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Winter ice on mountain roads; check local DOT alerts.
- Park entrance fees apply seasonally (see below).
- Limited public transport; plan car or taxi.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 911
- Fire and ambulance
- 911
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Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Port Jervis → Montague taxi: about $15–25, 5‑10 min (check)
- High Point State Park entrance: $5 resident / $10 non‑resident (check)
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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Montague. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Oct · avoid Nov–Mar (ice and road warnings) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night for camping at High Point State Park.
- Include a guided hike on the Appalachian Trail segment.
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