Visiting & Lodging
Bass River is one of Burlington County's strongest camping destinations, with state-forest lodging and multiple private campgrounds inside the township.
Bass River Township
New Gretna · Pine Barrens · Bass River · Route 9
Bass River State Forest
State Forest Camping
762 Stage Road, Bass River Township, NJ 08224
609-296-1114
176 tent/trailer sites, group sites, lean-tos, shelters and cabins. Some campsites are designated pet friendly. Reservations are handled through New Jersey State Parks.
Lake Absegami & Trails
Day-use recreation includes marked trails, BATONA Trail access, fishing, picnicking, birding and seasonal guarded swimming at Lake Absegami.
Private Campgrounds in Bass River Township
Arrowhead Camp & RV Park
163 Leektown Road, Bass River Township
Egg Harbor City mailing address
609-296-8599
Small wooded RV campground with full-hookup sites.
Atlantic Shore Pines Campground
450 Ishmael Road, Bass River Township
Tuckerton mailing address
609-296-9163
RV sites, cabins, lodges, pool, mini golf and seasonal family activities.
Buttonwood Campground & Trailer Park
Bass River Township / New Gretna
609-296-3571
Local campground and trailer park listed by Bass River Township.
Chips Folly Family Campground
100 Chips Folly Road, New Gretna, NJ 08224
609-296-4434
Large wooded campground with RV sites, cabins, pool and water recreation.
Pilgrim Lake Campgrounds
940 Stage Road, New Gretna, NJ 08224
609-296-4725
Seasonal Pine Barrens campground with tent and RV camping.
Timberline Lake Camping Resort
365 County Road 679, New Gretna, NJ 08224
609-296-7900
Family campground with private lake, swimming pool, RV/tent sites, cabins and activities.
Trip Planning
Best For
Camping, hiking, paddling, boating, fishing, birding, quiet Pine Barrens weekends and road-trip stops between the shore and interior South Jersey.
Seasonality
Private campgrounds and food businesses may have seasonal schedules. State-forest swimming is only permitted when lifeguards are on duty.
Nearby Destinations
Tuckerton, Little Egg Harbor, the Mullica River/Great Bay area, Long Beach Island routes, Batsto and other Pine Barrens destinations are within day-trip range.