Mountainview Campground

This place was actually fantastic, I don't really have anything negative to say about it. The whole scene was exactly what I love about camping, a nice little remote campground in the mountains.

  

We actually only stayed here overnight to just get out and see the autumn colors before winter hit, so I wasn't really expecting much, but man was I impressed. The drive up to this place was so breathtaking the entire way. Adorable little mountain houses, with bridges that go over a stream to get to their front door. Made me quake with jealousy.

  

My husband said he would come back here just for the scenic drive to this campsite even, and I'd have to agree. We couldn't have picked a better time of the year too, the fall leaves were so vibrant. When we got to the campsite and checked in, there was a chicken right outside the camp office, which my dog seemed to appreciate most! We were kindly escorted to our site (a nice refreshing change from having to wander around to find the sites ourselves), which was the one farthest away from the entrance. We were able to just drive right up into our site and make ourselves at home for the day. The drive to our site had some inclines and was relatively rocky and some vehicles would surely struggle.

  

This place was just so calming and quiet, it was really just such a relaxing place to be. There was no irritation from loud, busy nearby roads, no city noise, no people yelling or stomping about. We set up camp and went for a little walk around to explore a bit. There were some open fields, some hunting trails with tree stands, and some remains of old structure foundations, chimneys, and farm equipment. Nothing super exciting but a nice way to walk the dog anyway.

  

Once it was time to turn in for the night, that's when the cool part happened. I've camped many times at multiple state parks, huge remote state forests, but I've never heard so much wildlife there as I did here. Only shortly after we settled into our tent did we hear foxes fighting right outside our tent, the snorts of deer, and there were bats right above us all night making noise! I guess if you don't like that kind of stuff you should avoid an area like this, but for some of us, this is what camping is all about. It was just so awesome to hear the sounds of wildlife all around you, and it's not something that's too easy to experience at a lot of NJ campgrounds, usually because the places aren't remote enough or campers are too rowdy. This place really delivers when it comes to spending some time in nature.

  

After a nice relaxing night out in the woods we packed up early in the morning (it was planned to rain the entire day) and headed out to the Cracker Barrel in Clinton to get a hot breakfast before heading home. Every moment was well worth it and the trip was just so rejuvenating despite how short it was. I will definitely be back next season.  

**Pros:**

*   Picnic tables and fire rings at each site. Fire ring had a grate for cooking.  
    
*   Nice flat area for your tent. Our site was fully private (could not see or hear neighbors).  
    
*   Beautifully secluded and quiet. Pretty rare for campgrounds in NJ.
*   Drive right up to your spot for your convenience. The drive up to the campsite was literally jaw-dropping the whole way up into the mountains. You pass through beautiful, quaint little towns and go over aged bridges, along mountain streams and though open valleys. The entire area is just gorgeous, open country.  
    
*   Campsites are either in thick, wooded areas, or in open fields.
*   Dog friendly!
*   A playground for kids.  
    
*   Porta-potties were super clean and...actually smelled good??? Maybe they were just cleaned or they are just really well cared for. Either way, it was unusual for a campsite.
*   Close to the Delaware River, Spruce Run Reservoir, and Round Valley Reservoir.
*   Wildlife everywhere!
*   The free-range chickens by the office are a warm welcome. 
*   Our site was on a hill and most likely not in a flood area.
*   Strict rules so that nature lovers can enjoy the outdoors without worrying about noisy neighbors or trash everywhere. Not a place you go to if you want to throw a rowdy party and just generally be a nuisance.  
    

**Cons:**

*   Occasional, very minor traffic noise (mainly just from loud sports cars on the highway)
*   The ground is moderately rocky, so there may be some slight troubles getting tent stakes in the ground.
*   They do not allow you to gather your own firewood, but they do sell it in their camp store.

**Points of interest nearby:**

*   Spruce Run Reservoir and Round Valley Reservoir are nearby for all your fishing, boating, hiking, and swimming (even scuba diving) needs.  
    
*   If you're looking for a scenic drive that makes you forget that you're in NJ, head on over to the Alpha Grasslands Preserve in Alpha, NJ.
*   The Delaware River is nearby with some great fishing spots.
*   Just past the Delaware River through Milford NJ, into PA, is a park called Ringing Rocks County Park. Some waterfalls to see and hiking to do. If you strike certain rocks with a metal hammer they ring, hence the name of the park!

Beautiful, quiet, and remote campsite in the mountains.

I reserved two nights, but the first night we were not going to be able to arrive until after 9. After talking to them, they would not allow us to come late, but did refund the first night. This was frustrating, but they did provide a quick and satisfactory resolution. The campsite was wonderful and isolated  

Strict, but fair

This campground is perfect for a getaway if what you’re looking for is no more than spending some time in nature. The property is well kept and campsites are a good distance from each other. Plenty of open field as well as wooded areas. 
I would mostly recommend it for primitive camping, however, campsites with running water and electricity are available. 

Simple Camping Under the Trees

We had the best time camping here this past weekend! The staff is so friendly and helpful. The campsites are spacious and the and facilities are clean. Short drive to the Delaware River for tubing. We can’t wait to return next year! 

Awesome campground!

The campground was very quiet and peaceful.  The owners were very friendly. The spot was spacious and comfortable.  The bathrooms were clean.  Close by to a couple of nice state parks.  Cute sheep and goats that wander about during the day!  Sweet little spot, we'll definitely be back!

We loved it!!

The price is good and there is electricity and a small shower and the surroundings are very quiet. 

Good price 

This is a smallish campground with many seasonal spots and some rental spots. Our spot was #27 and pretty spacious. The showers were free and clean with hot water and decent pressure. The landing for the camper was even with gravel and the rest of the site was mostly even. The power station was well intact with 15/20, 30, and 50amp. Overall it was a nice stay and served our purpose. We don’t need frills like a pool so we enjoyed it and would go again.

Nice little campground

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This campground has friendly helpful staff and quiet spacious sites. We took our mini camper on its first outing here. The staff took us out to the site with our bundles of firewood and helped us back the camper into the perfect place. Our site was wooded and secluded with a fire pit and picnic table. Couldn’t see it here other campers from our site (#95). The cleanest port-a-potty and bath house I have ever used! My only criticism is that there are 2 bath houses for a very large campground so it is a trek from the sites at the far edge. Cute sheep and goats as you come in, playground for children, open fields for kids to run. We’ll be back!

Perfect!

Stayed at one of the primitive sites.  Very clean and quite. Bath stalls and showers are basic but clean. Great spot for stargazing. Owners are very nice.

Relaxing Stay

This place is only for those that wish to relax and have peace which is exactly what we seek. Sites are huge and very private. You didn’t even know that there were people around you. Bathhouse was very very clean. First time here, but we will be back. 

Awesome place for the weekend. 

Quiet campground in a beautiful area of NJ.   Sites were spacious.  Electric and water hookups were a little far apart at site 27 so it was good we had long cables/hoses.  Bathrooms were small but super clean.   Camp wood that was sold was dry and did not smoke (which is rare to find)!  Price was very reasonable.  Would come back again. 

Cheap and simple campground

Here on business but didn’t pull the camper up, (from Texas) Tent camped for a couple of weeks. The place is beautiful, and the sites are very nice. They have put a lot of effort in over many years out here. Each site RV or Tent is well thought out. Bathrooms/showers are always very clean as well as the grounds. Would Absolutely recommend !! 