Wharton State Forest is the largest state forest in the U.S. state of New Jersey. It is the largest single tract of land in the state park system of New Jersey, encompassing approximately 122,880 acres (497.3 km2) of the Pinelands northeast of Hammonton with picnic areas, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, hiking, campsites, wilderness campsites, cabins, and Batsto Village..