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maximum speed limit on all Wharton routes is 20 east of Philadelphia, the Forest is conveniently

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State Forest: 31 Batsto Road you have Bring a safe a currentand enjoyable copy of visit the MAP.to Wharton Hammonton,Forest Headquarters NJ 08037 Within the boundaries of Wharton State Forest there are hundreds of miles of access paths,  Bring a compass and/or GPS. (609) 561-0024 unimproved roads, and motorized trails – together called “routes”. The purpose of this Motorized  Know your own personal limits. Access Plan, or MAP is to identify and illustrate the routes within Wharton State Forest that are  Know your vehicle’s limits. Atsion Of�ice 744 Route 206  Travel with a companion. are open to non-motorized recreation. Travel with a companion. Shamong, NJ 08088  Bring a cell phone. Be aware that service Whartondesignated State for motorizedForest hosts recreation approximately pursuant 225 to miles N.J.S.A. of unimproved, 7:2-3, and to sand diff erentiate and gravel the routes routes that that (609) 268-0444 The offi cial guide to motorized are open to motorized recreation. It is important to note that none of the existing routes within availability may be limited. recreation in Wharton State Forest. Wharton State Forest were originally designed for motorized recreation. Many are historic roads  Visit Us Online used to support various industries during the 18th and 19th centuries; others are maintained  State of New Jersey  WatchBring a for suf�icient plants and amount wildlife. of food and water. Department of Environmental Protection recreation, and to protect cultural and natural resources.  ProtectBe weather-wise yourself against and �ire-wise. biting insects. Driving through �looded roadways causes Report environmentalwww.njparksandforests.org violations to the 24 hour Division of Parks and Forestry for forest �ire management. The goals of the MAP are to provide access, to promote responsible Report environmental violations to the 24 hour damage to the route infrastructure and may DEP Hotline 1-877-WARN-DEP (927-6337). State Park Service DEP Hotline 1 - 877 - WARN - DEP. Report hazards to the Wharton Of�ices. render the route closed. In an emergency, dial 9-1-1. 05.15-HM

Pinelands National Reserve Wharton State Natural Areas Plants Wildlife Fire and Forest Management Motorized Use Established in 1978 by the U.S. Congress, the Forest History Two Natural Areas have been designated Wharton State Forest is made Animal communities are shaped All motorized vehicles operating on designated Pinelands National Reserve is approximately 1.1 Wharton State Forest was pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:5A et seq., within Wharton up of low, dense forests by many environmental factors motorized recreation routes must be licensed, million acres and spans portions of seven counties. State Forest. They demonstrate a wide variety of of pine and oak, ribbons registered and insured, and are subject to the motor The Reserve occupies 22 percent of New Jersey’s grounds of the native Lenni Pinelands habitats, especially southern swamps of cedar and hardwood vehicle laws of the State of New Jersey, N.J.S.A. land area and it is the largest body of open space onceLenape the Indians. hunting In and the �ishing and �loodplains. Rare plant and animal species are swamps, pitch pine includingdependent vegetation, upon the special�ire, and 39:1-1, et seq. on the Mid-Atlantic seaboard between Boston and 1600s, European exploration present in these areas, as well as several cultural and lowlands, and bogs and water.conditions Many present unique in species Wharton are Richmond. brought settlement. In the historic points of interest. marshes combined to State Forest. Maintaining this fragile F��� W���� D���� V������� 1700s, industries such as e produce an assortment environment is essential for the k Although not necessary to access all of the open iron furnaces and glassworks, La Batsto This 9,449-acre natural area of vegetation. Wharton preservation of many Pinelands n r routes in the Forest, four wheel drive vehicles are io e were introduced attracting Ats Natural Area borders the Batsto and Mullica v species. recommended. Over-sized tires and lift packages laborers that swelled the population Rivers. It contains several for 850 species of plants, Mulli The New Jersey Pinelands is home forest communities that are including wild orchids, sedges, and created many of the villages and towns found off ers unique habitats for a large variety of animals. To state lands including route infrastructures is illegal representative of New Jersey