DUKES FARM, N.J. PHOTOGRAPHY LOCATION 2026

We highly recommend this location for photography. No commercial photography is allowed due to one horrible wedding party that vandalized the place and ruined it for everyone.

We used to teach here on Saturdays with the permission of the park, and the park canceled everything due to vandalism.

This is a good location for people with mobility problems. You can read more about what they offer here on thier website.

DUKES FARM, N.J. PHOTOGRAPHY SPOT

Location: 1112 Dukes Pkwy W, Hillsborough Township, NJ 08844

Hours of Operation

🌿 Trails: Tuesday–Saturday | 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
🌸 Orchid Range: Open when the trails are open
🏛️ Orientation Center: Thursday–Saturday | 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
☕ Farm Barn Café: Thursday–Saturday | 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
🐦 Closed Sunday–Monday for wildlife and ecosystem recovery

Please note that these hours are subject to change.

Visit the Hours of Operations page for up-to-date information regarding operations.

Article is not AI generated. We traveled here showingPamela Goodyer and her camera.

Based on 20+ years of real-life experience. NO A.I. – About me

While some elements on their website may be polarizing, I encourage visitors to focus on the photography and appreciate the potential for creativity.

PHOTOGRAPH ORCHIDS

The Orchid Range, located less than a mile from the Farm Barn Orientation Center, boasts nearly 2,000 orchids across about 1,300 varieties, featuring both tropical and subtropical species. This diverse collection showcases the beauty of orchids worldwide and is open to the public during seasonal hours, weather permitting. Doris Duke had a deep passion for horticulture, particularly for orchids.

PHOTOGRAPH THE MEDITATION GARDEN

The Meditation Garden is a serene environment. You may want to practice some of our Transcent photography techniques while here. That’s Pamela Goodyer’s meditative style of photography, where you commune with nature.

WATERFALL

2026 -The Falls is currently not running. They advise that they temporarily paused it to conserve groundwater drawn from thier on-site wells, which supply the lakes after they stopped pumping from the Raritan River.

So double-check with them if they turned it back on before you bring your tripod and your neutral density filter with you. There’s another small waterfall that you can photograph here, so you can decide whether to lug a tripod around through the trip just for that.

DORIS DUKE

Doris Duke was an American philanthropist, art collector, and tobacco heiress known for her enigmatic life and diverse interests. Her story is marked by a series of intriguing events, including her extensive travels, her passion for the arts, and her commitment to various charitable causes. Throughout her life, she remained a figure of mystery, often raising questions about her motivations and the hidden aspects of her legacy.

ACCESIBILITY

The shuttle is a service available by reservation for visitors with limited mobility. It is not a property tour. The shuttle is available from April through October. Dates and times are listed on thier reservation page, weather permitting.
100% of Duke Farms’ visitor-facing staff have been trained by and received certification from KultureCity.
Signage is posted to help people with sensory needs effectively navigate the campus.
The majority of Duke Farms’ paths (over 15 miles in total) are flat, paved, and more than 36 inches in width.

BIKE RENTALS

The Bike Rental Tent operates April through October. It does not operate during inclement weather events such as rain and thunderstorms.
Please call the Front Desk at (908) 722-3700 to reserve one of these bikes/trikes.
No bikes are rented past 4:00 pm, no exceptions.
The bicycle program is closed on Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays.
The Bike Rental tent is closed from November through March.