Bass River State Forest

Littered with just as much leaf litter as historical landmarks, Bass River State Forest was the first patch of forest acquired by the colonial state in the early-1900’s. Situated atop of the northern stretch of Lake Absegami, the cardinal coordinate-named campground is strung together by numerous primitive campsites. Although minimalistic in their Read more...

Inundated by the area’s sixty-seven-acre Lake Absegami, soundtracked by the lake’s reproductive waterfowl, Bass River State Forest is a biotic gem amongst the state’s outlining smoke stacks. Directly south of it’s northern campground cousin, this southern stretch of campsites are located within a strong cast of the area’s alluring body of water. A Read more...

The Jersey Shore’s great and all, don’t get us wrong. But one can only consume so much pier food―so burn-off some calories hiking! Bass River State Forest Group Campground is not only RV-friendly, but it also is flooded with working shower facilities and drinking water stations. So, go ahead, put down that second turkey leg, pack-up your equally s Read more...

Perfumed by the crisp, cool air of Lake Absegami, Bass River State’s Shelters are all comely located within a wave-crashing echo of the area’s namesake attraction. When enjoying your lunch overlooking the lake’s sun-bathed horizon, be sure to abstain from leaving your traces behind; practice the parks carry-in, carry-out policy.