Bass River State Forest
Bass River State Forest became the first forest to be acquired by the State of New Jersey for public recreation, water conservation, and wildlife and timber management. Lake Absegami, a 67-acre lake created in the 1920's, is the center of the forest's recreational activities and provides an area for swimming and a serene setting for boating and canoeing. A trail through the Absegami Natural Area wanders through a pine/oak woods and a small Atlantic white cedar bog.
CAMPING FACILITIES
Group Campsites: Six group campsites with water and pit toilets are within walking distance. Each site accommodates a maximum of 25 campers. Open all year. $1 per person per night, based on site capacity.
Lean-tos: Nine lean-tos each with a hardwood floor and a wood burning stove. Flush toilets and showers are within walking distance. Accommodates six people. Open all year. $25 per night.
Shelters: Six shelters with two bunk rooms, one double-deck bunk in each room, woodburning stove. Flush toilets and shower facilities are nearby. $8 a bunk per night.
Cabins: Six cabins with living room with double-deck bunk and fireplace; two bunk rooms with double-deck bunks. Kitchen. Open April 1 through October 31. $60 per night, $420 per week.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Location: Burlington and Ocean Counties, 726 Stage Road
Size: 26,764 acres
Fees: (only charged between Memorial and Labor Day)
Weekdays-$5.00
Weekends-$10.00
Walk in/Bicycle-$2.00
Mailing Address: PO Box 118
New Gretna, NJ 08224
(609) 296-1114
Activities: Fishing, boating, swimming, Batona Trail
