1 campground with availability this weekend
Bass River State Forest accepts pets at all camping areas including cabins, tents, and RV sites. Several pet-friendly campgrounds near Brigantine provide full hookups with 50-amp service for RV campers traveling with dogs, including Baker's Acres Campground and Sea Pirate Campground. Atlantic Shore Pines Campground offers 191 sites with pet-friendly accommodations including tent camping, RV spots, cabins, and glamping options. Shady Pines Campground maintains clean bathroom facilities that campers with pets appreciate when returning from nearby Brigantine Beach. Most campgrounds require pets to be leashed at all times, though some provide designated areas where dogs can exercise off-leash. Local campgrounds are searchable through The Dyrt's listings.
Thousand Trails Chestnut Lake features fishing opportunities where dog owners can relax while their pets enjoy shoreline access. The campground's lakefront setting provides natural walking paths suitable for exercising pets. Holly Acres RV Park, about 30 minutes from Brigantine Beach, welcomes pets with spacious, shaded sites ideal for hot summer days when pets need relief from the heat. Seasonal considerations include mosquitoes near water areas which can affect pets as well as humans. Wading Pines Camping Resort offers multiple accommodation types where pets are welcome including tents, RVs, cabins, glamping sites and yurts. Campgrounds generally stock basic pet supplies in their camp stores, though visitors should bring their own waste bags, portable water bowls, and tick prevention for hiking the nearby trails.
"The newest addition of extra pet friendly sites have made it even better because we can bring the pup. The sites are a great size and many are set back enough that you have privacy."
"We have never camped here before, but wanted to hike the Batona trail nearby."
"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! "
"We scored a site next to the playground that features a huge monkey bar set up, a ship, and a playhouse complete with kitchen. Not to mention swings and bouncers too."
from $43 / night
"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"
"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
"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. "
"5 Stars / Labor Day Weekend We stayed at Holly Acres Campground in Egg Harbor City, New Jersey, for Labor Day weekend. We’re so glad we did! "
"We brought our dogs. They ended up swimming in the pond. We also enjoyed the pool."
"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."
"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."
"We stayed because we love nearby Brigantine beach and it was a last minute booking. We didn't use the campground facilities too much."
"Swimming lake catch and release lake sells wood has bath houses, electric, water and sewer hookups. They always have something going on. And a skeet range http://www.redwinglakes.com/lakes.html"
"The only thing that concerned us was there were a lot of little kids walking around unattended. We will def go back."
"Close to beaches and lots to do in the area."
Available this weekend
from $43 / night
ScoutWe 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.
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.
GuideI 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.
Bass River State Forest in New Jersey features camping facilities set amid 29,000 acres of pine forest with sites situated on sandy ground. The forest offers year-round camping options with spacious sites that can accommodate tents, RVs, and cabins. Most sites are set back with natural buffers providing privacy from neighboring campers.
Canoeing and kayaking: At Bass River State Forest, visitors can rent boats for water activities. "We walked and explored, kayaked, and sang by the fire. The camp sites have plenty of room for the kids to run around and set up there own areas," notes Matthew H. The lake provides a calm surface for paddling.
Fishing opportunities: Many campgrounds offer fishing access within walking distance of campsites. One visitor at Thousand Trails Chestnut Lake shares: "Lake has plenty of fish, Very nice family room and the pool is just beautiful." The campground's lakefront setting provides convenient fishing spots.
Hiking trails: Explore the natural landscape on established trails. A recent visitor noted, "They had canoe and kayak rentals at the lake. Some very easy trails for kids." Many trails connect camping areas to scenic spots and are rated for beginning hikers.
Clean facilities: Campers consistently mention well-maintained bathrooms. "The campground was clean and well maintained. It's very close to civilization but you get the camping experience," says Gennifer K. about her stay at Bass River State Forest.
Privacy between sites: Baker's Acres Campground receives praise for site spacing. "Clean, private wooded sites. Clean bathhouse, friendly staff. The pool was clean," reports Sharon S. Another camper describes it as "Quaint and rustic, heavily wooded. Makes you feel like your camping, not just lined up next to a bunch of campers."
Proximity to beaches: Whippoorwill Campground provides convenient beach access. "Close to LBI and a short drive to Smithville," notes one reviewer. Another mentions it's "Close to beaches and lots to do in the area." Most campgrounds are within 30 minutes of ocean beaches.
Site conditions: Many campgrounds have sandy sites typical of the Pine Barrens region. "Sites are level and somewhat sandy (You're in the Pine Barrens, it should be expected)," explains a reviewer. Prepare to deal with sand tracking into tents and RVs.
Insects: Ticks and mosquitoes can be problematic, especially in warmer months. "There were a lot of ticks when we stayed in May so keep that in mind," warns one visitor. Another camper at Sea Pirate Campground notes: "The bugs were just unbearable day & night. You couldn't even sit outside by the fire."
Seasonal considerations: Most campgrounds operate from April through October. The high season brings more crowds and activities but also higher rates. Some facilities offer discounted shoulder season rates with fewer amenities available.
Look for campgrounds with organized activities: Several dog friendly campgrounds near Brigantine offer scheduled events. "We enjoyed the scavenger hunt and Saturday night entertainment. There were very few golf carts and all the cars drove cautiously. We felt our daughter was safe to ride her bike," shares one family at Baker's Acres.
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