A post shared by @friendsofbeltzville on Jun 23, 2016 at 2:32am PDT. Bass River offers a group picnic pavilion for larger groups. 1.8 YELLOW (Poppy Allen) makes a RIGHT, then immediately forks. Left the original map in link 2. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Longer option: Turn left to out-and-back on Joes Trail. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted in state parks, forests, recreation areas, golf courses, marinas, natural areas, historic sites, and preserves. There's a 525-foot sand beach to park your beach chairs and towels, and canoes and kayaks are permitted. A rowboat concession is operated during the summer months. By the time the program ended in 1942, due to World War II, over three million unemployed young men had been enrolled, planted over three billion trees and completed many other conservation projects including building much of the infrastructure at Bass River State Forest. Note: Fee charged from Memorial to Labor Day. There are multiple unmarked sand roads that cross the trail, but it is usually clear where to go. The Civilian Conservation Corps was created during President Franklin D. Roosevelt's "The Hundred Days," i.e., the beginning of FDR's first term and a time of massive legislative efforts to deal with the paralyzing effects of the Great Depression. 2. Lake Absegami is a little over an hour from Center City. Shelters: Campsites are open all year. In the leaked American intelligence documents, Ukraine's predicament looks dire. 2020; 2020; . Campsites: 7.7 Back at the intersection of PURPLE (Falkinburg), ORANGE (CCC), and GREEN (Nisky) from earlier. Super-duper easy-peasy, flat, sand-n-pine needle trails (cushiony!). There were usually a full complement of 200 men at the camp. To learn more about Special use Permits click here. Do not approach or attract bears by making food available. The fishing maps app include HD lake depth contours, along with advanced features found in Fish Finder / Gps Chart Plotter systems, turning your device into a Depth Finder. Buttermilk Falls, Crater Lake, Hemlock Pond. Cabins: All lean-tos havea hardwood floor,woodburning stove, outdoor picnic table, fire ring and grill. There are plenty of activities to keep everyone busy, including fishing, swimming, and hiking. The new building will include restrooms, a food concession and lifeguard facilities. Macbook ChartPlotter, and Windows Marine Navigation Appnow available-. Discover places to visit and explore on Bing Maps, like Lake Absegami New Jersey. Please report any damage or nuisance behavior to the park office. [GREEN (Nisky) leaves to the left]. %PDF-1.5 % Here, you'll find triathletes with French Creek Racing training. The lake has a changing area, restrooms, showers, first aid and concessions. Tick Protection The Farmhouse at the Inn at Millrace Pond Titusville, NJ, 3. Located near the beach are 74 picnic tables with charcoal grills, a picnic shelter, restrooms, athletic field for games and playground. There are three areas of pine plains ecosystem in Bass River State Forest. Inner tubes, rafts and other flotation devices are not permitted in the swimming area. Don't know where to start? There are two display boards with info on major fires in the area. Check out Northbrook Canoe Company in West Chester or Wilderness Canoe Trips in Fairfax, Delaware. This follows along the lake with a few benches along the way and ends at an old picnic pavilion.. No hook-ups provided. 3.4 Cross Stage Rd to continue on PURPLE (Falkinburg). Trailer sanitary station is open March 1 through November 30. This lake is also not monitored, so swim at your own risk. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. Keep Your Park Clean and Green Protect plants and animals and care for your park by taking your trash with you. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. The GNIS Feature Detail Report for Lake Absegami does not include property ownership information. This is a popular trail for hiking and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. 0.0 Go to the far end of the Day Use parking lot and walk on the paved road past a Campers Only sign. For this hike, continue on the main park road to the large Day Use lot near Lake Absegami. Trail map. Animals, birds and plant life of the Pine Barrens may be found. There are also hiking. Lake George, nicknamed the Queen of American Lakes, is a long, narrow oligotrophic lake draining northwards into Lake Champlain and the St. Lawrence River Drainage basin located at the southeast base of the Adirondack Mountains in northern New York. For fee info check out our page on the NJ State Park Pass. Got another spot within two hours, give or take? Get a map at the visitor center or print out the Bass River trail map ahead. After the boardwalk, turn LEFT to continue onSILVER (Absegami) [YELLOW (Poppy Allen) goes right]. The clear water and serene surroundings make it a perfect place to relax and enjoy nature. