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Overview
The Atsion Recreation Area is part of Wharton State Forest. Swimming at Atsion Lake is only permitted when lifeguards are on duty from 10 am to 6 pm.
Historic Batsto Village is also located within Wharton State Forest, a former bog iron and glassmaking industrial center from 1766 to 1867 that currently reflects the agricultural and commercial enterprises that existed here during the late 19th century. At the village you will find a visitor center, exhibit gallery, museum shop and interpretive center.
Throughout the forest are rivers and streams for canoeing, hiking trails (including a major section of the Batona Trail), miles of unpaved roads for mountain biking, horseback riding plus numerous lakes, ponds and fields ideal for wildlife observation.
Tent camping in family, primative and wilderness sites is available in designated areas only throughout Wharton State Forest.
Fees: Entrance fees are only charged from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day.
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Amenities
Activities
- Birding
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Swimming
Location
- Beach on Lake
Lodging Details
- 50 Sites
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Dining
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Valenzano Winery
3.5 MI
609-268-6731 View > -
Braddock's
12.0 MI
609-654-1604 View > -
Live Music
22.2 MI
732-306-9111 View > -
Ram's Head Inn
22.3 MI
609-652-1700 View > -
Calloway's Restaurant & Bar
24.1 MI
609-978-0220 View > -
UMMM Ice Cream Parlor
24.4 MI
609-387-9786 View >
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Lodging
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Wharton State Forest
4.5 MI
609-561-0024 View > -
Econo Lodge
7.2 MI
609-561-5700 View > -
Red Carpet Inn & Suites
8.2 MI
609-704-1000 View > -
Rodeway Inn
9.8 MI
609-561-6200 View > -
Wading Pines Camping Resort
10.7 MI
609-726-1313 View > -
Belhaven Lake RV Resort
10.9 MI
609-965-2827 View >
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Activities
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Pinelands Adventures
0.2 MI
609-268-0189 View > -
Valenzano Winery
3.5 MI
609-268-6731 View > -
Batsto Village Mansion
3.7 MI
609-561-0024 View > -
Wharton State Forest
4.5 MI
609-561-0024 View > -
Atco Dragway
6.0 MI
856-768-2167 View > -
Popes' Gardens
6.6 MI
856-767-3343 View >
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