Camden County, New Jersey

Survey Area NJ007• New Jersey

The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is A (high infiltration, low runoff). The most common soil order is Ultisols — strongly weathered soils with clay-enriched subsoils, common in warm humid climates. This report summarizes the major soil map units across the survey area to help you understand what to expect when buying, building, or gardening in Camden County, New Jersey. Search your address to find the exact soil composition, drainage, and series details at your specific location.

Soil Map Unit	Acres	Drainage	Hydro Group	Dwellings	Septic
Downer loamy sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes, Northern Tidewater Area	12K	Well drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Freehold-Swedesboro-Urban land complex, 0 to 5 percent slopes	8K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Very limited
Urban land, sandy substratum, 0 to 5 percent slopes	6K			Not rated	Not rated
Manahawkin muck, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded, Northern Tidewater Area	5K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Atsion sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes, Northern Tidewater Area	5K	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Westphalia-Urban land complex, 0 to 5 percent slopes	5K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Very limited
Atsion-Berryland sands, 0 to 2 percent slopes, rarely flooded	4K	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Swedesboro-Urban land complex, 0 to 5 percent slopes	4K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Very limited
Lakewood sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes	4K	Excessively drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Water	4K			Not rated	Not rated
Lakehurst sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes	3K	Moderately well drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Buddtown-Urban land complex, 0 to 5 percent slopes	3K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Lakehurst-Lakewood sands, 0 to 5 percent slopes	3K	Moderately well drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Evesboro sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes	3K	Excessively drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Holmdel-Urban land complex, 0 to 5 percent slopes	3K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Woodstown and Galloway loamy sands, 0 to 5 percent slopes	3K	Moderately well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Freehold-Urban land complex, 0 to 5 percent slopes	3K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Very limited
Fluvaquents, loamy, 0 to 3 percent slopes, frequently flooded	3K	Somewhat poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Aura sandy loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes, Northern Tidewater Area	3K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Very limited
Evesboro fine sand, firm substratum, 0 to 5 percent slopes	2K	Excessively drained	A	Not limited	Very limited

Soil Orders in This Area

The USDA classifies every soil into one of 12 soil orders. Here are the dominant orders found in this survey area.

Ultisols

Strongly weathered clay soils of the Southeast. Acidic and naturally low in nutrients. Clay subsoil can slow drainage.

Entisols

Young soils with little development — found on floodplains, dunes, and steep slopes. Properties vary widely by setting.

Spodosols

Acidic forest soils with a leached layer. Common under conifers. Often have drainage issues from a compacted subsoil layer.

Inceptisols

Young but developing soils found in mountains and river terraces. Variable properties — check drainage and bedrock depth.

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 37% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.

Septic Systems

About 88% of soils are rated "very limited" for septic absorption fields. Despite good drainage overall, limitations may stem from shallow bedrock, steep slopes, or seasonal conditions. Engineered or alternative systems are frequently required. Always get a professional perc test before purchasing land that needs septic.

Gardening & Agriculture

Drainage is generally favorable for gardening. Adding compost and mulch will improve fertility and water retention. Test your soil's pH before planting — most vegetables prefer 6.0-7.0.