According to the Department of Environmental Protection, Parvin State Park was the home of the Civilian Conservation Corps from 1933 to 1941. It served as a summer camp for Japanese-American children in 1943. In 1944, Parvin was a Prisoners of War camp for Germans.
Parvin has 56 campsites, which accommodate tents and trailers. These sites have access to running water, flush toilets, fire rings and shelter in case of a storm. These sites are accessible from April 1 through November 30.
There are 18 cabins available for use at Parvin State Park. Each cabin has a furnished living room, fireplace or wood burning stove, outdoor campfire, running water, electric stove, refrigerator, fully equipped bathroom, electricity and a patio with a table and grill. The cabins are free to rent from April 1 through October 31.
The single-family campsites cost $20 per night. The group campsites, which accommodate 25 people, cost $25 per night. Four bunk cabins cost $45 dollars per night or $315 for the week. Six bunk cabins cost $65 a night or $455 for a week.
In addition to the beauty of the Pine Barrens, visitors can enjoy a leisure swim with a full staff of lifeguards. Swimmers have access to bathhouses, bathrooms, picnic areas, canoe rentals, a first aid station and a park for recreation.
