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Best Glamping near Bayonne, NJ

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Collective Governors Island brings luxury glamping to New York Harbor, just a short ferry ride from Bayonne, New Jersey. This exclusive glamping destination provides safari-style canvas tents with real beds, quality linens, and private decks overlooking Manhattan's skyline. One visitor noted, "It's a good, super user friendly experience that feels close to nature while relaxing in a peaceful space away from the noise of the city." The accommodation options extend beyond Governors Island, with additional glamping sites at Turkey Swamp Park and Mahlon Dickerson Reservation offering fully-furnished canvas tents, yurts, and climate-controlled glamping cabins. These upscale outdoor retreats feature electricity, comfortable furnishings, and private fire rings, creating the perfect balance between outdoor immersion and modern comfort.

Several glamping resorts within an hour's drive of Bayonne provide unique outdoor experiences without sacrificing luxury. Panther Lake Camping Resort and Great Divide Campground maintain yurt villages and premium glamping tents equipped with kitchenettes, private bathrooms, and outdoor living spaces. According to a camper, "The glamping sites are always clean and stocked with firewood. Lots of hiking trails nearby and staff are always friendly and able to answer any questions." Water activities at nearby lakes, stargazing opportunities, and hiking trails complement the glamping experience. Some locations offer seasonal programming like guided nature walks, farm-to-table dining experiences, and outdoor yoga sessions. Most glamping sites operate from April through October, with weekends typically requiring two-night minimum stays and advance reservations, especially during summer months.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Bayonne, New Jersey (22)

    1. Collective Governors Island

    5 Reviews
    Jersey City, NY
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 445-2033

    $529 - $1200 / night

    "The article also mentions the benefits of camping on Governor Island, such as feeling close to nature, relaxing and enjoying a peaceful space, away from the noise of the city."

    2. Turkey Swamp Park

    28 Reviews
    Freehold, NJ
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (732) 462-7286

    $42 - $79 / night

    "we hiked one of the few trails in the morning and it was clean and well marked. we kayaked after that and the one thing that wasnt very great was that we brought our own kayaks so we had a decent walk"

    "Nicely wooded with water and electric. Be sure to bring extra hose because the water spigot is a distance from the electric. sites are level and well maintained."

    3. Mahlon Dickerson Reservation

    18 Reviews
    Jefferson, NJ
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (973) 697-3140

    "Arrived to campsite late but easily found. Campsite and lean to was clean. Fire pit with grill and picnic table."

    "Located in the Skylands of New Jersey, Mahlon Dickerson Campgound is a perfect place to spend a few nights or a couple of weeks. The campsites are paved and mostly level. They are wooded and large."

    4. Round Valley State Park Campground

    25 Reviews
    Lebanon, NJ
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (908) 236-6355

    "The crystal-clear water is home to huge lake trout and the forests are bursting with wildlife. The sunsets across the lake are to die for."

    "Fire pit had a medal grate to cook on. Beautiful area. we paddled in, the water is very clean and crystal clear"

    5. Allaire State Park - TEMPORARILY CLOSED

    18 Reviews
    Allenwood, NJ
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (732) 938-2371

    "Love the area lots to do hiking fishing nature walks, something for everyone."

    "Lots of walking paths surround the park & you are also close to Belmar, Point Pleasant, Manasquan (all fun shore towns)."

    6. Panther Lake Camping Resort

    17 Reviews
    Andover, NJ
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (973) 347-4440

    "Very kid and pet friendly, lake to fish and kayak on, lots of activities, great pool and awesome hot tub."

    "The campground is clean, the people who live there are friendly, very well organized, sites are big, street are easy to travel, the amnesties are good, the welcome center store is has the basic needs,"

    7. Camp Glen Gray

    2 Reviews
    Oakland, NJ
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (201) 327-7234

    $5 - $200 / night

    "Cabins are always clean and stocked with firewood. Lots of hiking trails. Trading post is well stocked and volunteers are always friendly and able to answer any questions"

    "One rustic place with many hiking trails to choose from. Camp also provides trucking of gear weather permitting. No vehicles allowed to drive through camp. Trading Post for treats and other items."

    8. Great Divide Campground

    16 Reviews
    Andover, NJ
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (973) 383-4026

    " Our 4rth state in our 5 state trip is New Jersey! We wanted to see Delaware Water Gap NRA & I found a campground by Newton called The Great Divide. This is a private campground."

    "The pool was great and the laundry room was immaculate. Within about an hour from NYC...it appeared to be the closest nice campground we could find to explore the city."

    9. Spruce Run Recreation Area

    15 Reviews
    Bethlehem, NJ
    44 miles
    Website
    +1 (908) 638-8572

    "The actual site was nice and was close to the bathrooms. There was plenty of shade as the sun moved throughout the day."

    "Great arrival experience—the office has their act together—but registration closes at 4pm."

