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Appalachian Trail- Designated Backpacker Campsite 2

Appalachian Trail- Designated Backpacker Campsite 2 is located near Columbia, NJ, within Worthington State Forest. The terrain consists of forested areas and rolling hills. Temperatures range from 20°F in winter to 85°F in summer. Nearby attractions include the Delaware Water Gap and Sunfish Pond, offering opportunities for hiking and nature exploration.

Description

State Park

Worthington State Forest

Dispersed camping site in Worthington State Forest

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Location

Appalachian Trail- Designated Backpacker Campsite 2 is located in New Jersey

Detail location of campground

Directions

The camp is right after the Appalachian Trail turns East to Sunfish Pond.

Address

2 Old Mine Road
Columbia, NJ

Coordinates

41.000785 N
75.087881 W

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Access

  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Hike-In
    Backcountry sites.

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Site Types

  • Dispersed

Features

For Campers

  • Phone Service

DISPERSED CAMPING

Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.


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2 Reviews

Reviewed May. 31, 2022

Perfect balance of community and space

We stayed here during our section hike through the DWG on the AT. There’s plenty of space. We camped nearer to others but there are secluded spots too. We’ll maintained w bear boxes provided. Good trees for hammocking. We had thought there was a shelter (there isn’t) but it was fine. No ground fires. No Water (nearest is sunfish pound- easy hike about a 1 round trip). Great views!

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Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Appalachian Trail- Designated Backpacker Campsite 2 by Katharine T., May 31, 2022
  • Review photo of Appalachian Trail- Designated Backpacker Campsite 2 by Katharine T., May 31, 2022
  • Review photo of Appalachian Trail- Designated Backpacker Campsite 2 by Katharine T., May 31, 2022
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Reviewed Jul. 12, 2017

Small but kind of your only option

I gave the site only four stars because there's no water nearby, and the views are only mediocre. Also it's a little on the small and sloped side for tent camping, but I was in a hammock and it was a great place for that!

That being said, as you enter the Worthington State Forest there are signs and hand painted maps indicating that this is the only place you can sleep in the forest. So if this is your timing, this is where you'll be sleeping! The site itself is unmarked when you come to it, but it's the only pretty obvious camping spot on the trail so it's not hard to find.

Stock up on water at the Dunnfield creek natural area, or wait until Sunfish pond. There are lots of signs around Sunfish pond itself that there's no camping allowed.

Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Appalachian Trail- Designated Backpacker Campsite 2 by Renee Z., July 12, 2017
  • Review photo of Appalachian Trail- Designated Backpacker Campsite 2 by Renee Z., July 12, 2017
  • Dunnfield creek! Follow the Dunnfield creek trail from the parking lot to Sunfish pond for some variety. Better yet, do it from Sunfish pond down to the parking lot, it gets steep near the pond
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the elevation of Appalachian Trail- Designated Backpacker Campsite 2?

    Appalachian Trail- Designated Backpacker Campsite 2 is located at 1373 feet.

  • Does Appalachian Trail- Designated Backpacker Campsite 2 have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Appalachian Trail- Designated Backpacker Campsite 2 does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Appalachian Trail- Designated Backpacker Campsite 2?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is unknown, AT&T is available, and T-Mobile is available.