Bass River State Forest was the first forest acquired by the state of New Jersey in 1905 for public recreation, water conservation, and wildlife and timber management. Lake Absegami, a 67-acre lake created in the 1930's, is the center of the forest's recreational activities and provides an area for swimming and a serene setting for boating and canoeing. A trail through the Absegami Natural Area wanders through a pine/oak woods and a small Atlantic white cedar bog
Activities:
- Equestrian / Horseback
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Jogging / Running
- Paddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boat
- Playing in the playground
- Walking
- Skiing / Snowboarding
- Swimming
Amenities:
- Bathrooms
- Beach
- Boat Launch
- Car Top Boat Launch Only
- Nature / Environmental Center
- Picnic / Sitting Area
- Playground
Trails:
- Flat / Easy
Parks & Gardens:
- State Forest
- State Park
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- Flatwater Paddle Co. - Bass River (~0 miles)
- Timberline Lake Camping Resort (~3 miles)
- Tip Seaman County Park (~5 miles)
- Tuckers Island Lighthouse Replica (~5 miles)
- Tuckerton Seaport & Baymen's Museum (~5 miles)
- Baker's Acres Campground Inc (~6 miles)
- Sea Pirate Campground (~6 miles)
- West Creek Kayak and Canoe (~6 miles)
- Micks Canoe and Kayak Rental (~7 miles)
- Wading Pines Camping (~8 miles)
- Atlantic Blueberry RV Park (~8 miles)
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