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by Cynthia Coritz
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| Rancocas
State Park
Location:
Burlington County
Mailing
Address:
c/o Brendan T. Byrne State Forest
P.O. Box 215
New Lisbon, NJ 08064
(609) 726-1191
Size: 1,252
acres
Fees: No entrance fee.
Link to the Related
Fees page
 Directions:
Rancocas State Park can be reached by I-295, exit
45A or via Route 38 into Mount Holly. Proceeding
onto the Mount Holly bypass, make a left at the
second traffic light. Follow signs to the park
for about 4 miles.
Facilities
& Activities:
- Powhatan
Indian Museum
- Audubon
Society Nature Center
- NOTE: Picnic facilities and restrooms are NOT available in this park.
Trails:
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The Rancocas Creek is the idyllic setting for hiking and nature observation in this rustic park. The Audubon Society
operates a nature center within the park and
sponsors wildlife programs. A portion of the
park is leased to the Powhatan Indians. A replica
of the Indian village of the 1600s has been
constructed on this site. The annual Powhatan
Indian event is a festival of music, performances
and crafts.
Through the Carry-In/Carry-Out Program you can help us keep your parks clean
and beautiful by carrying out the trash you carry in. Thank you for your cooperation and remember to recycle.
| Juried American
Indian Arts Festivals |
The arts festivals are held in May and October
and are sponsored by the Powhatan
Indians. For more information, call (609) 261-4747.
| New Jersey
Audubon Society Nature Center |
The New
Jersey Audubon Nature Center has nature trails and guided
walks. For more information, call (609) 261-2495.
| Rancocas Natural
Area (58 acres) |
A network of trails wanders through upland
and lowland hardwood forest, leading hikers along the North
Branch of the Rancocas Creek and an extensive freshwater tidal
marsh. The diversity of the landscape provides habitat for
numerous species of birds and animals. The natural area features
a self-guided interpretive trail with highlighted points of
interest.
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