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Location: Main - Regions - Mountain Region - Morris County - Petersburg

Petersburg NJ - Morris County

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Founded:
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Population: 2,900
Size: sq miles

Attractions in and Around Petersburg

Belleplain State Forest

Country Route #550
Woodbine 08270 - Map It
(609)861-2404
About 0 miles from Petersburg

Eco-Tourism
Outdoor Recreation
Park

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Allen Family Farm

26 Tarkiln Rd
Belleplain - Map It
(609) 465-722
About 3.7 miles from Petersburg

Agri-Tourism/U-Pick Farms

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Pines at Clermont, The

358 Kings Hwy
Clermont - Map It
(609)624-0100
About 4.1 miles from Petersburg

Golfing
Outdoor Recreation
Sports (Recreational)

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Shore Gate Golf Club

35 School House Lane
Ocean View - Map It
(609)624-8337
About 5.6 miles from Petersburg

Golfing
Outdoor Recreation
Sports (Recreational)

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Leaming’s Run Gardens & Colonial Farm

1845 Rt. 9 North
Swainton - Map It
(609)465-5871
About 8.4 miles from Petersburg

Agri-Tourism/U-Pick Farms
Educational
Garden/Arboretum
Historical
Museum

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Sand Barrens Golf Club

1765 Rt. 9 North
Swainton - Map It
(609)465-3555
About 8.4 miles from Petersburg

Golfing
Outdoor Recreation
Sports (Recreational)

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Corson’s Inlet State Park

Ocean Dr.
Strathmere - Map It
(609)861-2404
About 8.6 miles from Petersburg

Eco-Tourism
Fishing/Crabbing
Outdoor Recreation
Park

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Star Fish Party Boat

42nd Place and the Bay
Sea Isle City - Map It
(609)263-3800
About 9 miles from Petersburg

Charter/Party Boats
Fishing/Crabbing
Outdoor Recreation
Sports (Recreational)

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East Point Lighthouse

Lighthouse Rd.
Heislerville - Map It
(856)546-7810
About 9.3 miles from Petersburg

Historical
Lighthouse
Museum

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What's happening in and Around Petersburg

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Lodging in and Around Petersburg

Econo Lodge Marmora

Hotel/Motel

119 Rt. 9 South
Marmora NJ 08223

Map

2 Stars
About 7.7 miles from Petersburg

Free Deluxe continental breakfast. Free local calls. Outdoor seasonal pool. Ocean City Beach, Boardwalk and Amusement rides 1 mile. Atlantic City Casinos, Beach and Boardwalk 15 miles. Atlantic City Airport 15 miles. Must have 1 Adult 21 years or older in each room.

Scenic Riverview Campground

Camping

465 Rt. 49
Tuckahoe NJ 08250
(609)628-4566

Map

About 3.8 miles from Petersburg

Avalon Campground

Camping

1917 Rt. 9 N
Clermont NJ 08210
(609)624-0075

Map

About 4.1 miles from Petersburg

Driftwood Camping Resort

Camping

1955 Shore Rd., (Rts.9&83)
Clermont NJ 08210
(609)624-1899

Map

About 4.1 miles from Petersburg

Hidden Acres Campground

Camping

1142 Rt. 83
Clermont NJ 08210
(609)624-9015

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About 4.1 miles from Petersburg

Jersey Shore Airstream Haven

Camping

728 Dennisville Rd
South Seaville NJ 08246
(609)861-2293

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About 5.3 miles from Petersburg

Little Oaks Campground

Camping

314 King's Hwy S.
South Seaville NJ 08210
(609)624-1682

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About 5.3 miles from Petersburg

Echo Farm Campground

Camping

3066 S. Shore Rd
Ocean View NJ 08230
(609)624-3589

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