Best RV Parks & Resorts near Downe, NJ

Recent RV Reviews near Downe, New Jersey

723 Reviews of 100 Downe Campgrounds

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  Matt S.

  Legend

  

  Jun. 7, 2021

  Shady Pines Campground

  Not Much of a ‘Resort’

  Not Much of a ‘Resort’

  We stayed at Shady Pines MH& RV Resort for a one-night getaway just for the camping experience. 

  The park was easy to find and located just under 3-miles from the Garden State Parkway. 

  The front office staff person was polite and prepared for our arrival. 

  I reserved this site using Campspot. The rate was$65 plus$23 in fees for a total of$88 for one night. 

  Even though I provided accurate dimensions for our motorhome, the site was inadequately sized to accommodate the full length. 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. I called the front office and was given another site to try. That didn’t work any better. I called back and was given a third site which was the worst so far. Then, at the fourth attempt we could get level. The site was still on a decline, but not as bad as the other three. 

  Our site (#71) was too short for our 37’ motorhome. I made it fit, but measured just 3-inches of air between the back of my RV and the back of our neighbor’s RV. Three inches! The site had not been checked since its last guests left because there was refuse(used bandages, a used propane canister, etc.) that should have been cleaned prior to check-in by new guests. The water, 50-amp electric, and sewer hookups worked fine.

  Other than a small swimming pool and a small fenced area for dogs, there were no amenities.

  In speaking with our neighbor, it became apparent that there are several people working on assignment for a nearby decommissioned nuclear power plant who live at this campground. Shady Pines caters to long-term and year-round guests as well as manufactured homes/trailers that are permanent. We were the only motorhome in the entire park. This is ok, but a sign that while this place suits their needs, it doesn’t do much to attract couples and families on overnight trips and vacations.

  Due to the sloped and not-so-clean sites, lack of amenities, and full-price rate charged, we won’t be back.

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  Carl S.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 23, 2019

  Thousand Trails Lake & Shore

  Nice place

  This is our first stay at this Thousand Trails resort.

  We had a reservation that we made using the App. The app did not allow us to book a stay starting on a Thursday, Friday, or Saturday so we checked in on Sunday. The reason i mention this is that when set up in our site our neighbor told us that there were plenty of empty sites all the previous week - he stays here frequently and recommended calling rather than using the Thousand Trails app.

  Next note - the resort did not reserve a particular site and suggested that we drive around and select the one we liked. That was ok and we got a nice level site with a concrete pad under the picnic table. Partially shaded. Consideration - As we have a class B unit we will be in and out of the site - we needed some way to designate that the site was taken if we went out. The resort did not plan for this ( see later note ) but they did come out and give us a length of caution tape to us to block the site.

  This is a fairly large place. The sites are clean but small. Far and away this resort is used by seasonal and cabin campers. They only have a few ( maybe 25 or so) transient sites which they seem to allocate on on a first come first serve basis. If you have a class b and plan to go in an out i recommend you bring some sort of indicator to mark your site as occupied.

  We came in late September so the pool was closed but the lake side beach was still open. The beach was clean and had beach chairs.

  The camp store has limited offerings, was not open on Mon and Tue, and closed at 4. This may have been because we were late in the season.

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  Tim S.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 18, 2023

  King Nummy Trail Campground

  Decent facilities and staff but terrible seasonals

  Management was excellent. As encore park, cleaned up mess of reservations that thousand trails made for us. Facilities and pool are good. But seasonal campers are entitled and don't follow rules. Loud. F/bombing. Dangerous golf carts going the wrong way at high speeds.

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  Gayle B.

  Ranger

  

  Jul. 16, 2018

  Thousand Trails Chestnut Lake

  No reservations

  We weren't sure about this campground. 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 (we actually cancelled the membership for this reason). While we didn't have a problem finding sites, the first night we stayed our neighbors were partying late into the night- not good when we have two young children with us. We moved the next morning and our next site was wonderful- much larger and quieter. The girls loved swimming in the lake and the pool. We were only a short drive from the beach, as well. It was a very nice campground.

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  james C.

