Best Glamping near Downe, NJ

Recent Glamping Reviews near Downe, New Jersey

408 Reviews of 33 Downe Campgrounds

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  Denise D.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 18, 2018

  Beachcomber Camping Resort

  Beautiful wooded sites, lots to do and unique camping experiences.

  Fun for the whole family. Lots to do and the beautiful beaches of Cape May, New Jersey are a short 10 minute drive. The different types of camping/glamping experiences exceeded my expectations. We enjoyed the Deer Crossing Teepee which had far more luxuries than any other glamping I have done. Highly recommend this campground resort.

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  Denise D.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 17, 2018

  Beachcomber Camping Resort

  Above my expectations!

  A beautiful wooded campground close to the beaches of Cape May, New Jersey. Very family oriented and really a great place for adults too. We stayed in a teepee and it is one of the coolest places I have camped. These days I like glamping and this was the best experience yet!

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  Travyl Couple !.

  Ranger

  

  Dec. 31, 2019

  Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA

  Close to Philadelphia

  We stayed here for 3 nights while visiting family In Philadelphia. It is a 20 minute ride into Philly and Uber was was quick and responsive.

  *note- this does close for winter and reopens in April but call park for exact closure dates because they do change.

  This is a nice KOA with full hook ups, tent sites,cabins, and even glamping cabins. There is a pool that is open Memorial Day- Labor Day. They also have a catch and release pond and we found a pickleball court at a nearby city park.

  We did Chinatown and walked part of the Schuylkill River trail which we accessed by parking near Fairmount Park. This is a great area to explore with gorgeous views and easy access to the River trail. (There are rentals for everything here- kayaks/bikes etc)

  IF we had a car with us- we would have considered taking the ferry from Camden’s Ferry Terminal next to Wiggins Park to Philly. (This is also near the Adventure Aquarium and the battleship New Jersey) Here is a link to information about the ferry-

  https://www.delawareriverwaterfront.com/places/riverlink-ferry

  This is a great location for exploring Philadelphia.

  Happy Camping! Pamela and Keith

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  Jaquiline D.

  Scout

  

  Feb. 3, 2020

  Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA

  Very Friendly

  My husband and I stayed for a week in one of the glamping tents. The staff was very friendly and the tents were more glamorous than we had tried before, but definitely had a good combination of woodsy and comfort. The only thing we didn't really like was that there are A LOT of RV sites, and it's kind of a bummer to just stare at a bunch of RVs lol also next time we will look for somewhere with opportunities for hiking and various activities. This campground has a playground, so good for kids, but not so much an all adults stay.

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  nancy W.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 11, 2018

  Lums Pond State Park Campground

  Lums Pond

  Convenient to MD, PA, and DE side trips. Campground has 2 yurts right by the lake. There is no swimming, but your yurt rental gets you a double sit on top kayak, paddles, and PFDs. A/C has been added to the yurts. There is one bunk bed with a full size bottom bunk and a single top. A futon is also in each yurt. Across the lake is Going Ape Zip Line. An 8 mile loop trail circumnavigates the lake and can be used my bikers, walkers, or runners.

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  Lydia K.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 12, 2019

  Belleplain State Forest

  So far so good

  Arrived at 1pm on Wednesday. Check in was smooth. They allowed me to drive around first and pick out a campsite before checking in. They charge $5 extra for a dog. So far it is very quiet and that's what I was looking for. It's just a short drive to the ocean is:Cape May, Ocean City New Jersey.

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  Gayle B.

  Ranger

  

  Jul. 3, 2018

  Ocean View Resort Campground

  Recommended

  This place was recommended to us by a friend when we first started camping. We've been back many times since then. It's very close to everything, but you don't even need to leave the campground! There are a ton of activities! Certain areas in the campground are very "buggy" and it can get a little pricey, but it's the best place we've been to in New Jersey so far.

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  Dennis M.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 27, 2021

  Lums Pond State Park Campground

  Lum’s Pond campground

  What a great little campground. Shaded well spaced sites with full hookups and yurts to stay in.

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  Lisa S.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 1, 2018

  Belleplain State Forest

  Beautiful Campground

  We stayed in a yurt. it was a great experience that we would definitely do again. There is a small lake that was great to kayak on.

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  Matt S.

  Legend

  

  Jul. 11, 2022

  Sun Outdoors Rehoboth Bay

  ★★★★★ July 4th Weekend

  We spent an extended weekend at Sun Outdoors at Rehoboth Bay(formerly called The Resort at Massey’s Landing). And we had a blast! 

