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New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve

This is truly a special place. It's classified as a United States Biosphere Reserve and in 1978 was established by Congress as the country's first National Reserve. It includes portions of seven southern New Jersey counties, and encompasses over one-million acres of farms, forests and wetlands. It contains 56 communities, from hamlets to suburbs, with over 700,000 permanent residents.

The Basics

Hours:

The Reserve is served by public roads that are open year-round. However, public and private tourism and recreation facilities maintain varying seasonal and daily operational hours.

Address:

15 Springfield Road
PO Box 7
New Lisbon, NJ 08064

Phone:

609-894-7300

Fax:

609-894-7330

Map

New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve, New Jersey Map

Directions

The Pinelands National Reserve includes portions of seven southern New Jersey counties, and encompasses over one-million acres of farms, forests and wetlands. It contains 56 communities, all accessible by road.

Climate

Typical northeast weather is notable for rapid change. Temperature during the summer is 70-80s F., winter 20-40s F. and spring/fall 50-70s F. Wear appropriate clothing and shoes for outdoor activities based on the season.

Link to our Seaside Heights Weather coverage for more information.

Fees

No Fees.

Things To Do

Auto Touring
Backpacking
Biking
Bird Watching
Boating
Camping
Cross Country Skiing
Fishing
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Hunting
Interpretive Programs
Kayaking
Nature Walks
Stargazing
Swimming
Wilderness Area
Wildlife Viewing

Nearby Attractions

National Park Service Areas

New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route
Great Egg Harbor River
Maurice River
Independence National Historical Park, 15 miles

Other Attractions

Atlantic County Nature Center
Camden County Nature Center
Cape May National Wildlife Refuge
Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge

Link to our Seaside Heights Attractions coverage for more information.

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