Parvin State Park
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Parvin State Park, located in the southwestern part of New Jersey
is a park whose history is as varied as its wildlife. Situated on the edge of the Pine Barrens
, the park not only has pine forests, but also a swamp hardwood forest. The park is located near Pittsgrove Township
in Salem County
. The park is operated and maintained by the New Jersey Division of Parks and Forestry
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from 1933 to 1941, a summer camp for the children of displaced Japanese Americans in 1943, a Prisoner of war
camp for German
prisoners in 1944 and temporary housing for the Kalmyks who fled their homelands in the USSR in 1952. From the park's early history, there are remains of ancient Native American encampments.
Four-bunk cabins:$45 per night, $315 per week.
Six-bunk cabins: $65 per night, $455 per week.
and the endangered swamp pink
.
to Labor Day
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New Jersey
New Jersey is a state in the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic regions of the United States. , its population was 8,791,894. It is bordered on the north and east by the state of New York, on the southeast and south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Pennsylvania and on the southwest by Delaware...
is a park whose history is as varied as its wildlife. Situated on the edge of the Pine Barrens
Pine Barrens (New Jersey)
The Pine Barrens, also known as the Pinelands, is a heavily forested area of coastal plain stretching across southern New Jersey. The name "pine barrens" refers to the area's sandy, acidic, nutrient-poor soil, to which the crops originally imported by European settlers didn't take well...
, the park not only has pine forests, but also a swamp hardwood forest. The park is located near Pittsgrove Township
Pittsgrove Township, New Jersey
Pittsgrove Township is a Township in Salem County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2010 Census, the township population was 9,393....
in Salem County
Salem County, New Jersey
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 64,285 people, 24,295 households, and 17,370 families residing in the county. The population density was 190 people per square mile . There were 26,158 housing units at an average density of 77 per square mile...
. The park is operated and maintained by the New Jersey Division of Parks and Forestry
New Jersey Division of Parks and Forestry
The New Jersey Division of Parks and Forestry is responsible for the management and operation of New Jersey's 42 parks, 11 forests and 3 recreation areas, as well as for the more than 50 historic sites and districts...
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History
Parvin State Park served as home for the Civilian Conservation CorpsCivilian Conservation Corps
The Civilian Conservation Corps was a public work relief program that operated from 1933 to 1942 in the United States for unemployed, unmarried men from relief families, ages 18–25. A part of the New Deal of President Franklin D...
from 1933 to 1941, a summer camp for the children of displaced Japanese Americans in 1943, a Prisoner of war
Prisoner of war
A prisoner of war or enemy prisoner of war is a person, whether civilian or combatant, who is held in custody by an enemy power during or immediately after an armed conflict...
camp for German
Germans
The Germans are a Germanic ethnic group native to Central Europe. The English term Germans has referred to the German-speaking population of the Holy Roman Empire since the Late Middle Ages....
prisoners in 1944 and temporary housing for the Kalmyks who fled their homelands in the USSR in 1952. From the park's early history, there are remains of ancient Native American encampments.
Camping
- Campsites: 56 tent and trailer sites with fire rings, picnic tables, lantern hooks and a playground available. Six people and two vehicles per site. Flush toilets, showers, and laundry facilities are within walking distance. Facilities available for people with disabilities. Trailer sanitary station. Located on the south shore of Parvin Lake. Open year round. $20 per night.
- Group campsites: Four group sites; 25 people per site; total capacity: 100. Flush toilets, water, fire rings, picnic tables, one shelter. Located on south shore of Parvin Lake. Open March 1 through November 30. $1 per person per night, based on site capacity.
- Cabins: 16 cabins each with furnished living room with fireplace or woodburning stove; two rooms with either two or three bunks in each; kitchen with running water, electric stove, refrigerator; bathroom with sink, toilet, and shower; electricity; brick patio with table and grill. Each accommodates 4 people. Two additional 6-bunk cabin are accessible for people with disabilities. Playground available. Cabins are on the north shore of Thundergust Lake. Open April 1 through October 31.
Four-bunk cabins:$45 per night, $315 per week.
Six-bunk cabins: $65 per night, $455 per week.
Parvin Natural Area
This 465 acres (1.9 km²) natural preserve is on the boundary of the New Jersey Pine Barrens. The area combines many species from the south as well as from the Pine Barrens. Parvin is home to the state-threatened barred owlBarred Owl
The Barred Owl is a large typical owl. It goes by many other names, including eight hooter, rain owl, wood owl, and striped owl, but is probably best known as the hoot owl.-Description:...
and the endangered swamp pink
Helonias bullata
Swamp Pink is a rare perennial rhizomatous herb native to the United States. Blooming in March to May, its fragrant flowers are pink and occur in a cluster. It has dark evergreen, lance-shaped, and parallel-veined leaves that form a basal rosette...
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Swimming
A lifeguard staffed swimming beach is provided at Parvin Grove, which is located on Parvin Lake. Swimming is available from Memorial DayMemorial Day
Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May. Formerly known as Decoration Day, it originated after the American Civil War to commemorate the fallen Union soldiers of the Civil War...
to Labor Day
Labor Day
Labor Day is a United States federal holiday observed on the first Monday in September that celebrates the economic and social contributions of workers.-History:...
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