  Located on Rehoboth Bay, this resort was a great place to spend a long holiday weekend. Our paved site was just a few steps to a private beach which was really nice and clean. The campground included a heated pool with swim-up bar, kids activity pool, camp store, ice cream shop, and restaurant with bar. There’s no reason to ever leave the property! 

  We found the amenities and facilities were clean and maintained. Our site(# 214) was level and the full hookups all worked fine. This is a dog-friendly resort in all areas except the swimming pools. Daily trash pickup from the site is a great convenience. Even though the place was full for the holiday weekend, the staff handled everything well and always had a friendly greeting (including dog treats for our 4-legged traveller). 

  We had the opportunity to take the Cape May Lewes Ferry from and back to New Jersey. Driving a motor home onto a boat is an experience by itself. And we were fortunate to have great weather for our entire trip. 

  This is a great place and we can’t wait to come back! 

  THINGS I LIKED: 

  • Private beach 

  • Clean and well maintained property 

  THINGS I’D CHANGE: 

  • Slow WiFi and sketchy cable service 
  • The sites are really tightly packed without any trees for shade or privacy
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  Steve W.

  Guide

  

  May. 31, 2022

  Atsion Family Camp — Wharton State Forest

  4x4ing in the Pine Barrens

  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. The facility is run by the Dept of Environmental Protection and offers Tent, Trailer and Group Sites. There are also Cabins for rent as well, but only available during the summer months, After Memorial Day until October. AFC is one of several campgrounds in WSF and is the largest with 50 camping sites. Amenities include a handicapped accessible restroom/shower building, several drinking water spigots, and a waste dump for trailers. There are no electric hook ups and cell service is low, but manageable. Plenty of sun (shady too) so bring your solar powered generators and cell signal boosters if you need to stay connected. AFC is also pet friendly, so bring your 4 legged furry family members, after registering them with the camp site.

  The individual sites are spacious with a pic-nick table and fire ring grill. Some sites have lake-side water access, so bring your canoes and kayaks and reserve these sites (4, 8, 10, 12, 20 and 22) early as they are popular. The ground is sandy and relatively level for easy camp set up. Some sites are close to a roadway, so you do get some car noise, and like all unmonitored camp sites, loud, unruly campers can be lurking among the pines. Be sure to get your fire wood from the guy that lives across the street from the campground entrance. 5 bucks, on the honor system, a good amount of wood, open 24/7.

  Nearby is the Atsion Recreation Area, which offers fishing, walking, biking and horseback trails, a life guard monitored beach by the lake with restrooms and snacks (Summer Months). Only 15 minutes away, a quick drive, is Batso Village, an old iron and glass community from the late 1700s to early 1900s. NJ State Park Rangers are working hard keeping the area clean, rehabilitated, and educational center allowing you to walk through the old buildings and time as you image what life was like back then. Wharton SF is huge, over 122,000 acres of sandy terrain, towering pine trees, lakes/rivers and off roading trails!! Y’all should come and play in the Pine Barrens

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  Matt S.

  Legend

  

  Apr. 21, 2022

  Ocean View Resort Campground

  ★★★★ Shakedown Trip

  We went to Ocean View Resort in New Jersey to kick off the 2022 season in our new Fleetwood Discovery LXE. And we’re glad we did! 

  This campground is located less than two miles from Exit 17 off the Garden State Parkway. It’s located a short drive from popular shore towns including Avalon, Sea Isle City, Cape May, and Ocean City. We found the park easy to access and navigate. 

  The check-in process was easy and the front office staff was friendly. I appreciate being expected when stepping up to the front desk. 

  The most amazing part of our experience was our‘Deluxe 50 Amp Pull Thru’ site# E19. It was HUUUUUUGGGGGGE! See my photos. Our site had full hookups including 50-amp electricity, good water pressure, easily-accessed sewer connection, cable TV with limited channels(some were not clear), and Wi-Fi which was hopelessly slow. Tall trees provided some shade and privacy. The site was covered in gravel and stone, which is great because it didn’t get muddy after the rainstorm we experienced one night. I highly recommend sites E15-E27(E14 slopes too much for my preference). Most sites are seasonal trailers or-park models, but they appeared generally clean and maintained. 

