Camping options near Bridgeton, New Jersey position visitors within 30 miles of both Atlantic Ocean beaches and Delaware Bay. The regional terrain consists of flat coastal plains with sandy soil and pine barrens, creating unique camping conditions. Most campgrounds remain open from April through October, though several offer year-round accommodations for RV travelers.
What to do
Beach access: 15-minute drive to Brigantine beaches from Shady Pines Campground. "We stayed because we love nearby Brigantine beach and it was a last minute booking," shares Amanda M. "There's a cute brewery right around the corner and a burger place called Tony Beef. We liked them both!"
Fishing opportunities: Thousand Trails Chestnut Lake offers on-site fishing. According to Aimee D., the campground has "good fishing, good people, nice shaded and sunny spots, beautiful pool." The lake provides a convenient alternative when you don't want to travel to saltwater fishing locations.
Halloween celebrations: Many campgrounds offer seasonal events during October. Herbert from Mays Landing Resort noted, "Halloween decorations were the best. The playground was great my daughter really enjoyed the scavenger hunt. The miniature golf course could have been maintained better, but it was so inexpensive I couldn't consider it an issue."
What campers like
Lake activities: Thousand Trails Sea Pines features a lake that earns praise from families. "Kids love the lake. Bathroom cleaned daily," notes Patti K., though she advises the campground "could use more showers."
Swimming options: Many rv campgrounds near Bridgeton, New Jersey include water features. At Sun Retreats Seashore Campsites & RV Resort, Christine L. appreciates the "pool, lake, waterslides, and proximity to cape may," but cautions that "the water in the waterpark was ice cold."
Wildlife viewing: Several campgrounds have natural water features attracting wildlife. Danielle S. at Mays Landing Resort reported, "Baby turtles were hatching when we arrived," providing unexpected nature observation opportunities for campers staying in the tent loop.
What you should know
Site leveling challenges: Many Bridgeton area RV sites require leveling equipment. At Mays Landing Resort, Daniel C. observed, "Sites are very unleveled so the staff switched us to a pull-thru space that was a tad bit more level but still very unleveled."
Site selection strategy: When staying at Thousand Trails Lake & Shore, Carl S. recommends marking your site if you plan to leave: "If you have a class B and plan to go in and out I recommend you bring some sort of indicator to mark your site as occupied."
Seasonal population: Many campgrounds house long-term residents. At Shady Pines, Matt S. discovered "there are several people working on assignment for a nearby decommissioned nuclear power plant who live at this campground," adding "we were the only motorhome in the entire park."
Tips for camping with families
Pool and beach options: King Nummy Trail Campground offers multiple swimming areas. According to Gennifer K., "The pool was great. They have 2 on site with a shallower one and an 8ft."
Playground facilities: Several campgrounds feature play areas for children. At Mays Landing Resort, Herbert noted his daughter "really enjoyed the scavenger hunt," while the reviewer also mentioned the playground was "great" for kids.
Safety considerations: When camping with young children, be aware of water hazards. Danielle S. cautions about Mays Landing: "Parents of small children and toddlers: the tent loop is surrounded by water on 3 sides. There is no safety fence."
Tips from RVers
Interior road navigation: Road width impacts RV maneuverability throughout many Bridgeton area campgrounds. According to Michael J. at Sea Pines, "Some sites are very tough and have some trees that occasionally make it so only a dead perfect backing could get you in."
Site dimensions: Check actual site measurements when booking. At Shady Pines, Matt S. found his site "#71 was too short for our 37' motorhome. I made it fit, but measured just 3-inches of air between the back of my RV and the back of our neighbor's RV."
Seasonal booking strategy: Reservations can be challenging during peak periods. Carl S. at Thousand Trails Lake & Shore learned from a neighbor "that there were plenty of empty sites all the previous week" and recommends "calling rather than using the Thousand Trails app" for better availability.
