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Best Campgrounds near Camden, NJ

827 Reviews

Within 30 miles of Camden, New Jersey, several established campgrounds provide accommodations ranging from tent sites to cabin rentals. Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA, located in Clarksboro, NJ, offers full hookup RV sites, tent camping areas, and cabin options with a 4.25 average rating. Atsion Family Camp in Wharton State Forest provides year-round camping with tent and RV sites about 25 miles southeast of Camden. The region also includes unique options like Philly Love Boats at Pier 5 Marina, which offers urban glamping experiences directly across the Delaware River from Camden.

Road conditions and accessibility vary significantly among campgrounds in the Camden area, with most sites requiring reservations. The Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA maintains paved roads suitable for large RVs and offers amenities including showers, toilets, and electric hookups. A camper wrote, "This was our first time at a KOA and we were definitely impressed! We had firewood delivered to our site which was a nice luxury to have and our neighbors were super friendly." Seasonal considerations affect camping availability, with some locations like Old Cedar Campground operating only from April through October, while others like Wharton State Forest remain open year-round despite weather variations.

Campers frequently mention the convenience of Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA for visiting Philadelphia, with several reviews noting its quiet atmosphere despite proximity to urban areas. The campground receives consistently positive feedback for its cleanliness, with one visitor specifically highlighting "bathrooms were the cleanest I've ever seen on any campgrounds ever." Many tent and RV sites throughout the region provide amenities like picnic tables, fire rings, and access to drinking water. More rustic options include Tinicum Island, accessible only by boat and offering free primitive camping with no facilities. Public lands near Camden typically have specific regulations regarding fires, alcohol consumption, and pet policies, with most developed campgrounds permitting pets but requiring them to be leashed.

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Best Camping Sites Near Camden, New Jersey (125)

    1. Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA

    20 Reviews
    Paulsboro, NJ
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (856) 423-6677

    "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"

    2. Atsion Family Camp — Wharton State Forest

    23 Reviews
    Hammonton, NJ
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (609) 268-0444

    "Atsion Family Campground

    Off US 206 and about 1/2 a mile up Atsion Road in New Jersey’s Wharton State Forest, you’ll find the Atsion Family Campground."

    "It was a great location, closest site to the water with beautiful views. Super convenient if you're a Kayaker, you can launch right off that spot. Its a huge site, away from other sites."

    3. Philly Love Boats at Pier 5 Marina: Urban Glamping

    1 Review
    Camden, PA
    2 miles
    Website

    $120 - $145 / night

    4. Group Camp — Ridley Creek State Park

    10 Reviews
    Gradyville, PA
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (610) 892-3900

    $57 / night

    "well marked trails great for hiking. pet friendly! we love walking here with our dog. there are even a few great spots to get a small creek swim in! It also has a greag picnic area with grills."

    "We found a lot of really unique sites around the park. Will keep going back"

    5. Fort Washington State Park Campground

    6 Reviews
    Ambler, PA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (215) 591-5250

    $28 - $72 / night

    "It's almost 500 acres filled with trails, woods,and river. I usually go to the parking right off of Militia hill rd.and Skippack Pike intersection."

    "Come for Militia Hill, hawk watching, cross country ski, or disc golf, and the trails along the Wissahickon Creek."

    6. Old Cedar Campground

    11 Reviews
    Monroeville, NJ
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (856) 358-4881

    $31 - $50 / night

    "★★★★ 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."

    7. Tinicum Island

    1 Review
    Essington, PA
    11 miles
    Website

    8. Alverthorpe Private Park

    3 Reviews
    Jenkintown, PA
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (215) 884-6538

    $1 - $100 / night

    9. Hospitality Creek Campground

    12 Reviews
    Winslow, NJ
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (856) 629-5140

    "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."

