Mullica River — Wharton State Forest
Reviewed Aug. 22, 2018

Lower Forge backcountry campground

NOTE: There are LOADS of ticks in this area.

This campground is hike-in or boat-in only, no car access. We camped here for one night on an overnight loop in Wharton State Forest. Wild blueberries abound during summer months!

Individual sites are closely packed, which was not a problem as we were the only ones there. Any more than 2-3 groups of campers and this ground would start to feel claustrophobic. Site boundaries are pretty clearly marked, and each has a fire ring.

Batsto River provides plenty of water for filtering--don't be weirded out by the brown color caused by tannins. River access at higher-numbered sites is marshy, water flow and quantity is more substantial downstream from the lower-numbered sites.

Trash bags are provided, but no trash receptacles, so pack it out! There is a pit toilet, but did not check its status.

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  • Review photo of Mullica River — Wharton State Forest by Rebecca S., August 22, 2018
  • Review photo of Mullica River — Wharton State Forest by Rebecca S., August 22, 2018
  • Review photo of Mullica River — Wharton State Forest by Rebecca S., August 22, 2018