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Camping near Bridgeton, New Jersey spans wooded state park sites to private family campgrounds, all within 20 miles. State parks like Parvin State Park Campground offer tent and RV sites with water and electric hookups, while private establishments such as Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park provide family-oriented amenities. Most campgrounds in this region accommodate tent camping, RV setups with hookups, and cabin rentals. The area includes both wooded settings with lake access and more open, developed camping areas positioned within 20 miles of Bridgeton.
Campground facilities vary considerably throughout the region, with many offering water, electric, and sewer hookups for RVs alongside primitive tent sites. The camping season generally runs from April through October at most locations, though some campgrounds like Belleplain State Forest remain open year-round. A visitor noted, "The entire campground is sand and gets very dusty and messy. This was the dirtiest campground we've stayed at." Road quality ranges from paved to sandy dirt roads that can become challenging after rain. Cell service is generally adequate but variable, with some locations reporting 1-2 bars of coverage. Most developed sites require reservations, particularly during summer weekends and holidays when facilities reach capacity.
Water features represent a significant draw for campers in the Bridgeton area, with lakes like Parvin Lake offering swimming beaches, fishing opportunities, and boating access. Several visitors mentioned enjoying hiking trails that wind around lakes and through wooded areas. A review mentioned that "Parvin Park has relaxing hiking trails around the lake. Bring bug spray, usually see ticks." Family-friendly amenities appear frequently in campground descriptions, with playgrounds, swimming pools, and organized activities common at private campgrounds. Public parks tend to offer more natural settings with fewer planned activities but better access to nature trails and fishing spots. Campers should be prepared for insects throughout the warmer months, as multiple reviews highlight the need for tick and mosquito protection when enjoying outdoor activities.
"There are grocery stores close by like Walmart about 20 minutes away. The beach is nice and clean. We rented canoes near the beach."
"Outside, to the back of the cabin, was a small deck with picnic table, a grill, and a fire ring. Beyond that you will find a path to the lake with beautiful swans."
from $20 - $65 / night
Check Availability"They are new-ish Shasta campers, queen bed, 1 slide, rear bunks, 2 entrances. Very clean. Water area is great, splash pad is very fun so is the large blow up slide and pool area."
"I think the lale could use a little cleanup with the amount of bobbers, string and mess left behind by people. There have ao many cabins its crazy and alot of seasonal rentals."
"Near an Ape Adventure park, hike around lake, and any shopping or restaurants you might want are close by. It rained heavy so we didn’t get out much but walk around camp loop is nice and flat."
"The camp loop is a nice walk but there are also trails. They were pretty muddy when we were there. Site 35 was quite spacious as were many of them."
from $27 - $45 / night
Check Availability"Quiet Getaway Weekend
We went to Old Cedar Campground in Monroeville, New Jersey, for a quiet getaway weekend. This is a small and basic campground, not a resort. No fancy amenities."
"Not close off the highway, but wooden sites. Seems as though people spend their summers there. Pool was beautiful and looked new. Mini golf was decrepit and looked abandoned. Store was nice."
from $31 - $50 / night
Check Availability"They have many amenities form a lake to swim or fish, to playgrounds,theres a convenient store and even an arcade, and the best part is all the farms around."
from $50 - $150 / night
Check Availability"They allowed me to drive around first and pick out a campsite before checking in. They charge $5 extra for a dog. So far it is very quiet and that's what I was looking for."
"Very nice campground tucked away in southern NJ. Clean facilities. Plenty of space for our tent. lake for swimming and you can rent boats. nice hiking trails and playground."
"The park was easy to find and located a short distance from the highway. We were met at the entry gate with a personalized folder containing lots of helpful information for our stay."
"We love the lake side campsites."
from $48 - $60 / night
Check Availability"A safe haven located just outside of the city. Give them a try and come back here to leave them a review."
from $30 - $35 / night
Check Availability"We did Chinatown and walked part of the Schuylkill River trail which we accessed by parking near Fairmount Park."
"In addition to the peaceful vibe, the people are friendly, the little office store has everything you forgot to pack, and if you look around the campground edges or follow the walking trail into the woods"
TravelerMany 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.
ScoutThis 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.
GuideThis 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.
ScoutRestrooms 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.
ScoutI’ve stayed here multiple times over the past 15 years and I have enjoyed each trip.
Depot Travel Park is a well-maintained family-owned campground. It is also reasonably priced, especially given the location that is within a bicycle ride to the beach, the ocean, and lots of shops and restaurants in Cape May. It is the only campground on the Cape May side of the canal.
Please note that this is not a resort campground and it doesn’t have a pool. There is so much to do in Cape May that is doesn’t need to be a resort.
Since it’s not a resort campground, there are not many golf carts, so most people use their bicycles or cars to get around. That also makes the campground pretty quiet, even during the peak of summer.
