Cape May RV camping sites typically operate seasonally, with the majority closing between November and March due to coastal New Jersey's winter conditions. Most campgrounds near Cape May Point are within a 30-mile radius of the southern Jersey shore, placing campers close to wildlife refuges, coastal wetlands, and beach areas. Sites across the region vary significantly in size and privacy, with inland options generally offering more spacious accommodations than beachfront properties.
What to Do
Wildlife viewing at Assateague Island: Sun Outdoors Ocean City, located within 30 minutes of Assateague National Seashore, provides access to wild pony viewing. "We stayed in the 'big rig' site within Club Castaway right on the water as we have a 40ft rig. Our dog, Daisy, loved the beach and the dog park and socialization w her pooch friends," notes one camper at Sun Outdoors Ocean City.
Fishing opportunities: Multiple campgrounds offer on-site fishing access. At Treasure Beach RV Park, guests can fish directly from their sites. "We enjoyed fishing in the stocked lake, caught some bass and large brim," reports a visitor to Treasure Beach RV Park & Campground.
Beach access with transportation options: Several campgrounds provide shuttle services to nearby beaches. "Free shuttle to nearby Berlin & Ocean City. Short drive to all Ocean City has to offer," mentions one reviewer about the transportation options from Sun Outdoors Ocean City.
What Campers Like
Water-based amenities: Many RV parks feature multiple water attractions beyond basic pools. "Nice pool, lake, waterslides, and proximity to cape may," notes a camper at Sun Retreats Seashore Campsites & RV Resort.
Entertainment options: Themed activities are popular at several campgrounds. "This campground is super fun for the kids. They have old time plays, skits, and activities," writes a reviewer about Sun Outdoors Frontier Town, highlighting the Western-themed entertainment available.
Evening social gatherings: Many Cape May area campgrounds host regularly scheduled events. "Every weekend there's a band or DJ at the beach at night and every visit we have made friends. There are usually food trucks and things for the kiddos like bounce houses during the day," shares a frequent visitor to Treasure Beach RV Park.
What You Should Know
Variable site quality: Sites vary significantly in size and privacy across properties. "We had a large pull through lot with our 36 foot fifth wheel. Friends had a tiny lot with their shorter camper. They had no privacy," notes one camper at Sun Retreats Seashore Campsites & RV Resort, highlighting the inconsistency in site sizes.
Staff responsiveness issues: Customer service quality varies between properties. One visitor at King Nummy Trail Campground had a positive experience, stating, "Management was excellent. As encore park, cleaned up mess of reservations that thousand trails made for us."
Site drainage problems: Some campers report terrain issues during rain. "Our tent site was on a slope, and when it rained the site collected water," reports a tent camper.
Seasonal camper dynamics: Many parks have a high percentage of permanent seasonal campers. "It seems this excuse for a bivouac is more of an angry full time trailer park than a RV campground," cautions one frustrated visitor.
Tips for Camping with Families
Age-specific amenities: Consider campgrounds with dedicated children's facilities. "The jumping pillow, water balloons and a nice playground for kids," mentions one family that enjoyed Mays Landing Resort.
Budget for activities: Many campgrounds charge additional fees for attractions. "They have a water park, putt putt golf, pools, allows pets. Also has Wild West Show and Ice Cream Parlor. Very enjoyable campground for the whole family," notes a visitor to Sun Outdoors Frontier Town, though most attractions beyond the pool cost extra.
Consider shoulder season visits: Less crowding and better site availability exist outside peak summer. "We went in Mid-October as a weekend shakedown trip for our new camper. As NJ locals were looking to test out this campground near the shore," shares one family that found better conditions during off-peak periods.
Tips from RVers
Access challenges: Interior roads at many Cape May area campgrounds can be difficult to navigate. "Site are very unleveled so the staff switched us to a pull thru space that was a tad bit more level but still very unleveled. The park itself was a bit dated. But it was very quiet and the people were friendly," notes an RVer at Mays Landing Resort.
Reservation timing: Book early for summer stays. "We stayed here for 4 nights. We usually stay at a different campground but we unable to book there so we thought we'd try out SRA," explains a camper at Sun Retreats Avalon, highlighting the competition for sites during peak season.
Site selection strategies: When possible, request specific sites. "We stayed in site 402a and it was a nightmare backing in and getting out of. We have a 42 ft 5th wheel but the website said it could accommodate the size. The bad thing is that there are trees all the way up to the street which limits your turn radius as well as cement marker poles," cautions a large rig owner at Sun Retreats Avalon.