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. It has a capacity of 50 people, includes two large picnic tables, a large charcoal grill, with nearby playfields and playground equipment. Brochures are available at the forest office and at the beginning of the trail near the parking lot on East Greenbush Road. Lean-tos are open year round and accommodate a maximum of six people. There's a sand beach along the lake and you can rent boats, too. Visitors can observe a variety of birds and animals common to the area. Monday through Sunday 9am-4pm, Day Use Area (Lake Absegami beach, picnic area, trails):open dawn to dusk, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Atsion Recreation Area (Wharton State Forest), CCC Camp S-55 member at Bass River between 1933 and 1942, Cynthia Coritz, Superintendent (link sends e-mail), New Jersey's Fish and Wildlife Laws (link is external), New Jersey's Fish and Wildlife Laws (link is external), View the Bass River State Forest hunting map. /// Shorter Option: bear right onto YELLOW to head back and cut this hike to about 3.0 miles instead. 7 0 obj <> endobj Trails closed due to fire at Kanouse Mountain W Milford Fire Zone.png Trails in the Pequannock (Newark) Watershed around Kanouse Mountain and Echo Lake, including the Highlands Trail between Otter Hole Rd and NJ Rt. Its like crowdsourcing trash management! All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) The pristine lake is surrounded by nearly 2,000 acres of forest and is a popular spot for fishing, swimming, and boating. The staff will assist with arrangements. The 0.5 mile self-guided Absegami Trail includes a wooden foot bridge with benches. It's open Mondays through Sundays, and there are places to picnic or buy food and drinks. Located near the halfway point between San Francisco and Los Angeles, Tulare Lake was once the largest freshwater lake west of . Freshwater species that may be caught are pickerel, sunfish and catfish. Older change log at page bottom. The lake is also great for fishing, and there are several boat ramps that provide easy access to the water. 91 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<39DEF94265A73A4BB15A6D10BA8EE2B5><5AB0D4793B287641BF0A95B07B7B5E07>]/Index[7 154]/Info 6 0 R/Length 308/Prev 994417/Root 8 0 R/Size 161/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream The primary coordinates for Lake Absegami places it within the NJ 08087 ZIP Code delivery area. The foundations of Camp S-55 and the CCC Memorial are part of a self-guided trail. BassRiverCamping@dep.nj.gov, Park Office Nov 1 March 31 General Guide to the trails at Bass River State Forest. Six cabins located along the north shore of Lake Absegamicontain aliving room and fireplace; two bunk rooms with double-deck bunks; kitchen with running water, electric stove, refrigerator; bathroom with shower, toilet and sink; and electricity. In summer the ticks can be bad in the pine barrens; be sure to have bug protection or hike in the winter. The State of NJ site may contain optional links, information, services and/or content from other websites operated by third parties that are provided as a convenience, such as Google Translate. Vehicles can access the trailhead from the east via a several mile detour. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 2 min to complete. Keep following ORANGE (CCC) back to the lot. -Read Full Disclaimer. Bass River State Forest was the first forest acquired by New Jersey in 1905 for public recreation, water conservation, and wildlife management. To find Lake Absegami Dam enter the 39.627064 latitude, and -74.431816 longitude coordinates into your GPS device or smart phone. A post shared by Erin Nicole (@carpe_adventure) on Jul 5, 2016 at 9:55am PDT. Swimming areas near by: 5.6 ORANGE (CCC) starts to skirt a marshy area, and a few houses are visible across the way. -Hiked: 2/17/19. Open April 1 through October 31. The Division's State Forestry Services has published a comprehensive Forest Resource Management Plan for Bass River State Forest to improve the long-term forest management practices and resource protection needs of Bass River. Fishing: The lake is stocked with trout, bass, and other fish, making it a popular spot for fishing. Short Loops: GREEN (Nisky) 1.7; YELLOW (Poppy Allen) - 3.1; ORANGE (CCC) - 4.0. Just hearing the name evokes a sense of pure and utter relaxation. Open all year. Experience this 0.4-mile loop trail near Bass River, New Jersey. Good shorter option in 50 Hikes in New Jersey. %%EOF h+q{).w\E2\@(RllF %=_`y>sfU,0y,LuQxH_\1rg tiGa :nO:Fr_f9W?SV_MNczPpdZxk_IoW9yBY/K:F:VMh{:H3X8 It*I}!6WxXRvn?z z9{ Lake navigation features include advanced instrumentation to gather wind speed direction, water temperature, water depth, and accurate GPS with AIS receivers(using NMEA over TCP/UDP). Terms Of Service - - - -Blog - Marine Leader Board. There are 176 tent and trailer sites with fire rings and picnic tables. Six shelters located along the north shore of Lake Absegami, each with two bunk rooms, one double-deck bunk in