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Water/power at the campsite, and and centrally located dump station. Lots of trees and nice separation of sites
Glamping near Beach Haven, NJ
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Sea Pirate Campground and Atlantic Shore Pines Campground feature luxury canvas tent accommodations in the coastal region near Beach Haven, with both campgrounds situated within 25 minutes of Long Beach Island. These glamping sites include comfortable bed setups, electricity, and climate control options that distinguish them from traditional camping experiences. Timberline Lake Camping Resort and Long Beach RV Resort also offer upscale glamping options including yurts with premium amenities. The resort-style accommodations typically feature proper furniture, quality linens, and private outdoor spaces for relaxation. Some units include mini-refrigerators and cooking facilities, allowing guests to enjoy meal preparation without sacrificing comfort. One visitor noted, "We stayed in a level pull-thru site with picnic table and grill/fire pit. The site was big enough for our motor home and had mature shade trees that made the site more comfortable given the July heat."
Seasonal activities enhance the glamping experience at these coastal New Jersey resorts. During summer months, guests enjoy heated swimming pools with crystal clear water at Sea Pirate Campground and well-maintained beaches at nearby Long Beach Island. Fall brings special seasonal events like Halloween celebrations with decorated sites, trick-or-treating, hayrides, and themed dances. Wading Pines Camping Resort provides access to the Wading River where visitors can tube down the river from one end of the campground to the other. The proximity to Bass River State Park offers numerous hiking trails and outdoor activities just minutes away. A recent visitor mentioned, "The campground is about 20 minutes from LBI, and 35 minutes from Ocean City. The whole place was quiet and clean. The staff was very friendly and helpful." Most luxury glamping sites in the area operate seasonally from April through October, with peak reservation periods during summer months.
Best Glamping Campgrounds near Beach Haven (26)
1. Sea Pirate Campground
"We stayed in a level pull-thru site(#516) with picnic table and grill/fire pit. The site was big enough for our motor home and toad. Full hook-ups with 50-amp service."
"We stayed at Sea Pirate Campground in West Creek, New Jersey, for a week in mid-August We’re so glad we did! "
2. Atlantic Shore Pines Campground
"Very nice campground-- good sized sites, well maintained hookups, clean grounds, friendly staff, well-stocked campstore."
"The site was spacious and right across from the bathrooms. Bathrooms were very clean. The ladies in the front office were very kind and welcoming. Only about 25 minutes from Long Beach Island."
Check Availabilityfrom $65 - $220 / night
3. 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 family friends and pet friendly. Mostly quiet. There is NO Wi-Fi. Plenty of trails and things to do. Only downside was our site 252 had a giant spotlight on our site from dusk and until dawn."
4. 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."
Check Availabilityfrom $45 - $60 / night
5. Long Beach RV Resort
6. Brendan Byrne State Forest
"Flat site, no tent bed, enough space to park two cars."
"First off, I will start by saying you have to drive a good amount of distance to get into the campground and that is something I really enjoyed!"
Check Availabilityfrom $3 - $60 / night
7. Atsion Family Camp — Wharton State Forest
"AFC is also pet friendly, so bring your 4 legged furry family members, after registering them with the camp site. The individual sites are spacious with a pic-nick table and fire ring grill."
"This was a nice large site in the“pet-friendly” section(sites 26-34) of the campground. Site 34 is close to Atsion Road, so there was car noise, but it wasn’t really an issue to us."
8. Pomona RV Park and Campground
"They have internet, TV, open gear around, city water, sewer, always there to help."
9. Hawkins Bridge — Wharton State Forest
"Hawkin's Bridge campsite is located in the western portion of Wharton State Forest along the Wading River. The Pine Barrens overall have a fascinating ecosystem."
"This is a primitive campsite near the river. There is water but just compost toilets that are bit few for the size campground."
10. Turkey Swamp Park
"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."
Check Availabilityfrom $42 - $79 / night
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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Glamping Reviews near Beach Haven, NJ
240 Reviews of 26 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.
- 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.GuideBrendan 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.
Nadine R.GuideAtsion Family Camp — Wharton State Forest
Not my vibe
I personally did not like this campsite. First of all, our site tag was leftover from SEPTEMBER. Did no one look at any of these sites and leave someone else’s registration posted there for almost a year? Wild. Our campsite had trash leftover from previous campers. The whole campground was loud - from other campers to just the sounds from the nearby road. If you are looking for peace it is NOT here. If you’re looking to have loud music time all night with no repercussions as your kids ride around yelling and carrying on past midnight then you’ll have a blast. The pros of this campsite was supposed to be the access to Lake Atsion but we were turned away at the gate at 12:30 as they stated they were at capacity. Checking into our campsite they specifically asked if we would be utilizing the recreation area so we would have a pass for entry, but that’s seemingly not in their logistical headcount. I would not visit here again.
