High Crossing Ghost Town
Burlington County, New Jersey39.7692, -74.6442
Can you visit?
Public land, open access
Wharton State Forest · Open to visitors
- Nearest town
- 9.3 miLeisuretowne, NJ
- Mild months
- Apr–Nov8 of 12
- Elevation
- 70 ft20 m
High Crossing is a ghost town in Burlington County, New Jersey. It lies at about 70 feet above sea level.
On the map
- State
- Private or unlisted
Star: High Crossing. 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 Leisuretowne, NJ, about 9.3 miles north in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Camden, NJ, 27 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Batsto Village8.8 mi south
- Ong's Hat9.9 mi north
- Harrisville9.9 mi southeast
- Aserdaten17 mi east
- Crossley22 mi northeast
- Double Trouble State Park24 mi east
- Island Beach30 mi east
- McKinley33 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 Indian Mills 2 W. July brings 10 or more days at 90°F and up; snow is normal from December to March.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Indian Mills 2 W station (USC00284229), 7.5 miles away. About 50.3 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Burlington County, New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 39.76917, -74.64417 |
| Elevation | 70 ft (20 m) |
| Also known as | High Crossing, New Jersey, High Crossing, NJ |
| Sources | Wikidata Q20657847 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is High Crossing ghost town?
In Burlington County, New Jersey, at 39.7692, -74.6442. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Leisuretowne, NJ, about 9.3 miles north in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Camden, NJ, 27 miles away.
Can you visit High Crossing?
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 High Crossing?
Mild months here run April to November, judging by NOAA normals from Indian Mills 2 W. July brings 10 or more days at 90°F and up; snow is normal from December to March.
Are there other ghost towns near High Crossing?
Yes. Batsto Village (8.8 mi), Ong's Hat (9.9 mi), Harrisville (9.9 mi), Aserdaten (17 mi).
