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Campgrounds near Beach Haven, New Jersey provide a mix of wooded retreats and coastal access points within a short drive of Long Beach Island's beaches. The area features several established campgrounds including Baker's Acres Campground in Parkertown and Sea Pirate Campground in West Creek, both offering tent sites, RV hookups, and cabin accommodations. Atlantic Shore Pines Campground in Tuckerton and Bass River State Forest in New Gretna round out the camping options within approximately 20-30 minutes of Beach Haven. Most campgrounds in this region blend Pine Barrens woodland settings with convenient access to Jersey Shore attractions.
Seasonal operation significantly shapes the camping landscape, with most private campgrounds opening from April or May through October or November. Bass River State Forest remains open year-round, providing an off-season option for campers. The sandy soil characteristic of the Pine Barrens region affects site conditions throughout the area, with several campgrounds featuring level but sandy sites. Full hookup options for RVs are widely available, though tent camping opportunities have become more limited at some facilities. As one camper noted, "Sites are a bit small for large rigs but we managed. Roads are a bit tight to maneuver as well. Multiple sites for tents and smaller units."
Campers consistently mention the family-friendly atmosphere and amenities as highlights of the Beach Haven area campgrounds. Swimming pools, playgrounds, and organized activities like hayrides and Halloween events receive positive mentions in reviews. The proximity to Long Beach Island beaches represents a major draw, with most campgrounds positioned within a 25-40 minute drive depending on seasonal traffic patterns. Several visitors highlighted the wooded, rustic character that provides a genuine camping feel despite being near coastal attractions. According to one reviewer, "Most of the sites have plenty of trees and shrubs for semi-privacy, shade, and a rustic feel." Mosquitoes and flies can be problematic at certain times of year, particularly at campgrounds near ponds or wetlands. The region balances natural Pine Barrens environments with convenient access to both forest recreation and beach activities.
Best Campgrounds near Beach Haven (92)
1. Baker's Acres Campground
"We stayed at Baker’s Acres Campground in Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey, for a weekend in mid-August. So did the rains of Hurricane Henri! "
"Our site was decently sized, level, and nicely bordered with trees that gives you a sense of privacy."
from $43 / night
Check Availability2. Bass River State Forest
"We have never camped here before, but wanted to hike the Batona trail nearby."
"I'm particularly fond of the dog friendly loop, its a newer loop and the bathrooms are more modern than the others scattered around. "
3. Sea Pirate Campground
"We stayed at Sea Pirate Campground in West Creek, New Jersey, for a week in mid-August We’re so glad we did! "
"They have a great store and eatery near the pool. Purchases can be easily made using their wristbands(provided at check-in). No need to carry cash or credit cards around the campground. "
4. Atlantic Shore Pines Campground
"This place is very close to Bass River State Park with lots of hiking and outdoor activities. Restaurants and stores in Tuckerton are just a few minutes away."
from $65 - $220 / night
Check Availability5. Thousand Trails Chestnut Lake
"Limited store supply selection but Wawa is a 15 minute drive and Walmart is roughly the same so that’s good enough for me. Pool is well taken care of and the lake is nice."
"pros pull through
friendly front desk
clean showers and toilet
free cable
great lounge
close to Long Beach Island and Atlantic city
well kept area
nice pool and playground
right off the parkway"
6. Wading Pines Camping Resort
"The campground is very close to home, and a lot of people around our area (central jersey) go there yearly or have seasonal sites there, but for us, it was our first time at the campground."
"Very nice wading river next to the camp grounds. You can tube down the river from one end of camp to the other."
7. Bodine Field — Wharton State Forest
"You’re right next to the wading river/creek with that amazing cedar water. As well as a quick drive Harrisville Pond which mine as well be a lake."
"Bodine Field is one of several camping locations within Wharton State Forest. I am writing this review over a year after our stay so forgive me if the details are lacking."
8. Godfrey Bridge — Wharton State Forest
"I try to stay away from campgrounds with electrical hookups, because the sound of generators is not exactly the serenity of nature I'm looking for."
"Bonus points for being driving distance to multiple locations that we could take our kayaks."
9. Timberline Lake Camping Resort
"Nice quiet campground right on a huge lake, good fishing, dog beach, human beach, awesome pool. Tons of activities. Great staff. Tents and RVs welcome."
from $45 - $60 / night
Check Availability10. Long Beach RV Resort
Drive Time
- 48 min from Atlantic City, NJ
- 1 hr 15 min from Vineland, NJ
- 1 hr 16 min from Trenton, NJ
- 1 hr 18 min from Philadelphia, PA
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Recent Reviews near Beach Haven, NJ
453 Reviews of 92 Beach Haven Campgrounds
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james Q.ScoutBelleplain State Forest
Quiet, Clean and Friendly
We stayed at the group site campground with our horse. We found the sites to be large, and clean. The staff is very friendly and helpful, and they have fall activities for the family, at the lake and nature hikes. The porta potty's are very clean, have hand sanitizer and plenty of paper. Will be returning again in a few weeks. Plenty of trails to ride on. A true gem in our own backyard.
