Reviews of Brendan T. Byrne State Forest. (Campground) in Newark (New Jersey).

Brendan T. Byrne State Forest

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Highway Route 72 East, New Lisbon, NJ 08064, United States

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This place has a very good rate, they treat their customers well and you’ll feel welcome, super recommended

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Reviews of Brendan T. Byrne State Forest

Nathan Brown

It had been a long time since I last camped here, it is really out in the middle of no where. Very quiet and dark at night, nice, the campsites are spaced nicely and the bath house was clean. The first has maintained hiking trails, they are mostly flat and hard packed sand, so easy hiking, though very wet after rain.

Adventures In South Jersey

I took my bike out in the Brendan T Byrne State Forest and had a peaceful adventure! Named after the governor who helped pass the Pinelands Protection Act, it is the second largest state forest. There are over 25 miles of trails to explore. Since I’m not experienced biking in the pines, I did the easier 10.3 mile Lebanon Trail, a wider road that is paved in some areas and sand in others. I started from the Park office made several wrong turns immediately. I checked my map and once I located the orange trail markers I didn’t get lost again. Driving is permitted on this trail but I’m glad I was on my bike because my car would have gotten stuck in the loose sand I encountered heading towards the cranberry bogs. The highlight of my adventure was definitely the diverse landscapes! After passing the cabins I realized I was on the main road that leads to Pakim Pond. I decided to take the red 3.2 mile Cranberry Trail back to the park office. This trail is labeled as handicapped accessible but a regular wheelchair would get stuck in the loose sand. I’d like to return to do the white and green biking trails, hike on the Batona Trail, and camp at one of the cabins near Pakim Pond 🌲🚴🛶🏕️

Matt Parker

Beautiful morning. Rode the trails a bit for 15 miles. Not too technical and mostly flat as expected but some fun single track at times with some little climbs,drop offs and downhill runs

Dustin Tarditi

We stayed at the group camp for a scout backpacking trip. The trails were well-marked and in great condition. The comfort stations were clean and tidy. We had a great experience and plan to return.

R .T

Super chill and calm trail system some parts get a bit sandy and its harder to walk them but overall it's a nice walk and there's a lot to explore. We saw a couple of deer , lots of birds , and a rabbit.

Tracey Martin

Came here to camp. Nice park, good sites, clean bathrooms and a quiet environment.

Man Wright

Every once in a while, Google Maps updates me on how many people have viewed my photo-sphere and this time I came to take a look. I'm completely delighted to see many many more photos and photo-spheres taken round the park than when I first posted mine! I'm so glad so many people enjoy this state forest as much as I do :)

Monica Lee

Beautiful park for any hiker! I just moved to Manahawkin and did not realize how close this place was. We took a “3” mile hike and of course got lost so it ended up being 6 miles. Well worth it!

Caleb Carter

Camped out here over the weekend and had a great time. 3 lakes nearby, one being right on the campsites and other two 10 minutes away. Has bathroom and showers (free) as well as firewood. Wawa and a gas station nearby as well as a liqour store (not allowed to drink at campsites but its there). Lots of nice trails as well. Also blueberry fields! Campsites have concrete slabs for tent setups and firepits.

Nate Kleinman

All of the public lands in the Pine Barrens are worth a visit. There's nowhere else like it in the world. I love finding old abandoned cranberry bogs (see photos) and blueberry farms. Amazing animals and plants. You can hike all day in the pines and never see another person. It's really wilderness out there.

Born to ride

Good experience here. Located in the heart of the Pine Barrons forest in New Jersey. We reserved a tent site.The site was larger than most camp grounds. Plenty of room for my truck and small trailer. The area was clean. The campground had clean bathrooms and showers. I have nothing bad to say about this campground. I would go here again.

Davon Hudson

Love the flat terrain, you can walk for ages here lol. Happened to see a controlled fire, never seen that before. Interesting thing to see happen while you are walking indeed

Darlene Tunick

We are staying here for our 29th wedding anniversary and the cabin is adorable, the scenery breathtaking, the staff has been very helpful and sweet so far so good we'd rate this a 10+

Nancy Lane

Beautiful to walk around. Staff very nice!!

Marcia Cummings (Country Mouse)

This is the real deal camping experience. Not a fancy resort. No electricity, no water or sewer in the sites. There is a very good dumping station. The bathrooms were very clean. The campsites look very nice and sandy and most were flat. All was great except.... so many picnic tables are rotted, falling apart and completely unsafe. There were several new ones scattered about but I would say, from driving and visualizing every site.... a solid 50-70 need replacing. We hope that there are plans for that to happen before full camping season. We would like to see a few wheel chair accesible tables as well. This would be a great Eagle Scout or GS Gold Award project! Right now the camp was 90% empty. We also saw someone with a campfire on a high risk day. There was no official to report this to. Their rates are very reasonable for the bare amenities that it offers. We are glad this campground has these sites without the hype! True camping 🏕

Dawn Bednarchik

Absolutely beautiful! The campsite were beautiful and well kept. Pikam Pond is beautiful . Definitely going again!!

