Wharton State Forest

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Wharton State Forest is New Jersey’s largest state forest, encompassing vast Pine Barrens wilderness, historic sites, and extensive hiking, paddling, and camping opportunities.

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Wharton State Forest canonical 5

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Predicate Object
instanceOf New Jersey state park system unit
protected area
state forest
area approximately 122,880 acres
approximately 190 square miles
contains Atlantic white cedar swamps
Atsion Lake
Atsion Village
Batsto River
Batsto Village
Mullica River
historic ironworks sites
pitch pine–scrub oak barrens
sand roads and fire roads network
country United States
ecosystem Pine Barrens ecosystem
linked to: Pine Barrens
established 1950s
habitatFor Pine Barrens treefrog
timber rattlesnake
various rare plant species
hasFacility canoe and kayak launch points
developed campgrounds
group campsites
picnic areas
primitive campsites
visitor center at Batsto Village
largest largest state forest in New Jersey
locatedIn Atlantic County, New Jersey NERFINISHED
Burlington County, New Jersey NERFINISHED
Camden County, New Jersey NERFINISHED
New Jersey
Pine Barrens (New Jersey)
linked to: Pine Barrens
managedBy New Jersey Division of Parks and Forestry
namedAfter Joseph Wharton
near Hammonton, New Jersey
linked to: Hammonton

Medford, New Jersey
notableFor extensive wilderness recreation opportunities
historic industrial-era villages
offers backpacking
camping
canoeing
fishing
hiking
hunting (in season, regulated)
kayaking
partOf New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve
regulation subject to Pinelands Comprehensive Management Plan
trailSystem Batona Trail (segments)
Mullica River Trail

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Atco hasNearbyAttraction Wharton State Forest
Pine Barrens contains Wharton State Forest
Mullica River adjacentToProtectedArea Wharton State Forest