Wharton State Forest
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Not posted
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- YesAlso cabins
- Official site
- dep.nj.gov(609) 561-0024
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In Atlantic, Burlington & Camden Counties County, about 7 miles east of Hammonton, Wharton State Forest covers about 111,132 acres.
Popular activities here are horseback riding, historic sites, hunting in season, boating, and biking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach and a boat ramp. Overnight options include 9 camping areas, with tent sites. There are also cabins for rent.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office | Daily | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Batsto Office: Hours: Open seven days a week from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Atsion Office: Open seven days a week from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atsion Family Camp Year-round | — | — | |
| Mullica River Camp Year-round | — | — | |
| Goshen Pond Camp Year-round | — | — | |
| Batona Camp Year-round | — | — | |
| Hawkin Bridge Camp Year-round | — | — | |
| Bodine Field Camp Year-round | — | — | |
| Godfrey Bridge Camp Year-round | — | — | |
| Buttonwood Hill Camp Year-round | — | — | |
| Lower Forge Camp Year-round | — | — |
Camping details from the park
Atsion Family Camp
Mullica River Camp
Goshen Pond Camp
Batona Camp
Hawkin Bridge Camp
Bodine Field Camp
Godfrey Bridge Camp
Buttonwood Hill Camp
Lower Forge Camp
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- Cabins: 9 unitsCount of mapped points in the State Park Service points-of-interest inventory
Cabins: Atsion Cabin 1
Cabins: Atsion Cabin 2
Cabins: Atsion Cabin 3
Cabins: Atsion Cabin 4
Cabins: Atsion Cabin 5
Cabins: Atsion Cabin 6
Cabins: Atsion Cabin 7
Cabins: Atsion Cabin 8
Cabins: Atsion Cabin 9
Things to do
BoatingCampingPicnickingHuntingHikingBikingHorseback ridingHistoric sites and tours
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batona Trail | 28.15 mi | Easy to Moderate | Blaze: PinkHikingSand surface |
| Wading River Water Trail | 18.32 mi | — | Blaze: UnmarkedWater surface |
| Sandy Ridge - Tulpehocken Trail | 18.29 mi | Easy to Moderate | Blaze: BlueHikingSand surface |
| Penn Branch Trail | 17.44 mi | Moderate to Difficult | Blaze: OrangeBikingSand surface |
| Batsto River Water Trail | 14.89 mi | — | Blaze: UnmarkedWater surface |
| Mullica River Water Trail | 14.36 mi | — | Blaze: UnmarkedWater surface |
| Mullica River Trail | 9.41 mi | Moderate / Easy | Blaze: YellowHikingSand surface |
| Oswego River Water Trail | 7.88 mi | — | Blaze: UnmarkedWater surface |
| Batsto Fire Trail | 5.44 mi | Easy | Blaze: GreenBikingSand surface |
| Huckleberry Trail | 4.57 mi | Easy | Blaze: BlueBikingSand surface |
| Batsto White Trail | 4.02 mi | Moderate | Blaze: WhiteHikingSand surface |
| Whispering Pines Trail | 3.85 mi | Easy | Blaze: BlueHikingSand surface |
| Oak Hill Trail | 2.27 mi | Easy | Blaze: WhiteBikingSand surface |
| Beaver Pond-Quaker Bridge Trail | 1.77 mi | Easy | Blaze: PurpleHikingBikingHorseback ridingSand surface |
| Batsto Blue Trail | 1.77 mi | Easy | Blaze: BlueHikingSand surface |
| Atlantic White Cedar Trail | 1.61 mi | Easy | Blaze: WhiteHikingSand surface |
