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Whether you are looking for sun-drenched beaches or outdoor activities in beautiful countryside, New Jersey has plenty to offer. Those who love the great outdoors should head for the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, which runs along the Delaware River for forty miles. Here you can go rock climbing, canoeing, kayaking or fishing, or simply admire the stunning waterfalls. There is a huge range of hiking trails to choose from as well as historic sites to visit. In winter, you can enjoy cross-country skiing near Blue Mountain Lakes, and birdwatchers might be lucky enough to catch sight of bald eagles. If you are looking for a change, visit one of New Jersey's eleven lighthouses that are open to public, such as the one in Cape May. For art and history enthusiasts, New Jersey State Museum in Trenton has historic artifacts and American fine art from the nineteenth century to the present day as well as a Planetarium.
Things to do in New Jersey
1. Pine Haven Camping Resort
Overall Ratings
4 based on 45 reviews
Camping resort with seasonal trailer sites and daily rental cabins. Amenities include coin laundry service, Little Harry's snack shop, General Store, fishing lake and swimming lake. Gold Cart rental available.
Walk on by....
Reviewed By RACE77My experience showed safety hazards (including playground equipment) are ignored until they become so obvious complaints are constant or someone gets hurt. Corporate owners expect GM to work 'round the clock and that is not an exaggeration because I lived it. A 45-hour a week job as general manager of a campground quickly became a 115-hour per week job, consistently. As a manager of a campground with over 600 campsites, in-fighting between campers was rampant as was underage drinking on-site. As a field manager, I was expected to handle every issue 24/7 with with some weeks working over 128 hours- plus I worked 30 days without one single day off. Upper management typically shuts their cell off at 5:00, so calls for support go to VM and messages left on Friday are not returned until Monday- even if there is an emergency over the weekend such as septic backups, or transformers blowing and power being out. Emails asking for support are consistently ignored. I was regularly directed to issue fines to campers who violated rules only to have upper management over-rule their own directive and put their managers in compromising positions with guests they interact with daily. Managers are expected to sink or swim and outreach to corporate brings harsh repercussions to employees in the field. I used my own money for company expenses and a year later am still waiting for reimbursement! My age was mocked by staff. When I pleaded for some help, any help at all after being kept up 3 nights in a row without any sleep, and requested a day off after working a full month straight- I was fired. Don't let my negative experience become yours.
2. Mays Landing Campground
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 255 reviews
Mays Landing RV Resort offers outstanding accommodations for every guest, right in the heart of southern New Jersey, close to Atlantic City & Cape May. With our traditional tent campsites, full hook-up sites, log cabins and travel trailer rentals, you can experience classic camping at its best. Our RV park also features a large swimming pool, private fishing pond, playground, themed weekend activities for the whole family, sports programming and movies! If you are looking to venture outside of our resort, non-stop action is just minutes away in Atlantic City with casinos, dining, nightlife, beaches and more. The charming town of Cape May also offers delightful sightseeing and family friendly attractions, including Storybook Land and the New Jersey Children's Museum to round out a perfect Garden State vacation.
Relaxing Recharge
Reviewed By GinaS1661We rented a cabin for three nights, me, my husband and a friend. It was peaceful, relaxing, the bathrooms were clean. The staff was friendly and courteous. Hubby was only disappointed that the basketball ball court rims were broken. We hope to visit again soon!!
3. The Great Divide Campground, LLC
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 247 reviews
The Great Divide exceeded all my expectations!
Reviewed By JlilitalyThe Great Divide exceeded all my expectations. The campsites are beautiful. The bathrooms and showers are very very clean and well maintained. This is the best campsite ever. The staff at the Great Divide are amazing, kind, and everything in between! It is a pet friendly site as well as Family Friendly, lots of activities. Pool is amazing! Can't wait to spend weekends at the Great Divide.
4. Lake & Shore RV Resort
Overall Ratings
4 based on 348 reviews
Lake & Shore RV Camping is a family fun mecca. With cozy wooded sites and amenities not typically found at other RV resorts, this RV campground in New Jersey is a destination inside a destination. Just 5 miles from the famous Jersey Shore, 10 miles from beautiful and historic Cape May, and 20 miles from Atlantic City; the location of Lake & Shore RV campground in coastal New Jersey could not be more perfect! What are you waiting for? Book your next vacation today with Lake & Shore RV Camping - the fun-filled, family-focused RV campground in New Jersey!
Wonderful place to visit.
Reviewed By collazotatianaWeather was beautiful and had no complaints with where I was staying. Everything was clean and had no issues in the are . The only recommendation is to have a chart transporting people to and from office if needed.
5. Chestnut Lake RV Campground
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 280 reviews
Chestnut Lake RV Camping is a tranquil little RV resort nestled in the New Jersey Pine Barrens. While you're here you can fish in our serene lake, take a dip in the pool or read your favorite book poolside. Maybe it's the famous Jersey Shore or the clubs and casinos of Atlantic City that you seek; either way our Thousand Trails Atlantic City-Cape May RV campground and resort is the perfect spot! Bring the whole family when you stay with Chestnut Lake RV Camping, including the 4 legged members! The Jersey Shore awaits your arrival. From the beaches to the boardwalk, the lake to the shore; Chestnut Lake RV Camping has it all, and we saved it just for you!
