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Best Equestrian Camping near Brigantine, NJ

18 Reviews

Brendan Byrne State Forest offers limited accommodation options for equestrians near Brigantine, New Jersey. The forest features campground areas with tent sites, RV spaces, and cabins, but lacks dedicated horse corrals or specific equestrian facilities according to available amenity data. The campground maintains clean facilities with flush toilets and hot showers that remain open year-round. Sites include fire rings, picnic tables, and lantern hooks, with reasonable spacing between campsites in a pine forest setting.

Multiple trails wind through the forest's pine barrens terrain, providing potential riding routes, though none are specifically designated as bridle paths. The flat, sandy trails connect to a 12-13 mile loop with access to Pakim Pond. Visitors should be aware of the joint use of some trails with motorized vehicles and bicyclists. The campground is located in a secluded area requiring navigation through sand roads, providing a disconnected wilderness feeling despite occasional aircraft noise from the nearby joint base. Campers should prepare for ticks and mosquitoes, particularly during summer months, and note that campfires are permitted only between 6pm and 7am.

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Best Equestrian Sites Near Brigantine, New Jersey (1)

    1. Brendan Byrne State Forest

    18 Reviews
    Chatsworth, NJ
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (609) 726-1191

    $3 - $60 / night

    "Campsite decent size, but some don't have clear boundaries to neighbors, and sometimes not optimally configured (e.g., the site next door's fire pit was placed on the edge of its site/right next to my"

    "Sand roads crisscross the whole area and navigation can be a bit tricky the first time around.

    The campgrounds are clean and simple."

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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Brigantine, NJ

18 Reviews of 1 Brigantine Campgrounds

  • S
    Jun. 27, 2021

    Brendan Byrne State Forest

    Nice campsite for car camping

    Flat site, no tent bed, enough space to park two cars. Campsite decent size, but some don't have clear boundaries to neighbors, and sometimes not optimally configured (e.g., the site next door's fire pit was placed on the edge of its site/right next to my site). Could hear the traffic on Rte 72 at night despite being a half mile away.

    Bathrooms were clean and stocked, warm/hot water available. No issues with firepit, water, plenty of tinder nearby. Bought firewood at the office for $7, but there is plenty of dead wood lying around outside the campsite. Picnic tables were somewhat hacked/battoned for kindling, but many sites had a log lying around for such purpose.

    Went during the week and there were only 3 other campsites in use, ran into very few people on the trails. Ticks were definitely present but wasn't too crazy - found 2 on me in 3 days, no mosquito bites... thanks permethrin!

  • Dorian P.
    Jun. 24, 2021

    Brendan Byrne State Forest

    Great campground

    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! Made me feel super secluded and disconnected from the outside! The bathrooms and showers here were in really good condition, well cleaned and stocked, and was pleasant to use! The campsites are a little bit close to each and didnt offer much privacy but they were right in top of each other. Only weird rule I saw was that fires can only go from 6pm till 7am which was odd but wasn't a deal breaker. Seasonal rangers drove by a handful of times and there was a dumpster at the entrance of the campground area which was nice. Overall, I would 100% go to this campground again and I really enjoyed my site. Also, there is a good amount of trails and a wawa down the street if you forgot anything for your trip

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 5, 2023

    Brendan Byrne State Forest

    Beautiful, remote and pristine

    This was definitely a unique camping experience for me. The forest is absolutely beautiful, but not by any design. Instead, nature is just doing its thing. Sand roads crisscross the whole area and navigation can be a bit tricky the first time around.

    The campgrounds are clean and simple. Some reviews mentioned that the borders between sites are a bit murky, which I agree with. In the larger loop, one site easily blends into another. I stayed in the smaller loop (1-13), which was simple and a bit more private. The bathrooms nearby were immaculately clean, which hasn’t been the case at many other state campgrounds. There was some occasional road noise, but nothing that kept me up at night. However, there was some low flying air traffic going in to the joint base nearby. It wasn’t terrible, but it was definitely noticeable.

    In a pinch, there’s a Wawa about 5 minutes away from the campground. Beyond that, there’s a bar and a gas station a bit further away. Anything else is a bit of a hike. If you want to get away and feel like you’re truly in nature, this is a good spot to visit.

