Parks and Nature Activities & Attractions

Batsto Village

Preserved Pine Barrens ironworks village in Wharton State Forest, with flat paths, a lake, and trailheads leading into the pines.

Take Me There
Dog policy Leashed Dogs Welcome
Cost Free to walk the grounds | Confirm parking and mansion tour fees with the park
Best time to visit Year Round

Batsto Village is an open-air piece of Pine Barrens history, with a mansion, general store, mill, and workers' cottages set beside Batsto Lake. The grounds are mostly flat, on a mix of paved, grass, and gravel paths that are easy on dogs of any age.

Several Wharton State Forest trails start here, so a stroll through the village can stretch into a longer hike through the pines.

Plan your visit

Address
31 Batsto Road
Hammonton NJ 08037
Hours
Dawn to Dusk
Phone
(609) 561-0024
Get directions Official website

Know before you go

  • Dogs must stay leashed and are not allowed inside the buildings
  • Large events such as the fall Country Living Fair draw heavy crowds
  • Ticks and chiggers are common on the forest trails

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