Tri-States Monument
The Tri-States Monument (also known as Tri-State Rock) is a granite monument that marks the tripoint of the state boundaries of New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. It is in Port Jervis. Its origins go back to 1882.
A landmark inside Port Jervis
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 17°, with about 43" of snow a year. When to go ↓
Westfall Township is the nearest base
Westfall Township is 5 miles northwest, with 11 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from New York City
New York City is about 62 miles southeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Established in 1882
Tri-States Monument dates from 1882. About ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 70–83°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Tri-States Monument
The Tri-States Monument (also known as Tri-State Rock) is a granite monument that marks the tripoint of the state boundaries of New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. It is at the northwestern end of the boundary between New Jersey and New York, the northern end of the boundary between New Jersey and Pennsylvania, and the eastern end of the boundary between New York and Pennsylvania. The monument is located at the confluence of the Delaware and Neversink rivers. This location is also known as Carpenter's Point.
- Type
- Landmark
- Established
- 1882
- Wikipedia readers
- 6.2K a year
Where to stay near Tri-States Monument
Close by, places to stay are in Westfall Township (11) and Deerpark (9).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Tri-States Monument | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Jervis | in town | — | 2 1 hotel · 1 campground | 8,518 | $237K | C |
| Westfall Township | 5 mi northwest | 5 min | 11 5 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 3,423 | $300K | — |
| Deerpark | 6 mi north | 10 min | 9 2 hotels · 6 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 7,433 | $247K | A |
| Montague Township | 6 mi south | 10 min | 7 6 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 3,896 | $345K | — |
| Milford | 6 mi southwest | 10 min | 7 4 hotels · 3 inns & B&Bs | 1,142 | $363K | A− |
| Vernon Township | 16 mi southeast | 25 min | 20 12 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 4 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds | 22,965 | $331K | A+ |
| Warwick | 19 mi east | 30 min | 25 4 hotels · 1 motel · 14 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 31,685 | $459K | — |
| Lumberland 31% vacation homes | 11 mi northwest | 15 min | 8 2 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 4 campgrounds | 2,306 | $318K | — |
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Getting there
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Make a day of it near Tri-States Monument
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United States Military Academy: USMA Public Affairs Office, Public domain · Madison Square Garden: Ajay Suresh from New York, NY, USA, CC BY 2.0 · Central Park: Ed Yourdon from New York City, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · MetLife Stadium: babyknight, CC BY 2.0 · Studio 54: Americasroof (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Metropolitan Museum of Art: Hugo Schneider, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Yankee Stadium: Matt Boulton, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Coney Island: OptimumPx, Public domain
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A visit to Tri-States Monument: questions
Is Tri-States Monument in Port Jervis?
Yes. It’s inside Port Jervis, NY.
When is the best time to visit Tri-States Monument?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 70–83°.
How far is Tri-States Monument from Newark and Jersey City?
About 52 miles southeast of Newark and about 55 miles southeast of Jersey City, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Tri-States Monument?
New York Stewart (SWF), about 32 miles away. The nearest big hub is Newark Liberty (EWR), about 54 miles.
Where should I stay near Tri-States Monument?
Westfall Township (5 mi, 11 places to stay), Deerpark (6 mi, 9 places to stay) and Montague Township (6 mi, 7 places to stay).
Inside knowledge from Port Jervis
Questions and tips go in Port Jervis’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.