Budd Lake Bog
Park Overview:
An unusual black spruce bog lying on the terminal moraine of glaciers from the last ice age.
Park Description:
This wetland comprises two discontinuous parcels surrounding Budd Lake Wildlife Management Area. It is a floating mass of plants, roots and moss all held together in a sponge-like substrate. Unique plants including black spruce, tamarack, azalea sphagnum moss, sweet pepperbush and common alder are supported.
Trails Overview:
From the parking lot at Lou Nelson Park walk back to Sand Shore Rd and walk north to access unmarked trails on the right.
Use the Web Map link on this site to view a trail map.
Park Acreage:
252.00 acresMunicipality:
Mt. Olive TownshipAn unusual black spruce bog lying on the terminal moraine of glaciers from the last ice age.
This wetland comprises two discontinuous parcels surrounding Budd Lake Wildlife Management Area. It is a floating mass of plants, roots and moss all held together in a sponge-like substrate. Unique plants including black spruce, tamarack, azalea sphagnum moss, sweet pepperbush and common alder are supported.