| 1808 Trail | 1.59 mi | Easy | Blaze: GreenHikingSand surface |
| Atsion Family Camp Hiking Trail | 1.36 mi | Easy | Blaze: OrangeHikingDirt/Sand surface |
| Buttonwood Camp Connector | 1.17 mi | Easy | Blaze: Lt BlueHikingSand surface |
| Tom's Pond Trail | 1.11 mi | Easy | Blaze: OrangeHikingSand surface |
| Atsion Lake Blue Trail | 1.03 mi | Easy | Blaze: BlueHikingGravel surfaceAccessible |
| Sand and Water Trail | 0.87 mi | Easy | Blaze: OrangeHikingSand surface |
| Wilderness Camp Connector | 0.75 mi | Easy | Blaze: Lt GreenHikingSand surface |
| Trailing Arbutus Trail | 0.74 mi | Easy | Blaze: BlueHikingSand surface |
| Batsto Red Trail | 0.73 mi | Easy | Blaze: RedHikingGravel surfaceAccessible |
| Teaberry Trail | 0.69 mi | Easy | Blaze: RedBikingSand surface |
| Atsion Lake Red Trail | 0.46 mi | Easy | Blaze: RedHikingGravel surfaceAccessible |
| Connector - Batona Trail, Lower Forge Campground | 0.44 mi | Easy | Blaze: UnmarkedHikingSand surface |
| Field Trail | 0.23 mi | Easy | Blaze: UnmarkedHikingSand surface |
Trail descriptions from the park
Batona Trail – 28.15 mi – Easy to Moderate – hiking
Wading River Water Trail – 18.32 mi
Sandy Ridge - Tulpehocken Trail – 18.29 mi – Easy to Moderate – hiking
Penn Branch Trail – 17.44 mi – Moderate to Difficult – biking
Batsto River Water Trail – 14.89 mi
Mullica River Water Trail – 14.36 mi
Mullica River Trail – 9.41 mi – Moderate / Easy – hiking
Oswego River Water Trail – 7.88 mi
Batsto Fire Trail – 5.44 mi – Easy – biking
Huckleberry Trail – 4.57 mi – Easy – biking
Batsto White Trail – 4.02 mi – Moderate – hiking
Whispering Pines Trail – 3.85 mi – Easy – hiking
Oak Hill Trail – 2.27 mi – Easy – biking
Beaver Pond-Quaker Bridge Trail – 1.77 mi – Easy – hiking/biking/horseback riding
Batsto Blue Trail – 1.77 mi – Easy – hiking
Atlantic White Cedar Trail – 1.61 mi – Easy – hiking
1808 Trail – 1.59 mi – Easy – hiking
Atsion Family Camp Hiking Trail – 1.36 mi – Easy – hiking
Buttonwood Camp Connector – 1.17 mi – Easy – hiking
Tom's Pond Trail – 1.11 mi – Easy – hiking
Atsion Lake Blue Trail – 1.03 mi – Easy – hiking
Sand and Water Trail – 0.87 mi – Easy – hiking
Wilderness Camp Connector – 0.75 mi – Easy – hiking
Trailing Arbutus Trail – 0.74 mi – Easy – hiking
Batsto Red Trail – 0.73 mi – Easy – hiking
Teaberry Trail – 0.69 mi – Easy – biking
Atsion Lake Red Trail – 0.46 mi – Easy – hiking
Connector - Batona Trail, Lower Forge Campground – 0.44 mi – Easy – hiking
Field Trail – 0.23 mi – Easy – hiking
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Picnic areas
- Playground
- Visitor center
- Nature center or museum
- Parking
Water
- Swimming beach
- Boat ramp
Camping
- Tent camping
Lodging
- Cabins
Recreation
- Horse trails
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- 31 Batsto Road
Hammonton, NJ 08037 - Nearest town
- Hammonton — about 7 mi east (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 39.6441, -74.6467
- Phone
- (609) 561-0024
Entrances
- Park Entrance
- Park Entrance
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- New Jersey State Parks, Forests & Historic Sites — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Oct 12, 2026
- NJDEP Open Space (State Owned) Facility layer, filtered to LAND_MANAGER 'State Parks, Forests and Historic Sites' with a FACILITY_URL park page
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology