Batona Trail Permit: Route
Batona Trail permits are booked by advance reservation in Wharton State Forest (NJ). The route covers 53.5 miles.
This guide covers the Batona Trail camping permit.
Nightly campsite fee through NJ DEP (confirm current rate at booking)
Permit Cost
3-4 days
Duration
53.5 miles
Distance
easy
Difficulty
About Batona Trail
The Batona Trail runs 53.5 miles through the New Jersey Pine Barrens across Bass River, Wharton, and Brendan T. Byrne State Forests. All four trail campgrounds book through NJ DEP's reservation system at Wharton State Forest; this page sells a cancellation alert on that booking.
The Batona Trail
- Distance
- 53.5 miles
- Route type
- point-to-point
- Trip length
- 3-4 days
- Difficulty
- easy
Entry points: Bass River State Forest, Ong's Hat
New Jersey Pine Barrens
Points along the route
- Bass River State Forest (southern trailhead)Mile 0, 98 ft
- Batsto Village
- MarthaMile 7.6, 35 ft
- Godfrey Bridge CampgroundMile 9.5, 35 ft
- Batona Campground
- MaxwellMile 10.2, 41 ft
- Lower Forge CampgroundMile 27.1, 39 ft
- Buttonwood Hill Campground
- Apple Pie HillMile 35, 204 ft
- Brendan T. Byrne State ForestMile 43.2, 125 ft
- Pakim PondMile 44.4, 110 ft
- Four MileMile 47.8, 133 ft
- Deep Hollow PondMile 49.3, 89 ft
- Ong's Hat (northern trailhead)Mile 52.7, 14 ft
Batona Trail permit detailsandAll Wharton State Forest (NJ) permits
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Pro Tips
All four Batona Trail camps (Godfrey Bridge, Buttonwood Hill, Batona, and Lower Forge) book under Wharton State Forest's reservation page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a Batona Trail permit?
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Batona Trail permits require advance reservations. Book online as soon as reservations open for your desired dates.
How long is the Batona Trail route?
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The route is 53.5 miles, as a point-to-point. Plan on 3-4 days.
How difficult is the Batona Trail route?
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This is a easy route, suitable for beginners with basic fitness.
Where does the Batona Trail route start?
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The permit covers 2 entry points: Bass River State Forest, Ong's Hat.
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