  • Benjamin K.
    Jul. 18, 2016

    Brendan Byrne State Forest

    My fav!

    I grew up at this camp ground. Spent every summer here. Some of my favorite things about this place are 1) it's far away from traffic noise. You can't here any cars or any other noise from civilization at all. It's at least 10 miles away from anything more than a single house in the woods. 5 miles away from the main road. It just makes for better camping. 2) it's in the great NJ pine barrens. This place is fantastic! The smells, the sounds, the wildlife. Love it. 3) the walking trails! There are probably hundreds of miles of trails through the woods and bogs to explore. Can't tell you how much I love it. Could spend a whole vacation just with these trails and never leave this state park. 4) clean bathrooms to take a shower after your adventures. Well...pretty clean by camping standards. 😉 Hot showers are there. Everything you need.

  • M
    Jun. 9, 2021

    Brendan Byrne State Forest

    June Camping

    Spacious campsite, although the closest water spigot wasn't working. Not a big problem as there are plenty of others. Bathrooms were clean. Showers were a little spidery but kind of expected at a campground. Ticks were very active on this visit be sure to remember your bug spray and tuck your pants in your socks! Overall a great time.

  • Dan M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 31, 2025

    Brendan Byrne State Forest

    All around decent site

    Camped here many of times. Very Decent Camp in the Pine Barrens, Lots of potable water hydrants around the campground so not far of a walk to fill any water needs you may have. Showers and bathrooms are ok, kept pretty clean. Lots of good hiking trails, most the sites have pretty decent privacy from the other ones.

  • L
    Jul. 27, 2018

    Brendan Byrne State Forest

    Great campgorund

    Nice and quiet, sites are spaced out enough to offer privacy. Good trees for hammocking! Plenty of room for a few tents at each site. 1 bathroom a short walk from the sites, and hiking trails are walkable.

  • Jesse G.
    Jun. 22, 2025

    Brendan Byrne State Forest

    Clean, Friendly but Unclear and Arbitrary Rules

    Overall we enjoyed our stay. I will say that the rules of the campsites are ambiguous on the website and when we first arrived were unaware that if using an RV in a tent site you are not allowed to add another tent to the site. There is a two tent limit per site despite the site allowing up to 6 people. We ended up needing to purchase another site which was thankfully open for us to use, however I would have purchased it next to our original site had I known about the limitations.

    Otherwise, the stay was pleasant. The bathrooms were clean and the staff was friendly. They do patrol the sites with a police presence in the evening.

  • Dwight D.
    Jun. 6, 2021

    Brendan Byrne State Forest

    Had a great time!

    Nice weekend at a new-to-us campground, August 2020. Each campsite has a firepit/ring, picnic table, and lantern hook. Privacy depends on the campsite, some have more trees and plants than others. We chose a corner site to hopefully have less interaction with neighbors during the pandemic. We stayed at the campsite mostly, burning stuff and listening to music. Water spigot is nearby. Short walk to the bathrooms. Whether was very warm, then it rained. The pine barrens are very different from the mountains we normally camp in upstate.

    Campsite sells fire wood. Clean bathrooms with flush toilets and showers, masks required for the pandemic. Also has a center washroom or laundry room, but it was closed for the pandemic.

    Oh, got a bit lost on the way. Internet had us take unpaved "roads" directly to the campsites, when it would have been better to go past the ranger station and stick to paved main roads through the park.

Guide to Brigantine

Horse camping in New Jersey offers a unique opportunity to explore the great outdoors while enjoying the company of your equine friends. With several well-reviewed spots, you can find the perfect place to saddle up and enjoy nature.

Campers appreciate these amenities for horses

  • At Brendan Byrne State Forest, equestrian campers can take advantage of reservable sites and access to sanitary dump facilities, making it a convenient choice for horse owners.

Tips for equestrian camping near Brigantine, New Jersey

  • When visiting Turkey Swamp Park, be sure to explore the extensive biking and hiking trails that are perfect for both riders and their horses.

Equestrian campgrounds include unique features

  • Brendan Byrne State Forest offers a serene environment with opportunities for hiking and observing unique carnivorous plants, making it an exciting destination for nature-loving equestrians.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near Brigantine, NJ?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Brigantine, NJ is Brendan Byrne State Forest with a 4.7-star rating from 18 reviews.

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