    10. French Creek State Park Campground

    79 Reviews
    Geigertown, PA
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (610) 582-9680

    $20 - $75 / night

    "We were looking for someplace close to the city but away from the hustle and bustle of our city life, this was the perfect little steal-away; relatively close by, great car camping spots, nice easy hikes"

    "If you want starlink, stay toward the entrance of the loop for a good view of the sky. If you want to be away from everyone and don't need a site that has good accessibility, stay in C27."

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  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 16, 2025

    Tohickon Family Campground

    Wonderful campground!

    Great camping, great hiking, pretty close to stores if you need anything. Staff is incredible!! Very polite, helpful, and just all around awesome People!!! They make sure your stay is exactly what you’d want it to be.. getting here was a little tricky having to go around the covered bridge but not anything that would ever deter me and my family from coming back. Overall very impressed!! They even were able To get us in very last minute WITH full hook ups for my trailer!!!!

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 13, 2025

    Brandywine Creek Campground

    Brandywine

    We are on the third week of a four week trip. Campground is well maintained, quiet. This was our home while exploring Philadelphia. Uber to Downgrown, Septa or Amtrak to town. Reverse to camp. Very enjoyable. Hickory nut tree beside camper shared at times.

  • Jessica V.
    Sep. 13, 2025

    Tohickon Family Campground

    Great weekend spot

    We went with friends for a weekend. Both families have little kids and it was a great spot with a playground, construction digging area, and a bunch of activities for the kids to do. We went in September so the pool was closed but it looked like a nice size. Full hook ups which was great! Also they have a nice stream that everyone went fishing at. They are building some new sites at the end of the property.

  • Peyton S.
    Sep. 8, 2025

    French Creek State Park Campground

    Wonderful, Easy, Quick trip from Philly

    It’s about an hour away from Philadelphia. We tent camped in loop B. The site was wonderful. Just know it is a gravel site, not grass. The fire pit has a grill attachment and wood was easy to find. Water and bathrooms were close. We hiked around the lake and there were plenty of trails and even rentable kayaks and paddle boards! Would definitely recommend if looking for a quick overnight stay outside of the city.

  • Stuart K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 5, 2025

    Round Valley State Park Campground

    Get Your Hard-Core Hiking In To Enjoy This CG

    Located just south of I78 and near the small hamlets of Clinton and Lebanon, what I love most about Round Valley SP is the fact that it has its very own eponymous fresh water reservoir, which spanning some 2,350 acres and is 180 feed deep in the middle, this body of water provides a solid amount of upside for anyone wanting to kayak, canoe or swim. One of the greatest assets at this particular SP CG are the wonderful rangers who keep this place in such tip-top condition year-round. From the North Picnic Area, Bray’s Hill Preserve and Round Valley Beachhead to the East Picnic Area, Round Valley Farm on the eastern side of the reservoir as well as Round Valley Rec Area, there’s a lot to explore at this SP.

    One interesting fact about this place– believe it or not– it is the only NJ SP that actually offers up true wilderness camping(a.k.a. primitive), which can only be accessed by hiking 3 to 6 miles– or if you come with your own boat, you can access by water– and can be found on the SE corner of the reservoir. There is a second area nearby called Spruce Run Recreation Area that can be accessed by driving to this location, which is on the other side of I78 NW of Round Valley SP. That said, if you’re looking to camp here at Round Valley, I highly recommend you boat in as the hiking path is incredibly difficult to manage without hauling all of your camping gear, so coming in with a ton of gear is even more difficult/ prohibitive.

    When you finally do arrive to this primitive CG immersed in NJ’s thick wild foliage, you’ll experience waterfront bliss with a crystalline bevy of trout-infused reservoir water, and you won’t get much in the way of amenities, apart from a few random water pumps and some rocks piled in a circle that, um, I guess makes up a fire ring. While there are backwoods-style bathroom pits, these are very ill-managed and you’ll come across the‘stank’ well before actually even arriving here, so we just didn’t use them. There’s picnic tables, but the one we had was in pretty rough condition. The thing I found odd about the place is that after hiking so far in to get to this location, you’re not allowed to swim in the reservoir, which kind of defeats the entire point IMHO. That said, the views are amazing and because there’s nothing else in these parts, you will experience true peace in nature.

