Batsto River

Pine Barrens, NJ

The Batsto River flows east past Lower Forge campground, Quaker Bridge and through Batsto Village. Route 542 passes over it as the river continues to its meeting of the Mullica River where they both merge and enter the Great Bay and the Atlantic Ocean off New Jersey. This image of the river was taken at Batsto Village not far from the worker cottages and sawmill. It can sometimes be a very quiet place or the river can be difficult to paddle as you wind your way around overhanging trees, shallow water and underwater obstacles. The Batona Trail follows much of the river from Batsto Village to Lower Forge Campground. It is one of our special places to visit.