Harrisville Ghost Town
Burlington County, New Jersey39.6614, -74.5219
Can you visit?
Public land, open access
Wharton State Forest · Open to visitors
- Nearest town
- 7.8 miEgg Harbor City, NJ
- Mild months
- Apr–Nov8 of 12
- Elevation
- 20 ft5 m
Harrisville is an abandoned town in Burlington County, New Jersey. It lies at about 20 feet above sea level.
On the map
- State
- Private or unlisted
Star: Harrisville. Dots: other ghost towns within 40 miles, colored by land manager. Squares: towns over 1,000 people. Rings are straight-line distance. Live map: © OpenFreeMap, OpenMapTiles, OpenStreetMap contributors.
The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Egg Harbor City, NJ, about 7.8 miles southwest in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Vineland, NJ, 29 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Batsto Village6.8 mi west
- High Crossing9.9 mi northwest
- Aserdaten17 mi northeast
- Ong's Hat18 mi north
- Double Trouble State Park23 mi northeast
- Crossley23 mi northeast
- Island Beach26 mi northeast
- McKinley43 mi northwest
Distances are straight lines. Roads to ruins are often dirt, and a 20-mile hop can take an hour.
Who owns the land
State land: Wharton State Forest
PAD-US places this spot on Wharton State Forest, land managed by the state land department. PAD-US marks it as open to the public. Park rules, fees and seasonal closures can still apply.
The point is the town location from Wikidata, and the land record is from PAD-US 3.0 (USGS). Ruins can spread past that point, and land changes hands faster than the database. How we read PAD-US.
Weather by month
Mild months here run April to November, judging by NOAA normals from Atlantic City Intl Ap. Snow is normal from December to March.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Atlantic City Intl Ap station (USW00093730), 15 miles away. About 45.9 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Burlington County, New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 39.66140, -74.52190 |
| Elevation | 20 ft (5 m) |
| Also known as | Harrisville, New Jersey, Harrisville, NJ |
| Sources | Wikidata Q5666277 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Harrisville ghost town?
In Burlington County, New Jersey, at 39.6614, -74.5219. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Egg Harbor City, NJ, about 7.8 miles southwest in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Vineland, NJ, 29 miles away.
Can you visit Harrisville?
Public land, open access. PAD-US places this spot on Wharton State Forest, land managed by the state land department. PAD-US marks it as open to the public. Park rules, fees and seasonal closures can still apply.
When is the best time to visit Harrisville?
Mild months here run April to November, judging by NOAA normals from Atlantic City Intl Ap. Snow is normal from December to March.
Are there other ghost towns near Harrisville?
Yes. Batsto Village (6.8 mi), High Crossing (9.9 mi), Aserdaten (17 mi), Ong's Hat (18 mi).
