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RV Camping near Clementon, NJ
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RV parks near Clementon provide varied options for motorhome travelers. Mays Landing Resort offers full hookup RV sites with 50-amp electric service, water, and sewer connections from April through November. Thousand Trails Chestnut Lake in Port Republic features pull-through sites that accommodate big rigs, though some visitors note the proximity challenges. "Sites are packed together so tightly that our sitting area was bordered by the hookups from the neighboring site," reported one camper about a similar nearby park. Sun Retreats Avalon provides concrete patio sites with 50-amp service and sewer hookups, while Shady Pines Campground in Absecon offers year-round access with more limited amenities but full hookup capability.
Between Atlantic City and Philadelphia, access to these campgrounds typically requires navigating local roads after exiting the Garden State Parkway. Several parks maintain gated entrances with security codes provided at check-in. Cell service varies significantly across the region, with Verizon generally providing the strongest coverage. Most facilities offer sanitary dump stations, though waiting times can exceed two hours on holiday weekends. Water pressure fluctuations remain common at peak usage times. Seasonal variations affect availability, with many parks operating from April through October, though limited year-round options exist. Pet policies generally allow dogs with standard restrictions, and Wi-Fi quality ranges from functional to nearly unusable depending on campground infrastructure investments.
Best RV Campgrounds near Clementon (93)
1. Mays Landing Resort
"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."
2. Sun Retreats Avalon
"This is a nice, flat campground so great for bike riding. While there are MANY seasonal sites, we never felt unwelcome - quite the opposite!"
"Our camp site was perfectly level. We were close to the Cape May beaches. Cold Spring Brewery wasn’t too far and was fun."
3. Thousand Trails Chestnut Lake
"pros pull through
friendly front desk
clean showers and toilet
free cable
great lounge
close to Long Beach Island and Atlantic city
well kept area
nice pool and playground
right off the parkway"
"We booked through Thousand Trails and you can't reserve sites."
4. Echo Farms RV Campground
5. Military Park Fort Dix Range 14 Camp
"We stayed here in November-December to do some exploring around Jersey. Not a lot going on at the fam camp. Clean and gravel. Lots of military training nearby but overall a quiet stay."
from $20 / night
6. Village Scene Park
"The two ladies had a greater handle on the operations of the very nice facility."
"We’ve stayed here a couple times in past Have family in the area Grew up in this area so very comfortable and easy access to lots of places! This visit we stayed six months may to October"
Check Availabilityfrom $48 / night
7. Belhaven Lake RV Resort
"This is a seasonal campground and everyone is so nice!!"
8. Pomona RV Park and Campground
"They have internet, TV, open gear around, city water, sewer, always there to help."
9. Shady Pines Campground
"Very quiet at night.... almost too quiet! We stayed because we love nearby Brigantine beach and it was a last minute booking. We didn't use the campground facilities too much."
10. Thousand Trails Lake & Shore
"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!"
Drive Time
- 23 min from Philadelphia, PA
- 38 min from Vineland, NJ
- 39 min from Trenton, NJ
- 45 min from Atlantic City, NJ
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RV Park Reviews near Clementon, NJ
554 Reviews of 93 Clementon Campgrounds
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james Q.ScoutBelleplain State Forest
Quiet, Clean and Friendly
We 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.
- Stuart K.
LegendLowe's - W Windsor
Upscale Parking Paradise at This Home Fixer-Upper
Located just off US Route 1 in the upscale Princeton area, this spacious Lowe's serves up a surprisingly pleasant patch of pavement for weary road warriors looking to catch some shut-eye. Set back roughly 80 yards from the highway, this big blue home improvement retailer offers a generously sized parking lot with relatively manageable traffic, good maneuverability and a quieter atmosphere than you might expect from such a busy suburban retail corridor. The western and southern edges of the lot are particularly appealing for an overnight stay, and with Trader Joe's, Starbucks and several other retailers nearby, convenience certainly isn't in short supply. Better yet, the store management was friendly and accommodating when we called ahead to arrange our overnight visit.
