762 Stage Road
Tuckerton
New Jersey, 08087
(609) 296-1114
www.njparksandforests.org/parks/bass.html
Bass River State Forest is a campground or RV park located in Tuckerton.
Bass River State Forest was the first forest acquired by the state of New Jersey in 1905 for public recreation, water conservation, and wildlife and timber management. Lake Absegami, a 67-acre lake created in the 1930's, is the center of the forest's recreational activities and provides an area for swimming and a serene setting for boating and canoeing. A trail through the Absegami Natural Area wanders through a pine/oak woods and a small Atlantic white cedar bog
Local dining options close to Bass River State Forest include China Palace approximately 3.9 km away, Octopus's Garden located at 771 South Main Street, Lakeside Grill, Oyster Creek Inn, and Tuckerton Beach Grille.
Places to stay within 20km of Bass River State Forest include Economy Inn ( West ), The Chelsea, Sheraton approximately 17.9 km away, , and Fairfield Inn & Suites located at 240 East White Horse Pike.