    Insider’s tips? Here’s a few:(1) Whether hiking or kayaking to this CG, you will want to bring as little with you as possible– packing too much to come here just isn’t worth the work;(2) We found parking in the Southern Lot to be perfectly fine and while we were initially worried about leaving our vehicle parked there for a few nights, we were reassured by the park rangers who patrol the lot constantly;(3) While the water in the reservoir may look crystal clear, it is not crystal clean and I would STRONGLY encourage anyone who thinks that it is OK to drink from the reservoir to at least use a Life Straw to ensure they don’t get sick;(4) I have hiked throughout the entire US and consider myself somewhere between a moderate to skilled hiker and I found these trails challenging and uneven, so while the hike we made was only 3 miles, it was not easy and I would be worried about someone breaking an ankle getting to this CG– so at a minimum, ensure you are wearing proper hiking boots. Seriously, for what this SP puts you through to access this CG one really needs to question why they’re being charged anything at all in the first place.

    Happy Camping!

  • J
    Aug. 31, 2025

    Turkey Swamp Park

    Fantastic camping ground

    We went camping with our 2- and 3-year-old kids. We were worried about bugs, but we didn’t even use mosquito repellent and didn’t get a single bite! The campground was super clean too. It was perfect!

  • Stephen W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 30, 2025

    French Creek State Park Campground

    Fantastic PA state park for activities and camping.

    Third year staying over the Labor Day weekend. Campground full but still a very peaceful relaxing stay. Our site was very spacious and open. Tree lined and site was almost level. Paved sites on this loop.

  • Connie R.
    Aug. 25, 2025

    French Creek State Park Campground

    Pretty park but needs upkeep and maintenance

    Only stayed one night (8/23/25).  Had an electric site on B 45.  After pulling in and starting to unload, we were getting swarmed with yellow jackets.  There were several entry holes in the ground they were using to enter and exit.  I have never experienced anything like this anywhere.   I would have left but since it was close to dusk, I knew they would all retrieve and go underground.  The smoke with the fire helped but it impacted our stay.  They were everywhere.  I will not be going back anytime during the summer

  • Barbara P.
    Aug. 19, 2025

    Spring Gulch Resort Campground

    BED BUGS in Cabin

    I believe Cabin 1409 is infested with BED BUGS! After a short stay in this cabin(7/28-7/30) I came home with 80+ bug bites that I'm certain were from BED BUGS. A dozen of them were on my eyelid! My dermatologist gave me a high strength dosage of prednisone to combat the swelling and itching. We promptly advised the property manager, who was sympathetic, but once our claim for damages(mostly items we had to throw out due to contamination) reached the insurance company, the process stalled. It's been 19 days and now the insurance adjuster is out of the office for another week- having provided no updates or feedback on our claim. I wish I had posted this earlier, as I wonder if the cabin that Michael M complained about in his Aug. 4 YELP review was the very same cabin. I had hoped our conversations with the property manager would have prevented additional folks from the same fate. I also wish I had read a few earlier reviews that warned of BED BUGS. I continue to fear an infestation in my home, in the event we brought home nymphs or eggs or the bugs themselves. I'm constantly vacuuming and looking under seat cushions and my mattress. I now dry all my laundry on high for 60 minutes, knowing it's damaging my clothes, but also knowing it's the best way to kill the bugs and their eggs- which can go dormant and survive for a year without biting again. Zero stars. Choose to stay elsewhere!

Guide to Camden

Camping near Camden, NJ, offers a variety of experiences for outdoor enthusiasts. From family-friendly parks to serene spots for RVers, there’s something for everyone looking to escape the city.

