6 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Several RV campgrounds near Cape May offer full hookup options for motorhomes and travel trailers. Sun Retreats Seashore Campsites & RV Resort operates from April through October with water, electric, and sewer connections for motorhomes and travel trailers. King Nummy Trail Campground accommodates RVs with 50-amp service and full hookups, though the campground doesn't allow pets. Sun Retreats Avalon features level pull-through sites suitable for big rigs with 50-amp service, while sites at Seashore are frequently described as tightly packed together. Access roads within some parks present challenges for longer rigs. "These campsites are packed together. It is nearly impossible to not disturb neighbors with slide outs, noise, etc. as the sites are barely wide enough for a camper and a picnic table."
Advance reservations are strongly recommended during summer months when Cape May's proximity to beaches draws heavy RV traffic. Most parks in the area maintain paved interior roads, though several reviewers noted difficulty maneuvering larger fifth wheels through narrow campground streets with overhanging trees. Based on reviews from The Dyrt, some sites at Sun Retreats Seashore require careful leveling as pads may slope significantly. Seasonal restrictions apply to most area campgrounds, with the majority operating from April through October. Sanitary dump stations are available at all major RV parks, though some charge additional fees for this service. Campground WiFi connectivity varies dramatically between parks, with several reviewers noting particularly weak signals at Seashore despite its otherwise comprehensive amenities.
"The first time there was staff riding around picking up garbage and keeping things neat. Last time it seemed like it was just a bunch of teenagers flying around on golf carts not doing much."
"Great Location and close to Cape May City. 10 min drive to Washington Street Mall. Lots to do during the day."
"There are a lot of long term campers but they've got sites for weekenders too. Very close to local shops and attractions. The pool was great. They have 2 on site with a shallower one and an 8ft."
"It is a mostly seasonal campground with select sites for campers, but these sites have beautiful views of the marsh and sunset. Clean facilities. Great location close to Cape May and Wildwood."
"Our camp site was perfectly level. We were close to the Cape May beaches. Cold Spring Brewery wasn’t too far and was fun."
"This is a nice, flat campground so great for bike riding. While there are MANY seasonal sites, we never felt unwelcome - quite the opposite!"
"well maintained, wonderful pool and splash pad, great location!!"
"Kids love the lake. Bathroom cleaned daily. Could use more showers. Nice and quiet at night."
"We stayed in the small tent loop at this private, primarily RV resort. First, the good stuff: The tent loop was empty for our 5 night stay with the exception of night 1. We were at site F17."
"The onsite stores prices were very inexpensive which surprised me. Halloween decorations were the best. The playground was great my daughter really enjoyed the scavenger hunt."
"We stayed 2 nights at Land & Shore and the first night was Friday night and all 6 families that are members with our own sites were hanging out around a fire pit and at 1016pm someone security person"
"Close to beaches and food. We’ll be back!"
"Great location, the friendliest and most helpful staff, beautiful surroundings, lots to do, kid and pet friendly"
"This campground is very family friendly. There is so much to do. If you do go make sure you go for a week so you can try to do it all. Very calm and and relaxing."
"Site #271 Full hookups: 20/30/50 amp water & sewer
Very nice/small campground on the Sinepuxent bay."
"Beautiful location with lots of space for everyone. Great beach and tiki bar. Pools for the family and very pet friendly."
from $65 - $350 / night
"Very large RV resort. Seemed like they were mostly seasonal campers/RVs/tiny houses. Campsites were a reasonably good size, but close together. We were able to fit our 32 ft."
"Little shade, which may be an issue in the hot summer, but after summer is awesome! Level sites, some with concrete slabs. Close to the beach, restaurants and Ocean City."
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.
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.
GuidePretty easy camping trip, plenty of room to set up camp. Level spots. We stayed on south inlet campground. They have small camp store multiple laundry and bath houses. Great stay if you enjoy fishing, as. You can fish the inlet at the campground. They have a very nice playground for kids as well! Only negative is no camp fires allowed, they do have a community area you can have a camp fires allowed. Also no wifi
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…
ScoutGreat place. Close to beach. No septic hookup
ScoutLove it every year . We g for mother's Day. And the schedule for the events they do during even just the weekend make for fun filled hassle free weekend
TravelerI am writing this review because I genuinely want to warn other families before they book this campground. What should have been a relaxing camping trip turned into an extremely upsetting experience for our family. From the beginning, we felt singled out and unwelcome. We arrived at our campsite and then went to the office. We did not know that the campground required every guest to go to the office before going to their site. This was an honest misunderstanding. Instead of simply explaining the rule and moving on, the situation became unnecessarily confrontational, and we felt like the staff was looking for reasons to have an issue with us. What was especially upsetting was how our children were treated. Our children were riding scooters and were stopped and told that scooters were not allowed. We were extremely confused because we could clearly see much younger children riding/driving around the campground. Our 14-year-old was not allowed to do so, while we observed significantly younger white children being allowed to ride. What made this even worse was the way our children were spoken to. They came running back to us scared and intimidated by the interaction. As parents, that was extremely upsetting to see. There is a huge difference between calmly explaining a campground rule to a child and speaking to a child in a way that makes them feel frightened. If there is a rule that scooters are not allowed, then the rule should be applied consistently to every child, regardless of age or background. What we witnessed did not feel consistent. As the experience continued, we felt increasingly targeted. We were left with the strong impression that they did not want our family there. At one point, it honestly felt like they were trying to find reasons to get rid of us, which made us question whether the campground had overbooked and was looking for a way to push us out. We also had a very concerning experience regarding payment. We were forced to pay in cash and were not provided with a receipt. As paying guests, we found this extremely troubling and unprofessional. The entire experience left our family feeling uncomfortable, intimidated, and unwelcome. Camping with children should be about relaxing, enjoying the outdoors, and making good memories—not having your children come running back to you because they are scared of how an adult spoke to them. I cannot speak to anyone else's intentions, but**based on what we personally experienced and witnessed, we felt that our family was being treated differently because of our background. Seeing younger white children being allowed to do something that our children were stopped from doing made the situation even more concerning.I strongly recommend that families think twice before booking this campground. If you do decide to stay, make sure you understand every rule before arriving, document your interactions, and keep proof of every payment. We are sharing this review because other families deserve to know what our experience was like before spending their money and vacation time here. No family should leave a campground feeling intimidated, targeted, or unwelcome.
