New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), Assistant Commissioner’s Office – NJ State Parks, Forests & Historic SitesFollowing a public engagement process spanning several years, coupled with careful review and consideration, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has released a map to clearly delineate legal roads for driving vehicles within Wharton State Forest. Designated roads shown on the map, called the Wharton State Forest Visiting Vehicle Use Map (https://www.nj.gov/dep/parksandforests/wharton/), will enhance the visitor experience and public safety by supporting State Park Police patrols and the ability to conduct routine maintenance and improving access for emergency response personnel. Further, the map serves to ensure the protection and conservation of wildlife habitat and rare plant species found within the forest. These data include approximately 175.5 miles of unimproved roads and 28.3 additional miles for in season hunting access, along with 57.5 miles of municipal, county and state roads. Features are linear and limited to Wharton State Forest boundaries.ArcGIS FeatureLayerhttps://hub.arcgis.com/datasets/242e70f4b662466f835ea43a656dd8d2_19engNew Jersey Department of Environmental Protection's (NJDEP) Bureau of GISPublicWharton State Forest Visiting Vehicle Use Roads [New Jersey]Web servicesNew JerseyLast Modified: 2025-11-24