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Established Camping
Campgaw Mountain Reservation
Campgaw Mountain Reservation is located near the rolling hills of northern New Jersey. Temperatures range from the 30s in winter to the 80s in summer, providing varied conditions for camping throughout the year. Visitors can explore nearby attractions such as the Ramapo Valley County Reservation and the New Jersey Botanical Garden.
Description
Campgaw Mountain Reservation offers unique opportunities such as archery, disc golf, skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing in a wooded setting. Hiking is available along the marked trails in this 1,373-acre wooded park. Campsites are also available at Campgaw. Camping permits are required and are available at Bergen County Parks Dept., Monday- Friday, 9am- 4pm. Fees. Must be 21 years or older. Camp season opens April 1, closes November 30, two-week limit per person per year. No alcoholic beverages permitted. Dogs allowed on 6 FT leash. For further hiking and camping information call (201) 327-3500.
Reservation Info
Camping permits are required and are available at Bergen County Parks Dept., Monday- Friday, 9am- 4pm.
Location
Campgaw Mountain Reservation is located in New Jersey
Directions
From Route 17 Take the Route 202 South exit turn left at the end of the ramp and proceed on Route 202 South for 1.6 miles. Make your first left after Ramapo College onto Darlington Avenue. Continue straight and bear right at the fork onto Campgaw Road. The entrance is about 1.2 miles on the right. Enter the park and make the first right through the yellow gates. Continue to parking lot. From the George Washington Bridge Take Route 4 West to Route 208 North. From Route 208 take the Ewing Ave exit. Follow the signs for the 'Police and Fire Academy' and turn left onto Franklin Ave. Turn right onto Pulis Ave. Continue straight approx. 3 miles and turn left onto Campgaw Road. The entrance is about 1.2 miles on the left. Enter the park and make the first right through the yellow gates. Continue to the parking lot. From the Tappan Zee Bridge Take 287 West approximately 13 miles. Take Exit #15 (Route 17 South) to the Route 202 South exit turn left at the end of the ramp and proceed straight for 1.6 miles. Make your first left after Ramapo College onto Darlington Avenue. Continue straight and bear right onto Campgaw Road. The entrance is about 1.2 miles on the right. Enter the park and make the first right through the yellow gates. Continue to parking lot. From South and Central New Jersey Take Route 287 North to Route 17 South to the Route 202 South exit turn left at the end of the ramp and proceed straight for 1.6 miles. Make your first left after Ramapo College onto Darlington Avenue. Continue straight and bear right onto Campgaw Road. The entrance is about 1.2 miles on the right. Enter the park and make the first right through the yellow gates. Continue to parking lot. From Route 208 From Route 208 take the Ewing Ave exit. Follow the signs for the 'Police and Fire Academy' and turn left onto Franklin Ave. Turn right onto Pulis Ave. Continue straight approx. 3 miles and turn left onto Campgaw Road. The entrance is about 1.2 miles on the left. Enter the park and make the first right through the yellow gates. Continue to the parking lot.
Coordinates
41.05929968287106 N
74.18313784344944 W
Drive Time
- 19 min from Kiryas Joel
- 31 min from New York
- 58 min from Kingston
- 1 hr 1 min from Bridgeport
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage- Verizon5GExcellent Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Water Hookups
FREE established camping
Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.
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