  The campground, our site, and facilities we visited were clean and well-maintained. Not all facilities were open as the full season begins in a few weeks. The campground store carries a variety of food and drinks, camping and RV supplies, clothing, pool toys, and souvenirs. This came in handy when I needed to replace a damaged sewer hose. 

  It’s a good sign when it’s difficult to think of negative comments. If I’m being nit-picky, I’d share that the trash and recycling dumpsters were overflowing and unsightly. This could be because it was opening weekend. The firewood they sold was nice and dry, but they don’t deliver it to the sites. This meant I could only purchase what I could carry for my walk back to my site.(I believe offering delivery would be a major convenience for campers and result in increased sales for the campground.) 

  This was their opening weekend for the 2022 season. While we expected inconveniences or less-than-ideal conditions, we found the place was prepared for the new season and we had no issues. The lake, swimming pool, and cafe hadn’t opened yet, but we’ll be sure to visit those amenities during our next visit later this summer. 

  THINGS I LIKED: Site was huge and clean with well-maintained full hookups, gravel, and shade trees. Campground is clean and maintained. Store was well-stocked 

  THINGS I’D CHANGE: No delivery for firewood Slow Wi-Fi Limited working cable TV channels

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  john H.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 6, 2022

  Beachcomber Camping Resort

  Beachcombers

  Took the rv down with the kids had a blast

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  Cyn D.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 12, 2021

  Mays Landing Resort

  Needs a facelift

  Really nice area but the park is a little run down and spots are super crowded with really narrow, winding streets. It was a maze.

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  Brett D.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 4, 2024

  Belleplain State Forest

  Nice campground with private sites

  nice clean campsites with good electric and water hookups. Great activates at the lake and playground. Site was level. Bath house was a little run down , but serviceable.  Overall good value for the price.

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  Stacey R.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 15, 2019

  Driftwood Too

  Great location.

  Stayed there on our shake down trip with our new RV. Nice, Clean and Friendly. perfect for home base really close to lots of jersey shore happenings. and the staff is so amazingly helpful!!

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  Layne

  Scout

  

  Jan. 25, 2021

  Wading Pines Camping Resort

  Nice camp sites in the pines

  They have 300 camp sites spaced out nicely. All the hook ups you need. Many activities. Live music in the summer. Very nice wading river next to the camp grounds. You can tube down the river from one end of camp to the other.

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  Mary F.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 18, 2021

  Belleplain State Forest

  Wanted for nothing!

  The site was clean, the fore rings were perfect where you could have coals going for cooking and a simultaneous large wood fire. Huge campsite. Even though there wasn’t a ton of privacy it felt like we were in an enchanted woodland village, like Kokori forest.

  The water was the best tasting water! I was so pleasantly surprised and made sure to fill up before heading home.

  The bathrooms and showers were immaculate. Easy access to some basic playgrounds to keep kids busy when doing set up and take down.

  We will be back!

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  Alexa L.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 16, 2018

  Atsion Family Camp — Wharton State Forest

  Family friendly, sites right next to the lake

  LOVE!!!! I always get site #8 and it has an amazing view of the lake. While camping at atsion family campground, you have free access to the recreation center (the beach and some trails). In the area there are historic buildings and ruins you get to by “off roading” on all dirt roads. Great places to kayak and Pineland Adventures right down the street has wonderful trips!

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  Heather S.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 8, 2021

  Cape Henlopen State Park Campground

  Shaded camping with beach access

  Great campground with lots to offer for families with children. Nice walking and biking trails. Trails and campground well maintained. Several beach access points and nice fishing pier. Nature center, historic military structures and watch towers. Very nice playground designed for varying ages and basketball courts. Great place for active families and those who want to relax. Only down side to RV camping is there are no sites with sewer hookups, however, bathhouses are located fairly close to most sites.

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  Christine D.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 31, 2016

  Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park - Elmer

  Family Fun Campground (but an occasional buzzkill)

  We are annual visitors to Yogi Jellystone in Elmer, NJ by virtue of location, as it is close to home and a convenient spot for several people in our x-large camping crew.

  The pro's: This campground is well-designed with spots that can make most campers happy. There are wooded tent sites, field sites, full plug-in RV sites, and RVs and cabins for rent. There is a sizable splash park and pool with giant inflatable water. They have recreational activities for kids and families from ice-cream parties to bingo to hayrides to movies on a giant screen in the rally field. There is something for almost everyone.

