The village around Routes 532 and 563 contains Town Hall, Chatsworth Elementary School, the White Horse Inn, the historical society, a church, cemetery, fire/EMS facilities and a small collection of local businesses.
Burlington County Pine Barrens Guide
Woodland Township & Chatsworth
Woodland Township is a vast, lightly populated Burlington County municipality in the New Jersey Pinelands. Chatsworth is its principal village and community center, surrounded by forests, cranberry and blueberry agriculture, streams, lakes and preserved Pine Barrens landscapes.
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Woodland Township at a glance
1,5442020 Census population
92.6 sq miLand area · U.S. Census
486Housing units · 2024 ACS
1866Township incorporated
Chatsworth and Woodland Township: Chatsworth is an unincorporated community within Woodland Township and is the mailing address used by much of the township. Some properties along Route 72 use a Vincentown mailing address despite being physically in Woodland. NJTGO checks the actual municipality rather than treating a postal city as the municipal boundary.
A Pine Barrens Township
Woodland is entirely within the Pinelands National Reserve. Its land-use pattern is unusually rural for New Jersey: large tracts of forest and preserved land, cranberry and blueberry agriculture, small residential clusters and a limited number of commercial properties along Routes 72, 532 and 563.
Route 72 crosses the northern part of the township and begins at Four Mile Circle. A small group of highway businesses serves residents and shore-bound travelers.
Large portions of Woodland fall within Pinelands Preservation, Special Agricultural Production and Pinelands Village management areas, making Pinelands review important for many land-use and development questions.
History, Chatsworth & the Blue Comet
Woodland Township was incorporated on March 7, 1866 from portions of Pemberton, Shamong, Southampton and Washington townships. Chatsworth grew as a Pine Barrens crossroads and railroad community. The township continues to highlight its connection to the Blue Comet, the Central Railroad of New Jersey passenger train that once linked Jersey City with Atlantic City.
3980 Route 563. One of Chatsworth's best-known historic buildings and a focal point for the Woodland Township Historical Society and local-history exhibits.
Preserves and interprets Chatsworth and Woodland history, including Pine Barrens life, local agriculture and railroad history.
A self-guided Chatsworth walking tour links historic locations around the village and gives visitors a compact introduction to the community.
Nature & Outdoor Recreation
New Jersey Conservation Foundation's largest preserve covers roughly 16 square miles. Four marked trails total nearly 21 miles, and the Batona Trail passes through the property.
The preserve's Chatsworth Lake entrance at 1450 County Road 532 provides access to a classic Pine Barrens landscape of water, forest and former cranberry-growing land.
A tea-colored Pinelands river popular for canoeing and kayaking. Woodland-based outfitters and state forest access points support day trips.
Primitive and family camping is available at state forest locations including Godfrey Bridge and Hawkins Bridge, with reservations and current regulations handled through New Jersey State Parks.
A scenic Wharton State Forest waterbody and launch area used for paddling, fishing and quiet outdoor recreation.
The surrounding Pinelands support specialized plants and wildlife. Visitors should stay on appropriate trails and respect protected habitats and private working farms.
Chatsworth Cranberry Festival
The annual Chatsworth Cranberry Festival is the township's signature public event. The 2026 festival is scheduled for Saturday, October 17 and Sunday, October 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., rain or shine, with a juried craft show, food vendors and live music.
Festival tip: Organizers specifically recommend bringing cash because cell reception in Chatsworth can be unreliable and card processing may be difficult during the event.
Education
2 John Bowker Jr. Boulevard. Woodland Township School District's single school serves inclusive preschool through grade 8 in Chatsworth.
93 Willow Grove Road in Shamong Township. Woodland students in grades 9–12 are served by Seneca High School in the Lenape Regional High School District.
The Woodland district describes an enrollment of about 150 students and emphasizes its small-community setting within the Pine Barrens.
Government & Community
3943 Route 563, Chatsworth. Township administration, clerk, tax, land-use and public services.
3991 County Road 563. Volunteer emergency services support the community; call 911 for emergencies.
Main Street / Route 563 in Chatsworth. A longstanding local congregation.
County Road 563 in Chatsworth, near the village center.
The township operates a local transfer station with published operating dates and hours on its municipal calendar.
The Township's visitor information highlights the Cranberry Festival, Franklin Parker Preserve and White Horse Inn.
Explore the Woodland Township Guides
Business & Shopping
Current in-town businesses, farms, outdoor services and community institutions.
Food & DrinkWoodland's compact dining scene, local farm food and current dietary information.
Real EstateRural housing, acreage, market context, Pinelands development and due diligence.
Visiting & LodgingPreserves, paddling, camping, history, festival planning and visitor advice.
ClassifiedsUseful local marketplace categories without empty filler listings.
JobsSchool employment, public resources and Woodland's major employment sectors.
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