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National Reserve · New Jersey

New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve

National Reserve in New Jersey. No entrance fee.

By The Green Adventures · Updated · How we check

TypeNational Reserve
StateNew Jersey
Entrance feeNo entrance fee
CampgroundsNone
Nearest national parkShenandoah (222 mi)
Closest airportTTN (25 mi)

New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve is a national reserve run by the National Park Service in New Jersey.

In the park service’s words

This is truly a special place. It's classified as a United States Biosphere Reserve and in 1978 was established by Congress as the country’s first National Reserve. It includes portions of seven southern New Jersey counties, and encompasses over one-million acres of farms, forests and wetlands. It contains 56 communities, from hamlets to suburbs, with over 700,000 permanent residents.

From the National Park Service (public domain).

Fees and hours

Entrance fee: No entrance fee.

Hours: Open 24 hours, every day. The Pinelands National Reserve stretches across portions of seven counties in southern New Jersey, covering about 22% of the state. The area is comprised of both public and private lands. Public lands include parks, forests, wildlife refuges, and military bases. Private lands include 56 communities that range in size from small from villages to large towns. More than 700,000 permanent residents live the Pinelands National Reserve. The public lands are open 24 hours.

Getting there

The Pinelands National Reserve includes portions of seven southern New Jersey counties, and encompasses over one-million acres of farms, forests and wetlands. It contains 56 communities, from hamlets to suburbs, with over 700,000 permanent residents.

Airport City Drive to the park Straight-line miles Type
Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN) Ewing Township, NJ No road route 25 Regional
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) Philadelphia, PA No road route 33 Large hub
Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) Atlantic City, NJ No road route 33 Regional

Drive times run from the airport to Zion Canyon Visitor Center, estimated with OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap roads at normal speeds; allow extra for traffic, stops and construction.

Miles are straight-line distances.

Weather

Spring: 50-70F, sunny with some rain Summer: 70-90F, mostly sunny with some rain Winter: 0-35F, snow is common Fall: 50-70F

From the National Park Service (public domain).

Know before you go

Drones are banned at almost every park site, and you may not take rocks, plants or artifacts. Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet where they are allowed. Bring no firewood from home.

Nearby

The nearest national park is Shenandoah, about 222 miles away in a straight line.

Sources

Last checked 1 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Is there an entrance fee at New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve?

No entrance fee.

Where is New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve?

In New Jersey. The closest airport with scheduled flights is Trenton Mercer Airport, about 25 miles away.

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