David T

This place was great! We camped in a shelter and stayed wonderful warm with the very efficient wood burning stove inside. 4 beds, inside picnic table and heated bathhouse close by. Would definitely stay again

Jim Stapleton

A great park in the Pinelands. There are hiking trails that are pretty easy to walk on and a variety of distances. Pakim Pond is a good place to check out. There are trails around the pond to walk on. There is also a picnic area by the pond.

Leon Jones

One of my favorite parks to visit and camp in. The campsites are spacious and always clean. Many trails to hike and many interesting things to explore in Brendan T. Byrne! Site 20 is my top choice if you're unsure of which site to pick.

Carmona Cadet

Wonderful place to hike. Easy trails. Perfect for beginners. Have public 🚻 along the trails. Very convenient! …

Jennifer Stilwell

Best campsite in the area. Pet friendly and the bathrooms are always clean and well stocked.

Cath Susla

Loved it. Great place to walk and will definitely be back. I recommend it.

Sergiy K

Another great park part of the NJ pine bearrins, great for hiking, mountain biking , camping

Roxiie Jaimie

I really enjoyed my time here today. The hike was beautiful, but not too much of a workout to have done 6 miles by the end and still feel great! The trails are clearly labeled so you can’t get lost, which is nice! Bring bug spray and sunglasses as there were a lot of bugs out today. I would definitely recommend this if you’re in the area looking for a nice day of exploring nature.

Rellik Del Rio

If you like the woods you'll enjoy this place with a nice lake and plenty of birds flying around. As any woods beware of ticks, chiggers, and other blood thirsty insects. Also great for pets but again make sure you protect them too from pesky creatures!!

Ed Hudak

Really enjoyed my first visit as we hiked to Pakim Pond on a chilly January morning.

Moonspirit 211

We rented a cabin for DIRT CHEAP and spent an amazing three days here. It was quiet and lovely. Cabins were clean and private. Id come back for another week if possible.

Eva Suriani

We hiked the Pakin Pond trail. It was well marked, nice trail.

Kelley Heins

I gave it a 4 because there's NO PLACE TO SWIM. Really. A state park campground with no public place to swim. Terribly dissapointed. It was hot. Biking and hiking. Awesome trails and atmosphere. Just no water. 😕 …

Euan Henry

We do a 50+ mile loop that takes us through this State Park, some of the roads have a line/crack about every 25 yards or so, but the tall evergreens shield us from heavy winds oh and it looks awesome in there.

CONDOR24 “CONDOR”

40 plus campsites, several trails some are good for biking

Barrett Benton

Well, it was like this: I set out for what was supposed to be a ride through the fabled Pine Barrens, but between losing GPS at a critical point (yes, I can hear my long-departed father bellowing "What's this, y'all can't read paper maps anymore?"), I largely blew past it, but got a good taste of this end of the forest. Of course, it's been said that a day getting lost on two wheels, by design or accident, is hardly a wasted day, and I will say I had a good time.

Chris Crenshaw

Great place to ride an off-road bicycle or motorcycle. Lots of sandy fire roads. Beautiful area.

Paul Hollerbach

Trails, pond, pines, quiet, remote, easy hiking, biking, x-c skiing, riding.

Elisabeth Noel

I have been walking the trails here for about 20 years, and it is one of my favorite spots. Some of the trails are flat and wide and I imagined would work fine for a wheelchair or stroller. Some of the trails are narrow and have some hills. You can't beat the spot for getting away from it all and taking a great hike.

Mark Lucera

Quiet (except for Enduro weekend) semi remote campground. No hookups. A pond not big enough for water activities. No amenities. Just a quiet place to camp in the Pine Barrens. The office staff are helpful and have a modest camp store with all the essentials. Dump station.

John Lee

Remote with flat wide trails (and dirt roads) for hiking.I hiked near Pakim pond and then up and around the cranberry bogs on a cool November Tuesday and did not see another person on the trail for 3 hours. Be aware that some of the trails around the bogs are not easily passable as it looks like flooding has broken spots in the levees. Come here for solitude and the unique pine barrens.

Alexandrea Kensinger

A beautiful forest that is well maintained and houses varies types of wildlife as well as plant life

Herkunftsnachweis

absolutely relaxing spot! go and turn off your mind

sandra Fulton

Great place for walking and hiking

Matteo Saxena Rossi

There are tons of hiking trails, lakes, and creeks. Its also a great place to creek run or river kayak.

Thomas J. Lee

I stayed in one of the cabins. There are only three. They just did renovation and got rid of the shower in the cabin. There are lots of mosquitos so BBQ ing was not without a pain. The park office does have interesting programs for kids so check it out.

AJ D.

If you’re seeking some alone-time or want to enjoy a long hike in the forest this is the park for you! Not many people but prefect for being in touch with nature!

Paul Folkes

Poor signage for navigating the gravel roads. Lots of Lyme Disease spreading ticks. But decent restrooms and potable water.

Danielle Bookhart

Beautiful place. But I personally didn't like the heavily wooded campsite.

Anne Chiquitucto

Really nice state park. We had an outdoor picnic near the lake. The area is VERY well maintained. Cleanest bathrooms I’ve ever seen at a state park. We did a short but lovely hike around the lake. Highly recommend.

