This One Destination Has The Absolute Bluest Water In New Jersey

Depending on who you ask, New Jersey may have one blue hole or many. Some say that the only blue hole is located in Winslow, the infamous hideout of the Jersey Devil. Others refer to all of the crystalline turquoise lakes in the Pine Barrens as blue holes. One of the most popular can be found in Millville.

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This beautiful body of water located off Schooner Landing Road is not a natural phenomenon. The blue holes in our Pine Barrens are sandpits, remnants of abandoned mines that have since filled with water. Industrial waste lines the bottom and their blue hue is created by an abundance of sulfur.

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Visitors are lured in by the vibrant colors, sandy shores, seclusion and spectacular natural surroundings. However, this blue hole can be deadly. Just feet from the water's edge, the pit reaches depths of up to 100' - the drop is sharp. You can go from a few feet of water to an abyss in seconds. The temperature drops suddenly, which can cause muscle cramping or shocks. Drownings are not infrequent.

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Located off Schooner Landing Road, visitors often hike or take ATVs to the site. Dirt bikes are not uncommon and you'll occasionally see people riding on horseback. One thing you won't see is cars. This blue hole, along with many others, is located on private property and gated. Still, locals come back year after year.

If you’re looking to see more of Millville’s blue hole but would rather not risk life, limb or legal action, you can check out this short video by YouTube user, “Our simple life.”

For another beautifully blue spot in the Garden State, see my previous post: New Jersey Has Its Own Bermuda Triangle…And It’s Eerily Beautiful. The reservoir is nearly as dangerous, though swimming is allowed in certain areas when life guards are on duty, and the entire park is open to the public.