Located between Ramapo Mountain State Forest and West Milford, NJ, our properties offer filmmakers, photographers, and content creators an unparalleled combination of pristine wilderness and historic architecture. From secluded lakes to centuries-old structures, our locations provide a versatile canvas for storytelling.
Featured productions include The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013), Consumed (2024), and an upcoming Netflix Documentary.
Discover two stunning lakes, including one available for exclusive use, set against a backdrop of sweeping mountain vistas and forested trails. With varied elevations, natural rock formations, and dense foliage, our property offers endlessly cinematic landscapes. Our team knows the properties inside and out and can help you find the perfect spots, suggest ideal vantage points, and provide on-site guidance to bring your vision to life.
Whether you’re looking for a dramatic stone home, a historic 100-year-old manor, a modern cabin, or a rugged ruin, you’ve come to the right place. From restored interiors to original woodwork, from elegant period details to versatile industrial structures, our properties offer a wide range of cinematic backdrops for any production. Utility barns, private roads, and driveways provide flexible spaces for rural, industrial, or vehicular spots.
Modern homes and cabins – versatile options for contemporary or upscale residential scenes.
Historic 100-year-old homes with period details (stone fireplaces, original woodwork).
State-owned ruins and castle remnants ideal for fantasy or post-apocalyptic backdrops.
Filming at Restore Native Plants is more than an opportunity for extraordinary visuals – it’s a way to directly support environmental restoration. A portion of every site fee goes directly toward Restore Native Plants’ ongoing conservation work, and productions can make an additional tax-deductible donation to the Restore Native Plants Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Filming here not only provides access to uniquely cinematic landscapes, but it also helps sustain and protect these habitats for future generations.
Tax Information:
All donations to the Restore Native Plants Foundation are fully tax-deductible under IRS guidelines. Receipts and acknowledgements are provided upon request.
INFRASTRUCTURE & ACCESSIBILITY
NEARBY RESOURCES & SUPPORT SERVICES
Our locations are designed to support efficient, responsible productions without compromising visual impact.
In addition to private property access, we can also provide 24-hour supervision and access control.
Every story starts with the right setting. Share a few details about your production, and let’s explore whether Ramapo Mountain Estates is the right fit.
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