Anne G

Did a nice 10K hike on red trail to Pakim Bond. Trail was well maintained and even accessible to strollers or wheelchair. No ticks in January just lots of fresh crisp air. Pakim pond was iced over.

Michelle Bourne Lambert

The site said they were open the park was but facilities weren't

Mordy K

This is a great place for hiking boating fishing cycling and camping. There is also a nature activity area maintained by people who work there who teach the public including children about soil and local wildlife. The campgrounds are well-maintained and are very spacious great for accommodating large groups of people who want the camp. Highly recommend for a multitude of reasons and activities

Michael Masciantoni

Lots of fun on mountain bike. Got lost in forest

Joseph D'Onofrio

Extremely peaceful here. Cabins are spacious and comfortable. The new shelters are also very nice. My friend and I just spent 2 weeks camping here. They have everything you need from bathrooms and showers to miles of hiking trails.

John Litzinger

Beautiful trails, but watch out for ticks.

Samantha Williams

Great place to go for a long walk and take pictures. Miles and miles og beauty.

Joe Rowen

Clean but really boring hiking trails. No hills, little wildlife, just pine trees.

Andrew Lam

Good flat campgrounds for tents. Sites are big, and easy for two big sleeping tents and a canopy. Not much privacy, but don't feel like you're touching your neighbors because the sites are big. The bathroom and showers are old with bugs. The nature centers are good and have kid events. It is also next to the playgrounds which is in good condition with slides and swings. Camp area isn't far from Wawa's, about 10 to 15 minutes away in case you need ice or food. The walking trails around there are narrow and no view.

Gary Thomas

In between road trips we go to Brenden Byrne State Forest to do some dry camping. It is a fun change of pace and there is plenty of room to go biking and hiking. It's usually very peaceful and the price is right. I believe it's open all year as well. We always have a good time

David

Just did a short bike ride. Turn right then left out of The visitor center parking lot, and they paved road goes about three and a half miles before it turns to dirt. We turned around there and came back. All very level roads. There are 82 campsites off of that road. I assume you have to reserve them in advance. Along the road, and near the end of the paved road, are some cabins, which I assume are for rent. They either have a masonry chimney, or a wood stove inside, so they could be used in cold weather, I assume.

annemarie pepitone

The mountain bike trails are a blast to ride.

Jason Davis

Did a really great hike in the woods the other day. Still some snow on the ground but the kids and the dog loved our time alone on the trails. Easy, mostly flat hike with a short unpaved section of road that led to the parking lot that the Honda fit even had no problem with all loaded down with five people and a dog.

Gabe Haley

Camping. The campgrounds are nicely separated so that you don't feel like other people are in your space. The fire pits are getting a little older and are slightly warped, but still totally usable. Lots of trails surrounding you. Camp showers are pretty impressive; 3 of us taking showers simultaneously and the water stayed hot throughout. If you're looking for seclusion in your campsite, this is definitely the place for you. BE WARNED TO BRING A TON OF BUG REPELLANT!!

Alex Burns

First time at the park. Visitor Center staff was friendly and eager to answer our question. Walking trails were sparsely marked with no mile markers. Over ten trees blocking a 1 mile trail we had selected to walk. Trails were poorly maintained. Not sure we will return to venture another try at the trails.

Carlos Javier

We camped for 2 nights (Monday through Wednesday) this week. We hiked the red trail from Pakim pond, which we really enjoyed despite the bugs, and around some of the other lakes at the other end of the park. There are lots of blueberry bushes laden with ripe blueberries on that end right now. The loop we camped at was desolate with the exception of just one other campsite, which made for a relaxing time. But I want to warn anyone visiting in the coming days that the ticks are out in force. We each pulled 10-15 ticks from ourselves when we got home. So make sure to treat your clothes, etc if you're going out there (we didn't). We noticed them the most close to the lakes and in the picnic area around Pakim pond.

Kurt Hull

Great place to take anyone to have fun, Woods water if you're an outsdoorsmen/women great to be in for hiking tracking trapping Hunting Fishing or just alone time or time away with the significant other lots of privacy lots of woods lots and lots of woods, spend a lot of time hunting there Pennsylvania taxes in Colorado and the western states aren't the only ones with big deer Believe It or Not New Jersey has monster deer running all through those forests especially this one. Loved it and still do

Scheila Singley

This park is so special to me and my family! We come here just to get away! Hike a trail, go by the water and bbq or rent a cabin for the weekend! This park is so beautiful and clean! So many things to do as a family!

Jessemine Loston

Good place for camping though a swimming hole would improve it immensely. My only other complaint (due to multiple ages of girls with me) is pit toilets. We will leave that joy for the boys. Beautiful scenery and trails.

George Ferreira

Beautiful park with lots of dirt roads to ride.

Tracey Dykes

My purpose was to MTB and this is not the spot for trail riding. Pine trees galore with thick sand trails. Not my style of riding but a nice tranquil spot for family outing, hike, fishing or off road recreation vehicles.