  Scout

  

  May. 29, 2023

  Godfrey Bridge — Wharton State Forest

  Ok

  Stayed at Site 7. Very spacious and moderately shaded. Nice and flat site. The only issues were the RV “resort” very close by, Very loud music at night from about 8-11. The ticks were out and about. Be prepared! Other than that it was ok.

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  Sonyia W.

  Legend

  

  Jun. 13, 2022

  Mays Landing Resort

  Not entirely a campground

  This is more like a long term stay place that has a couple of short term sites. The staff was accommodating for getting my husband closer to the bath house, but of the three sites available, none of them were good. There was trash in our fire ring and on our site, we were surrounded on all sides by permanent RVs.

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  john L.

  Traveler

  

  May. 11, 2024

  Holiday Park Campground

  No short-term rental

  Tried to reserve a site for August. Was told they only do long-term rentals.

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  Jeryl O.

  Traveler

  

  May. 19, 2021

  Atlantic Shore Pines Campground

  Nice but not very private

  Have a small travel camper. Felt like I was on display. Lots of long term rigs and not very private.

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  Sandy E.

  Scout

  

  May. 22, 2018

  Lums Pond State Park Campground

  Nice and quite. 7 mile hiking trail and 8 mile multi purpose trail.

  Sites are full hook up with about 5 tent sites.

  All are pretty much level.

  Close to shopping if needed.

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  David G.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 6, 2020

  Elk Neck State Park Campground

  Lots of camping, full hookups, lots of activities

  There’s a ton of camping at Elk Neck, including a loop with full hook ups. In the full hook up loop pay close attention to the lengths specified. The actual pads are fairly level but some of the driveways to them are very sloped. Long rigs will have issues in a few of the sites.
  There’s a camp store, boat ramp, swimming, fishing and lots,of great hiking. Definitely drive to, and then hike to the light house (open most weekends) the light house and the view are definitely worth it.

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  Phinon W.

  Ranger

  

  Apr. 8, 2021

  Delaware Motel and RV Park

  Do not camp here

  I want to start off by saying that I did not camp here. I live close enough though that I thought I would make the drive and check it out since it was not previously reviewed.

  This is a run down hotel with "long term" rv campers.

  I felt unsafe enough and uncomfortable enough that I never even got out of my car and didn't bother getting photos. I'm actually happy I didn't bring my kids with me to check out this site.

  Would avoid at all costs if possible.

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  Danielle S.

  Ranger

  

  Oct. 4, 2020

  Mays Landing Resort

  RV Park with some tent sites

  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.

  Bathrooms were cleaned multiple times each day, showers were warm.

  There is a laundry facility. It's about $6 to wash and dry a load. There is no change machine that we could find.

  If you have kids that are aged 6 and up, they are going to love this place.

  Staff were nice and made several trips to the tent loop to make sure all was well.

  Electric hookups at every site!

  Baby turtles were hatching when we arrived.

  And now the stuff we didn't like:

  Well, it's an RV resort. The tent loop is crowded, site-wise, and I cannot imagine how packed together you'd be if every site was full.

  The signage is almost non-existent. We drove right by the tent loop twice and there are no obvious "Loop A" etc signs. The tent loop is all the way in the back next to the pond.

  If you are arriving after office hours, 6pm or so, you have to call to get a gate code. Otherwise, you are locked out.

  Everyone has a golf cart and will drive into the tent loop to look at you as if you are a wildebeest and they're on safari.

  Parents of small children and toddlers: the tent loop is surrounded by water on 3 sides. There is no safety fence. The water is mostly standing water so expect mosquitoes.

  Site F 17 is the lowest point of the tent loop,which won't be a problem unless it rains. Unfortunately, it rained 3 inches one day and I literally dug a trench around the tent to keep it dry. F15 is on the high side and slightly larger site, request it if you can.

  On Saturday night, there is a DJ and a dance party from 7-10 pm. It is extraordinarily loud and somewhat impossible to navigate a car through that many people. Plan on staying out of the resort or completely inside if you are up for it.

  (I'm sorry for the photos; I didn't have my phone and had to use someone else's phone to take photos.  It was also torrentially raining so I didn't venture outside of the canopy!)

