Best Cabin Camping near Carteret, NJ
Turkey Swamp Park offers rustic cabin rentals within a wooded setting approximately 25 miles southwest of Carteret. The cabins provide electric hookups, accommodations for families, and proximity to recreational amenities including hiking trails and a lake for fishing and boating. The bathroom facilities near the cabins are regularly maintained, with one visitor noting that they had "never seen a campground with bathrooms that were so clean" with a schedule for cleaning "like 4 times a day."
Reservations are essential for the limited cabin accommodations, particularly during peak season from April through November. Turkey Swamp Park requires advance booking, with rates around $42 per night for sites with water and electric hookups. Pet policies vary by location, with Turkey Swamp Park allowing pets at their facilities. According to a camper, the park offers "spacious sites with electric and water hookups" and permanent trash and recycling bins with bags provided at each site.
Most cabins require visitors to bring their own linens, pillows, and cooking supplies. Basic provisions are available at camp offices, with firewood typically sold on site for approximately $10. Water is accessible at all Turkey Swamp Park cabins, though visitors should note that spigots may be shared between sites. The park provides amenities such as fire rings with cooking racks, picnic tables, and access to shower facilities, though one reviewer mentioned campsite conditions can become "extremely wet and hold water" during rainy periods.