Richard Morgenstern

This place is not far from anywhere yet you could be in the middle of the wilderness and not know civilization is just 10 minutes away. Beautiful Pakim pond wonderful trails Bettona trail Easy escape to get away from people roads dirt roads going everywhere picnic benches bathrooms must wear a mask when your people greatest scape I love it

Kyle Doin Stuff

Beautiful drive through the park.

Marc DeNatale

Extensive hiking and firetrail system well marked and maintained. Great for longer trail runs. Will encounter plenty of sugarsand, so while i do also live mt biking here, the terrain is flat and favors wider treads. SJ pine barrens at their best. Plenty of peace and room to get lost if that's your thing.

Todd Singer

Stayed at a shelter and loved it. Nice and quiet, community bathrooms/showers were usable.

Ava Murray

Lovely place to hike. Hiked from office to Pakim Pond. Pakim Pond area is very clean and picturesque. Started on the red trail - lots of bugs and returned on the pink trail. Pink trail was relatively bug free. Had a few trees across the road.

Wanda Lopez

Beautiful , so much to explore. Pakim Pond is beautiful and so peaceful. I would have given it 5 stars however there must be a better layout of direction when it comes to finding your way back to the park office where the parking lot is at. Too many misguided signs that lead to other areas. Also the estimated milage of how long the trails are should be recalculated as well.

Mastercaptain Ed

Great place to run your ATVS. If your not a dirt bag, respect the land and don't leave your trash like some scrum bags do, the rangers won't bother you. Also drive safely, wear the safety gear and speak English!

Mr Appliance

Went off reading with my boys in our Colorado ZR1 it was a great day! Just be careful some of the trails are not safe but just use your best judgement. If things don’t look right don’t go down that trail. Stop by the rangers office first they can give you an idea where to go. Will go again without a doubt !

Corey Stradling (JamesonStewart)

I stumbled into this park and I'm still exploring. I'm a mountain biker, so my slant is towards that activity. The roads are pretty sandy. You expect that in the pinelands. But, that doesn't make biking very easy. It's certainly passable, but expect to work harder. Keep an eye out for deep patches, so you don't bog down or worse. I'll update should I explore and learn more about this place.

Darshan Kalola

Pretty cool place. Very empty this time of year. Be sure to take precautions against ticks, I found two on me after I got home.

Matt Lamas

Nice park with great natural areas. Park needs to so more maintenance to bath houses and trails. Lots of broken items in bath houses. Trail signs need maintenance on white trail, missing junction signs and blazes.

Richard Lore

This is part of the vast Pinelands of New Jersey. According to the Guinness book of World records 1985 edition, it was the largest pine forest on earth. At one time, it stretched from the tip of Cape May to Edison,New Jersey. Now that is a big forest. I visit "the Pines"when it is nice weather. One my favorite things to do on a full moon is to drive through the dirt roads with the lights on my truck TURNED OFF. Sounds crazy, I know. No need to be afraid. Remember, there's nothing out there during the night, that's not out there during the day. I've heard rumors of bears and coyotes being out there, but never encountered any. However, I believe that I caught a glimpse of the black bear that dwells around the Chatsworth Lake. It's truly, in my opinion, GOD'S Country. Go there the people who live out there are nicest people you'll find anywhere. Some advice to the adventurer type. Don't stumble upon there property(ies) unannounced, there very protective of what they have. For the most part, they'd give you shirt off their backs. Oh...one of the things I neglected to mention is. The "Pineys" that have lived there for generations, have their own "lingo". I can converse with them for hours, and I have. Ocean Spray has large maze of cranberry bogs owned by the families that are native to the Pine Barrens. That's all for now. Have a safe and happy and blessed Holiday Season

Rory Goldman

New Jersey has a lot of State forests. All of them including Brendan T Byrne State Forest are great places for hiking camping fishing and just exploring the outdoors. They are free to visit with the exception of camping which require permits at a nominal fee . Early reservations are recommended has some of the campsites fill up rather quickly.

Alex Bender

A few ticks. Don't take the trails in shorts. Very flat though and no down trees over the paths. Easy enough to bike at a good pace with no specialized gear.

Richard Minczuk

Loved my stay here and the trails and forest are great. Sites are large. Needs a close place to swim but as awesome as the forest is, I can make the trek to the ocean.

Joanne Richichi

Go walking here on these trails often great place to get outside and enjoy the fresh air and beautiful scenery

Jenn Kelly

It is the epitome of state forest, full of everything raw nature has to offer. A place so relaxing and beautiful. I love my energy while i am viben out in the state forest.

Gregg Goss

Lots of beautiful places to hike and plenty of nature to photograph. Lots of history here too, including the Jersey Central Railroad. I have been back multiple times and find something new each trip.

theduckthatquacks

Visitor Center was closed on our recent visit but the Pakim Pond Area was open.. we walked the Batona trail from the VC 2 Pakim w/a loop of the lake & a foray on the Blue Trail to reverse direction for our return trek.. this was 7.5 miles and took about 3 hours with a 20 min break @ Pakim to enjoy the pond.. overall BTB is a sparse mostly barren park aside from the cranberry bogs which are falling into disrepair .. I think Wells Mills provides a better experience but BTB SP does offer a change of pace... both parks are infested with all types of insect vermin from May 1st to November 15th or the first hard freeze.. ticks, chiggers, flys, mosquitos, gnats, horrible stuff ! Nothing known to humans can help protect you during most of that warmer season.. Lyme disease is a definite risk..