The campground sells firewood and propane, but there is no camp store. Again, it doesn’t really need one, since there is a farmers market at the end of the driveway, and a CVS and an ACME supermarket within bicycle riding distance.
If your site doesn’t have a sewer hookup, the dump station is a little awkward to access, but they have a daily honey wagon for a reasonable fee, which is great. If you notify the office the day before you need it and they are usually there in the morning.
They close for the season n October, but they reopen briefly during the Cape May Christmas Parade weekend in December. That’s one thing that I’d like to do soon.
I really like this campground and I am always recommending it to friends.
ScoutMy 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…
GuideBeautiful 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.
ScoutGreat place. Close to beach. No septic hookup
ScoutLove it every year . We g for mother's Day. And the schedule for the events they do during even just the weekend make for fun filled hassle free weekend
Camping spots near Bridgeton, New Jersey feature predominantly sandy terrain with sites generally open from April through October, though some locations like Belleplain State Forest remain accessible year-round. The area sits in the coastal plain region with elevations rarely exceeding 100 feet above sea level. Summer temperatures typically reach 85-90°F with high humidity, making late spring and early fall the most comfortable camping seasons.
Hiking around lakes: At Belleplain State Forest, trails wind through forested areas with minimal elevation changes. A camper noted, "Very nice campground tucked away in southern NJ. Nice hiking trails and playground. About 20 minutes away from the Cape May zoo."
Fishing from designated areas: Fish for bass in the lakes at Old Cedar Campground, where access is easy but requires patience. "Nice for a quiet weekend," mentioned one visitor, while another stated, "We faced the cow pasture so we had a great view. No prob w bugs. Sites r close together but not on top of each other."
Boating on local ponds: Rent canoes or kayaks to explore the waterways near camping areas. At Hospitality Creek Campground, a visitor enjoyed "time on the lake in a rented paddleboat" and mentioned that the site was "a short walk to the front office, camp store, pools, and lake beach."
Clean facilities: Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA maintains well-kept washrooms according to several visitors. "The restrooms were immaculate compared to most campgrounds," reported one camper. Another mentioned that "the entire park is quiet, well-kept, and relatively clean."
Swimming options: Many campgrounds offer swimming in either lakes or pools. A visitor to Hospitality Creek Campground commented, "The pools are nice and have on-duty lifeguards all day," and another said it "has 2 pools and swimming lake. Waterfront sites are my favorite as you can bring your own kayaks."
Wildlife viewing: Several camping areas offer opportunities to observe local wildlife. At Old Cedar Campground, a reviewer mentioned, "The most unique aspect we found was the cow pasture. It was a lot of fun watching the cows eating and interacting."
Varied site quality: Campsite quality differs significantly between locations. At Lums Pond State Park Campground, a visitor praised "beautiful park setting with fantastic site—spacious, level, good-working hookups, and paved," while another noted "the sites are large and well spaced."
Water quality concerns: Several campgrounds have issues with their water supply. One camper at Parvin State Park reported, "The water has a very high iron content. I couldn't even use it for tooth brushing." Another campsite visitor noted, "The water stank and was straight brown."
Limited cell service: Digital connectivity varies throughout the region. A visitor at Parvin State Park mentioned, "Verizon cell service was between 1 and 2 bars," which matches reports from other campgrounds in the area.
Activity planning: For families with children, certain campgrounds offer structured activities. At Four Seasons Family Campground, a visitor reported, "Very nice campground with plenty of things to do for the kids. Beautiful pool, very nice playground and arcade. The fishing was good everytime we've went."
Space considerations: Some family sites have more room than others. At Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA, a camper noted, "This is a very nice KOA with full hook ups, tent sites, cabins, and even glamping cabins. There is a pool that is open Memorial Day-Labor Day."
Off-site attractions: Many families use campgrounds as a base for visiting nearby destinations. From Belleplain State Forest, a reviewer mentioned, "About 20 minutes away from the Cape May zoo," providing an opportunity for a day trip.
Hookup positioning: At some campgrounds, hookup locations can present challenges. A visitor to Parvin State Park noted that "some sites are right next to hiking trails. If you want privacy, don't choose them." For assistance with setup, staff at some campgrounds help with arrival.
Road conditions: Sandy or narrow roads can make navigation difficult for larger RVs. At Belleplain State Forest, "The roads were all recently paved," making access easier for RVs. However, at other locations, unpaved roads can become problematic after rain.
Dump station availability: Dump station access varies between campgrounds. A visitor to Belleplain State Forest 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."
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Bridgeton, NJ?
According to TheDyrt.com, Bridgeton, NJ offers a wide range of camping options, with 129 campgrounds and RV parks near Bridgeton, NJ and 1 free dispersed camping spot.
Which is the most popular campground near Bridgeton, NJ?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Bridgeton, NJ is Parvin State Park Campground with a 3.9-star rating from 15 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Bridgeton, NJ?
According to TheDyrt.com, there is 1 free dispersed camping spot near Bridgeton, NJ.
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