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  Kevin A.

  Legend

  

  Apr. 11, 2021

  Lums Pond State Park Campground

  Nice park...large wide open sites

  We spent one night here last week on our way to NYC. Staff was great. Sites were nicely spread out. Full hook ups.

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  Joel A.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 12, 2020

  Sun Outdoors Cape May

  Great Campground

  I liked this place. Despite the shutdowns with Corona, they made every attempt to hold activites every day. You had to sign up for pool slots, but there was plenty of openings. Pool was lovely and well maintained. There is an 11 mile rail trail across the street as well. The negative would be the number of long term sites, but the campground was overall clean and the staff were all very nice.

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  William H.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 5, 2019

  Delaware Seashore State Park Campground

  Great location

  This was a very nice campground close to the beach. Full hook up sites and pull-through. The only negative was how bad it smelled from all the dead horseshoe crabs!

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  Vicki M.

  Traveler

  

  May. 30, 2022

  Holly Lake Campsites

  Needs improvement but lots of potential

  We took our first trip in our new pop up here. I will begin by saying we like a clean cut, family style and less of a party drinking style of camping. The things we liked were: We could take our dogs, the staff was nice, good hook ups for our pop up, they had a beautiful pool and splash pad, loved the goats, deer and ducks in the pond, close to the beach and nicely wooded. Things we didn't like: The bath houses were a bit gross, we were in the center of many long term RVs and the night time language of many around our site was definitely NOT family friendly to say it nicely, unfortunately their camp store and amenities were all closed for renovations which couldn't be helped on their part, the park staff pretty much let anything go for conduct which is not what we are used to or comfortable with.

  Things went ok and it looks like they are improving the place which is great but we probably won't be back because the atmosphere was just not our style.

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  Casey L.

  Legend

  

  Oct. 8, 2022

  Delaware Seashore State Park Campground

  Beach!!!

  Amazing views and fantastic beach! A fisherman’s perfect campground right on the inlet. Full hook up sites, bathhouses and laundry on site as well.

  Dogs are allowed on the Northern inlet beach but not the Southern. Only drawback was high winds and a swampy smell.

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  Lisa K.

  Traveler

  

  May. 18, 2018

  Dover AFB Famcamp

  Cozy and peaceful

  This campground is on Dover Air Force Base so you must be able to access the base with a Department of Defense identification card. There are only 10 sites, all are full hook-ups - water, electric & sewage. There is also a bath house with 2 toilets & 1 shower in the men’s & women’s area and a laundry with one washer & one dryer (coin operated). It is $20 a night and reservations are accepted up to 90 days in advance.

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  Eric R.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 11, 2018

  Delaware Seashore State Park Campground

  Location, Location, Location

  Park Name-Delaware Seashore State Park

  Date of Stay-June 2018

  Site-237

  This is one of favorite local parks! The location (in between Dewey/Rehoboth Beach and Bethany Beach/Ocean City, Maryland) is PERFECT. You have close access to miles and miles of touristy beaches and uninhabited beaches. From the campground you can walk less than a 1/4 of a mile to get to the beach.

  Even though this park is run by The State of Delaware or a subsidiary agency the park is well maintained, the sites are level. All of the RV sites are full hook up and level. If you have a larger vehicle make sure you bring your “A” game when it comes to parking and pulling out as the interior roads are a little bit tight.

  Even though they don’t have the staffing levels of a KOA…there was always someone “official” around who could answer questions or help out if needed.

  If you are able…try to book a site on the newer side (sites 400-480)…the sites are WIDE and DEEP

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  Matt S.

  Legend

  

  Jun. 19, 2023

  Spacious Skies Country Oaks

  Great campground for R&R!

  We wanted a chill-out weekend and are so glad we spent it at Spacious Skies Country Oaks. This was our third visit to this campground and it’s obvious that the current owners are making efforts to spruce it up. 

  We stayed in pull-thru site#12 which was level, covered in clean gravel, had a concrete patio with picnic table and Adirondack chairs, and a nice fire ring. The site was big enough for our motor home. Full hook-ups with 50-amp service all worked fine. 

