Bass River State Forest

Bass River State Forest is a public state park in New Jersey near Tuckerton in Ottawa County. Spanning 1,665 acres and established in 1906, this park offers a peaceful retreat into nature for visitors of all ages.

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Location & Getting There

Bass River State Forest is located near Tuckerton, New Jersey. The park’s coordinates are 39.6167, -74.4333.

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Bass River State Forest is one of many outstanding state parks in New Jersey. Discover more parks in our Best State Parks in New Jersey guide, or use our Park Finder to search by activity, location, or features.

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