Blue Hole

"DO NOT GO Absolutely beautiful BUT YOU WILL GET A TICKET FOR ENTERING. We went because we heard about it on social media, and it was recommended to us after Atsion Lake turned us away for being full. No other public lakes in the area but we had driven from so far away! Tons of people were at blue hole, and the gate was open! At the end of the day, the police came and said the gate was broken open, said that blue hole is a “conservation area” not for swimming or visiting, and every single person there got a trespassing ticket. He said people drown in the lake and it’s dangerous. If it is not for the public, why is there a parking lot? If the public likes it, why not hire lifeguards to make sure people don’t drown? Why not establish a swimming area? What wildlife is being conserved there? There was practically no life in the lake and can’t find anything on it. There was one no trespassing sign that is not very visible, and we didn’t notice it while driving in with the line of cars we followed. Would have not entered if we knew. But honestly, NJ needs to do a better job at managing its spaces and providing recreational free areas for its residents."

"EXCELLENT place to ride your (street legal) dirt bike, take a hike through the woods, and enjoy all the wildlife! I highly recommend!!!"

"A beautiful serene place, but was saddened by the trash (bags of garbage and broken beer bottles) of recent partygoers in numerous parts of the lake. Broken beer bottles which is dangerous to wildlife, pets, and people were strewn throughout. Someone spray painted "Please pick-up your trash" on trees. It is a shame that someone had to do so to remind others to respect nature. I was there about a month ago (June '19) and did not see that level of debris around. ENJOY the area, but PLEASE have the decency to CLEAN UP after yourselves when you're done so others can enjoy it, too. ☆☆Do not attempt to go here for a few days after a rain unless you have a Jeep or large SUV as there is a good chance you'll get struck. ☆☆"

"A Great Birding Area, Eagles, Hawks, and turkeys. Some say wolves, and coyotes, but deer for sure. Several crystal clear ponds, unfortunately no swimming allowed. The lakes are rumored to be extremely deep springs, feeding the Great Egg Harbor river. The area has semi abandoned roads, old NJ Southern Rail Road tracks, and dirt trails that are all great for bike riding. eNJoy"