G MAIL

If you love having dozens of tiny ticks crawling all over you and your family members, this is the forest for you in the summer. We became lost so we ran out of gas, but none of the backwoods hicks would help us. But AAA finally came after a five hour wait.

Jason Shaw

Joined a group on a mushroom hunt. Found a very wide variety of mushrooms. Even the experts were astounded! Before the end of our hunt display...a pack of boyscouts joined us for a quick mushroom lesson.....and the group gave the kids some for show and tell at school (all safe varieties)

jim dautrechy

Well kept trails. Trail markers could be more frequent. Me and my son got lost 3 times on a simple trail and only found our way out with the help of a GPS tracking device.

Stace Staxx

My son had an amazing experience. We even almost lost in the dark but still enjoyed. Even though he was scared lol.

Alan Binger

This is a New Jersey Pine Barrens experience, let there be no doubt. I have "car camped" here many times. I believe that they have "wilderness" sites as well. The park used to be called "Lebanon" but they changed it after they took away Brendan Byrne Arena. I guess they figured that something had to be named after the old man. There are hiking trails and some old structures that date back to the glassmaking days when they clearcut the forest to fuel the kilns. You can camp and then go enjoy haute-cuisine at local spots such as "Billy Boy's 4 Mile Tavern" and "Mayo's Halfway House" if you don't want to cook dinner at your site. There have been reports of bears in recent years but I have never seen any there. I have heard rustling in the underbrush during the night but I chalked it up to the Jersey Devil.

Brian Ducey

Nice, clean, pine-tastic. Quiet.

fredbrackely

Plenty of well marked trails to walk, or paved roads to ride your bike, just watch out for crossing deer though. Ranger station is full of trail maps, local books and a wealth of knowledge.

Michael Eakins

One of the cleanest camp grounds in the South Jersey area. Lots of cool trails to hike, bike and wild life. Always great to be in the woods.

Stephen Porter

Don't go here at night. You're not supposed to be here at night. Do not take your new phone with astrophotography capability here to take advantage of the dark and big skies. It's not allowed. Not my photos. Zoom in to see more stars!

Sarah Barney

Great place for camping, trail riding, fishing and so much more. The rangers are very helpful, so many trails to hike and lots for maps and trail markings.

Robert Simpkins

So peaceful, nice place to get away to walk the dogs. Good trials for mountain biking or road, and hiking

Randy Saldaña

Great place for exploring camping hiking offroading of all types, wear tick spray though and you will be safe, live next to the park and a little squirt will keep em off

Wayne Obetz

Spent the day at Whitesbog Village. Learned a bit of local history, bought some locally produced honey at the General Store, and spent a few hours on the trails. It's a pleasant place to get away from the frantic pace of life, and it's only a short drive from home.

Brian Sipe

This is a big state forest with well-cut fire roads and trails. This is not one that is equipped with a ranger station and all of the extras of the more developed parks. This is strictly for hiking.

Andi F

Great place for hiking and taking scouting troops. The boys toughed out the weather and went camping. The yurts have been replaced with small cabins.

cindy la uruguacha

Quite, relax, peaceful...lovely place to disconnect from the noise of the city

Allison Ostertag

Brendan Byrne is a great place to camp or rent a cabin with a private dock on Pakim Pond, nice to hike and see pitcher plants and old bogs, and now the awesome Nature Center is open again with exhibits

Dan Martin

It's a great place to take the family Lebanon State Forest is always been one of my favorites I grew up there I like to Brendan Byrne and all he did I wish they hadn't changed the name

Tammy

Nice to motocamp

Stan Fernandes

A great place to go camping. The sites are very large and are clean and level. it's a state park so it's not very expensive.

Clyde Taylor

Great mix of trails for mountain biking. Recommend Red-White-Red Trails, about 13 miles all together.

B P

Enjoyed our stay. Some of the spots are on top of each other, but it is a nice quiet area with a pond nearby.

Dirty Jersey

Very peaceful. Great place to get away for some peace and quiet. Or to bring the family for a nice day out in the woods.

Donna Scott-Sanchez

Great trails

Amanda Smith

Enjoy riding on the bicycle trails.

Stephen J Keller Sr.

If you enjoy the great outdoors like hunting, fishing, camping, and hiking etc. etc. then I would highly recommend.

Lisa Matthews

Stayed in a shelter and had a great time! The shelter was a nice size and the wood burning stove kept us warm.

Katy Ciampa

Beautiful Park with great trails

Rich Geldreich

Wonderful forest, with a really cool area for swimming and boating. Campground and facilities were really clean.

Ram Ghase

We enjoyed group camping site ..the restrooms are near by the campsite and neat and clean. We are going to this place for last 3 years.

Sally Attia

Beware of ticks! Great trails, nice nature center, nice ranger hikes

Eric Schweiker

Love this place. The great outdoors right here in NJ

Jennifer Andzeski

Love it here. The girls at the nature center are AMAZING and so patient with my daughter and her 7000 plus questions.