Cape May campgrounds operate in a seasonal pattern with most facilities opening from April through October. Several RV-friendly campgrounds near Cape May span across areas like Swainton, Cape May Court House, and Ocean View. During peak summer months, interior roads at many campgrounds become congested with golf carts and other vehicles, requiring careful navigation especially for larger rigs.
Water activities at the lake: Sun Retreats Seashore Campsites & RV Resort offers a small man-made beach in the center of the campground. "There were so many great things about this campground. It was beautiful and had so many different amenities including a little man made beach in the center of the campground," notes April L.
Live entertainment: Treasure Beach RV Park & Campground hosts regular weekend entertainment at their beachfront. "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 Kristan E.
Fishing opportunities: The stocked lakes at campgrounds offer fishing without leaving the property. "We enjoyed fishing in the stocked lake, caught some bass and large brim," explains Penny C. from Treasure Beach RV Park, which also features boat docks and waterfront access for anglers.
Convenient beach shuttles: Sun Outdoors Frontier Town provides transportation to nearby beaches. "Located about 15 min from ocean city and assateague with a shuttle to take you when you don't want to drive," mentions Liz Y., making beach access easier without moving your vehicle.
Waterparks included with stays: Some RV parks near Cape May include waterpark access with your camping fee. "They have a water park that is included in your stay," notes Dawn T. about Sun Outdoors Frontier Town, which features water attractions beyond standard swimming pools.
Biking-friendly terrain: Thousand Trails Lake & Shore offers good biking opportunities. "We biked around the area and along the beach it was very nice," reports Nicole S., with many campgrounds featuring flat terrain suitable for family bike rides.
Bathroom maintenance varies: Cleanliness standards fluctuate between parks and seasons. "Clean bathrooms but needs to be updated a bit. My husband and son kept saying they didn't have soap in their public bathroom," reports Yamileth K. about Mays Landing Resort.
Rules enforcement: King Nummy Trail Campground and other parks have rules that may be inconsistently enforced. "Seasonal campers are entitled and don't follow rules. Loud. F/bombing. Dangerous golf carts going the wrong way at high speeds," warns Tim S. about issues with seasonal residents.
WiFi limitations: Internet connectivity remains problematic at many campgrounds despite advertised WiFi. "The WIFI is absolutely terrible! I have complained before and it never improves," reports Joshua N. about Sun Retreats Seashore, echoing a common complaint across multiple parks.
Activity scheduling: Plan around limited-access facilities during busy periods. "They have 2 pools and a splash pad but due to Covid they are only open for 2 hour time slots and you must get passes. People line up at 8am to get passes," explains Penny C. about Treasure Beach RV Park & Campground.
Bring noise mitigation: Golf cart traffic creates consistent noise at many parks. "The golf carts were the absolute worst, people don't obey the speed limit on these things (and there are a lot of them whizzing around...) Many were driven by underage kids," warns Matthew E. about Sun Retreats Seashore.
Playground options: Seek out campgrounds with updated play areas. "A well-equipped and maintained playground was another feature of Treasure Beach. The playground offered a safe and enjoyable space for them to burn off energy," Jason G. reports.
Site selection strategy: Sun Retreats Avalon requires careful consideration for larger rigs. "The roadways are narrow and there isn't a lot of maneuvering room. 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," cautions Stephanie H.
Leveling challenges: Many sites require significant leveling adjustments. "Sites were sandy. There was foliage between sites though they were close together," notes Laure D. about Sun Retreats Avalon, with site unevenness reported across multiple campgrounds.
Reservation planning: Booking through phone often works better than online systems. "The app did not allow us to book a stay starting on a Thursday, Friday, or Saturday so we checked in on Sunday... our neighbor told us that there were plenty of empty sites all the previous week - he stays here frequently and recommended calling rather than using the app," advises Carl S. about his stay at a seasonal park.
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