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Batsto Village Batsto Village, is a New Jersey historic site located in the South NJ Pinelands
Smithville New Jersey Visit historic Smithville, just outside of Atlantic City is the restored Towne of Historic Smithville, NJ. Walk among the many boutique shops, and dine in one of the several fine restaurants.
Atlantic City Region Campgrounds
Known for its Boardwalk, miles of white sandy beaches, casinos, and many attractions, Atlantic City is truly America's favorite playground, close yet far enough away to nearby campgrounds so those camping the Atlantic City Region can enjoy the best of both worlds, the natural beauty of the New Jersey Pinelands and the glitz and glamour of the nations most popular tourist destination.
Atlantic City features 11 world-renowned casinos, brand-name celebrity restaurants, unique attractions and top-notch entertainment and highly acclaimed golf courses Atlantic City has been ranked among the Top 10 Golf Cities in America by Forbes Traveler.
Atlantic City is also a top shopping destination where shoppers enjoy upscale stores like Louis Vuitton and Tiffany’s at the Pier Shops at Caesars and the many outlet stores like Coach and Nike at Atlantic City Outlets – The Walk. Unique and specialty stores can be found in the casino hotels as well as at The Quarter at the Tropicana Casino and Resort.
While camping the Atlantic City Region enjoy some scenic day trips:
Batsto Village: Take a trip into New Jersey’s historic past at Batsto Village, located in Wharton State Forest, in the heart of the scenic Pinelands National Reserve. The village, which dates from 1766, was originally a center for bog iron production. Today, the restored village gives visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the past.
Start your adventure at the visitor’s center, where you’ll find maps and a cell phone audio tour. Guided tours are available several times a week. A good jumping-off point is the historic Mansion, originally occupied by noted iron master John Reed, who built the first ironworks here along the Batsto River. In 1773, he sold the property to John Cox, who made provisions for the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. In the 19th century, the mansion was renovated into the elegant Italianate style of architecture by Joseph Wharton, a Philadelphia businessman.
Other owners throughout the 18th and 19th centuries created the village that exists today. Among the structures open for exploration are the iron furnace, gristmill, sawmill, general store and ice house.
The Pine Barrens, also known as the Pinelands, is an enormous tract of open space that covers approximately 1.1 million acres, more than 22 percent of New Jersey's land area.
Visitors to the Pinelands can explore old, abandoned towns, see the restored Batsto Village or hike the numerous wooded trails. There are endless opportunities for boating, cycling, canoeing, fishing, hiking, hunting and horseback riding. Check into one of the many campgrounds and explore the Pinelands.
Although the Pine Barrens include a number of interesting towns, if you want to experience the true beauty of the quiet, pine-filled forests, you’ll want to kayak or canoe the rivers that run through the area. Hiking is also very popular,with many trails that traverse the region.
The sandy soil that makes the Pine Barrens unique protects a natural aquifer, resulting in a number of waterways. Top canoeing and kayaking spots for novices and experts alike include the Mullica River and two of its tributaries, the Batsto and Wading rivers. The sandy roads and cedar swamps of the Pine Barrens also make for particularly interesting hiking. There are trails of all lengths, including the Batona Trail, which runs for 49.5 miles through three state forests.
