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Best Campgrounds near Collingswood, NJ

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Camping options near Collingswood, New Jersey range from established facilities to urban glamping experiences, with Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA serving as a convenient base for exploring both Philadelphia and southern New Jersey. Located approximately 20 minutes from Collingswood, this KOA campground accommodates tents, RVs, and cabin campers with full hookups and amenities. The region includes several family-friendly campgrounds like Atsion Family Camp in Wharton State Forest and Old Cedar Campground, both offering tent sites, RV spaces, and cabin rentals within 30-45 minutes of Collingswood.

Seasonal availability varies significantly across the area's campgrounds, with some facilities like Old Cedar Campground operating only from April through October. Most established campgrounds require advance reservations, especially during summer weekends and holidays when sites fill quickly. Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA remains open year-round, providing camping opportunities even during winter months when many other facilities close. Access to most campgrounds is straightforward via paved roads, making them accessible for standard vehicles and larger RVs. Cell service is generally reliable throughout the region, though visitors should check individual campground policies regarding pets, alcohol, and fires. As one camper noted, "Staff were very friendly. Large campground but doesn't feel like it. Easy access to main roads, downtown Philly and Jersey Shore."

Campers consistently mention the convenience of staying at Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA when visiting Philadelphia, with several reviews highlighting the campground's cleanliness and family-friendly atmosphere. The campground features amenities including a seasonal pool, playground, and dog park. For those seeking a more unique experience, Philly Love Boats at Pier 5 Marina offers urban glamping opportunities directly in Philadelphia. Water activities are available at several campgrounds, including Hospitality Creek Campground and Lake Kandle, both offering swimming and boating options. Nature enthusiasts may prefer Wharton State Forest's Atsion Recreation Area, which provides access to the Pine Barrens ecosystem and water recreation. Based on reviews from The Dyrt, bathroom cleanliness and staff friendliness are frequently mentioned positive attributes across most campgrounds in the region, with one visitor describing Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA as "the best KOA I've been to" due to its paved roads, grassy sites, and extensive amenities.

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Best Camping Sites Near Collingswood, New Jersey (118)

    1. Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA

    20 Reviews
    Paulsboro, NJ
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (856) 423-6677

    "We did Chinatown and walked part of the Schuylkill River trail which we accessed by parking near Fairmount Park."

    "In addition to the peaceful vibe, the people are friendly, the little office store has everything you forgot to pack, and if you look around the campground edges or follow the walking trail into the woods"

    2. Atsion Family Camp — Wharton State Forest

    23 Reviews
    Hammonton, NJ
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (609) 268-0444

    "Atsion Family Campground Off US 206 and about 1/2 a mile up Atsion Road in New Jersey’s Wharton State Forest, you’ll find the Atsion Family Campground."

    "It was a great location, closest site to the water with beautiful views. Super convenient if you're a Kayaker, you can launch right off that spot. Its a huge site, away from other sites."

    3. Philly Love Boats at Pier 5 Marina: Urban Glamping

    1 Review
    Camden, NJ
    4 miles
    Website

    $120 - $145 / night

    4. Old Cedar Campground

    11 Reviews
    Monroeville, NJ
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (856) 358-4881

    $31 - $50 / night

    "Quiet Getaway Weekend 

    We went to Old Cedar Campground in Monroeville, New Jersey, for a quiet getaway weekend. This is a small and basic campground, not a resort. No fancy amenities."

    "Not close off the highway, but wooden sites. Seems as though people spend their summers there. Pool was beautiful and looked new. Mini golf was decrepit and looked abandoned. Store was nice."

    5. Group Camp — Ridley Creek State Park

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

    $57 / night

    "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."

    "We found a lot of really unique sites around the park. Will keep going back"

    6. Fort Washington State Park Campground

    7 Reviews
    Ambler, PA
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (215) 591-5250

    $28 - $72 / night

    "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."