Lauren Mcgrath

So relaxing if your looking for a quiet place to camp this is a great place.

Nonstop around the World

Huuuui we had fun. So much fun.

Paulo CRXTERRA91

Beautiful place for off roading your truck as long as you respect the signaled trails.

Herb Sanderson

Great place to take the family .very family friendly They have a snack shack and outdoor showers Awesome time there

robert nagel

Not crowded, interesting pine forest easy footing, reasonably accurate trail map,easy to find with google maps

Jenna McKinney

Love this park, its endless. Nice place to take the dogs. Be sure to check for ticks afterward.

Lori Simone

It was a quiet atmosphere filled with nature I enjoy the tranquility but it could have been kept cleaner

Cheryl Leonard

Had a wonderful hike with my dogs. Well marked trails.

Steve Huesser

Plenty of great hiking trails. Also, apparently, it's a great place to take your kids..

Brandon Ciconte

We love this place. Excellent rangers. Easy accommodations. So close to the Batona trail.

RICHIE Hoy

Nice place great hiking area Bald eagle nest No bathrooms some litter around

Louie Cabrera

Super place to camp if you like to be left alone .. spots are not bunch up on each other

Marta Kachmar

Nice park. Had a lot of trash everywhere, looks like people just leave it there.

Joan Chirinos

Amazing place to go camping with friends. Really convenient and fun and nice trails

Jon Kui

Large park with slightly confusing layout, especially when dark. Bugs were a bit of an issue compared to other state parks I've been to before

eileen fiorentino

Nice for hiking. Wanted to camp but sites not private enough

Nathalie Hernandez

Beautiful big forest went bike riding in the trails great scenery cabins restrooms big water just great

A Robbins

Hiked through these gorgeous scenic woods on the Batona trail. Well worth a day or overnight trip.

Vi Shadow

An excellent place for our winter soltice hike. Rest rooms were heated!

Colin Lamas

Beautiful park, but the trails are misblazed making it difficult to hike.

Dominico James

Good small cabins to rent. Clean parks. Spectacular scenery. Good fishing. Enough said.

Christopher Norulak

Great wilderness area, there's a few places that are great to stop by and eat lunch if you're on a long drive through the area.

Rudy Placenti

Spent many years in these woods,riding dirt bikes,4 wheel drive trucks,hunting love nature

neo's World

Great place. Went there for orentiering. A lot of flat area.

Greg de Charleroy

Great place to go for a hike and even a slow drive through.

Lance Howell

Place was cool to Ride the dual sport ! Great trails . Just wish I lived closer !

Ryan W

Careful on some of the trails in a car or truck they are narrow and some are severely flooded (3+ feet)

thisisseriously myemail

Very good trails, well blazed. Miles of scenic hiking or running

Dan Yeamans

One of my favorite places on earth. So peaceful. So beautiful.

AJ Heller

Good place. Quiet, very isolated. Lots of good little fishing spots.

Melissa Carson

Great place to go off roading and spend some quality time in the woods.

Raybon

Long, well-marked and beautiful trails. Very cool place

Christine Bonaccorsi

Great place. Quiet. Clean bathrooms and hot showers. Staff is great too.

Brett Florance

Great spot for hiking, camping, biking, or other outdoor activities. Check out the Batona trail and Pakim Pond.

aBeardedBaldGuy

I Love Nature! This place helps me escape the city life when it’s very much needed.

Scott Megee

Great place. My son's boy scout troop has camped here.

Tom Coleman

Mostly quiet comfortable pine Barton state park and camping.

Linn Dworkin

Beautiful place, no restrooms during the week, and map was not clear or helpful.

Sandy K

Beautiful forest, quiet, variety of wildlife. Nice way to unwind.

Jamie M

Nice hike. Pinkish trail well marked.

Siobhán O'Connell

The pavilion on the lake here is soo lovely. Nice and calm to meditate by

Louis Dallara

Great pine lands area, visit often and you might just see the Jersey devil. lol

Steph I

We hiked a few miles on the Batona Trail. Loved it and would return.

Tim Blair

Beautiful! Great for biking! Pakim pond is perfect spot for lunch!

Tonya Black

Sand...private...and the water is so kool,I thing it looks like root beer as it changes color yet still clear to see mostly into water...

Lee Huston

Beautiful in every way ❤️

Cheryl Fonseca

It's s super family fun place smg very private with clean showering houses

Zubin Gu

Although very pretty, this place has numerous ticks. You have been warned.

Lexie IG

Nice bike path! Shaded all the way to the pond! 3 mile path

Kathy Smith

It's well kept and peaceful the people who run it are so sweet.

Tracy Lynn

Beautiful

Jennifer Ravelli

Barons trail is a beautiful, well marked trail through the Jersey pinelands.

kevin Monaghan

It's a beautiful place to take a nature walk.

Hilla Singh

Vegetation is mostly pine trees. The bogs had water lilies.

Louis Feldsher

Looks like a fun place to visit,I just drove past there

Rocket

The girl at the main office was very nice and very informative. so far very happy with it here

Chanel Atkinson

Beautiful scenery and peaceful

Cheryl Fonseca

A wonderful get away lots of walking trail beautiful senery

Jamie Chavis-Donofrio

I had my wedding reception here and even though it was raining, it was beautiful

Dave G

Great place to visit for viewing wildlife and taking photos.

