About this park
Contact the Park: For camping information and reservations, and general Park information, call the Batsto Office at (609) 561-0024 or Atsion office at (609) 268-0444.
The Batsto Office
Our main office is located in the visitor center at Historic Batsto Village, a former bog iron and glassmaking industrial center from 1766 to 1867 that currently reflects the agricultural and commercial enterprises that existed here during the late 19th century. Visitors to Batsto Village can imagine what life was like over 150 years ago through exploring the original buildings from the 1800's. Batsto Mansion tours, blacksmithing demonstrations, and other interpretive historic programs are offered seasonally; please call the office at (609) 561-0024 for the schedule or more information. A local history museum, which shows the immediate area's progression from Colonial times through to the state's aquisition of the property, is inside the visitor center. Along with the historic programs, the Annie M. Carter Nature Center offers guided nature hikes and various nature-themed interpretive programs year-round. To contact the Nature Center, please call (609) 567-4559.
The Atsion Office
The Atsion Office is open all year round. The present camp office is housed in the original 1827-built Atsion Village general store. Inside, visitors can obtain hiking trail maps, camping permits, and information about the Forest. Visitors may also inquire about tours of the newly-renovated Atsion Mansion, located conveniently next door. Atsion's parking field has become a popular jump-off point for outdoor recreation of every kind, including trail driving/cycling, hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, photography, snowshoeing, and running. For Atsion Mansion tour schedules and information about the Recreation Area, Atsion Cabins, or campgrounds, please call the Atsion Office at (609) 268-0444.
Our Campgrounds
For campers, we offer 9 different campgrounds located throughout Wharton State Forest, and 9 rustic cabins situated on Atsion Lake. All campgrounds are open year-round.
- Atsion Family Campground (AFC) has 50 tent and trailer sites with picnic tables, fire rings, and access to flush toilets and shower facilities in a heated bath house. An RV/travel trailer dump station is also on-site. Located on Atsion Lake, across from the Atsion Recreation Area. 2 minute drive from Atsion Office / 25 minute drive from Batsto Office.
- Godfrey Bridge Campground is a primitive campground that offers 34 tent and trailer sites, with fire rings, access to potable drinking water and pit toilet facilities. Located along the Wading River. 45 minute drive from Atsion Office / 25 minute drive from Batsto Office.
- Hawkins Bridge Campground is a primitive campground that offers 3 tent sites, 6 tent and trailer sites, and 4 group sites, with fire rings, access to potable drinking water and pit toilet facilities. Located along the Wading River. 50 minute drive from Atsion Office / 30 minute drive from Batsto Office.
- Goshen Pond Campground is a primitive campground that offers 14 tent sites, 2 tent and trailer sites, and 3 group sites, with fire rings, access to potable drinking water and pit toilet facilities. Located along the Mullica River at Goshen Pond. These sites have no flush toilets or showers, and use of the Atsion Family Campground facilities is prohibited. 7 minute drive from Atsion Office / 28 minute drive from Batsto Office.
- Buttonwood Hill Campground has 5 primitive tent and trailer sites, with fire rings and access to pit toilet facilities. No potable water is available on-site. Located on Rt. 542, across the street from Crowleys Landing Boat Launch. 30 minute drive from Atsion Office / 5 minute drive from Batsto Office.
- Batona Campground is a primitive campground that offers 12 tent and trailer sites and 1 group site, with fire rings, access to potable drinking water and pit toilet facilities. Located in the northern part of the Forest near the Carranza Memorial and along the Batona Trail. 30 minute drive from Atsion Office / 55 minute drive from Batsto Office.
- Lower Forge Campground has 9 primitive tent sites, and is only accessible by hiking or paddling. Sites have fire rings and access to pit toilets. No potable water is available on-site. Located along the Batona Trail and Batsto River. 6.5 mile hike from Atsion Office / 6.5 mile hike from Batsto Office.
- Mullica River Campground has 10 primitive tent sites, and is only accessible by hiking or paddling. Sites have fire rings and access to pit toilets. No potable drinking water available on the campground. Located along the Mullica River and Mullica River trail. 5.5 mile hike from Atsion Office / 4.5 mile hike from Batsto Office.
- Bodine Field Campground is a primitive campground that offers 22 tent and trailer sites and 8 group sites, with fire rings, access to potable drinking water and pit toilet facilities. Located just off of Route 679 south of Harrisville Pond. 50 minute drive from Atsion Office / 25 minute drive from Batsto Office.
Atsion Cabins
THE ATSION CABINS #2 & #7 ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE FOR RENTALS/RESERVATIONS.
The 9 Atsion Cabins are a blend of 1930's rustic build with a few modern amenities added. Each cabin has a full indoor bathroom with hot & cold running water, a kitchen with a refrigerator and electric stove, an indoor fireplace, a screened-in porch, an outdoor fire ring, a picnic table and charcoal grill. All cabins are along Atsion Lake, have lake access for canoeing and fishing, and sleep 4, 6, or 8 people depending on the specific cabin. Cabins are open with full facilities May 3rd - October 31st. Cabins require a 2 night minimum stay in April and May until Memorial Day weekend, and after Labor Day weekend until the end of October. From Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day, the cabins are rented on a 7 or 14 day basis.