Wharton State Forest, part of the Pine Barrens, is located largely in Burlington County in South Jersey. The park is the largest single tract of land within the New Jersey State Park System. It is also the site of Batsto Village, a former bog iron and glassmaking industrial center from 1766 to 1867, that attempts to reflect some of the late 19th atmosphere.
It has great trails for hiking and off-roading. It's one of the nationally recognized stops for the annual Jeep Jamboree 4x4 off-roading adventure trips.
Below are local resources that Jeep Jamboree has identified for those doing off-roading in the Pine Barrens. Please let us know if you have any other resources you can recommend and we will add them here.
MOTELS
- Ramada Inn 609-561-5700
(The Ramada Inn has arranged for discounted room rates for Jamboree participants)
- Pine Crest Inn 609-567-4800
CAMPING / R.V. PARKING
- Indian Branch Park Campground 609-561-4719
- Paradise Lake Campgrounds 609-561-7095
- Wharton State Forest 609-268-0444
VISITOR RESOURCES
- Hammonton Chamber of Commerce 609-561-9080
- Greater Atlantic City Chamber of Commerce 800-262-7395
- New Jersey Department of Tourism 800-537-7397
Because of it's close proximity to the Jersey Shore / Atlantic City area and the Philadelphia Metropolitan Area, it is conveniently accessible and there are a tremendous amount of options for food, shopping and entertainment.
Click here for related article: Off-Roading At Wharton State Forest, NJ for more off-roading links.
Visit my web site for real estate services and support: http://www.LawrenceYerkes.com
and visit Besthomes-NJ.com to find the latest New Jersey Real Estate property listings (Residential, Commercial, Multi-Family, Farm, Land).
Copyright 2006 by Timon, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
;)
;)