John

Nice clean and relaxing place to camp with family and friends

Rewilding to nature

Nice clean and quiet.......but watch out for ticks EVERYWHERE!!!

John Kearney

First time ever to visit the Whitesbog Village and I'm totally in love with it !

Paul Scannella

Excellent place to get some good exercise good scenery no trash

Abbie Ray

Beautiful woods with clean, well marked trails.

Anubis G

A little outdoors. No off roading. Quiet, for the most part

Larence Live

Spacious and quiet place to hike, jog or do some biking

Liz R

the roads throughout the park aren't named which makes finding trail heads difficult

Kristofer C Kurtin

Love love this place... park pond is a hot spot to walk the dog or ride the bike

Kyle Milbrand

Nice trails to explore the pine barrens.

mailgal 2000

Great for hiking and biking if your inti that 😉 …

Stephen Buckreis

Awesome secluded camping a short distance fr9the shore

Francis C

Part of the batona trail excellent for a day hike or a 3 day hike.

Donald Storm

I just drive-through it I do not stay there I pass by it on the way to Long Beach island New Jersey.

John Di Medici

Very nice trails and beautiful park

Kristen Teuscher

Nice hiking trails, spacious campsites.

Michael Jackson

Fun place to 👫 hike. Just watch out for ticks! …

faye bray

I have been roaming around out here for 42 years and love it

Michael Turi

Fun beginner mountain bike trails

Joanne McMenamy

Beautiful place for everything from the Blueberry Festival to camping.

Heath Allen

Great place to get away. Dogs love it.

Robert Piesco

Love it. Now i need to bring my rod

Kim Kahoun

Beautiful place to hike, loose your troubles and relax

Rita W

Love this state forest!!! Great place to camp in the fall!!!

Delano Paisley

Very nice place for drills,etc.

James Havens

Beautiful forest. Cheap camp sites.

Russell Morgan

Beautiful

Mark Millea

Bring your 4x4 for some fun trails

Joe Morgan

Beautiful park always clean and maintained

Jeff Wilson

Great trails and fun stuff to do

Candy Caine

Was not there this year, but it's a nice park.

Jazmin Rios

Good place we enjoy

Kevin Curtin

A fantastic place to visit and relax, very tranquil

Sandra Horner

Great wooded area. Lots of trails

Bruce Bauer

Beautiful place to drive or hike in.

Daniel Hagerman

Beautiful. Words fail me. The place is stunning !

GLORIA SMITH

I do not live that far from and there is a lot of pokemon to get there

Matthew Boudreau

Gorgeous views and home of the Jersey Devil

Gail Shuttleworth

Nice place for kayaking, interesting history.

Debbie Bathen

Beautiful trails, wetlands, well maintained

Nicolas Rol

Nice and quiet , the people were very friendly

Anonymous User

Beautiful and quiet

Karen Hopkins

Awesome place, needs more cabins

Catherine Glenn

Wonderful park to wander around in.....🐾🐾🐾 …

jonathan Smith

Great place to take the dog for a walk

Alex Millo

Enjoyed scenery with my Ecology class.

Linda Scholz

cool cabins on lake for awesome camping

Andrew Young

Great place for camping and kayaking.

Brian Johnson

Always a good time needs a food stand

Katie James

NICE PLACE. GREAT FOR FAMILY GETAWAY

Raymond Lasala

Soooo pretty for nice bike rides

Jack DeVries

Nice campground, clean restrooms.

Roger Weiss

Nice hikes with varying scenery.

Jerry Martina

Great place to hike and bike

Richard omolade

Nice preserve. Way to go

Francesca Johnson

In my top 5 for NJ State Parks.....

Rory Meehan

Always a good place for a run or walk.

Liza Boyette

The whole state park is beautiful

Olga Dzyurak

Use a lots if insects repellent

Rick Murphy

Great to look around and go walking.

Gabriel Pires

Wonderfully quiet outdoor experience!!

Shawn Rieger

Love hiking the trails here

Kelly Brizak

Beautiful

Yordanis Camejo

Beautiful pine trees and lots of blueberry...

Bill 5855

Nice and Peaceful

RA Hensel

Nice easy off road ride.

Tina Wiley

A peaceful and relaxing place to camp

Francis DellaVecchia

Beautiful park, well kept!!

Robert Sheairs

Great slice of New Jersey history and folklore.

Joseph Merlino

Great place that o have to spend more time at.

Joan Hazelton

Nice and peaceful

Manuel Quintela

It's okay. Bizarre lack of animals.

drake andreko

Camping/lodging here has become tradition

John Scull

Awesome. Spend days walking around

Scott Borris

Drive by it all the time beautiful place

Casey d. Valosich

Every good

Ashok Samudrapandian

Very good

Frank Nash

Nice park, but the ticks are bad

Bill Vasey

The people that work there and the Rangers are the best

Paul Lentz

Great camping areas.....

kevin smith

Just quiet outdoors near home

Eric Dabulis

Great group site friendly staff.

