Pine Barrens
The New Jersey Pine Barrens, also known as the Pinelands or simply the Pines, is the largest remaining example of the Atlantic coastal pine barrens ecosystem, stretching across more than seven counties of New Jersey.
A park & preserve inside Shamong Township
One of the most looked-up attractions in the U.S.
About 143K people a year read its Wikipedia article, more than for 98% of the 7,799 attractions we track.
Hammonton is the nearest base
Hammonton is 6 miles south, with 6 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from New York City
New York City is about 76 miles northeast and Hempstead is about 86 miles northeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 65–83°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Shamong Township. Green months are the mild ones.
Pine Barrens
The New Jersey Pine Barrens, also known as the Pinelands or simply the Pines, is the largest remaining example of the Atlantic coastal pine barrens ecosystem, stretching across more than seven counties of New Jersey. Two other large, contiguous examples of this ecosystem remain in the northeastern United States: the Long Island Central Pine Barrens and the Massachusetts Coastal Pine Barrens. The name pine barrens refers to the area's sandy, acidic, nutrient-poor soil. Although European settlers could not cultivate their familiar crops there, the unique ecology of the Pine Barrens supports a diverse spectrum of plant life, including orchids and carnivorous plants. The area is also notable for its populations of rare pygmy pitch pines and other plant species that depend on the frequent fires of the Pine Barrens to reproduce.
- Type
- Park & preserve
- Area
- 1,112 acres
- Wikipedia readers
- 143K a year
Where to stay near Pine Barrens
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Philadelphia (168) and Mount Laurel Township (34).
- 1USS New Jersey
- 2Lincoln Financial Field
- 3Xfinity Mobile Arena
- 4Independence Hall
- 5Eastern State Penitentiary
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Pine Barrens | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shamong Township | in town | — | 2 2 campgrounds | 6,659 | $442K | — |
| Philadelphia | 27 mi northwest | 40 min | 168 133 hotels · 2 motels · 17 inns & B&Bs · 9 lodges & cabins · 3 hostels · 4 campgrounds | 1,574,281 | $243K | D− |
| Mount Laurel Township | 16 mi northwest | 25 min | 34 31 hotels · 3 motels | 47,738 | $357K | C |
| Hammonton | 6 mi south | 10 min | 6 3 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds | 15,060 | $350K | B |
| Galloway Township | 23 mi southeast | 35 min | 47 29 hotels · 10 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 3 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 38,380 | $299K | B− |
| Monroe Township | 13 mi southwest | 20 min | 13 5 hotels · 3 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 3 campgrounds | 38,137 | $283K | B |
| Medford Township | 9 mi northwest | 15 min | 7 1 lodge or cabins · 6 campgrounds | 25,612 | $515K | A− |
| Cherry Hill Township | 17 mi northwest | 25 min | 14 11 hotels · 3 campgrounds | 79,965 | $386K | — |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Pine Barrens
Other well-known places within 70 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
Big draw124 mi MuseumUSS New Jersey
Big draw224 mi Stadium & arenaLincoln Financial Field
Big draw325 mi Stadium & arenaXfinity Mobile Arena
Big draw70 mi BeachConey Island
Big draw425 mi Ancient siteIndependence Hall3.0M visitors a year
Big draw527 mi MuseumEastern State Penitentiary
Big draw31 mi MuseumLynnewood Hall
Big draw31 mi Theme parkSix Flags Great Adventure2.2M visitors a yearPhoto credits
USS New Jersey: Camera Operator: PH3 BRYANT, Public domain · Lincoln Financial Field: The original uploader was Betp at French Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Xfinity Mobile Arena: Jen Smith, CC BY 3.0 · Coney Island: OptimumPx, Public domain · Independence Hall: Mys 721tx, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Eastern State Penitentiary: Davidt8, Public domain · Lynnewood Hall: Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Six Flags Great Adventure: Unknown, CC BY-SA 2.5
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Visiting Pine Barrens
Is Pine Barrens in Shamong Township?
Yes. It’s inside Shamong Township, NJ.
When is the best time to visit Pine Barrens?
April, May, June, September and October, with highs of 65–83°.
How far is Pine Barrens from Newark and New York City?
About 74 miles northeast of Newark and about 76 miles northeast of New York City, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Pine Barrens?
Atlantic City (ACY), about 22 miles away. The nearest big hub is Philadelphia (PHL), about 27 miles.
Where should I stay near Pine Barrens?
Philadelphia (27 mi, 168 places to stay), Mount Laurel Township (16 mi, 34 places to stay) and Hammonton (6 mi, 6 places to stay).
Tips from people in Shamong Township
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.