    "m following up on my review from over a year ago with new photos, updated weathered campers’ tales and a quick snapshot of HIGHLIGHTS and LOWLIGHTS: HIGHLIGHTS: (1) Rustic group camping nestled in nearly"

    7. Alverthorpe Private Park

    4 Reviews
    Jenkintown, PA
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (215) 884-6538

    $1 - $100 / night

    "year ago with some refreshed insight, additional photos and, well, because once wasn’t enough, here’s a quick reel of HIGHLIGHTS and LOWLIGHTS:  HIGHLIGHTS: (1) Hidden slice of suburban woodland tucked"

    8. Hospitality Creek Campground

    12 Reviews
    Winslow, NJ
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (856) 629-5140

    "The park was easy to find and located a short distance from the highway. We were met at the entry gate with a personalized folder containing lots of helpful information for our stay."

    "We love the lake side campsites."

    9. Tinicum Island

    1 Review
    Essington, PA
    12 miles
    Website

    10. Lake Kandle

    1 Review
    Glassboro, NJ
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (609) 589-2158

    "Lake with swing and fishing and two pools. No pets no alcohol no store but they have a snack stand. Make sure to get an end campsite or your table will be by the sanitary dump."

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  • Ali P.
    Oct. 16, 2025

    Homestead Campground

    Here for a week

    Beautiful park. Looks like only 2 of the spots are for campers, rest are full time residents. The farther back you go in the park the worse condition the rv are. At time of visit the closest bathroom was under repair, it happens. Aggravating issues: Dump station has no water. People walk their dogs right thru your camp site and then don’t pick up after them.

    But yea, beautiful place

  • Gennifer K.
    Oct. 12, 2025

    Sea Pirate Campground

    Lots to do

    The park was great. Very close to local sites like Tuckerton Seaport. Lots of activities on site including fishing, a heated pool, hot tub, and a couple of playgrounds. Bathrooms were very clean and well maintained. They had several activities and sent text reminders of what was going on

  • M
    Oct. 6, 2025

    French Creek State Park Campground

    Hard with a large group

    Harder to do with a large group due to the early quiet hours, but park is very nice and well kept

  • Aly E.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 2, 2025

    French Creek State Park Campground

    Dog owners read!

    There’s four loops. All connected A through D. We just needed a place to park and sleep so I got D011. Got there at 11pm and the D loop says no pets allowed. Not sure why when they are at every other loop but we had no where else to go and the area is pretty far off from anywhere else so the ol lab stayed in the camper. The bathrooms are tile and really nice with showers. And it was really quiet and chilly so a nice fall camp site. Just know ahead of time if you’re a dog owner!

  • Stuart K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 1, 2025

    Village Scene Park

    Tucked-Away Community Vibe

    I’m following up on my review from over a year ago with updated insights, additional photos and a quick breakdown of HIGHLIGHTS and LOWLIGHTS: 

    HIGHLIGHTS: (1) Convenient suburban location near Philadelphia yet surprisingly quiet; (2) Full-hookup RV sites with 30 / 50 amp, water, and sewer; (3) Affordable rates compared to other campgrounds in the region; (4) Smaller, tight-knit atmosphere with friendly long-term residents; (5) Pet-friendly, with walking areas and green space; and (6) Nearby restaurants include Franconi’s Pizzeria for classic pies and cheesesteaks and Appalachian Brewing Company with pub fare and house-brewed beers. 

    LOWLIGHTS: (1) Sites are narrow and can feel cramped, so don’t expect big pull-throughs; (2) Limited amenities with no pool, clubhouse, or playground; (3) Grounds feel more like a residential mobile home park than a campground; (4) Some infrastructure is dated and could use upgrades; and (5) Not much in the way of natural scenery because, um, this is urban camping. 

    Happy Camping!

  • Stuart K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 1, 2025

    Fort Washington State Park Campground

    Where George Washington Would've Ditched His Tent PPE

    I’m following up on my review from over a year ago with new photos, updated weathered campers’ tales and a quick snapshot of HIGHLIGHTS and LOWLIGHTS:

    HIGHLIGHTS: (1) Rustic group camping nestled in nearly 500 acres of lush forest that is perfect for history buffs and nature lovers alike; (2) Potable water and non-flush restrooms available year-round, because even Revolutionary War re-enactors need coffee breaks; (3) Over 3.5 miles of trails leading to Hawk Watch observation decks, which birders will marvel at and the rest of us will simply appreciate the vista; (4) Group tenting area that fits 20 to 100 people that is ideal for clans, clubs or covert woodland think tanks; and (5) Convenient to Philly (25 min), great for escaping crowds while still being able to Uber for donuts.