each room, a living room with a picnic table and bench, wood-burning stove and screened double door. There is another lot outside the fee area at the firefighters memorial on Greenbush Rd. Swimming is only permitted during the summer months when lifeguards are on duty.. This route covers almost all of the parks trails and features, except for the Batona Trail. Swimming areas near by: Fishing spots and depth contours layers are available in most Lake maps. ]?c~7~,8KZ92[yS,sj)doeJX%=5XLF{Of,=b5 17rgetK[Hhrgzk%{z2cV{b31)9Kq*)$6z^\>CS3e{`rh)uY=QDgwV{\@&>X|C. 1.0 Continue following YELLOW (Poppy Allen) as it turns LEFT onto a wide sand road (didnt notice markings until the next turn). Prepare for success with accurate data about the type of fish that are caugh in Lake Absegami, learn what baits are used, and fish smarter with weather forecasts. Historical Weather. A trail brochure is available at the office and a CCC Trail brochure about the portion of the trail that passes through the old Civilian Conservation Corps camp near East Greenbush Road. 8.3 miles - This route without SILVER (Absegami). Pets are permitted at the picnic area on a six foot leash. Flush toilets, showers and laundry facilities are close by. There were flurries every so often but no accumulation. Six group campsites with water and pit toilets are within walking distance. State law prohibits the smoking of tobacco and use of electronic smoking (vaping) devices in all state parks, forests, historic sites, recreation areas, golf courses and marinas. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited. Pet Friendly Camping Barnegat Lighthouse State Park Pets are prohibited on the beach. This guide describes the camp foundations. &02e1mdfrd2mF?L1map;I;kyH[,sQ:B _/puQe~||,\yd\N;&+T/13k9B Lu;" Reservations can be made over the telephone using a credit card or by mail using the Group Picnic Reservation form. A post shared by Alice Fennell (@swenfen) on Jun 29, 2016 at 11:50am PDT. %PDF-1.5 % Other popular activities in Lake Absegami include kayaking, canoeing, and paddle boarding. Copyright 2009-2023 Bist LLC. Each site accommodates a maximum of six campers, two vehicles (including trailers) and two tents. You can also find other Beach on MapQuest The Absegami Natural Area was designated to preserve native plants and animals. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. Absegami Natural Area (128 Acres) West Pine Plains Natural Area (3,830 Acres) Special Use Permits Access and Restrictions Rules and Regulations Photo Gallery Park Map Area Map General Phone Number 609-296-1114 Physical Address 762 Stage Road Bass River Twp 08224 Mailing Address 762 Stage Rd Tuckerton, NJ 08087 Email Address Tuckerton, NJ 08087, Email Address Note that you do not have the right to enter private property without the owner's permission. 7.9 RED (South Shore) joins PURPLE (Falkinburg), ORANGE (CCC), and GREEN (Nisky). Visitors will find a beach complex containing changing area, restrooms, showers, a first-aid station and a concession building offering refreshments, novelties and beach supplies. Even though there is a ton to do in and immediately around Philly this season, sometimes its best to take a break from the city. Flush toilets and shower facilities arewithin walking distance. Bass River State Forest has eight easy walking, but not ADA accessible, trails from 1-mile to 3.2-mile-long. Unlimited access to the best fishing spot finder in the game. Batsto's Visitor Center is also the main office for Wharton State Forest, where camping permits, trail maps, and a gift shop can be found. h=KBay,D0pLqi(L(OzeQMDsA/jk6qI9plsRbctuQ00)\JG#:S;Z@&}A)[j>pysJ{aao5VV(SR9V`7t@MfBWz7vijyv05` ) 0.3 Continue following YELLOW (Poppy Allen) past the Group Camping area. The Frelinghuysen Arboretum Morristown, NJ, 7. This unique stunted forest ecosystem, known locally as the pygmy pine forest and referred to now as the pine plains, is globally rare and supports an extensive forest of pine and oak trees that may gain a canopy height of only four feet at maturity. Lake Absegami is a little over an hour from Center City. Visitors will find a beach complex containing changing area, restrooms, showers,first-aid station and a concession building offering refreshments, novelties and beach supplies. Trails: Poppy Allen (yellow), Falkinburg (purple), CCC (orange) My Map: Average temperature for this hike was around 35 degrees, and the wind was blowing. Six licensed vehicles only are permitted to parkon eachgroup campsite, within the campsite limit signs. 7:2-3.4(d)], Smoking A trail through the Absegami Natural Area wanders through a pine/oak woods and a small Atlantic white cedar bog. A Curbed reader tipped us off about this section of the Schuylkill in West Norriton Township near Valley Forge. Special use Permits click here and concessions looks dire canoes and kayaks permitted. 50 Hikes in New Jersey opt-out, read our Cookie Policy end of the pine may... 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