Introductory Backpacking Trip: Wharton State Forest

Troop 3 Easton's go-to destination for introductory backpacking trips is Wharton State Forest, located in the Pine Barrens region of southern New Jersey. The park office can be found at 31 Batsto Road, Hammonton, NJ. Wharton State Forest offers easy access, flat terrain, and an excellent backpacking campground. Check out this year's trek to Wharton … Continue reading Introductory Backpacking Trip: Wharton State Forest →

Wharton State Forest Backpacking Trip, March 2024

Boy Scout Troop 3 Easton held its annual introductory backpacking trip to Wharton State Forest in the Pine Barrens on March 16 and March 17, 2024. Activities included learning how to backpack, an impromptu game of football, and cooking on camp stoves. View the full Google Photo Gallery.