Amatol Ghost Town
In the woods of New Jersey lie the ruins of a munitions village abandoned after World War I and the remnants of a 1920s wooden racetrack.

šŸ“œ Ruins of a World War I munitions village and 1920s wooden racetrack in New Jersey's Pine Barrens.
šŸ” Abandoned after WWI, it was later the site of the Atlantic City Speedway.

Why Go

šŸ‘» Explore a real-life ghost town
šŸš¶ Hike through historical concrete ruins and foundations
šŸŽļø Discover the oval outline of the largest East Coast wooden racetrack
šŸŒ² Experience the unique landscape of the Pine Barrens

Why Avoid

šŸš« Part of the site (one-quarter of the racetrack area) is private property with 'No Trespassing' signs
šŸŒ² A hike is required to reach the ruins, and careful navigation is needed to find specific areas.

Tips

šŸ…æļø Parking coordinates: 39Ā°36'4.59"N, 74Ā°44'37.10"W.
šŸš¶ The ruins are a 1/3 mile hike from the parking area.
šŸ‘Ÿ Wear sturdy shoes and follow a lightly worn path.
šŸ“ Ruins can also be found behind Mullica Township Recreational Park (623 Elmwood Road, Elwood).

Last updated 1 day ago

We strive for accuracy, but errors may occur. Please verify key info.