In 1914, Samuel Buck, Superintendent of Taylor-Wharton Iron & Steel Company, acquired seven acres of land on this site to be used as a district campsite for Boy Scout Troop 149 of High Bridge. Merit badges at the camporees were awarded in cooking, camping, first aid, public health, woodcarving, fishing, and handicrafts. Samuel Buck was also the Troop's first Scoutmaster and recipient of the Council's Silver Beaver Award. At the time of his death at age 63 in 1937, he was Vice President of Taylor-Wharton. The camp was named "Camp Buck" in his honor. In 1946, the Troop was transferred from the Pennsylvania Council to the George Washington Council of the Boy Scouts of America. The County acquired 41 acres of the site in 1975 as part of the South Branch Reservation.
Today, the South Branch Reservation totals over 1,000 acres. Besides offering recreational opportunities, the reservation helps preserve the South Branch of the Raritan River Watershed and protects wildlife habitat.
LOCATION
PHYSICAL ADDRESS:
34 PINE HILL ROAD,
ANNANDALE, NJ 08801
Location: The Pine Hill Section is located on Pine Hill Road in Franklin Township. The park is opened from sunrise to sunset. No restroom facilities are available. Only roadside parking is available; please do not block the gate.
Directions from the Flemington Area: From the Flemington Circle, take Route 31 north for approximately 8 miles to the Allerton Road traffic light. Use the jughandle to cross over Route 31. Stay with Allerton Road and follow the signs for the YMCA's Camp Carr. At the end of Allerton Road turn left onto Hamden Road. A short distance after crossing the railroad tracks, turn right on to Camp Buck Road. Pine Hill is on the far side of the bridge. Parking is along the side of the road.
Directions from the Clinton Area: Take Route 31 south for approximately 2 miles to Allerton Road turn right. Proceed as above.
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Additional Information:
The Hunterdon County Parks and Recreation Department is dedicated to preserving open space and natural resources, providing safe parks and facilities, and offering educational and recreational opportunities, all contributing to an enhanced quality of life for present and future generations.
Fishing the northern section of Pine Hill offers a fisherman's trail that runs parallel with the river. Access to the river can be obtained at various points. This northern trail is not designed for horses or mountain bikes.
The South Branch of the Raritan River is stocked with Rainbow, Brook, and Brown Trout. A state fishing license with a trout stamp must be displayed.
Hunting is permitted to control the deer population. Hunters must obtain a special permit issued by the Parks Department to be able to hunt on the park.
Visitors during hunting season are strongly encouraged to wear blaze orange or confine visits to Sundays. See additional information on the Hunterdon County Park System Controlled Hunting Program.
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