    LOWLIGHTS: (1) No RV or tent-by-the-river solo camping: group-only policy means solo adventurers need to carpool or carry heavy guilt; (2) Bathrooms are primitive and non-flush, so BYOTP as it’s campground chic here, not hotel lobby convenient; (3) Carry-in / carry-out trash policy means becoming one with your garbage until civilization or squirrels show up; (4) Cell service is ‘iffy’ at best, depending on how hard the woods are trying to keep you offline; and (5) No campfire tales about campers as noise is limited and so are late-night s'mores sessions.

    Happy Camping!

  • S
    Sep. 29, 2025

    Turkey Swamp Park

    Private wooded sites

    Nice, remote, private. Some sites unlevel. Bring a LONG water hose. Nice lake. Showers and washers and dryers.

  • Aly E.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 28, 2025

    Batona — Wharton State Forest

    Good spot to sleep

    The camp road was kinda hard to get around direction wise you couldn’t tell what was a road and what was a campsite. It was Saturday night and only two other campers but one was a huge group but thankfully not too loud. Two pit toilets that was pretty bad shape but we are used to disperse camping without toilets so we didn’t complain.

  • Stuart K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 24, 2025

    Washington Crossing State Park - TEMP CLOSED FOR 2024

    History and Camping with Revolutionary Limits

    Washington Crossing Historic Park, straddling Pennsylvania and New Jersey along the Delaware River, is one of those rare places where you can literally camp in history. The Pennsylvania side is all about historic buildings, museums and picnic spots, while the New Jersey side (Washington Crossing State Park) offers organized group tent camping. This isn’t the place for a cushy RV getaway or individual tenters looking to sneak in for the night, but rather a structured, group-style camping steeped in Revolutionary War atmosphere. First impressions? More Boy Scout jamboree than weekend getaway, but if you’re here for camaraderie and heritage, you’ve hit the mark.

    Facilities are deliberately minimal. On the Pennsylvania side, camping is limited to a handful of Scout-designated sites with portable toilets, no running water and zero frills. Across the river in New Jersey, the official group camping area provides open tent-only sites with no hookups, no pets and strict quiet hours. Think old-school camping: fire rings, pit toilets and a heavy dose of ‘leave no trace’ ethos. Reservations are required, permits are non-negotiable and the max stay tops out at 14 nights. What you do get is a wide, peaceful forest setting with plenty of space for tents, youth groups or scout troops along with the kind of simplicity that makes you feel like you’ve stepped back in time.

    Beyond the tent pads, the surrounding parks are rich with history and outdoor options. On the Pennsylvania side, you’ll find the visitor center, historic McConkey’s Ferry Inn, Bowman’s Hill Tower, and interpretive programs that bring the Revolutionary War era to life. Picnic areas and a boat launch offer ways to enjoy the Delaware River. In New Jersey, miles of wooded trails lead you through rolling hills and historic landscapes, perfect for hiking and birdwatching. It’s a spot where history buffs, scouts and nature seekers can all find common ground.

    Insider Tips? Here’s a handful: (1) The best group sites are the ones tucked furthest from the trailhead as (surprise, surprise) they’re quieter and offer more privacy; (2) Stock up before arriving, as there are no supply stores inside the park, so head on over to nearby Weis Markets in Langhorne or ShopRite in Fairless Hills, both of which are on the PA-side; (3) Be sure to bring all your own water as none is available onsite; (4) Kayakers should launch from the Pennsylvania side’s boat access for an iconic paddle on the Delaware River; (5) Visit the park’s historic reenactments, especially the Christmas Day Crossing event as it’s easily the most memorable history lesson you’ll ever get outdoors; and (6) When you’re done camping, fuel up at It’s Nutts Restaurant on the Jersey side in Titusville for classic diner-style comfort food or Francisco’s on the River for Italian fare with Delaware River views.

    Happy Camping!

