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Visit Rancocas Nature Center
The Rancocas Nature Center is situated on a 210 acre eastern piece of the Rancocas State Park, and features 3 miles of hiking trails through varied habitats, including meadows, forest, and wetlands. Since 1977, Rancocas Teacher-Naturalists have provided year-round environmental education for the surrounding communities with programs, both on and off-site, for schools, scouts, libraries, senior citizens, as well as the general public. We are not an animal rescue, hospital, or shelter. NO dogs or bikes allowed on the trails. WHERE ARE WE?
794 Rancocas Road Westampton, NJ 08060 From I-295: Exit 45A (Mt. Holly/Willingboro exit). Head east on Rancocas Road. The Center is on the right-hand side, about 1.8 miles from I-295. From State Route 206: Connect with Route 38 southeast of Mount Holly. Take Route 38 west to the Route 541 By-Pass, turn right, following Route 541 By-Pass to Rancocas Road (second intersection). Turn left onto Rancocas Road and proceed about 1 mile. The Center will be on the left. WHEN YOU GET HERE
We have 2 parking lots. The first lot is on your right after you pull in. The second is past the Children's Garden, Visitor's Center, and picnic tables, in front of the old barn. The Visitor's Center entrance is in the front of the white house, and the trail kiosk is by the old barn. |
Suggested Donation:
$2 per visitor/hiker Thank you for your support. |
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TRAILS:
3 Miles of hiking trails on a range of landscapes. TRAIL MAP Plus, see a dragonfly pond, frog pond, a Monarch Waystation, the Sensory Play Area, and more! Open 7 Days a Week, All Day until Dusk No dogs or bikes allowed. |
VISITOR'S CENTER:
The Nature Center Visitor's Center includes a nature store, trail maps, high quality bird seed for sale, live animals, natural history displays, and restrooms. Current Hours: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays & Sundays from 12:00 to 4:00pm |
PICNIC AREAS:
We have several wooden picnic tables and benches for public use 7 days a week, all day until dusk. Clean up and carry-out all trash. No grilling, smoking, or playing music from any speakers. For parties of 8 or more, please contact us so we can help make your visit a great one. |
