Best Glamping near Carteret, NJ

Collective Governors Island and Turkey Swamp Park provide distinctive glamping experiences within reach of Carteret, New Jersey. Collective Governors Island features upscale safari-style tents and yurts with real beds, electricity, and private decks overlooking the Manhattan skyline, while Turkey Swamp Park offers more rustic glamping accommodations with modern amenities in a wooded setting. Both locations provide drinking water, electric hookups, showers, and reservable sites, elevating the camping experience beyond traditional tent setups. Glamping accommodations typically include comfortable bedding, climate control options, and dedicated outdoor spaces with fire rings and picnic tables. One guest shared, "This was a great campsite nestled in the foothills of Northern NJ on the NY border. Small, clean with great views and great location for hiking, cruising etc. Bring your tent or use the existing glamping tents."

The surrounding area boasts numerous recreational opportunities for glamping guests. Turkey Swamp Park features a 17-acre lake for kayaking and fishing, plus hiking trails and an archery range, all within a 2,283-acre natural setting. Mahlon Dickerson Reservation, another glamping option, connects directly to hiking trails and offers easy access to nearby lakes. Several glamping sites provide on-site activities like swimming pools, playgrounds, and organized events during peak season. Great Divide Campground even offers live music every Friday and Saturday night during warmer months. A recent visitor noted, "We stayed in a RV and a tent. The actual site was nice and was close to the bathrooms. There was plenty of shade as the sun moved throughout the day." Most glamping locations remain open from April through October or November, with some premium sites requiring advance reservations during summer weekends.

Best Glamping Sites Near Carteret, New Jersey (25)

    1. Collective Governors Island

    5 Reviews
    Jersey City, NY
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 445-2033

    $529 - $1200 / night

    "The article also mentions the benefits of camping on Governor Island, such as feeling close to nature, relaxing and enjoying a peaceful space, away from the noise of the city."

    2. Turkey Swamp Park

    28 Reviews
    Freehold, NJ
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (732) 462-7286

    $42 - $79 / night

    "we hiked one of the few trails in the morning and it was clean and well marked. we kayaked after that and the one thing that wasnt very great was that we brought our own kayaks so we had a decent walk"

    "Nicely wooded with water and electric. Be sure to bring extra hose because the water spigot is a distance from the electric. sites are level and well maintained."

    3. Round Valley State Park Campground

    25 Reviews
    Lebanon, NJ
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (908) 236-6355

    "The crystal-clear water is home to huge lake trout and the forests are bursting with wildlife. The sunsets across the lake are to die for."

    "Fire pit had a medal grate to cook on. Beautiful area. we paddled in, the water is very clean and crystal clear"

    4. Allaire State Park - TEMPORARILY CLOSED

    18 Reviews
    Allenwood, NJ
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (732) 938-2371

    "Love the area lots to do hiking fishing nature walks, something for everyone."

    "Lots of walking paths surround the park & you are also close to Belmar, Point Pleasant, Manasquan (all fun shore towns)."

    5. Mahlon Dickerson Reservation

    18 Reviews
    Jefferson, NJ
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (973) 697-3140

    "Arrived to campsite late but easily found. Campsite and lean to was clean. Fire pit with grill and picnic table."

    "Located in the Skylands of New Jersey, Mahlon Dickerson Campgound is a perfect place to spend a few nights or a couple of weeks. The campsites are paved and mostly level. They are wooded and large."

    6. Timberland Lake Campground

    12 Reviews
    Cream Ridge, NJ
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (732) 928-0500

    "They do their own haunted walk through that is just awesome! Everyone decorates. They have a dj every Saturday! Plenty of activities for the kids. They have cool raffles!"

    "Stayed here from June 24th-27th on site 38. It was a really nice size, and the kids could fish right off the dock on the back."

    7. Panther Lake Camping Resort

    17 Reviews
    Andover, NJ
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (973) 347-4440

    "Very kid and pet friendly, lake to fish and kayak on, lots of activities, great pool and awesome hot tub."