    10. Jenny Jump State Forest

    14 Reviews
    Johnsonburg, NJ
    46 miles
    Website
    +1 (908) 459-4366

    "Tent campsites have benches and a fire pit. Group campsites have large stove. The cabins seem clean and well maintained."

    "The "shelter" is what we would describe as a "cabin"; four walls, a roof, locking door, locking windows, large picture frame front window, four beds(two bunks), a wood burning stove, and a porch."

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  • Bob F.
    Aug. 10, 2025

    Moon Valley Campground

    Very unique smaller private campground

    This was a great campsite nestled in the foothills of Northern NJ on the NY border. Small, clean with great views and great location for hiking , cruising etc. Bring your tent or use the existing glamping tents. Headed back for a fall weekend in the "dome" which has incredible views. Try it you won't be sorry.

  • Matt S.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 27, 2024

    Adventure Bound Camping (Tall Pines)

    Deceiving Website

    We stayed at Adventure Bound Tall Pines in Elmer, New Jersey, for Memorial Day weekend for a quick getaway. Despite reserving and paying for a“Premium” site, it fell far short. But there were still a few things we liked… 

    THINGS I LIKED: 

    1. Super-friendly staff, especially Allie, who was courteous and seemed to try to make things right 

    2. Lots of mature shade trees 

    3. DJ at the pool Saturday and Sunday and live band Saturday evening 

    4. Close proximity to Delsea Drive-in Theatre and Cohenzick Zoo 

    THINGS I DIDN’T LIKE SO MUCH: 

    1. I reserved and paid-in-full for a premium site which listed 50-amp service and a concrete pad. Nope. Only 30-amp service and no concrete pad. When I called the office, assuming there must’ve been a mistake, I was told by two different staff members that their website is“wonky.” I wouldn’t mind as much, but this weekend was 90-degrees each day and humid, so it would’ve been good to have air conditioning. 

    2. The entire park was dirty sand with weeds growing everywhere 

    3. This place is not big-rig friendly, difficult to navigate some of the turns in our 45’ motorhome and taking scratches from tree branches that should be trimmed 

    4. I paid$432 for 3-nights and feel like I was taken 

    WOULD WE COME BACK? 

    Nope. I’m sticking with campgrounds that give you what you paid for.

  • Z
    Aug. 8, 2021

    Turkey Swamp Park

    Great Campground

    I stayed at turkey swamp for just one night we had to pack it in early because a storm was rolling in but otherwise a great campground! we hiked one of the few trails in the morning and it was clean and well marked. we kayaked after that and the one thing that wasnt very great was that we brought our own kayaks so we had a decent walk from the parking lot to the lake. the lake itself wasnt huge and we paddled it in about an hour but it was still beautiful, fun and clean. the way the camp sites are set up is great because it give you some solid privacy. the roads are one way and each camp site is a horseshoe off the road. we stayed on site C4 and it was less then a 1 minute walk to the bathroom which was very clean! the only complaint we had was some of our neighbors didnt respect quiet hour. otherwise a fantastic campground for a small group or family!

  • Dwight D.
    Jun. 6, 2021

    Swartswood State Park Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED

    Good State Park Campground

    My first trip to this campground was September 2020. We wanted to get out of the house, but stay clear of other campers during the pandemic. This campsite, CS52, was in the woods and we were able to get the illusion of privacy by parking the cars along the road as a makeshift wall and pitching our tents beside them, facing inward. The other 3/4 of the campsite was bound by trees and shrubs which was nice and why we chose the spot. Other sites are more open and only the darkness of night will give you privacy. Each campsite has a firepit/ring, picnic table, and lantern hook.

    We hung out at the campsite mostly, using the fire pit, playing frisbee, and relaxing in our hammocks. When we did roam a bit, there was a nice lake, with seating every so often and a boat dock ramp thing in the campground. There was also a playground, beach, pavilion, and picnic tables, but we did not use any of that. 

    Campsite sells fire wood. Clean bathrooms with flush toilets and showers, masks required for the pandemic.

  • Jessica D.
    Apr. 21, 2021

    Timberland Lake Campground

    Great location, fun times!

    We LOVE camping here in the fall!! They do their own haunted walk through that is just awesome! Everyone decorates. They have a dj every Saturday! Plenty of activities for the kids. They have cool raffles! Very close to Six Flags Great adventure. You can hear the lions in the morning. There is a road that goes between the campground and the Safari you can drive, walk, or bicycle down and see the animals! This campground has a pretty lake, a bridge and is very woodsy, not just a camper parking lot like some other campgrounds! The staff and seasonals friendly! The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is because the bathrooms need a deep cleaning.