Nice, quiet campground
Reviewed By Henry HPeople and staff were friendly. Most amenities were in good condition. Miniature golf course was not very well maintained. More 3-pt sites were added which was appreciated. Restrooms were pretty clean.
6. Baker's Acres Campground
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 65 reviews
Family camping minutes from the Jersey Shore. Family owned and operated since 1968. We offer all of the amenities you require, all while keeping a laid back attitude. From basic tenting to Cabin and Cottage Rentals, you're sure to have a great time, "Where Friends Are Made for Life".
Tucker/Weller family vacation
Reviewed By joannetO1680QANice campground stayed a week. Will go back nice pool. Nice store. Stayed in a RV so can’t say about bathrooms. They have a walking path. The pool is salt water very clean. They have a playground was nice. They allow animals. Was a nice place to stay for a week. Not far from the ocean.
7. Ocean View Resort Campground
Overall Ratings
4 based on 131 reviews
Ocean View Resort Campground invites you to the finest in family camping at New Jersey's largest privately owned campground. Here on our 180 wooded acres, you will love your spacious, shaded campsite and OVR's modern camping conveniences. Each of our 1173 campsites is equipped with 20/30 amp electric service, water, sewer, and cable TV as well as a fire ring and picnic table. We offer 4 types of cabin rentals as well as luxury appointed park model rentals. Your kids will love our new Buccaneer Bay Splash Pad which opened in 2014!
Loved Our Experience, Purchased a Park Model!
Reviewed By beckrich1712We absolutely loved our 5 night stay in a deluxe cabin at the property. The beach at Strathmere has free parking and was maybe 7 minutes by car with no beach tags. We did a variety of things at the campground from the live musicians, magic shows, and rode the train/tram around the resort. We have friends that have lived on property for many years in the summers and we felt that the time spent with our children was something we just don't get in Pennsylvania over the summer. We played games and cards and night, put the kids to bed and enjoyed a few adult beverages. We've been talking for years and saving for a beach condo for years but, decided that we could buy here for less (yes I know, can only use May - Mid-October) but, some of the condo's we've looked at had HOA fees that were maybe slightly less but, then had property taxes on top of it all. We're going to enjoy our new park model when it hopefully arrives next year for years to come. I don't have any ideas for improvement other than activities every night of the week, I think Tuesday/Wednesday was activity-less other than adult swim. Everything was clean. I can't quite say I understand the comments on the sand lots, your 2 miles or 3 at most from the beach in a straight shot. What do you expect the surface to be? I also don't understand the seasonal hate, there are some areas where I would agree, the place could use some HOA esque rules, we avoided picking several lots based on the 'junk' in their back yards but, this was certainly the exception, not the rule. My wife enjoyed walking around and seeing how people creatively decorated their front yards, some people had really cool layouts. People were really friendly and my daughter made friends everywhere she went. I can't think of any facility improvements, and I appreciated the gated community, keep out the folks who would choose to slam 20 folks on a site and party all night long. I'm not crazy about not being able to leave my parents alone in my park model if I wish for a weekend as a registered and paid guest but, all the more time for me to stay there and give them the boot when we want them out. More to stay next summer! BTW - Kristi's craft looked amazing, I wish we were still there this week!
8. Philadelphia South / Clarksboro KOA
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 97 reviews
Enjoy the best of both worlds at Philadelphia South / Clarksboro KOA with the peaceful, country campground experience in Clarksboro, NJ that is your perfect basecamp for exploring historic, downtown Philadelphia, Pennsylvania less than 20 minutes away. We're conveniently located ½ mile off I-295.
Nice little getaway
Reviewed By ocaugWe stayed in a deluxe cabin with 5 people and we really enjoyed our stay. This place is very quiet and calm. Friendly staff and the cabin was stocked with bedding, towels & kitchen ware. It had everything we needed for our 3 day stay. My daughter enjoyed the pond, she caught tons of fish.
9. Battleship New Jersey
Overall Ratings
5 based on 33 reviews
Spend a night like a sailor on the historic Battleship New Jersey.
Is a must....
Reviewed By lizakqWas looking to kill some time with my grandkids and decided on this place. Two hours quickly turned in to five. There is so much to see, learn, take pictures of that it can be a bit overwhelming at times. Getting to hear about historic things it was so emotional. Staff is friendly and price was reasonable in my opinion.
10. Ponderosa Campground
Overall Ratings
4 based on 92 reviews
Ponderosa Campground offers the finest, pet friendly, family camping experience at the Southern New Jersey shore. We are nestled upon 20 acres of beautiful, wooded landscape in Cape May Court House, NJ. Your family will enjoy a beautiful wooded, seashore vacation setting on our property in a quaint cabin rental. We offer the best prices and accommodations being the closest campground to the Avalon beach located only 3-miles away! We offer authentic cottage style log cabins featuring air conditioning, a full bathroom, cable TV, refrigerator, microwave, a full size bed and a bunk bed with twin beds. Ponderosa Campground cabins accommodate couples, families, groups and reunions in our cabin rentals. It's the best place for camping in New Jersey There are many local amenities such as Cape May County Zoo and Park is only 3 miles away and is the only free zoo in the area offering a great time for your family to take a leisurely stroll and enjoy the beautiful animals.
Vacation
Reviewed By Poconos1023Jeff and Jackie Benson are back at our favorite Campground we love it here it's always very clean and the staff is very friendly we staying in b2 the week of July 19th and it close to all of stores and beaches