    "The campground is clean, the people who live there are friendly, very well organized, sites are big, street are easy to travel, the amnesties are good, the welcome center store is has the basic needs,"

    8. Spruce Run Recreation Area

    15 Reviews
    Bethlehem, NJ
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (908) 638-8572

    "The actual site was nice and was close to the bathrooms. There was plenty of shade as the sun moved throughout the day."

    "Great arrival experience—the office has their act together—but registration closes at 4pm."

    9. Great Divide Campground

    16 Reviews
    Andover, NJ
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (973) 383-4026

    " Our 4rth state in our 5 state trip is New Jersey! We wanted to see Delaware Water Gap NRA & I found a campground by Newton called The Great Divide. This is a private campground."

    "The pool was great and the laundry room was immaculate. Within about an hour from NYC...it appeared to be the closest nice campground we could find to explore the city."

    10. Mountainview Campground

    16 Reviews
    Bloomsbury, NJ
    44 miles
    Website
    +1 (908) 996-2953

    "The property is well kept and campsites are a good distance from each other. Plenty of open field as well as wooded areas."

    "This campground has friendly helpful staff and quiet spacious sites. We took our mini camper on its first outing here."

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Glamping Reviews near Carteret, NJ

280 Reviews of 25 Carteret Campgrounds


  • Bob F.
    Aug. 10, 2025

    Moon Valley Campground

    Very unique smaller private campground

    This was a great campsite nestled in the foothills of Northern NJ on the NY border. Small, clean with great views and great location for hiking , cruising etc. Bring your tent or use the existing glamping tents. Headed back for a fall weekend in the "dome" which has incredible views. Try it you won't be sorry.

  • Matt S.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 27, 2024

    Adventure Bound Camping (Tall Pines)

    Deceiving Website

    We stayed at Adventure Bound Tall Pines in Elmer, New Jersey, for Memorial Day weekend for a quick getaway. Despite reserving and paying for a“Premium” site, it fell far short. But there were still a few things we liked… 

    THINGS I LIKED: 

    1. Super-friendly staff, especially Allie, who was courteous and seemed to try to make things right 

    2. Lots of mature shade trees 

    3. DJ at the pool Saturday and Sunday and live band Saturday evening 

    4. Close proximity to Delsea Drive-in Theatre and Cohenzick Zoo 

    THINGS I DIDN’T LIKE SO MUCH: 

    1. I reserved and paid-in-full for a premium site which listed 50-amp service and a concrete pad. Nope. Only 30-amp service and no concrete pad. When I called the office, assuming there must’ve been a mistake, I was told by two different staff members that their website is“wonky.” I wouldn’t mind as much, but this weekend was 90-degrees each day and humid, so it would’ve been good to have air conditioning. 

    2. The entire park was dirty sand with weeds growing everywhere 

    3. This place is not big-rig friendly, difficult to navigate some of the turns in our 45’ motorhome and taking scratches from tree branches that should be trimmed 

    4. I paid$432 for 3-nights and feel like I was taken 

    WOULD WE COME BACK? 

    Nope. I’m sticking with campgrounds that give you what you paid for.

  • Maureen F.
    Dec. 4, 2020

    Tohickon Valley County Park

    Great stop for a Bikepacker

    No electrical and no pets allowed in camp sites. But plenty of trees and huge fire rings in each spot. An RV would have a tough time but for car camping it’s great. The Delaware Canal is nearby with the tow path for biking. That makes this a nice Bikepacking stop.

  • Z
    Aug. 8, 2021

    Turkey Swamp Park

    Great Campground

    I stayed at turkey swamp for just one night we had to pack it in early because a storm was rolling in but otherwise a great campground! we hiked one of the few trails in the morning and it was clean and well marked. we kayaked after that and the one thing that wasnt very great was that we brought our own kayaks so we had a decent walk from the parking lot to the lake. the lake itself wasnt huge and we paddled it in about an hour but it was still beautiful, fun and clean. the way the camp sites are set up is great because it give you some solid privacy. the roads are one way and each camp site is a horseshoe off the road. we stayed on site C4 and it was less then a 1 minute walk to the bathroom which was very clean! the only complaint we had was some of our neighbors didnt respect quiet hour. otherwise a fantastic campground for a small group or family!