HIGHLIGHTS: (1) Spacious, paved parking lot with plenty of room to maneuver larger rigs; (2) Convenient access to US Route 1 and nearby I-95; (3) Western and southern parking areas offer quieter spots away from the busiest customer traffic; (4) Excellent nearby conveniences, including Trader Joe's, Starbucks and several dining options; and (5) Friendly store management that welcomed our overnight stay, plus surprisingly good opportunities for outdoor recreation nearby.
LOWLIGHTS: (1) Some daytime retail traffic and occasional road noise, although nothing terribly disruptive; (2) No RV hookups, dump station or dedicated overnight camping facilities; (3) Parking areas closest to the store can become crowded during business hours; (4) Limited greenery and little of the scenery you'd expect from a traditional campground; and (5) While the overnight experience was excellent, this is still a commercial parking lot rather than a destination for an extended stay.
Happy Overnighting!
Andrea B.
TravelerColonial Meadows Family Campground
Great park
Many 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.
- JJohn Y.Scout
Ocean View Resort Campground
One of the best campgrounds I have ever stayed in
This 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.
- bbob J.
GuideAtsion Family Camp — Wharton State Forest
Pine Barrens New Jersey
This campground is part of the Wharton State Forest and has several campgrounds in the area. Great wooded sites right on a lake. Pretty good separation between sites with good tree separation between sites. Some road noise not overly affecting site.
- DDiane M.Scout
Brendan Byrne State Forest
Just ok
Restrooms are filthy with mold and mildew.
Water puddled on the restroom floor.really gross.
Cabin was mostly clean. The windows were full of dirt and bugs on the tracks.mattresses were terrible.The fireplace was nice. Kitchen was clean.
Can t wait to move on to a cleaner park.
Thomas B.
RangerTohickon Family Campground
Simple, peaceful FHU
We stayed just a couple nights here on our way north. The camp host was helpful before our stay and during check-in. Our site was pretty isolated from the others, so it was very quiet (no complaints here). There is a decent mix of sunny sites by the river and shady sites under the trees. The weather was perfect mid September. There wasn't anything spectacular for me, but it was a good experience and it was a nice taste of fall PA scenery. Beware that the roads are tight for a big rig. Side note, it did seem like most campers lived there.
- EEmily R.Scout
Belleplain State Forest
Don’t go unless you want harassment
My 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…
Guide to Clementon
Camping options near Clementon, New Jersey offer varied terrain across southern New Jersey's sandy coastal plain region, typically ranging from 30-100 feet above sea level. The area's camping season generally extends from April through October, with summer temperatures averaging 80-85°F and significant humidity. Most campgrounds experience weekend capacity issues during July and August, with reservation wait times extending to three weeks for premium spots.
What to do
Fishing at lakeside spots: At Thousand Trails Chestnut Lake, visitors enjoy angling opportunities on the property. "Good fishing, good people, nice shaded and sunny spots, beautiful pool," notes Aimee D., though she cautions about "bugs" and recommends avoiding "the front middle spots, they flood when it rains."
Brewery visits: Village Scene Park provides easy access to local craft beer options. "When you get thirsty for some of the local stuff – and why wouldn't you here in a beer haven like Philly? – then head due south of VSP on Koffel Road, where you'll come across Imprint Beer Co, where you can try a nice native lager," suggests Stuart K.
Beach excursions: RV sites near Clementon, New Jersey serve as convenient bases for Atlantic coast adventures. At Sun Retreats Avalon, Laure D. reports, "We were close to the Cape May beaches. Cold Spring Brewery wasn't too far and was fun."
Walking trails: Nature preserves offer hiking opportunities within short drives of most campsites. Thomas Q. at Thousand Trails Chestnut Lake describes it as "a nice spot to stop for some time away from the hustle and bustle of life," despite noting that "mosquitoes are bad but that's to be expected being near water of any kind."