ferns, grasses, and carnivorous plants. Several throughout Wharton. date, 39 mammals, 299 birds, 59 areand subject poses a to threat motor to vehicle other Wharton laws. Destruction visitors and to Pinelands. rare and endangered plants such as Bog Asphodel, reptiles and amphibians, and 91 future access privileges. Motorized vehicle users By the late 1800s, the economy declined as the Broom Crowberry, Spreading Pogonia, and Swamp industries failed and the population decreased In these 1,927 acres, extensive Pink can also be found in the Forest. Oswego River these, 43 animal species are listed the designated route to avoid obstacles such as as the laborers moved on. Joseph Wharton, an white cedar and pitch pine forests Natural Area as threatened or endangered by shoulddowned never trees drive or puddles. through a �looded route or leave

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natural, cultural, and historical aspects of this once l e w l insect and disease outbreaks. “�ire-cuts”.ATV� system contains an estimated 17 g a trillionCohansey gallons aquifer of water, system. holding This presence of wild�ire. t E improve forest health, reduce the risk of wild�ire, and lessen All Terrain Vehicles are prohibited in Wharton has greatly increased. To protect high-risk plant B Whi B d State Forest. enough water to cover all of New bustling area for bene�it of future generations. species that prefer to grow between the road and manage our forests, and preserve the diversity of species in New Jersey’s forests. During the fall and early Jersey in a lake 10-feet deep. The in�luence of human impact on vegetation the forest, such as the Pine Barren Gentian, it is Thespring, Forest Forest Fire Fire Service Service was uses formed prescribed in 1905 burns to provide in forests wild�ire to remove protection excess and leaf prevention, litter and monitorunderbrush, and In 1979, New Jersey formed a partnership with important to remain on Wharton routes and the federal government to preserve, protect and keep off the vegetated shoulders. visibility; visitors should use caution when approaching a prescribed burn and observe all posted signs. enhance the natural and cultural making the forests less susceptible to an uncontrollable wild�ire during the �ire seasons. Smoke may impair

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C������ Wharton State Forest contains many remote places including abandoned towns, hidden vistas, and Friendship This village was Jemima Pine Barrens hilltops are actually Quaker Built in the 1770s, this bridge Camping in Wharton State Forest is available year-round. Facilities range from family- monuments. The MAP will assist in getting visitors created to support Mount ancient river bottoms of gravel Bridge enabled area Quakers to cross style campsites to primitive sites that are only accessible by hiking and paddling. Primitive safely to these hidden gems in Wharton. the area’s growing or ironstone. Jemima Mount is the Batsto River. In the early cranberry industry. 1800s, Thompson’s Tavern was Apple Pie The highest point It consisted of natural history. constructed along the stage route campgrounds off er a limited number of amenities. Cabin rentals are available seasonally along Hill in the Pinelands houses, stores, a a prime example of this unique nearby. The inn operated until the P������� Atsion Lake. For more information, please contact the Wharton State Forest Of�ices. at over 200 feet school, and a packing Lower Forge The intermediate 1820s and was often the location above sea level, house. The bogs were developed in products of iron for public functions. the 1870s and were farmed until production, known and kayaking. These rivers are the Mullica, Batsto, Oswego, and the West Branch of the Wading. great panoramic the 1950s. as iron “pigs”, were Rockwood One of many FourAccess rivers points �low are through conveniently Wharton situated State forForest trips and of varyingprovide lengths.excellent opportunities for canoeing Appleviews ofPie Wharton Hill off ers State manufactured forgotten cranberry Forest and the Pinelands National Hampton As an 18th century village, iron bogs, Rockwood B������ Reserve. The New Jersey Forest furnace and an iron forge, this products at this forge was owned by A public launching ramp for motorized boats is located at Crowleys Landing on the Mullica River. Day use or industry operated from the frominto �inished the 1810s iron until the 1840s. geologist and observation tower at this site. 1790s until the 1820s. One of its Princeton professor Batsto Village is a former iron and glass industrial Atsion was once a thriving village centered around Fire Service maintains an active �ire founders