  • Dwight D.
    Jun. 6, 2021

    Swartswood State Park Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED

    Good State Park Campground

    My first trip to this campground was September 2020. We wanted to get out of the house, but stay clear of other campers during the pandemic. This campsite, CS52, was in the woods and we were able to get the illusion of privacy by parking the cars along the road as a makeshift wall and pitching our tents beside them, facing inward. The other 3/4 of the campsite was bound by trees and shrubs which was nice and why we chose the spot. Other sites are more open and only the darkness of night will give you privacy. Each campsite has a firepit/ring, picnic table, and lantern hook.

    We hung out at the campsite mostly, using the fire pit, playing frisbee, and relaxing in our hammocks. When we did roam a bit, there was a nice lake, with seating every so often and a boat dock ramp thing in the campground. There was also a playground, beach, pavilion, and picnic tables, but we did not use any of that. 

    Campsite sells fire wood. Clean bathrooms with flush toilets and showers, masks required for the pandemic.

  • Jessica D.
    Apr. 21, 2021

    Timberland Lake Campground

    Great location, fun times!

    We LOVE camping here in the fall!! They do their own haunted walk through that is just awesome! Everyone decorates. They have a dj every Saturday! Plenty of activities for the kids. They have cool raffles! Very close to Six Flags Great adventure. You can hear the lions in the morning. There is a road that goes between the campground and the Safari you can drive, walk, or bicycle down and see the animals! This campground has a pretty lake, a bridge and is very woodsy, not just a camper parking lot like some other campgrounds! The staff and seasonals friendly! The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is because the bathrooms need a deep cleaning.

  • J
    Jul. 3, 2022

    Spruce Run Recreation Area

    Spruce Run

    We stayed in a RV and a tent. There were eight people in total sleeping on the site. We stayed July 1 and 2nd. The actual site was nice and was close to the bathrooms. There was plenty of shade as the sun moved throughout the day. The park used to be a swim attraction but the water is not safe to swim in because of a dangerous algae bloom. While walking around, it gave off an abandoned summer camp feel. There were maybe six structures (concessions, changing rooms, etc) that were all boarded up. Thursday night was quiet. We were able to sit outside and enjoy the sounds of nature. The next night, there were many more people there. In one site, campers set up at least five tents. They were very loud past the curfew time of 10. Quiet hours were not taken seriously on that night.

  • Jesse C.
    Jun. 24, 2020

    Turkey Swamp Park

    Nice for a first trip

    First time camping with my 10 yr old son during covid restrictions. Park rangers were nice. Check in was easy. $36 per night includes water and electricity on site. Didn't have anything to compare it to but the sites were kind of small and close together. If your neighbors have a barking dog or a crying baby you can kiss tranquility goodbye. Spiders in the bathroom, mold on the shower curtains. Because of covid-19 restrictions you couldn't rent a boat, (supposed) to wear masks in the bathroom, and the picnic grounds were supposed to be closed. The lake was nice. Plenty of trails to walk. Wouldn't exactly call it hiking though. You can fish the lake, bring your own kayak, and there's an archery range on site, and also some huge beautiful fields for whatever. The rangers come around and enforce quiet time and make you put fires out around 10 or 11 pm. All in all was a good time and we'll probably go back.

  • Mario M.
    Jun. 9, 2020

    Mountainview Campground

    Simple Camping Under the Trees

    This campground is perfect for a getaway if what you’re looking for is no more than spending some time in nature. The property is well kept and campsites are a good distance from each other. Plenty of open field as well as wooded areas. I would mostly recommend it for primitive camping, however, campsites with running water and electricity are available.


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