Atsion Lake (atsion To Batsto Trail) Feb 26, 2012 It was a beautiful, sunny day and with the special yearly feast happening at the local pub (The Pic-A-Lily), it was time again for the group to get together in order to earn our right to gorge. Access our 10+ million data points plus hundreds of thousands of reviews via the free RV LIFE App. [2] The Atsion Recreation Area is part of Wharton State Forest. The Atsion Lake Recreation Area and beach IS OPEN TODAY! We had limited our time slightly as we had arranged to meet several friends to enjoy the yearly venison dinner.
It was the name for the strong, cedar-colored stream in which the tribe called Atsayunk, or Atsiunc. Once we had crossed the river, we turned again to follow an old road that follows the southern shore of the river. Because of this we decided to follow an alternate trail we have discussed in the past. 31. Most campgrounds are now open but the status of this campground has not been verified recently by other RVers. The state bought Atsion for Wharton State Forest in 1954. You can also camp in your own vehicle or rent a cabin. Atsion Lake in Wharton is rated 7.0 of 10 at Campground Reviews.
We started out on the standard trail from Atsion to Batsto, but turned almost immediately to follow the abandon rail line that heads south over Mullica River. "Iron in The Pines: The Story of New Jersey's Ghost Towns and Bog Iron" Pg.
Atsion Lake is a man-made lake in Wharton State Forest in the Pine Barrens, in the community of Atsion, Burlington County, New Jersey.The lake is part of the Mullica River.The lake offers boating, hiking, fishing, swimming and camping facilities, and cross-country skiing in the winter. Just across the lake are a number of cabins and campsites. Restrooms: Composting toilet in the field behind the parking area.
In late 1765, under Charles Read, Atsion became the site of an iron forge making bog iron in American Revolutionary times, and produced materiel for American forces. Arthur Dudley Pierce. We followed the road for about 3km before we decided that it was time to turn around. Atsion Lake is a great place to picnic, swim, and kayak. The lake offers boating, hiking, fishing, swimming and camping facilities, and cross-country skiing in the winter. Across the street is Atsion Recreation Area, where swimming is allowed and a parking fee charged Memorial Day to Labor Day – but the parking for this hike at the lot above is no fee. It was a beautiful, sunny day and with the special yearly feast happening at the local pub (The Pic-A-Lily), it was time again for the group to get together in order to earn our right to gorge. Atsion Lake is a 100 acre lake that features a recreation area with a sandy beach for swimming, a snack stand, playgrounds and other amenities. you can the kayak up river and picnic. In the town of Shamong across from Atsion Lake, turn left into the parking lot. The Batsto River is a narrow, winding Pine Barrens river with clean cool water and small areas to pull out for a break or picnic. Copyright © 2000-2020 CampgroundReviews.com - All Rights Reserved. The name Atsion comes from the Lenni Lenape Unami language.
Please contact the campground. 206 in Shamong Township seasonally. Swimming facilities are available at Atsion Lake off Rt. Last edited on 28 September 2020, at 15:41, http://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/wharton.html#swim, New Jersey Department of Parks and Forests, U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Atsion Lake, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Atsion_Lake&oldid=980806794, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 28 September 2020, at 15:41. Your canoe or kayak trip begins on the Batsto River at Quaker Bridge about four miles into the Wharton State Forest from our location at Atsion Lake.
After the war, the area produced iron stoves, and a grist mill, saw mills and a paper mill were added. Though it was a short hike this time out, it was very enjoyable, and I will likely redo this hike soon, pushing through to Batsto. We launch right from the beach so you can explore the areas of the lake that are not open to swimming. If you confirm with them, please mark the status below (it will help other RVers). Atsion Lake is a man-made lake in Wharton State Forest in the Pine Barrens, in the community of Atsion, Burlington County, New Jersey. Atsion Forge was founded in 1765 and, with Batsto on the south end of this hike and several other sites, provided iron to much of the eastern US until the mid 1800s when the production of iron shifted to eastern Pennsylvania. The lake is part of the Mullica River. This road eventually ends up near Batsto, though we weren't going to make it that far today.
Still later, cotton and peanuts were grown. Learn more window zoom in, Tap Into Campground Reviews via iOS or Android. Please remember that on hot sunny days, the Rec Area may fill to capacity and close to further admissions - plan to arrive early! The north side of the river (where the main trail between Atsion and Batsto runs) can be very busy, and today it appeared to be busier than I've seen it in a while. Atsion Lake in Wharton, New Jersey: 1 reviews, 0 photos, & 1 tips from fellow RVers. Lake Atsion in the New Jersey Pine Barrens. Covid-19 Status:
Last night's storms did not affect today's swimming.