Town guide · Burlington County
Living in Woodland, NJ
Woodland Township is about 94 square miles of the Pine Barrens with roughly 1,500 residents, one of the least densely settled towns in New Jersey. Its village is Chatsworth, often called the capital of the Pine Barrens, where County Routes 532 and 563 meet.
- County
- Burlington
- Population
- About 1,500 (2020 census)
- Size
- About 94 square miles
- Setting
- Pine forest, preserves and the village of Chatsworth, all inside the Pinelands Area
- Main roads
- Route 70, Route 72 and County Routes 532 and 563
Villages and place names
Chatsworth and the pines around it
Woodland was formed in 1866 from parts of Pemberton, Shamong, Southampton and Washington townships. Chatsworth is the mailing address for most of the township, so a Chatsworth address usually means Woodland Township. Most of the rest is forest, bog and preserve.
- Chatsworth: The village where County Routes 532 and 563 meet, home to the municipal building on Main Street and the annual Cranberry Festival.
- Four Mile: The area around Four Mile Circle, where Route 70 and Route 72 meet near the township's northwestern edge.
- Other place names: Bullock, Butlers Place, DeCou Pond, Dukes Bridge, Goose Pond, Jones Mill, Lebanon, Long Causeway, Old Halfway and Woodmansie.
Homes
What you will find
- Village homes in and around Chatsworth along Main Street and the county roads.
- Homes on large wooded lots set back in the pines off Route 72 and County Routes 532 and 563.
- Bog and forest land where much of the township is state forest or private preserve rather than house lots.
Worth knowing: All of Woodland is in the state designated Pinelands Area, so building, additions, land clearing and subdivisions are reviewed under Pinelands rules as well as township zoning. With about 17 people per square mile in 2020, ranked 563rd of 565 New Jersey towns, much of the township is state forest and preserve rather than house lots, which limits what can be built nearby. We review the Pinelands rules, the well and the septic before you commit.
Property taxes
What taxes look like in Woodland
- 2.398%2025 effective tax rate, as a share of market value
- $7,5262025 average residential tax bill
A home worth $300,000 on today's market would pay roughly $7,194 a year at Woodland's 2025 effective rate. Your actual bill depends on your assessment, so we pull the real tax record for any home you are considering.
Source: New Jersey Division of Taxation, 2025 general and effective tax rates. Rates are set each year.
Getting around
Roads and commuting
Route 72 crosses Woodland from northwest to southeast, toward the Manahawkin area and Long Beach Island, and Route 70 runs along the northwestern border. The two meet at Four Mile Circle with Buddtown Road and New Lisbon Road. County Routes 532 and 563 cross in Chatsworth. The Garden State Parkway is the nearest limited access highway. There is no passenger rail.
Places worth knowing
Parks, landmarks and open space
- Brendan T. Byrne State Forest: A 37,242 acre state forest, formerly Lebanon State Forest, with Pakim Pond, a cedar swamp nature trail, a camping area and over 40 miles of official trails, with its office on Route 72.
- Franklin Parker Preserve: About 11,400 acres of former cranberry farm owned by the New Jersey Conservation Foundation, open year round, with an entrance at 1450 County Route 532 in Chatsworth.
- Batona Trail: The long Pine Barrens hiking trail runs through the state forest and the Franklin Parker Preserve.
Common questions
Questions people ask us about Woodland
What are property taxes in Woodland, NJ?
Woodland Township's 2025 effective tax rate is 2.398 percent of market value, and the average residential tax bill is $7,526, according to the New Jersey Division of Taxation. Actual bills depend on each home's assessment.
Is Chatsworth a town?
Not on its own. Chatsworth is an unincorporated village in Woodland Township, and it is the mailing address for most of the township. The township government, tax rate and zoning are all Woodland's.
When is the Chatsworth Cranberry Festival?
The Cranberry Festival is held each October in downtown Chatsworth. In 2026 it ran October 17 and 18, with a craft show, food, live music and a Sunday car show at the Woodland Township municipal building lot.
Is Woodland Township in the Pinelands?
Yes, completely. All of Woodland is in the state designated Pinelands Area, inside the Pinelands National Reserve. Pinelands rules apply to new homes, additions and land clearing.
What is Four Mile Circle?
Four Mile Circle is a traffic circle in Woodland Township where Route 70 and Route 72 meet, along with Buddtown Road and New Lisbon Road. Drivers pass through it moving between Route 70, which heads west toward Medford, and Route 72, which heads toward Long Beach Island.
Nearby towns
Towns that border Woodland
Buying or selling in Woodland?
A home with the pines next door
In Woodland, the forest around a home is part of its value, and the Pinelands rules decide what can change. We explain both plainly before we talk about price.
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