Bass River Fire Tower
US 243, NJ 5
Lookout Details
| Registry Numbers | US 243, NJ 5 (view other lookouts in United States, New Jersey) |
| Date Registered | December 15, 1997 |
| Location |
Bass River State Forest Burlington County, New Jersey |
| Coordinates |
N 39° 36.694' W 074° 26.197' (view using Google Maps) N 39° 36' 42" W 074° 26' 12" N 39.611572° W 074.436617° |
| Elevation | 47 ft (14 m) |
| Administered by | New Jersey Forest Fire Service |
| Cooperators | New Jersey Forest Fire Service |
Description
Bass River Fire Tower is located on the Bass River State Forest just off the Garden State Parkway in southern New Jersey. It was constructed by the CCC in 1937, reportedly in just 11 days. The 80 steel tower with 7’ x 7’ metal cab is a McClintock-Marshall style but has an Aermotor Co. nameplate. It is in active service.
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