Guide to Collingswood

Camping near Collingswood, New Jersey, offers a variety of experiences for outdoor enthusiasts. From family-friendly campgrounds to serene spots for RVers, there’s something for everyone looking to escape the city.

What to do:

  • Hiking and Biking: Explore the trails at French Creek State Park Campground. One reviewer mentioned, "Hiking and biking this park is fun," highlighting the great outdoor activities available.
  • Fishing: At Elk Neck State Park Campground, visitors can enjoy fishing opportunities. A camper noted, "There’s great camping and fishing throughout the area."
  • Kayaking and Canoeing: Lums Pond State Park Campground is perfect for water activities. One review stated, "If you like small breweries, about 20 minutes away is Stewarts Brewpub," making it a great spot for a day on the water followed by a local brew.

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness at Elk Neck State Park Campground. A visitor said, "The bathrooms are immaculate," which is always a plus when camping.
  • Spacious Sites: At Blue Rocks Family Campground, many enjoy the spacious sites. One reviewer mentioned, "Very level and spaced apart from neighbor if you pick the right spots."
  • Family-Friendly Activities: Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park at Quarryville is known for its fun activities. A camper shared, "Kids enjoy the water park and nighttime laser tag parties," making it a hit for families.

What you should know:

  • Alcohol Policies: Some campgrounds, like Elk Neck State Park Campground, do not allow alcohol. A reviewer pointed out, "NO alcohol allowed," so plan accordingly.
  • Site Proximity: At French Creek State Park Campground, some sites are close together. One camper noted, "Sites are extremely close together in some areas," which might not suit everyone.
  • Limited Amenities: Campgrounds like Atsion Family Camp — Wharton State Forest have basic amenities. A visitor mentioned, "The bathrooms are the typical old NJ state park setup," so don’t expect luxury.

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park at Quarryville is great for kids. One parent said, "Plenty to do every day and night," making it ideal for families.
  • Plan for Activities: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and pools, like Lake-In-Wood Campground. A camper shared, "The campground has a kiddie pool, as well as an indoor/outdoor pool."
  • Pack Snacks and Drinks: Having snacks handy is a must. One reviewer at Lums Pond State Park Campground mentioned, "We tried to rent kayaks but there were no doubles available," so be prepared for popular activities.

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A camper at Blue Rocks Family Campground noted, "Some tight spots to navigate through," so plan ahead.
  • Look for Full Hookups: Campgrounds like Lake-In-Wood Campground offer full hookups. One reviewer said, "Sites are paved and mostly level," which is great for RVs.
  • Be Mindful of Noise: Some campgrounds can be noisy. A visitor at Atsion Family Camp — Wharton State Forest mentioned, "There was car noise, but it wasn’t really an issue to us," so consider your tolerance for noise when choosing a site.

Camping near Collingswood, New Jersey, has something for everyone, whether you’re looking for family fun or a peaceful retreat.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there any tent camping sites in Collingswood?

While Collingswood itself has limited camping options, several excellent tent camping sites are available within a short drive. Belleplain State Forest offers peaceful tent camping with sites you can select before checking in, perfect for a quiet getaway with easy access to the ocean. For a more adventurous experience, Lower Forge Camp requires backpacking 5+ miles in from Atsion or 7 miles from Batsto, providing a true escape along the Batsto River with boat-in access also available.

When is the best time of year to go camping in Collingswood?

The ideal camping season near Collingswood runs from April through October, with late spring and early fall offering the most comfortable temperatures. Spacious Skies Country Oaks maintains well-kept facilities and peaceful surroundings even during winter months for hardier campers. However, be aware that some facilities like Atsion Family Camp in Wharton State Forest may have seasonal restrictions. Note that Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA closes for winter and reopens in April (exact closure dates may vary year to year, so call ahead).

What amenities are available at Collingswood camping areas?

The camping areas near Collingswood offer various amenities to enhance your outdoor experience. Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA provides full hookups and convenient access to Philadelphia (just 20 minutes away). Butterfly Camping Resort features a large playground, numerous activities for children, clean bathrooms, and a fishing lake. Many campgrounds in the region also offer water access, well-maintained bathroom facilities, and spacious sites with options for shade or sun depending on your preference.

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