Enjoy the outdoors in Wharton State Forest, the largest state forest in the state of New Jersey, stretching for more than 122,000 acres throughout the beautiful Pinelands area in Hammonton.

The forest is named in honor of 19th-century figure Joseph Wharton, known throughout the region for his proposed groundwater tap plan for the city of Philadelphia. Forest visitors can explore attractions like the lovely Batsto Village glassmaking center and bog iron, which operated throughout the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

A plethora of hiking trails and unpaved roads traverse the forest, offering opportunities for horseback riding, mountain biking, and bird watching throughout the year. Year-round opportunities for outdoor recreation range from boating, fishing, and swimming opportunities at Atsion Lake to chances for cross-country skiing during the winter months.

See the preserved Allaire Village in Allaire State Park Stroll along the Atlantic City boardwalk Check out the Barnegat Lighthouse State Park Relax on the beach in Cape May Hike or Snowshoe in Cheesequake State Park Enjoy picturesque scenery in Clinton, NJ Go kayaking in Columbia, NJ Learn about the American Revolutionary War in Edgewater Stroll through the Grounds for Sculpture Go shopping in Haddonfield Explore New Jersey's maritime pasts in Highlands Visit Island Beach State Park Go for a walk in Liberty State Park Visit Margate Go hiking in Morristown National Historical Park See historical items at The Paterson Museum Go on a day trip to Point Pleasant Beach Go shopping in Princeton Take a guided tour of Rockingham State Historic Site Have fun on the paddle boat lake in Smithville Relax on the beach in Toms River See an exhibit at Tuckerton Seaport Enjoy the outdoors in Wharton State Forest

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