 INFORMATION ON CAMPING IN THE WHARTON STATE FOREST
- All camping in the Wharton State Forest is by permit only and
only in authorized designated camping areas.
No permits are needed for canoe trails unless you camp
overnight.
For group camping on the west Branch of the Wading River,
there are Hawkin’s Bridge and Bodine Field Campsites. For family camping there is
Godfrey Bridge Campsite.
Wood and/or charcoal fires are allowed by permit only, and
only in designated camping areas. Permits are not necessary for gas or propane stoves.
Pets are not allowed in any overnight campsite.
Camping and fire permits and additional information can be
obtained at the Wharton State Forest located in the Visitors Center at Batsto.
Mailing address:
Wharton State Forest
R.D. #1 Batsto
Hammonton, NJ 08037
Phone: (609) 561-0024 or (609) 561-3262
KEEP THE STREAMS CLEAN
PLEASE DON'T LITTER!
No alcoholic beverages permitted in Wharton State Forest
WARNING:
WHARTON STATE FOREST
- DIVING AND SWIMMING FROM BRIDGES IS PROHIBITED IN THE WHARTON
STATE FOREST. NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY.
- ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE PROHIBITED IN THE WHARTON STATE FOREST.
- YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE TO KNOW THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE
WHARTON STATE FOREST BEFORE DEPARTING ON CANOE TRIPS.
- PEOPLE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS ARE SUBJECT TO
ARREST BY AUTHORITIES ON THE RIVER.
- YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR ACTIONS BOTH ON AND OFF THE
WATER.
- PARKING AT CANOE RENTAL IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. NOT RESPONSIBLE
FOR VEHICLES OR VALUABLES LEFT INSIDE VEHICLES.
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