Cool and nice place to be wish it was a little bit cleaner from trash but nice off-road trailsread more

Truly enjoyed the serenity and bliss of walking the paths. It is good for an intimate stroll with…read morekin or romantic escape for lovers. Definitely Recommend.

The Batona Trail is one of the most underrated things to do in all of South Jersey. One possible…read morereason people don't know about it is because nobody makes money off it. It's not a business. It's a 53.5 mile trail through the Pine Barrens. It starts at Ongs Hat in Brendan T. Byrne State Forest, continues south through Wharton State Forest, and ends at Bass River State Forest. You will see lots of abandoned cranberry bogs, cedar and pitch pine forests, and ruins of colonial era iron furnaces. It was started in 1961 by a hiking club. The trail is well blazed with pink. Be careful of ticks. The trail is only moderately difficult because of length. You can hike it all at once as long as you have three or four days, but you need to camp. You need a camping permit from the state forest office. I've been doing it in stages as day hikes as I'm just parking at one of the roads that cuts through it each time.

Blueberry Hill is my favorite place to walk It has…read morewheelchair accessible You're definitely burning calories There are hills you can climb Different signs along the way some trails have pretty flowers. I recommend this place to anyone.

My bf and I were in the area and it was really nice out so we decided to come here for a 5 mile…read morewalk. It was a little hard to park but luckily someone moved their car so we didn't have to park in a 'do not park' signed area. The trail was well maintained and was wide enough to pass other walkers.

Great for beginners and seasoned kayakers alike! Staff is very helpful,kind and will educate you on…read morethe area you're floating

Still coming back, year after year. All excellent experiences!…read more It's not their job but, if the rivers were cleared of obstacles a little more, that would make it even better.

Wharton State Forest is a great area of the Garden State to get away from the suburban sprawl and…read morethe densely packed roads and houses. It's located in the Pine Barrens, a roughly one million acre forest stretching across the southern portion of the state. There's a lot of history and natural beauty in the Pine Barrens. Tons of ponds and lakes and sandy trails to get lost on whether on foot or on bike or ATV. My son and I occasionally camp at Goshen Pond. It's a very primitive campground with nothing but a pit toilet and a hand pump for water in terms of amenities. Each campsite has a fire ring with cooking grate. Campsite #3 is nice as it's on the edge and somewhat secluded from the rest of the campground, but #13 and #14 are probably the best in terms of proximity to and view of the pond. We normally camp in the spring or fall. Would not recommend the summer as ticks and chiggers can be out of control.

I came here to hike the Mullica River and Batona Trail loop, which turned out to be 13.7 miles. The…read moretrails were well-maintained, there was plenty of space n the parking lot, and there were bathrooms at the trail head and even one on the trail. Any hike here is more of a nature walk because of the flat terrain, but the trails do well with immersing you into the trees. There were a few pretty sites along the way as well!

This is a beautiful park and is well kept... This isn't a very big County Park but they do have a…read morefew trails... Their is also a walking bridge that connects to the trails... You will also notice that there's a small pond... The pond isn't tidal so it can be stagnant at times... There are a few standing grills there and a playground for the kids...

Very beautiful laid back park good for a nice walk or a peaceful picnic! It doesn't have much to…read morelook at or much to do but is convenient for a brisk walk.

This is a rather special Yelp. Its not for a restaurant or hotel or cafe or salon. Its for a ghost…read moretown. Yep. In New Jersey. In the Pine Barrens. Scared? No need to be. Its a superb day trip--a place unlike any other. You wont find tourists here; or probably any other living soul for miles around. Its just not that well-known enough. Its not an excursion accompanied by a lot of tourist-board support, advertising, or fanfare. There are no audioguides, no pamphlets, no maps. There's also no fees, gates, ticket-stands, trinkets, permits, or clerks. You can just park on the shoulder of the expressway, and mosey right in off the roadside. Its just a tract of deserted woodland. Its a part of New Jersey only a few people ever have reason to explore; its for the imaginative and intrepid. In the course of a year, the site probably only gets a couple photographers, an artist or two, or perhaps an author once in a while. Some 4WD-nuts pass by occasionally. [And this Yelp won't change that--even if I told you about great dining here, this place will always be forlorn and neglected.] Its the location of a vanished Piney town which sprang up in the 1800s around an iron-smelting furnace; and which has now almost completely disappeared from above-ground. Iron? There were iron mines in New Jersey? Not exactly. Its a strange chemical process, organically-occurring, whereby it forms in the swamps and bogs around here. You'll notice all the water is naturally 'tea'-colored. But all the left-behind equipment and abandoned buildings are now, just as if they never were. You might only notice some strange shapes --hummocks, berms--in the terrain and that's about it. This is where your imagination comes to the fore. You're strolling around on top of a village. Chalk one up for NATURE! If it doesn't grab your fancy, then..no matter--just wandering around in the Pine Barrens is in itself, ethereal and stupefying. Take care not to get lost; because the trees have an eerie manner of all looking exactly the same. A few unmindful steps can get you turned around. The Pine Barrens are just a fabulous and unique environment. People love to discredit the Garden State without ever having heard of forests like this. To try to explain: the soil is flat, level, and sandy and without underbrush--covered only with a carpet of pine needles. Thus, with the trees racing up so tall and straight--like columns in a church--and also branching so high; the effect is quite cathedral-like. Sun slants through as if coming through high windows. And its uncannily quiet. Like a big empty room. Just the coolest. Bring boots (its occasionally muddy) and a survival knife *just in case* of feral dogs. I recommend this excursion to all the Yelpers who like to make a fuss over their daring and adventurous, active lifestyles. You're not impressing me with your tour-guide led whitewater rafting adventures. Try exploring the Pine Barrens. .

Love waking the trails at FPR . Trails are well kept no trash on the ground.Beautiful scenery all…read morearound the trails. Peace and quiet! Friendly people walking the trails

This walk was a great find! Beautiful and very secluded scenery! We took the green trail which is…read moreabout 6.7 miles and came across a lot of wildlife (turtles, snakes, toads, bunnies, field mice). The only downfall was all of the ticks. We went in May and counted about 20 ticks on my husband alone. So long pants and socks are definitely recommended! Also, there can be rattle snakes on this trail so watch where you step!

Great place for a hike! Highly recommend getting the All Trails app if you're unfamiliar with the…read moretrails here but many are marked well with all signs or colors on the trees. Some higher elevation trails but the views are amazing.

Nestled in a nice little community, this park is a little off the beaten path and a good choice for…read morethose looking for a short hike without the crowds. The scenery changes a bit as you wind your way through the numerous trails. There are also a few geocaches hidden here, so it's the perfect place for families with young kids.

Love this park! Used to go there all the time when I was younger we'll definitely be bringing my…read morelittle one!

NIce decent park. I like the lakes and all. We had fun walking around the lake and people watching…read morewith their awesome pets and all. Families have get togetheree. s, and there are baseball fields and other sports here. I like it, it is a good park.