"Jersey at it's Best" Hammonton by KiKitC

Hammonton Travel Guide: 7 reviews and 26 photos

Wharton State Forest

Wharton State Forest is comprised of 114,793 acres, over three counties: Atlantic, Burlington, and Camden. I've placed this under Hammonton, because the office is located there.

Wharton State Forest is actually the largest tract of land in the New Jersey Park System. With over 500 miles of unpaved roads, there are opportunities for any outdoor enthusiast. And, if I ever do disappear, I'm probably riding through the pines in Wharton or surrounding parks.

Batsto Village, provides an visit into the past with dozens of historic buildings, demonstrations of century old crafts and museums.

Pros and Cons

Pros:114,793 Acres of fun!! 500 miles of unpaved roads!
Cons:Need GPS or map and plenty of gas!
In a nutshell:Where I'm the happiest!

Last visit to Hammonton: Apr 2006
Intro Updated Apr 23, 2006
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Reviews (5)

Hike past this...you may pick up a hitch-hiker - Hammonton

Bring plenty of bug spray! Warnings and Dangers (1)

No joke! There area was once deemed "uninhabitable" because of the amount and size of the bugs out here! There are pine... more travel advice

Pine Camping Hotels (1)

There are campgrounds in the Atsion area, and through out the forest. The campgrounds in Wharton are set deep into the... more travel advice

Red Rover, Red Rover, coming over... - Hammonton

500 Miles of "Rover" Roads Off The Beaten Path (1)

Nothing makes me happier than taking either Red or Nigel out for a romp in the Jersey Pines. It does wonders to clear... more travel advice

Atsion Recreation Area Things to Do (2)

Another part of Wharton State Forest is Atsion Recreation Area. This is the "swimming hole" that visitors visit most.... more travel advice

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hunterV Aug 30, 2008 at 8:54 AM

Hi, Christine! Thanx for your interesting tips on that destination! ~ Take care~
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DSwede Mar 1, 2007 at 9:02 PM

Saw pictures of your baby in the mud and made me think of home. My CJ is at home rock crawling in the mountains, Rubicon trail most recently.
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penumbra Dec 19, 2006 at 3:59 PM

I’m not sure the car rental people will appreciate it, but I’ll have to consider getting the car (truck?) a bit muddy the next time I’m in NJ.
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sourbugger Jul 13, 2006 at 4:19 AM

yous still seem to be wallowing in lots of lovely mud