Best Tent Camping near Carneys Point, NJ

Tent campsites near Carneys Point, New Jersey concentrate primarily in the surrounding state forests and parks, with several options within a 30-60 minute drive. Wharton State Forest offers multiple primitive tent camping areas including Goshen Pond, Batona, and Lower Forge campgrounds, where walk-in tent sites provide a more secluded experience. Blackbird State Forest in Delaware, approximately 25 miles southwest of Carneys Point, features spacious, well-separated tent sites with basic amenities in a wooded setting.

Most tent campgrounds in the region provide fire rings and designated camping areas, but amenities vary significantly. Wharton State Forest's walk-in tent sites typically include fire pits but lack picnic tables at some locations. Water access is limited, with Batona Campground offering a water pump that's unavailable during winter months. Vault toilets or pit toilets are standard at most primitive tent areas, though facilities are basic. According to one visitor, "The Batona Campground in Wharton State Forest is a small campground best suited for tent campers. A water pump provides fresh water but is not available in the winter."

The tent camping experience in this region offers genuine woodland seclusion despite proximity to urban areas. Sites at Blackbird State Forest feature dirt ground covered with woodchips and evergreen needles, creating comfortable tent platforms. One camper noted that "the campsites are spaced out a good amount so each site has good privacy." Walk-in tent sites at Goshen Pond in Wharton State Forest provide a more authentic backcountry feel, with campsites nicely positioned among the trees. The Pine Barrens ecosystem creates a unique tent camping environment with sandy soil that's comfortable for sleeping and abundant fallen wood for campfires. Many backcountry tent sites in Wharton State Forest offer access to hiking trails, including the 50-mile Batona Trail, making them ideal for backpackers seeking multi-day adventures.

Best Tent Sites Near Carneys Point, New Jersey (23)

    1. Group Camp — Ridley Creek State Park

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

    $57 / night

    "Terrific space for exploring"

    "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."

    3. Blackbird State Forest Campground - CLOSED TIL FURTHER NOTICE

    6 Reviews
    Townsend, DE
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (302) 653-6505

    $25 / night

    "This is a good free state forest with maybe 10 (or less) designated tent-camping sites, and designated areas for deer hunting."

    "Spent a weekend in BO1, spacious campsite, grill, picnic table, firepit, parking for 2-3 cars plus overflow parking. Firewood was easy to get and was plenty of it."

    4. Hibernia County Park

    8 Reviews
    Coatesville, PA
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (610) 383-3812

    $15 - $50 / night

    "Inexpensive $15 a night, but you only get picnic table and fire ring. No hook ups. Great children's pond for 12 and under. Brandywine creek and Chambers Lake are there too. Great playground."

    "We loved the lake campground. My kids are age 3-12. There’s running water available, porta potties are very clean and don’t smell and are lit with a street lamp. Very quiet at night."

    5. Fort Washington State Park Campground

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

    $28 - $72 / night

    "The give you firewood—-if you bring your own, leave with any left over."

    "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."

    6. Evansburg State Park Campground

    6 Reviews
    Skippack, PA
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (610) 409-1150

    $43 / night

    "Lots of tree cover running along a small running creek"

    "You need a license to fish, and if you plan on catching Trout you need the Trout endorsement on the fishing licence, currently$9.90.The restroom facilities we're clean."

    7. Goshen Pond — Wharton State Forest

    6 Reviews
    Hammonton, NJ
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (609) 561-0024

    "I like campgrounds which have you park off and walk in to your site. There is more foot traffic, but you don't hear as many cars coming and going and driving past your site all the time."

    "The boyfriend and I stayed for a weekend at one of the primitive tent sites. Our site was private and secluded. We had a great time."

    8. Batona — Wharton State Forest

    11 Reviews
    Chatsworth, NJ
    45 miles
    Website
    +1 (609) 561-0024

    "Bears frequent this campground so be bear aware and practice proper food storage. "

    "The Batona Campground is in the northern area of the Wharton State Forest and is a bit removed from most trails and other campgrounds in the park."

    9. Alverthorpe Private Park

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

    $1 - $100 / night

    10. Deep Creek Campground at Green Lane Park

    8 Reviews
    Perkiomenville, PA
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (215) 234-4528

    $20 - $30 / night

    "Clean restrooms, lots of open space!"

    "Large sites, clean bathrooms, lots of hiking trails"

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Tent Camping Reviews near Carneys Point, NJ

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Tent camping near Carneys Point, New Jersey, offers a variety of scenic locations where nature lovers can enjoy the great outdoors. With well-reviewed campgrounds nearby, campers can find the perfect spot to set up their tents and unwind.

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Which is the most popular tent campsite near Carneys Point, NJ?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Carneys Point, NJ is Group Camp — Ridley Creek State Park with a 4.7-star rating from 10 reviews.

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