Hector Feliciano

great place for mountain biking

Edward. J Antonelly

Nice place no real security here shame

Chris Otis

Spacious, well kept, lots of animals

Briana Torres

Nice quiet walking trail

Melanie Murillo

Great hiking trails!

Gary Bode

Great for off-roading.

Matthew Vogios

Great hiking trails

Kalvin ELLIOTT

my favorite park in south jersey

Stephen M

Great place. Well kept

rudy placenti

Hunting,fishing camping,hiking everything you want

Miriam Benson

It's free and many options for you and children.

BOB GRADIO

Nature is such good medicine ❤

lisa lisa

Beautiful place to spend the day.

Michael Placenti

Awesome place in the NJ pine barrens

Steven Long

It's peaceful in the woods

Richard Furlong

I grew up here. I'm biased.

Mel McDonald

My dog loves the walks

Glenn Adams

Great for hiking.

Tiffani “Nicole” Saunders

Great place to take kids

Vicki Marles

I only rode pasti on Rt. 72

Christine J

Great hiking and camping

Rob F

Nice, quiet and relaxing enviroment

Will D'aries

Care for nature ,TAKE CARE OF IT

Bru Raczin

Cool retreat from the Hot NJ sun

DeAnna Bush

Love driving & simply being in the woods

Tamela Strasser

One of my happy places 😁 …

Rob Vancho

Great location to get away from the world

Shani Schlegel

Alot of trees lol

Dan Scott

The guys working there could use some help

Paul Sullivan

They don't write tickets

Rachel Posavetz

Great nature viewing

Brenda Parkerson

Beautiful natural pinelands

Davina Taylor

Tranquility just off the beaten path

Connie Turner

Just ok.

John Remeta

Camped there many times

john miller

Very nice park

Jeffrey s Hagerty

Absolutely gorgeous!!

tzvi gordon

Clean, not crowded, pristine

Betty Tagliaboschi

Good find

Harvey Brown (kiyo531)

Nice roads to drive on.

frank w

Big park

Gene Chenko

Very nice park

Fake Name

There's lots of trees.

Carl Livingston

Favorite park in the pines

Joe Vitale

Nice place to explore!

Tatiana Gabranski

Perfect weekend day trip

Lynne Sullivan

Road needs to be related the whole road.

Pierce Alexander Lilholt

This State Forest is a good State Forest.

Real Life

It's okay

Annmarie DeGrigoli

Just love outdoors

Ron Young

Its a Forrest what more can be said!

Samuel Cottrell

Quiet clean and relaxing

Warren Connelly

Serene..

Shell C

Great for hiking

Harvey Waggoner

Loved the cabins.

Allyn Christopher

Good 4 wheeling

Neil Cherry

Love the Pine Barrens

Kenneth Mortello (Ken)

Love it.

Todd Purvis

Great place to relax

Dorito Dust

Its great

Tigger Stewart

Love it

Brian Adkins

Great fishing

Ladytiger

💙❤️ …

Richard Dow

Nice and peaceful.

Clayton Shook

ok.

Julia Havens

Because there is a lot to do

Jake Stouch

Don't get lost

Robert Morse

Nice place to visit.

chris Dickerson

Cool place to see

LOS DUROS DEL MONTE PHILA

Nice place

Richard Brush

Just passin' through

Kariem Lopez

Beautiful

Kort Walsh (2 Pints Glass LLC)

Place was awesome!

Vince Ceres

Great camping

Dan gallagher

Beautiful and inexpensive

Michael Harris

Nice place to visit

Larry Morrisey

It's just okay

Bob Huber

Nice place to visit

Mariusz Majchrowski

Instagram @finix37

Steven Fessel

Nice quiet place

Deiris Torres

I love nature

Timothy Kelley

Amazing

Ryan Castle

Ok

Donna Mcknight

Awesome Place!

Oritta Murphy

I drive through it.

Susan Srsic

Beautiful

NJ219bands

Uncrowded

Jessye Jeau

Beautiful

George Lebert

Great park......

Krissy Kelly

Love

Frank Jasionowcz

Tranquil

Kurt Weber

Woods :)

dianne crow

Beautiful

Richard Smithson

Nice

G Beniquez

Beautiful wildlife

Dirty Malvo

Malvo

Dalton Swain

It's beautiful

alex Hayes

Beautiful

Phil DiAntonio

Good

Joy Haines (Joybells)

Great

Melissa Ellis

Peaceful

Bud 215

Amazing

Jeri Taylor- Ridgway

Beautiful forest.

Joe Lewandowski

Awesome

Desiree Isaryk

Beautiful views

Doug DeFord

Peaceful

Randy Sloan

Beautiful

Karen Packard

Great park

Todd L

Very pretty

Barry Heater

Good walking

John Sterner

Great views

Stephen Fontanez

Very tranquil

Kami Goldstein

Nature is glorious

Ryan Hayes

Nice

Edward Baker

Great place!

Ralph Kinslow

Home

Ernest Whitcraft

Relaxing

Wilbur Scott

Quite

Elam Stoltzfoos

Nice Place!

Seif Labib

Thanks

Amanda Miragliuolo

Love it here

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