Guide to Beach Haven
Camping options near Beach Haven, New Jersey range from rustic tent sites to full-hookup RV accommodations, all within the unique Pine Barrens ecosystem. The sandy, acidic soil of this region creates distinctive dark-colored rivers and supports specialized plant life not found elsewhere in the state. Most campgrounds in the area operate from April through October, with nighttime temperatures ranging from the low 50s in spring and fall to the mid-70s during summer months.
What to do
Kayaking and river activities: Wharton State Forest offers unique blackwater paddling experiences along the Wading River. A camper noted, "Did a two day Canoe tour down the wading river and used the outfitter Micks Canoe. We started Friday night camping at Hawkins Bridge campground. This is a primitive campsite near the river." The dark water comes from natural tannins, not pollution.
Lake recreation: Several campgrounds maintain swimming areas and boat rentals during summer months. At Belleplain State Forest, campers enjoy "The Kayak and Canoe rentals were right near us. The nature center had planned activities for families each day. The swimming lake was beautiful." Most lake facilities operate from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Seasonal events: Halloween celebrations are popular at many campgrounds from mid-September through October. One camper at Sea Pirate Campground shared, "Halloween fun was really good. Many kids grade school and elementary level enjoyed the dance. The sites were decorated and they had trick or treating." Most campgrounds require advance registration for holiday weekends.
What campers like
Privacy between sites: Campground layouts vary significantly across the region. At Brendan Byrne State Forest, "The campsites are spaced out enough to offer privacy. Good trees for hammocking! Plenty of room for a few tents at each site." State forest campgrounds typically offer more space between sites than private resorts.
Pine Barrens ecosystem: The unique environment creates distinctive camping conditions. One visitor noted, "The Pine Barrens overall have a fascinating ecosystem. Nutrient poor, sandy soil limits the amount of foliage, and the barrens are primarily populated with fast-growing pines that grow tall, die, and fall. These decaying trees give the rivers in the barrens its signature dark color."
Proximity to beaches: Many campers appreciate the balance between wooded camping and beach access. A visitor to Atlantic Shore Pines Campground shared, "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. This campground is about 20 minutes from LBI, and 35 minutes from Ocean City."
What you should know
Sand management: The regional soil conditions affect campsite comfort. One camper at Sea Pirate Campground noted, "Sites are sandy dirt—no gravel or concrete. This makes things extremely dirty whether it's dry or raining. Just my opinion, but a small investment in gravel would go a long way." Bringing outdoor mats and brooms helps manage sand tracking into tents and RVs.
Water utilities: Pressure and availability vary by campground and site location. A reviewer warned, "We had a problem with our site: extremely low water pressure, often below 20 PSI. It was so low at times, that we couldn't take showers or flush the toilet." Bringing extra water containers serves as good backup for dry camping.
Insect activity: The coastal forest environment supports significant insect populations. One camper shared, "The bugs were just unbearable day & night. You couldn't even sit outside by the fire. Even walking the dog was a challenge." Long-sleeved clothing and appropriate repellents are essential, especially during warmer months.
Tips for camping with families
Swimming options: Most campgrounds with pools maintain strict hours and rules. One camper reported, "The heated swimming pool was large and the water crystal clear." Many campgrounds require adult supervision for children under 14 at pool facilities.
Playground accessibility: Facility quality varies across campgrounds. At Atsion Family Camp, campers appreciate that "In the area there are historic buildings and ruins you get to by 'off roading' on all dirt roads. Great places to kayak and Pineland Adventures right down the street has wonderful trips!" Most campgrounds post activity schedules at check-in.
Age-appropriate activities: Larger resorts schedule regular family events. A visitor noted, "We took a hayride around the park, which was fun. The arcade left a lot to be desired and could use some more things." Bringing additional games and activities helps during downtime between scheduled events.
Tips from RVers
Site leveling challenges: Some campgrounds require extra effort to properly position RVs. One visitor to Timberline Lake Camping Resort mentioned, "There was a dip in the site when backing in and our fifth wheel was bending to the point of rubbing the top of our truck when backing in." Bringing extra leveling blocks proves useful at most area campgrounds.
Dump station logistics: Limited facilities can create delays, especially during busy periods. A camper warned, "The worst was the dump station. It is just a little hole on the side of the road and the ONLY dump station for the 3 campgrounds! It was very unlevel and not easy to fully dump our tanks." Planning departure times outside peak checkout periods (typically 10am-noon) helps avoid long waits.
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