Bass River State Forest

Bass River State Forest Bass River State Forest is New Jersey’s first state forest, established in 1905.

🥶 This weather is no joke! Stay safe and stay warm!
01/31/2026

🥶 This weather is no joke!
Stay safe and stay warm!

Due to the impending winter storm, all New Jersey State Parks, Forests & Historic Sites will close to visitors at 5 p.m....
01/24/2026

Due to the impending winter storm, all New Jersey State Parks, Forests & Historic Sites will close to visitors at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24.

Existing camping reservations will be honored, however campers should be prepared for the conditions.

Parks will reopen to visitors for winter activities once maintenance crews complete snowplowing operations.

View the real-time operating status of state parks, forests and historic sites at stateparks.nj.gov

01/22/2026

Looking forward to warmer days!

This months Wednesday Walk in the Woods will be at the Franklin Parker Preserve! Please call Kathy to register if intere...
01/12/2026

This months Wednesday Walk in the Woods will be at the Franklin Parker Preserve! Please call Kathy to register if interested!

01/02/2026

Januarys full moon hike is canceled. Sorry for any inconvenience.

January 2026 events are here!! ❄️☃️
12/19/2025

January 2026 events are here!! ❄️☃️

12/14/2025

Bass River State Forest is closed for today!
Stay safe!
We’ll see you tomorrow!

12/07/2025

Looking to bring home the smell of Bass River State Forest? With the scents of pine, cedar, and campfire smoke, we've been making natural incense cones.
Come join us on 12/13 or 12/14 at 10 AM to make your own!🌲😎
** Registration required!**

Thursdays full moon was amazing!
12/06/2025

Thursdays full moon was amazing!

12/06/2025

Thursdays Cold moon walk was beautiful! Didn’t need a light at all!

Address

762 Stage Road
Bass River, NJ
08087

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm
Saturday 8am - 4pm
Sunday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+16092961114

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