Harrison Twp Mp

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Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Harrison Township is a small municipality located in Gloucester County, New Jersey.


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Summary

It is a quaint and picturesque town, with a rich history dating back to the 17th century.

Some good reasons to visit Harrison Township include its beautiful parks and natural areas, such as the Mullica Hill Pond and the scenic Harrisonville Lake. The town also has a number of historic landmarks and buildings, including the Old Town Hall, the Harrison House, and the Old Stone Church.

Other interesting points of interest to see in Harrison Township include the town's many antique shops and local markets, as well as its annual events and festivals, such as the Mullica Hill Arts and Crafts Festival and the Gloucester County 4-H Fair.

One interesting fact about Harrison Township is that it was once home to a thriving glass industry, and the town's historical society has a museum dedicated to the local glassmaking tradition.

The best time of year to visit Harrison Township is arguably in the fall, when the town's many trees and woods turn brilliant shades of red, orange, and yellow. However, the town is beautiful year-round and offers plenty of activities and events for visitors to enjoy at any time of year.

       

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National Park
Large protected natural areas managed by the federal government to preserve significant landscapes, ecosystems, and cultural resources; recreation is allowed but conservation is the priority.
State Park
Public natural or recreational areas managed by a state government, typically smaller than national parks and focused on regional natural features, recreation, and education.
Local Park
Community-level parks managed by cities or counties, emphasizing recreation, playgrounds, sports, and green space close to populated areas.
Wilderness Area
The highest level of land protection in the U.S.; designated areas where nature is left essentially untouched, with no roads, structures, or motorized access permitted.
National Recreation Area
Areas set aside primarily for outdoor recreation (boating, hiking, fishing), often around reservoirs, rivers, or scenic landscapes; may allow more development.
National Conservation Area (BLM)
BLM-managed areas with special ecological, cultural, or scientific value; more protection than typical BLM land but less strict than Wilderness Areas.
State Forest
State-managed forests focused on habitat, watershed, recreation, and sustainable timber harvest.
National Forest
Federally managed lands focused on multiple use—recreation, wildlife habitat, watershed protection, and resource extraction (like timber)—unlike the stricter protections of national parks.
Wilderness
A protected area set aside to conserve specific resources—such as wildlife, habitats, or scientific features—with regulations varying widely depending on the managing agency and purpose.
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Land
Vast federal lands managed for mixed use—recreation, grazing, mining, conservation—with fewer restrictions than national parks or forests.
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