  The con's: It is our "per night" most expensive camping trip each year and runs us close to $165 for a weekend with a site with water and electric. This might seem reasonable for families who enjoy all the bells and whistles and activities but we are just looking for a place to gather with our camping friends and we rarely indulge in the activities. The other con is that someone akin to a "campground bouncer" (that is really a thing) will harass and threaten you and your group throughout the night for even so much as laughter and guitar playing after quiet hours. My group makes a concerted effort (and succeeds) in booking a large area away from most other campers. Regardless of the distance we create, they shut us down every year. But we are a resilient group and it sometimes takes until the wee hours until we truly shut down.

  A pro: They haven't kicked us out yet.

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  Laure D.

  Legend

  

  Dec. 1, 2021

  Brumbleys Family Park

  Okay for staying at the beach

  Brumbly's is located in Milton, DE just off Coastal Highway. It's dated but well kept.  Pool is nice.  Seasonal sites look a bit run down.  There are restrooms and laundry. There is a pond centrally located in the campground. The appeal of this campground is that it's near the beach. Whether you like Rehoboth Beach or Bethany Beach, you're close. If you prefer outlet shopping, it's there as well. If you want historic sites go to Lewes, DE. or Cape Henlopen State Park. There is beach access at Indian River Inlet and Fenwick State Park but get there early before the parking fills up.

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  Marc P.

  Traveler

  

  Mar. 24, 2024

  Belleplain State Forest

  Nice park, annoying people

  Stayed there in October. All the electric sites are usually booked weeks or months out so stayed on the North Shore area with no hookups. Site 27 which basically in attached to site 26 with a trail shortcut entrance between them. Constantly had families walking through our site even through there actual entrance was just a few yards down the road. Had a large group spread over sites 20 to 24 with there chairs, bikes, games all overhanging or completely set up in the road and they gave you attitude whenever you needed to drive though. Park Rangers did nothing about it when told about it. The bathrooms were ok but the smaller toilet rooms were nasty. The CCC and Meisle field side is much nicer with larger spread out sites and cleaner nicer bathrooms.

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  Jorah

  Guide

  

  Sep. 12, 2024

  Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA

  Peaceful New Jersey

  I arrived on a Tuesday a few days after they closed the pool, and by Wednesday I had the whole row of tent sites to myself. Maybe that's why it was so peaceful, but every night after my cacophonous conference in Philadelphia, I couldn't wait to turn down Timberlane Road and see that little KOA sign glowing in the darkness. 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, you will find wonderful native plants like blueberry, viburnum, clethra, and meadow beauty.

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  April L.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 9, 2018

  Sun Retreats Seashore Campsites & RV Resort

  Amazing location but watch out for those mosquitos

  There were so many great things about this campground. It was beautiful and had so many different amenities including a little man made beach in the center of the campground. Our only issues were it was pretty pricey for tent camping (65 a night) and the mosquitos were INSANE! Also, a few of the showers were down, so it was difficult to get in there and everything cost extra. It was a quarter run shower. The location was perfect if you wanted to visit Cape May or go into Wildwood only 15 minutes away. I’d say it is perfect for RV’s, campers, or if you are renting a cabin for your family, but as a tent camp location it was a little extravagant for what we were looking for with our trip.

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  Deanna S.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 14, 2019

  Tuckahoe State Park Campground

  Great place for easy camping

  The campsite was very convenient. The fire pit had an attached grill for easy cooking if you do not have a grill yourself. Each site is tamped down with sand for your tents to rest on and can fit a single car comfortably. The only thing that might not be great for some is that you are rather close to other sites. This wasn’t a bother for us. There was a water sticker for cleaning and boiling as well as an honor system firewood shed. Nearby is a small lake where you can rent canoes. Would return!

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  Becca U.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 19, 2023

  Sun Outdoors Cape May

  Nicely Kept

  I will preface this review by saying that I did not stay at the campground, I merely took a tour.

  My family is always interested in trying new campgrounds.  We usually stay down the road but wanted to check out this campground while we were in the area.  The staff was very friendly and welcoming.  The grounds were well kept.  The pool area looked nice and there were plenty of bathhouses and laundry (both are lacking where we usually stay).  

  Our RV is on the larger side so we don't feel like this campground would necessarily be a good choice for us since the sites seem a little smaller and the roads are a little tighter.  If you are a master maneuver-er then this wouldn't be a concern for you but as we've only had a handful of trips with this bigger RV we're still shy about tighter spots.