Belleplain State Forest, State forest and protected area in Cape May and Cumberland Counties, New Jersey
Belleplain State Forest encompasses 23,000 acres of diverse ecosystems with pine, oak, and Atlantic white cedar trees spread across southern New Jersey.
The Civilian Conservation Corps transformed the Meisle Cranberry Bog into Lake Nummy during the 1930s, creating a recreational center within the forest.
The forest maintains strong connections to environmental education through programs that teach visitors about the New Jersey Pinelands ecosystem and wildlife management.
Visitors can access 169 tent and trailer sites with fire rings and picnic tables, along with modern facilities including showers and laundry services.
Lake Nummy offers a supervised swimming beach with changing areas, first aid station, and concession stand from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Location: New Jersey
Inception: 1928
Elevation above the sea: 16 m
Website: https://state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/belle.html
GPS coordinates: 39.24906,-74.84119
Latest update: March 29, 2025 00:53
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