Atsion - Wharton State Forest

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If you’re looking for Pine Barrens camping in New Jersey, Wharton State Forest is where you’ll want to roam. The center of the forest is the farthest point from a road in the whole state, and the Wharton State Forest campground lies in the thick of cedar, pine, and oak trees. Wharton State Forest covers 122,880 acres, which is but a small portion of the one-million-acre New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve.

 Camping in Wharton State Forest can only be reached by hiking or boating in—the latter is a popular option for canoeists who enjoy winding streams through the Pinelands, as well as the 50-mile Mullica River. Campsites sit on both the Batso River and the Mullica River. 

 Wharton State Forest is home to some history as the previous site of iron furnaces and sawmills during the industrial revolution. Basto Village, established in 1776, was the central community of the industry, and some of the original buildings have survived and been restored by the state. Visitors can tour certain Basto Village structures, located at the southern edge of Wharton State Forest. 

 Visitors can reach the highest point of the Pinelands National Reserve by hiking the Batona Trail to Apple Pie Hill, where they’ll climb another 60 feet into an active fire tower with a bird’s eye view. The tower is only accessible while staffed by a fire watcher. 

 Campers will find primitive sites spread across Wharton State Forest, including Goshen Pond, Bartona, Hawkin Bridge, Godfrey Bridge, Bodine Field, Mullica River, Butterwood Hill, and Atsion family campground.



Wharton State Forest

Located in rural southwestern NJ, this New Jersey campgrounds amenities and accommodations are 1st rate! This park features cabin rentals, tent sites and RV camping. Activities around the park include visiting Avalon Beach, Morey’s Piers or whale watching at Cape May.

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The canvas Bell Tent has a king-size bed and 2 extra single mattresses. There is enough space for 4 more people to sleep on the floor with sleeping bags if needed.

**Electricity**

The campsite can be used as a primitive one or a luxurious one. In case you wish to use electricity, there is a quiet generator next to the campground that you are welcome to use for an extra small fee of $15 per day, including gasoline. You can use the generator to light the camp with the string light, charge your electronics, connect your boombox, or anything else you have in mind.

**Bonfire**

There is a very cool fire pit that you'll need to bring wood for. If you wish we can also supply that for a small fee, which will probably be a little more expensive than getting them on your own. Let us know in advance if you need it.

In case you would like to get warm without a bonfire there is a small propane outdoor mushroom heater that you can use for no extra fee.

**Kitchen**

The kitchen is equipped with a grill/smoker, a big cooler, and a serving table.

There is an iron cast skillet, small pot to boil water, spatula, serving spoon and fork, utensils for 5 people and cups. There are grill tools as well. Bring your own oil.

There is running water in the back of the kitchen to wash dishes. That water is not for drinking.

You'll find 2 fresh five-gallon containers from our well in the kitchen. If you need more, let us know. Thank you fo washing the dishes when you're done and disposing the garbage bag at the exit of the property is very much appreciated.

**Restroom/Shower**

Both shower and restroom are shared with other campers.

The restroom is a porta-potty and is located a 1-minute walk from the campground. There is a shed with running water for hand washing.

The shower is a field shower, attached to the shed, and is not heated. Since the water runs through a pipe above ground, it might be warm for the few first minutes.

You will also find on the premises green paths to enjoy a walk and explore the space. When you arrive you'll have a map of the premises and a map of the local attractions and points of interest in the green (open) mailbox when you enter the property. POI like, water access locations, country stores, hiking trails, wineries, and more.



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The newly-renovated campground offers sites with three-point hookups (water, electric and sewer), as well as four horse campsites without hookups. If you prefer a bed to a bedroll, stay in one of our yurts! These round stationary structures with canvas walls feature a single and double bed bunked together, a double bed-sized futon, an outdoor seating area, and outdoor deck.

Campgrounds at Cape Henlopen, Killens Pond, Lums Pond and Trap Pond State Park are open year-round. The Cottages at Indian River Marina are also open year-round, and the campground at Delaware Seashore State Park is open year-round, although during the winter months, it is open for self-contained units only.

The Division of Parks and Recreation has a Central Reservation Service. Although reservations are not required, we strongly recommend that you make one to ensure that accommodations are available. There is no additional expense to make a reservation.

Reservations can be placed for campgrounds, cabins, yurts, the Cottages at Indian River Marina, and Fort Delaware tours, and Killen's Pond Waterpark..

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Travel homes must be limited to 25' or less and only placed in specified sites. Trailers must be 18' or less. Only one unit per site.

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