Best Camping in New Jersey

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1

New York, Rockland County

00 :40 hrs
1.9 mi
26.670013 ft
Easy

This campground is located adjacent to Lake Welch in Herriman State Park and offers a scenic and convenient spot for camping while exploring the surrounding wilderness areas including Bear Mountain State Park. The campground offers sites for tents and trailers (up to 20 feet max length). Campground amenities include water, picnic tables, fire pits, restrooms, showers, laundry facilities, dump station, and boat launch. The sites are $19 per night. Reservations are available online.

2

New York, NYC

00 :04 hrs
0.2 mi
0.5598211 ft
Easy

Camp Gateway-Staten Island is located in Ft. Wadsworth and offers a beautiful natural setting for camping in an otherwise very busy urban area. Visitors will enjoy great views of the Manhattan skyline and other popular city landmarks. The campground consists of 7 tent sites that are equipped with a fire ring, grill, and picnic table. There are restrooms with showers available in the campground as well. The sites can accommodate up to 6 people and are large enough for 1 large tent or 2 small tents. The sites are $30 per night and can be reserved online.

3

New York, Rockland County

00 :15 hrs
0.7 mi
14.685287 ft
Easy

The Sebago Cabins are located just off the shoreline of Sebago Lake in Herriman State Park. The cabins offer rustic but comfortable accommodations while exploring the area. The cabins vary in size but may accommodate anywhere from 4-8 people depending on cabin selection. All cabins have beds, a refrigerator, stove/hot plate, and table. Some models may also have gas heating. There are comfort stations in the area with flush toilets and showers. There are also picnic tables and fire pits outside. The cost per cabin varies between $66.50-$112 per night. The cabins can be reserved online up until the day before arrival.

4

New Jersey, Middle Township

00 :30 hrs
1.5 mi
2.9699998 ft
Unknown

Acorn Campground is a private campground located in the city of Green Creek. There are 330 sites total including 100 tent sites and 5 pull thrus. Full hookups can be found at 270 sites. Amenities include tables, grills, water, toilets, showers, dump, laundry facilities, firewood, internet, cable tv, a pool, and a playground. Pricing starts around $41 per night.

5

New Jersey, Middle Township

00 :27 hrs
1.3 mi
2.401 ft
Unknown

Big Timber Lake Camping Resort is a large private campground that can accommodate both tents and RVs. A total of 507 sites are offered which includes 62 tent sites. Full hookups can be found at 438 sites. Amenities include tables, grills, water, toilets, showers, dump, laundry facilities, firewood, internet, cable tv, a pool, and a playground. Pricing begins around $41 per night.

6

New Jersey, Salem County

00 :12 hrs
0.6 mi
5.4490013 ft
Unknown

Four Seasons Family Campground is a very large and luxurious campground that offers open or wooded sites. Sites can accommodate both tents and RVs and there are also deluxe cabins that can be rented. Sites cost about $50 per night but pricing can differ depending on size of group and amenities desired. Each site includes access to picnic tables, drinking water, tables, fire rings, and more.

7

New Jersey, Hamilton Township

00 :08 hrs
0.4 mi
0.8220005 ft
Unknown

Winding River Campground is a fairly large private campground located in the city of Marys Landing. There are 133 total sites that can accommodate both tents and trailers. Full hookups are offered at 105 sites. Amenities are plentiful and some of which include tables, grills, water, toilets, showers, dump, RV storage, laundry facilities, firewood, internet, a pool, and a playground. Pricing begins around $41 per night.

8

New Jersey, Sussex County

00 :50 hrs
2.4 mi
10.706009 ft
Unknown

Panther Lake Camping Resort is a massive private campground that surrounds the lake. There are a total of 435 sites that can accommodate both tents and trailers. Full hookups can be found at 300 sites and the remaining sites have electric/water hookups. Amenities include tables, grills, water, toilets, showers, dump, laundry facilities, firewood, internet, cable tv, a pool, and a playground. Pricing begins around $41 per night.

9

New Jersey, Alexandria Township

00 :04 hrs
0.2 mi
4.461006 ft
Unknown

Mountainview Campground is a secluded private campground with lots of open space surrounding it. Sites here can accommodate both tents and trailers. Electricity is available at some sites, and there is also water, toilets, showers, dump, and more. Pets are welcome here. Electricity offered is 15/30 amp. Sites cost $21-30 per night.

10

New Jersey, Lower Township

00 :08 hrs
0.4 mi
1.9169998 ft
Unknown

Holly Shores Camping Resort offers over 300 sites that can accommodate both tents and trailers. Campers can also rent cottages. Sites include access to full hookups, wifi, cable tv, playgrounds, a dog park, a heated and kiddie pool, hot tubs, bike and kayak rentals, a game room, and fishing lakes. Trees surround the campground which provide great shade and privacy.

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