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Break out the rods, reels and waders. South Jersey is a fisherman's (and fisherwoman's) paradise. The hunting is pretty good, too.



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Batona Trail
Follow the pink blazes posted along cedar swamps, through flat lands and over sandy trails, and you’ll traverse 50 miles of one of the most famous trails along the East Coast. Winding through Wharton State Forest, Brendan Byrne State Forest and Bass River State Forest, the Batona Trail offers hikers, cross country skiers and snowshoers of all abilities challenging but very do-able paths.
 
Belleplain State Forest
Make it a day trip – or an overnight adventure – at Belleplain State Forest and you’ll be hooked. The 21,300 acre forest is just what the outdoor-lover ordered. By day, you can fish, go boating, swim, picnic, bike, hike or challenge yourself along the physical fitness trail. By night, bunk down at one of hundreds of spots for tent, trailer, yurt or lean-to camping sites.
 
Bordentown Beach Canoe/Kayak Launch
Since it was settled by the Quakers in 1682, the Delaware River has played a significant role in the history of Bordentown. Centuries later, the river still defines the town. The Bordentown Beach and Boat Ramp offers a small picnic area and a paved boat ramp where you can load in your canoe or kayak for a day of paddling.  Be sure to check the tide schedules though because the waters can rise or fall as much as eight feet.
 
Delaware River Heritage Trail
The Delaware River Heritage Trail celebrates the area's culture and dedication to environmental conservation. The Trail invites visitors and locals to run, bike, and hike along the beautiful pathway. The Trail also serves as an outdoor classroom for students of all ages to learn more about the historic and ecological wonders along the Delaware River.
 
Elmer Lake Wildlife Management Area
Have your hiking boots? Fishing rods? Hunting equipment? Binoculars? That’s pretty much all you’ll need to enjoy a day at Elmer Lake Wildlife Management Area. With 279 acres of rustic wetlands, lake area and forests, the WMA is rich in flora, fauna and wildlife. Hike the trails or load your boat into the 45 acre Elmer Lake and spend a lazy afternoon fishing or watching birds up close and personal.
 
Four Seasons Family Campground
You never know when you are going to get the urge to get away from it all and when you do, the Four Season Family Campground will be waiting for you. Bring your trailer, tent, or check into one of their cabins for a day, week, or longer. Fully-loaded with sports facilities, a rec hall, a lake for swimming and fishing, a busy calendar of themed events and the all-important utility hook-ups and showers, you’ll find everything you need for your outdoor escape.
 
Gloucester County Parks System
You decide what you want to do -- fish, go boating, play ball, explore history, discover nature, have a picnic, or whatever else. Then visit one of the four parks within the Gloucester County Park System. Well-equipped with scads of amenities and busy with programs and activities, Scotland Run, Red Bank Battlefield, Greenwich Lake or the James G. Atkinson Memorial parks all have lots of ways for you to get out and play.
 
Greenwich Lake Park
The 40-acre spring-fed Greenwich Lake is stocked with trout and open year-round for fishing. The park's boat launch is open on weekends only during the summer season. Visitors also can enjoy watching wildlife in the natural surroundings, use picnic tables and grills and a playground. A picnic shelter and restrooms are available.
 
Harold N. Peek Preserve
If you are a newcomer to hiking, birding or just appreciating nature, the Harold N. Peek Preserve is a good place to start. It's also a good place to head if you are an experienced naturalist. The Preserves' 256-acres are threaded with three trails that will lead you past cedar and hardwood swamps, Pine Barrens, and one of the largest wild rice marshes in New Jersey. The birding is exceptional and as for wildlife, you don’t even have to try hard to see it.
 
Long Bridge Park
Right along the Rancocas Creek, Long Bridge Park has a little of everything that goes into making a great park . . . forested areas, pond, wetlands, meadows, marshland and lots of space for families to play. You can hike along four trails that wind 2.5 miles past fishing spots, picnic tables and pavilions, playground and nature areas.
 
Mad Horse Creek Wildlife Management Area
Keep going down the private road, go past the farmlands and you’ll get to the wetlands and wide open spaces of Mad Horse Creek Wildlife Management Area. Load your boat in at the boat ramp and go deeper into the marshes and wetlands to get a closer look at the birds, wildlife and foliage. Or drop your line for an afternoon of fishing. Don't worry, they didn't forget you Landlubbers out there. Mad Horse also has plenty of biking and hiking trails.
 
Mercer County Bass Club
Hands-on learning. Top-notch competition.  Genuine friendship.  These are just some of the ways to describe what takes place within the Mercer County Bass Club. Members of the NJ Bass Federation and FLW Outdoors, the Bass Club fishes in about eight tournaments a year around the New Jersey region.
 
NJ Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs - Camden County
 
NJ Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs - Gloucester County
 
Outdoor Club of South Jersey
You love the outdoors. They love the outdoors. It is a perfect match. Nary a week goes by that the Outdoor Club of South Jersey doesn’t have some activity or trip going. The Club, run by volunteers, hosts year-round activities for biking, canoeing, camping, backpacking, hiking and cross-country skiing. Most of the trips are in the South Jersey region but they have been known to host activities up and down the East Coast and into the midwest.
 
Pinelands Adventures
The best way to get to know the Pinelands is to get out there and explore them and the Pinelands Preservation Alliance’s Adventure programs have lots of ways for you to do just that. Trek deep into the wilderness, paddle the Pinelands rivers, learn survival skills or if you dare, if you think you have what it takes, dare to hunt for the mysterious Jersey Devil.
 
Scotland Run Park
Some places were just meant for picnics. And boating. And fishing. That’s Scotland Run Park. You can’t beat 940 acres of parkland and trails for hiking or biking and the 80-acre Wilson Lake. Add in the nature center, where naturalists host dozens of programs for kids and adults, and Scotland Run Park is the perfect place for a picnic … and so much more.
 
 
South Jersey Bass Club Association
If there was any doubt that South Jersey is a bass fishing paradise, just check out the numbers of bass clubs that are members of the South Jersey Bass Club Association. With more than 28 member clubs, there is almost always some tournament taking place. To make sure everyone gets a fair shake at their favorite fishing spot, the SJBCA helps coordinate tournament schedules to avoid conflicts. The group also sponsors activities and events that promote the sport of bass fishing.
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Lake Absegami
Deep in the heart of Bass River State Park, you’ll find Lake Absegami -- 67 acres of cool, refreshing fun. During the summer months, the Lake is a popular spot for a cool dip and with playground equipment nearby. Boating and canoeing are also permitted in areas of the lake. The Natural Area surrounding the Lake is a nature-watcher’s dream, especially for birders who want to add songbirds to their life list. Nature trails wind through the Absegami wetlands forest, thick with Atlant
 
Maria Barnaby Greenwald Memorial Park
This Park is 47.21 acres and is very beautiful.  It has a playground, softball fields, volleyball courts, and a cross-country pass.  It also has picnic tables set up.  And for all those two-wheelers, there is a bike path that travels through the whole park.
 

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