What to do:

  • Hiking and Biking: Explore the trails at French Creek State Park Campground. One visitor mentioned, "Hiking and biking this park is fun. It's a great place to camp and enjoy downtime!"
  • Fishing and Kayaking: At Elk Neck State Park Campground, you can enjoy fishing and kayaking. A reviewer shared, "The lake has fishing & boat rentals. No gas motors. There's no swimming at the lake."
  • Family Activities: Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park at Quarryville is packed with fun. One camper said, "Kids enjoy the water park and nighttime laser tag parties and hay rides."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness at Lums Pond State Park Campground. A visitor noted, "Great bath houses, always super clean."
  • Spacious Sites: Many enjoy the roomy sites at Blue Rocks Family Campground. One review stated, "Nice smaller campground with large spacious sites."
  • Pet-Friendly Options: Campers love that many parks allow pets. A reviewer at Elk Neck State Park Campground said, "Accessible and pet friendly. Great trails and great staff."

What you should know:

  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Round Valley State Park Campground, have fewer amenities. A camper mentioned, "The primitive restrooms aren’t maintained at all but if you’re there more for the 'outdoorsy' experience, it’s not a huge downfall."
  • Seasonal Closures: Be aware that some campgrounds, such as Blue Rocks Family Campground, are only open from April to November. A visitor noted, "This is a very nice campground that has been improved."
  • Crowded During Peak Season: Expect busy weekends at popular spots like Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park at Quarryville. One camper said, "It’s large and their website states there are day passes, so it is very crowded in the water park."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places like Turkey Swamp Park, which has a playground. A reviewer said, "There’s a nice playground in the campground."
  • Plan Activities: Make sure to check out local attractions. One family at Elk Neck State Park Campground enjoyed hiking to a lighthouse, saying, "It’s a gorgeous walk and an amazing view when you reach the lighthouse."
  • Pack Snacks and Drinks: Having food on hand can save you time and money. A camper at Lake-In-Wood Campground mentioned, "The camp store was well stocked also."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Lums Pond State Park Campground said, "Sites are paved and mostly level."
  • Be Prepared for Limited Hookups: Some campgrounds, like Round Valley State Park Campground, don’t have electric hookups. A visitor noted, "There are no electric hook ups and cell service is low, but manageable."
  • Bring Extra Supplies: Stock up on essentials before arriving. A camper at Atsion Family Camp — Wharton State Forest mentioned, "The roads are soft sand and can get rough after a rain storm."

Camping near Camden, NJ, has a lot to offer, whether you're looking for family fun or a peaceful retreat. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are the best camping sites in Camden?

For the best camping sites near Camden, consider Lower Forge Camp, a secluded backcountry experience you can access by backpacking 5+ miles from Atsion or 7 miles from Batsto. It's located right on the Batsto River and offers a true escape into nature. Another excellent option is Wharton State Forest, which provides family-friendly camping with tent and trailer sites, plus cabin rentals. Located off US 206, it offers a convenient base for exploring the New Jersey Pinelands while still being accessible from the Camden area.

Are there affordable or cheap campgrounds in Camden?

Belleplain State Forest offers affordable camping with reasonable rates and only a $5 pet fee. The peaceful setting provides good value while still being within driving distance to ocean attractions like Cape May and Ocean City. For budget-conscious campers, Oldmans Creek Campground is another economical option with basic amenities and a small lake for recreation. Though rustic, it provides an inexpensive base for exploring the Camden region without breaking the bank.

What overnight camping facilities are available in Camden?

The Camden area offers diverse overnight camping options. Butterfly Camping Resort provides full-service facilities with large playgrounds, numerous activities for children, spacious sites with privacy barriers, and clean bathrooms. There's also a fishing lake on property. For RV enthusiasts, Holly Acres RV Park in Egg Harbor City offers level pull-through sites with 50-amp electric, water, sewer, WiFi, and cable connections. Their shady, spacious sites and convenient hookups make for comfortable overnight stays when exploring the Camden region.

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