was Richard Stockton. Martha Beginning in the Charles Rockwood, Jr. seasonaleach occupant passes of are any required vessel. for use from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day. Atsion Lake and Batsto Lake center. It was in operation from the 1760s until the iron industry. The forge was operational from Bulltown Site of a former glassworks, in the In the early 1900s, cranberry 1790s, this village are open for boating, however gas powered motors are prohibited. Personal �loatation devices are required for the 1860s. From the 1880s until the 1950s, it was the 1760s until the 1840s, with later forays into 1860s this village contained houses bogs were created from old mill contained an iron Speedwell H�������� R����� the South Jersey home of Joseph Wharton and his paper manufacturing and cotton milling. Atsion for the laborers and a school for ponds and farmed by the family of furnace, stamping family. The village consists of thirty-three historic was at one time a planned community and was children. Andrew Rider, namesake of Rider mill, sawmill, and put into production in the 1780s. Horseback riding is permitted on all designated and non-designated routes. Three blazed horseback riding buildings and structures including a mansion, At this site Benjamin Randolph (multi-use) trails are located in Waterford Township starting at Burnt Mill Road. Horses are not permitted part of Joseph Wharton’s agricultural pursuits. University. gristmill. One of the establishedRandolph was an airon renowned furnace cabinet �irst gristmill, sawmill, general store, workers’ houses, Inspired by Charles on hiking or all-terrain bicycling trails. Some designated camping areas permit horses. Contact the Wharton Reminders of Atsion’s past, such as the general Carranza larger villages in the maker from Philadelphia who, Memorial Lindbergh’s trans- Harrisville This site is best area, Martha peaked in the early at his shop “Sign of the Golden Today, Batsto serves as the Wharton State Forest open for visitation. known for a 1800s with approximately 400 Eagle”, hosted George Washington and a post of�ice. Emilio Carranza, paperworks that residents. Iron production ceased Of�ices for more A��-T������ information. B�������� Today,store, now the Atsiona Wharton Recreational Of�ice, and Area the serves mansion as the are visitor center that contains a museum and gift Atlantica Mexican �light, aviator, was, for a time, the operation by the 1840s. Second Continental Congress in planned a goodwill largest and most 1776. Headquarters,shop. Events and trailhead guided fortours many at Batsto trails, Villageand a are Lake, picnicking, hiking, and camping. and Thomas Jeff erson during the parking lot. The trailhead is located in the rear of the lot. All-terrain bicycling is permitted on available year round. successful in the Mount A hotel and tavern at this Twenty-�ivethe designated miles and of non-designated all-terrain bicycling routes. trails However, are accessible bicyclists from should the beBatsto prepared Visitor for Center soft, focal point of Atsion, off ering swimming in Atsion to New York City. On his return nation. Prior to the crossroads served two early Washington Located at the hub of sandy soils. Mountain bikes are not permitted on hiking trails. �lighttrip, Carranza’s from Mexico plane crashed at paperworks, there was an iron stagecoach routes during the mid- many stage routes, this site on July 12, 1928 during a furnace, forge, and slitting mill. 1800s. Sooy’s Inn, later H������ � F������ thunderstorm. McCartyville, as it was once known, called Washington Atsion Rd was populated from the 1790s until Parkdale Andrew Rider, Tavern, was used Crowleytown the 1880s. The village, consisting of also known for for town meetings Batsto Hunting and �ishing is permitted in Wharton State Forest and is subject to the New Jersey Division of Fish and Lake a sawmill, gristmill, houses, school, his endeavors through the early Atsion former glassworks. The glassworks Wildlife S������� regulations. Consult the Wharton Of�ices for further and up-to-date information. Lake The �irst mason jar is alleged at Hampton, 1800s. 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and picnic area along the Mullica Wharton State Forest off ers approximately 50 miles of marked hiking trails to explore. More short existence most of the village 500 500 River. Brochures detailing the various activities within Wharton may be found at the Batsto and Atsion Of�ices. Feet Feet was never built. DRAFTWharton State Forest, Batsto Offi ce 31 Batsto Road, Hammonton, NJ 08037 (609) 561-0024 Atsion Offi ce 744 Route 206, Shamong, NJ 08088 (609) 268-0444 1-877-WARN-DEP (1-877-927-6337)