Wharton State Forest Campground
All campgrounds are open year-round. Reservations are made through camping.nj.gov. Cabins on Atsion Lake are seasonal, typically May through October.
Coastal Flood Watch issued September 21 at 3:27PM EDT until September 25 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Ocean, Atlantic, Cape May and Southeastern Burlington. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 4 PM to 10 PM EDT Tuesday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Wednesday afternoon through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...At this level, widespread roadway flooding occurs in coastal and bayside communities and along inland tidal waterways. Many roads become impassable. Some damage to vulnerable structures may begin to occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Moderate tidal flooding could continue through at least Friday evening's high tide or perhaps longer.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 21 at 3:27PM EDT until September 22 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Ocean, Atlantic, Cape May and Southeastern Burlington. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 4 PM to 10 PM EDT Tuesday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Wednesday afternoon through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...At this level, widespread roadway flooding occurs in coastal and bayside communities and along inland tidal waterways. Many roads become impassable. Some damage to vulnerable structures may begin to occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Moderate tidal flooding could continue through at least Friday evening's high tide or perhaps longer.
About
Wharton State Forest encompasses over 124,000 acres of New Jersey's Pine Barrens, making it the largest single tract within the state park system. The forest protects a landscape of pitch pine and oak forests, cedar swamps, and the slow-moving tea-colored rivers characteristic of the Pinelands. Historic sites like Batsto Village, a former bog iron and glassmaking community, offer a window into the region's industrial past. Camping options span the spectrum from developed to primitive. Atsion Family Campground provides 50 tent and trailer sites with flush toilets, hot showers, potable water, fire rings, picnic tables, and a dump station. Trailers are limited to 22 feet. Godfrey Bridge offers 34 more rustic sites with pit toilets and potable water but no showers. For wilderness seekers, primitive campgrounds at Batona, Bodine Field, Goshen Pond, Hawkins Bridge, Buttonwood Hill, Lower Forge, and Mullica River provide fire rings and varying levels of amenities. Lower Forge and Mullica River are walk-in or paddle-in only with no motor vehicle access. The forest offers outstanding paddling on the Mullica, Batsto, and Wading rivers, plus over 500 miles of unpaved roads popular with mountain bikers, equestrians, and off-highway vehicles. The Batona Trail passes through, connecting to trails spanning the Pinelands from Lebanon State Forest to Bass River State Forest.
Directions
From the New Jersey Turnpike, take Exit 4 to Route 73 South. Follow Route 73 to Route 206 South. Continue on Route 206 through Hammonton to Atsion. The Atsion Recreation Area entrance is on the left. For Godfrey Bridge, continue south on Route 206 and turn right onto Quaker Bridge Road.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $3 - $100 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 22ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 22ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (609) 561-0024 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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