What campers like
Quiet locations: Military Park Fort Dix Range 14 Camp provides a peaceful setting. "Not a lot going on at the fam camp. Clean and gravel. Lots of military training nearby but overall a quiet stay. On the beaten path but a bit further into the trees so you're not hearing so much road noise," explains Rara B.
Clean facilities: Well-maintained bathhouses rank high in camper satisfaction. Amanda M. at Shady Pines Campground reports, "We have a small TT so my family did utilize the bathrooms for shower convenience after the beach and they were SUPER clean."
Swimming options: Multiple water recreation facilities enhance summer stays. At Thousand Trails Sea Pines, Patti K. notes, "Great pool and splash pad. Kids love the lake. Bathroom cleaned daily. Could use more showers. Nice and quiet at night."
Seasonal activities: Holiday weekends feature special programming at many parks. Herbert from Mays Landing Resort shared that "Halloween decorations were the best. The playground was great my daughter really enjoyed the scavenger hunt," adding that "the miniature golf course could have been maintained better, but it was so inexpensive I couldn't consider it an issue."
What you should know
Site leveling challenges: Uneven terrain affects many campgrounds in the region. Matt S. at Shady Pines Campground encountered significant problems: "The much bigger problem was that it sloped so much it was impossible to level. I didn't have enough blocks to prop up the leveling jacks enough to level the RV."
Tight spacing: Most RV parks near Clementon have limited site dimensions. At Mays Landing Resort, Yamileth K. observed, "The spots were tight and when our neighbor parked his truck in his spot, my chair could almost touch it."
Seasonal park character: Many campgrounds primarily serve long-term or seasonal guests. Sonyia W. at Mays Landing Resort stated, "This is more like a long term stay place that has a couple of short term sites," noting that "there was trash in our fire ring and on our site, we were surrounded on all sides by permanent RVs."
Navigational difficulties: Large rigs face maneuvering challenges at several parks. Stephanie H. at Sun Retreats Avalon explained, "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."
Tips for camping with families
Pool facilities: Swimming amenities vary significantly between campgrounds. At Belhaven Lake RV Resort, Pattie R. shares, "Great summers here for almost 60 years! Fun for all. This is a seasonal campground and everyone is so nice!!"
Playground options: Children's recreation areas differ in quality and maintenance. Herbert at Mays Landing Resort commented, "The playground was great my daughter really enjoyed the scavenger hunt. The miniature golf course could have been maintained better, but it was so inexpensive I couldn't consider it an issue."
Weekend noise levels: Sound management policies vary widely between parks. Becca U. at Sun Retreats Avalon reported, "We were kind of annoyed by the loud music of other campers. It was late (but not yet quiet hours), we were in our camper, with our air conditioner running and our TV on, and we could still hear their music."
Family-friendly atmosphere: Some locations better accommodate children than others. William W. cautions about Thousand Trails Sea Pines: "Not a family friendly place; people skinny dipping in the lake, people smoking in public places, people cursing up a storm right next to our 3 and 4 year old, etc."
Tips from RVers
Reservation flexibility: Booking systems vary between campgrounds. Gayle B. at Thousand Trails Chestnut Lake shares, "We booked through Thousand Trails and you can't reserve sites. Our trailer is 37 feet long, so there is always the concern we won't find any sites will fit in."
Access challenges: Entrance and internal road conditions affect arrival experiences. Joe D. at Thousand Trails Chestnut Lake notes it's "right off the parkway- easy to get to and easy to go places," but lists cons including "small unshaded campsites."
Hookup reliability: Water and electrical service quality fluctuates seasonally. At Pomona RV Park and Campground, Jakob B. reports, "They have internet, TV, open gear around, city water, sewer, always there to help."
Site selection strategies: Specific location knowledge improves camping experiences. Amanda M. at Shady Pines Campground advises, "I can definitely see where the previous reviewer said they had trouble with leveling from to back. We have a very small TT and pulled back as far as we could otherwise we would have been on a slope as well."
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