Andrea B.
TravelerColonial Meadows Family Campground
Great park
Many long term seasonal sites. Good community. Large shower house good and clean . Pool. Game room. Off leash dog park. Wooded/shady sites or no shade sunny sites. Lots of area to walk or play. Large field, basketball couture, frisky golf, play area and laundry room. We were here all summer (June-october). Lots to do in the area. Good food nearby. Ocean city 10 minutes away.
- JJohn Y.Scout
Ocean View Resort Campground
One of the best campgrounds I have ever stayed in
This is one of the largest, if not the largest, campgrounds in Southern New Jersey. While on the pricier side, everything is top-notch. The roads are all paved, and not gravel (I hate trying to sleep and listening to the sound of stones grating together). The sites are more spacious than most campgrounds, so it doesn't seem so crowded. The bathrooms are all modern and spotless. There are numerous bathrooms which means most sites have one nearby. They do charge a quarter for showers to encourage water conservation and donate the money to conservation causes. The pool is large, as is the lake. Both are well-maintained. The camp store is enormous and is really nice and well-stocked with everything one might need from food to pool and beach stuff to camping supplies and equipment. There is a nice cafe with indoor and outdoor seating. The camp store has a lending library of books and DVDs. There are numerous activities that appear to be well-run, The grounds are shaded with many trees for a great wooded campground feel. The campground is so large that it has an internal shuttle with stations scattered about to help people go between the various important sites such as at the pool, the lake and the store. I found other campers, particularly the seasonals, to be more friendly than other campgrounds at the shore. This requires constant tree care including removing dead trees and branches which they do regularly. The staff is friendly and well-trained. I was in a tent, and when a rare October nor'easter came through, I was offered the opportunity to use a cabin free-of-charge. Fortunately my tent and equipment made it through days of rain and high winds just fine . On my first stay in May, I had to run my dog back to Baltimore towards the end of my trip where he was sadly diagnosed with incurable metastatic cancer. When I returned, I was late and unable to check out by 11, but they allowed me to take as much time as needed to clear the site, as nobody was staying there the next day, which was deeply appreciated - I was an emotional wreck. Oh, and I found the complimentary Wi-Fi to be a great service, and sufficiently fast to allow me to stream ultra-high-definition movies at my site - Most campgrounds charge extra for less-than-good service - a lot more. I find that a big bonus. Overall, I LOVE this campground and highly recommend it.
- bbob J.
GuideAtsion Family Camp — Wharton State Forest
Pine Barrens New Jersey
This campground is part of the Wharton State Forest and has several campgrounds in the area. Great wooded sites right on a lake. Pretty good separation between sites with good tree separation between sites. Some road noise not overly affecting site.
- DDiane M.Scout
Brendan Byrne State Forest
Just ok
Restrooms are filthy with mold and mildew.
Water puddled on the restroom floor.really gross.
Cabin was mostly clean. The windows were full of dirt and bugs on the tracks.mattresses were terrible.The fireplace was nice. Kitchen was clean.
Can t wait to move on to a cleaner park.
- EEmily R.Scout
Belleplain State Forest
Don’t go unless you want harassment
My check in was for 8-6-2026, and bc I’m a new driver and wanted to beat traffic I got there early (7am) so I sit there waiting till check in time. When suddenly the park police show up. He’s accusing me of camping over night there. I told him simply I wasn’t and where I was night prior (would never sleep somewhere without permission). So we go to the store to kill time before we check in. Come back for Check in and the whole staff in just the office alone were so arrogant and cold to my mom and I, leaving rude comments to us and not only where they like that but the staff outside the office was acting like that alongside the rangers and park police. They would watch us the whole visit in the distance parking there cars a little ways watching everything we did,even driving by slowly a bunch of times in just an hour alone. My mom and I couldn’t do anything with out them showing up 2 mins later. Example we were walking our dog enjoying our time(trying to) and all of a sudden one of the office ladies pulls up right in front of us speeding, parks their car, gets out and walks a distance from us standing there and taking pictures of us…. For walking our dog who’s on a leash and didn’t even do anything. The whole trip we felt uncomfortable and unwanted and to find out they police when we were going on walks where coming up to campers near us bribing them with free firewood to get any information on use (told to us by other camper). I paid a lot of money to be harassed and followed the whole time. We never did anything we abide by every rule and keep to ourselves everywhere we go. They even made my mother cry…
- Adeline M.Guide
Brendan Byrne State Forest
Beautiful campground, loud campers
Beautiful campground but made the mistake of going on a holiday weekend, the campgrounds next to us were screaming and blasting music all day and throughout the night so we ended up leaving early. A beautiful campground when there aren’t noisy capers ruining it.
