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Wharton State Forest Access

Wharton State Forest Access near Atsion Lake provides entry to New Jersey's largest state forest tract (110,000+ acres) with multiple recreation options including hiking, mountain biking, canoeing, and fishing.

The Atsion Recreation Area offers parking, boat launches, picnic facilities, and easy accessible trails along the lake shore.

Visitors should obtain the official Vehicle Use Map before driving, as motorized vehicle access is restricted to designated routes only, with a 20 mph speed limit.


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