  • J
    Jul. 3, 2022

    Spruce Run Recreation Area

    Spruce Run

    We stayed in a RV and a tent. There were eight people in total sleeping on the site. We stayed July 1 and 2nd. The actual site was nice and was close to the bathrooms. There was plenty of shade as the sun moved throughout the day. The park used to be a swim attraction but the water is not safe to swim in because of a dangerous algae bloom. While walking around, it gave off an abandoned summer camp feel. There were maybe six structures (concessions, changing rooms, etc) that were all boarded up. Thursday night was quiet. We were able to sit outside and enjoy the sounds of nature. The next night, there were many more people there. In one site, campers set up at least five tents. They were very loud past the curfew time of 10. Quiet hours were not taken seriously on that night.

  • Jesse C.
    Jun. 24, 2020

    Turkey Swamp Park

    Nice for a first trip

    First time camping with my 10 yr old son during covid restrictions. Park rangers were nice. Check in was easy. $36 per night includes water and electricity on site. Didn't have anything to compare it to but the sites were kind of small and close together. If your neighbors have a barking dog or a crying baby you can kiss tranquility goodbye. Spiders in the bathroom, mold on the shower curtains. Because of covid-19 restrictions you couldn't rent a boat, (supposed) to wear masks in the bathroom, and the picnic grounds were supposed to be closed. The lake was nice. Plenty of trails to walk. Wouldn't exactly call it hiking though. You can fish the lake, bring your own kayak, and there's an archery range on site, and also some huge beautiful fields for whatever. The rangers come around and enforce quiet time and make you put fires out around 10 or 11 pm. All in all was a good time and we'll probably go back.

  • A
    Oct. 14, 2017

    Mahlon Dickerson Reservation

    Great times with questival friends!!!

    Arrived to campsite late but easily found. Campsite and lean to was clean. Fire pit with grill and picnic table.

  • J
    Jul. 5, 2018

    Turkey Swamp Park

    large wooded sites

    This campground has all pull-through sites. Nicely wooded with water and electric. Be sure to bring extra hose because the water spigot is a distance from the electric. sites are level and well maintained. They also allowed us to put the car tent on the same site as a friend's camper. There's a nice lake to kayak or paddle boat on. each site has a fire pit, picnic table and garbage can

Guide to Bayonne

New Jersey's coastal region offers diverse camping opportunities within a 45-minute drive of Bayonne. The area features mostly flat terrain with elevations under 400 feet, punctuated by the Watchung Mountains to the west. Camping sites near Bayonne typically experience hot, humid summers with temperatures averaging 85°F in July and August, while spring and fall offer milder conditions with occasional rainfall.

What to do

Archery practice: Turkey Swamp Park provides archery facilities for campers looking to practice their aim. "I've been here a few times, every time I'm here I barely touch my phone. There's a lot of different things to do including archery," notes a visitor to Turkey Swamp Park.

Water activities: From kayaking to fishing, multiple parks offer water-based recreation. At Spruce Run Recreation Area, "You can launch your kayak easily from the shore. In summer, canoe, kayak, paddle boats, and row boats are available for rental," explains a frequent visitor to Spruce Run Recreation Area.

Winter recreation: Some parks maintain year-round access for cold weather activities. One camper shares, "Bring your bow and shoot at the hay barrels. Ice skate on the lake in the winter or just enjoy a gorgeous walk in the woods" at Turkey Swamp Park.

Mountain biking: Trail systems accommodate various skill levels from beginner to advanced. "Mountain Biking from easy, paved trails to several miles of single track with everything in between" can be found at Allaire State Park, according to a regular visitor.

What campers like

Spacious sites: Jenny Jump State Forest offers well-separated camping spots. "The sites are nicely laid out to ensure privacy. This park is high up on a mountain and affords lovely views," explains a visitor to Jenny Jump State Forest.

Dog-friendly options: Several campgrounds welcome four-legged companions. "My fiancé, dog, and I have been going here for over 2 years and we love it. The campground is small but also secluded. We always hike to the lake here," shares a regular at Jenny Jump State Forest.

Yurt camping near Bayonne: For those seeking yurt accommodations around Bayonne, New Jersey, Great Divide Campground maintains comfortable options. "You can bring a camper, tent, or use one of the yurts," notes a visitor who enjoyed the Great Divide Campground.

Clean facilities: Well-maintained bathrooms and shower facilities matter to campers. At Mahlon Dickerson Reservation, one visitor reported, "Very clean and quiet. Website lists water hook ups at long distances but they have hose reels to help with that."

What you should know

Insect precautions: Ticks can be problematic in certain parks during summer months. "By the 2nd day I had 3 ticks on me. My dog had one and by the end my husband had 2. That was crazy because we were just sitting by our camper," warns a visitor to Turkey Swamp Park.

Noise considerations: Highway sounds affect some camping areas. At Mahlon Dickerson Reservation, "My only complaint is that the noise from the highway was quite loud at night," notes a camper who otherwise enjoyed the experience.

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