- CCarlos E.Scout
Turkey Swamp Park
Really nice campground
Stayed three nights in a tent and enjoyed it very much. Sites have electrical hookups, shared water connections, large picnic table, and fire ring with adjustable grate. Electrical and water are at the outer edge of each site so you might want an extension cord and/or hose. Bathrooms are clean; showers have separate stalls but they’re clustered together (not the most private). There are hiking and biking trails, a lake, and archery park. Staff are friendly. Office is open through 9pm, and firewood, ice, and bait for fishing are available. Site C3 is in an okay spot; it’s close to the bathroom and laundry room, but also right next to the playground. We were able to visit the beach; easy 25 minute drive to Asbury Park.
Guide to Beach Haven
Camping near Beach Haven, New Jersey offers sandy sites characteristic of the Pine Barrens alongside access to coastal attractions. Campsites typically open from April through October, with Bass River State Forest providing year-round options. The region features a mix of established campgrounds within 20-40 minutes of Long Beach Island, balancing wooded settings with proximity to shore activities.
What to do
Tubing on the Wading River: At Wading Pines Camping Resort, visitors can float from one end of camp to the other. "You can tube down the river from one end of camp to the other," notes one camper, while another recommends, "Have someone drop you off at Hawkins Bridge and float down to the campground. A little over 2 hour ride."
Fishing in freshwater settings: Bass River State Forest offers multiple fishing opportunities in its lake. A longtime visitor mentions, "Great area for tent camping. We walked and explored, kayaked, and sang by the fire." Another notes, "We have been camping at Bass River since I was a baby... Many great memories of canoeing and fishing on the lake."
Hiking wooded trails: Explore the Pine Barrens ecosystem through multiple trail systems. At Bodine Field Campground, you're positioned near several hiking paths. "Right next to the wading river/creek with that amazing cedar water. As well as a quick drive Harrisville Pond which mine as well be a lake. Good fishing for pickerel as well as a decent trail that goes around the entire pond," shares one visitor.
What campers like
Private, wooded sites: Many campers appreciate the natural setting and separation between sites. At Baker's Acres Campground, a camper described it as "Quaint and rustic, heavily wooded. Makes you feel like your camping, not just lined up next to a bunch of campers." Another noted, "Our site was decently sized, level, and nicely bordered with trees that gives you a sense of privacy."
Clean facilities: Consistently maintained bathhouses and common areas receive positive mentions. "Clean, private wooded sites. Clean bathhouse, friendly staff. The pool was clean," mentions one Baker's Acres visitor. Another camper at Atlantic Shore Pines Campground stated, "The site we had was a pull through and very spacious. The whole place was quiet and clean."
Seasonal activities: Campgrounds organize special events throughout the camping season. A Baker's Acres camper shared, "We enjoyed the scavenger hunt and Saturday night entertainment," while another mentioned, "Check the activities schedule, there is always something fun to do!"
What you should know
Sandy terrain affects site conditions: The Pine Barrens soil creates unique camping conditions. "Sites are level and somewhat sandy (You're in the Pine Barrens, it should be expected)," notes a Baker's Acres camper. Another visitor to Thousand Trails Chestnut Lake advised, "Stay away from the front middle spots, they flood when it rains."
Insect preparation essential: The region's waterways contribute to significant insect activity. "The bugs were just unbearable day & night. You couldn't even sit outside by the fire. Even walking the dog was a challenge," reported one Sea Pirate Campground visitor. At Bass River, a camper warned, "There were a lot of ticks when we stayed in May so keep that in mind."
Water issues: Some campgrounds experience variable water quality or pressure. A visitor to Sea Pirate Campground noted, "Extremely low water pressure, often below 20 PSI. It was so low at times, that we couldn't take showers or flush the toilet."
Tips for camping with families
Scheduled activities: Sea Pirate Campground offers programming specifically for children. "We rented a golf cart and did some of the activities like painting and playing bingo," shares one visitor. Another mentioned, "Halloween fun was really good. Many kids grade school and elementary level enjoyed the dance."
Swimming options: Pools provide family-friendly alternatives to ocean swimming. "The heated swimming pool was large and the water crystal clear," notes a Sea Pirate visitor. At Wading Pines, a camper shared, "My two teen kids loved the pool and the basketball court."
Wildlife viewing: Bass River State Forest offers nature observation opportunities. "We saw deer every time we walked on it," mentioned one camper about the nature trail. Another noted, "The camp sites have plenty of room for the kids to run around and set up there own areas."
Tips from RVers
Site navigation: Some campgrounds present challenges for larger rigs. At Baker's Acres, one RVer noted, "Backing my rig into the site, and exiting, was a bit challenging due to the angle and size of the service road but we managed well enough." Another mentioned, "Sites are a bit small for larger rigs but we managed."
Hookup reliability: Full service connections vary by campground. At Atlantic Shore Pines, a camper reported, "The site was big enough for our motor home and toad. Full hook-ups with 50-amp service."
Seasonal differences: Busy periods significantly affect the camping experience. A camper at Bodine Field observed, "During the off season is in and during the week, it's very peaceful and awesome place to be. During the weekend it's very populated and tends to be pretty noisy."
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular campground near Beach Haven, NJ?
Which is the most popular campground near Beach Haven, NJ?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Beach Haven, NJ is Baker's Acres Campground with a 4.3-star rating from 15 reviews.
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