  There’s nothing much to do in the area without driving 45+ minutes away, so make this your destination of you’re looking for a restful time away from home. 

  The Wi-Fi actually worked great. When was the last time you could actually say that? 

  Bottom line: We enjoyed our time at Spacious Skies Country Oaks and can’t wait to go back! 

  THINGS I REALLY LIKED: 

  1. Super friendly and helpful staff, especially Michelle and Sadie 

  2. Nicely maintained and clean 

  3. Level, gravel and concrete site with small grassy area too

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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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  Steve C.

  Scout

  

  Feb. 23, 2019

  Cape Henlopen State Park Campground

  Nice spot!

  Cape henlopen is one of five or six Delaware state parks that offer RV camping. Sites vary in size so make sure you check the details before you book. Using their online campground map along with google earth will give you a pretty good idea. Water and electric hookups only. There are 3 dump stations as you exit the park which is really nice. I have never had to wait. Most sites offer good shade by the local pine trees. Nice bike trails and hiking through the dunes. They even offer free bike rentals. Clean bath houses as well. If they had Full hookups I would give 5 stars (I am spoiled I know).

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  Jay O.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 24, 2020

  Delaware Seashore State Park Campground

  Beach side camping

  This is a state campground on both sides of Indian River inlet. The south side is more set up for tent camping and the north side is newer and more rv oriented. 

  The sites are close together and pretty wide open, but this isn't unusual this close to the beach. Literally a couple hundred yards walk to tje beach. Nearly new bath houses, and shore fishing along the inlet. The south side probably has the better beach facility, but your car pass gets you into any Delaware State Park facility free. We went down to Fenwick Island to meet up with friends. An easy 5 min drive. Full hook ups, clean and well maintained, super friendly staff.

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  Laure D.

  Legend

  

  Nov. 24, 2019

  Elk Neck State Park Campground

  Late season camping

  Finished the season at this state park in MD with full hook up (20, 30, and 50 amp, water and sewer) and the water was still on in November. Bathhouses were open with hot water. Nice clean bathhouses. Sites were level, spacious, spaced apart, with packed gravel surface. Back in and pull through sites available. Near the state forest with a rifle, archery, and handgun ranges including skeet shooting. In summer there is a beach on the North East River for swimming and the Turkey Point Lighthouse is nearby. The town of North East is close and is a quaint town with a Main Street and great little shops. Woodys famous crab house is there along with other restaurants. Turkey Point Vineyard is nearby. There are views of the Elk River from many sites. Stayed in the North East loop and there are mini cabins available as well.

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  MaranzanoFam

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 21, 2021

  Elk Neck State Park Campground

  Father’s Day weekend

  Stayed on the full hook-up North East loop (incline or decline into some of the sites, well spaced). Cleanest state park bathroom in all of MD! Activities included: the town of North East (15min away), loop hike to the Turkey Point Lighthouse at sunset, and hanging out on the Elk river (fishing/kayaking). At least four play grounds throughout the camp loops. The North East River, where the park’s main beach area is located had failed it’s latest bacteria level test. Check out theswimguide.org for the latest water quality tests. Only 1hr away from Baltimore and you don’t have to cross the Bay Bridge.

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  Douglas P.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 13, 2020

  Sun Outdoors Cape May

  Nice & pretty quiet. Close to the beaches

  Stayed in a drive through, patio site with full hook-ups. It was situated on a corner spot. A lot of RV, golf cart, bike, and people traffic due to the location. With all that said, the other campers were pretty respectful.

  The sites were clean. Plenty of dumpsters for trash. Can’t comment on the bathrooms and bathhouses as they were closed due to covid-19. Much of the other amenities were all pretty much closed too.

  The beaches are about a 10min drive, but the town is very bike friendly. A lot to explore in Cape May, and this is a great spot.

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  David G.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 15, 2019

  Elk Neck State Park Campground

  Nice hiking, family friendly

  Nice state park. Tons of campsites. One loop has full hookups. Careful of choosing a site if you have a big rig. The loop has tight turns and some seriously non level sites. Trails are nice and well marked. The pond loop has some amazingly old growth mountain laurels and patches of ghost flowers. The Turkey Point lighthouse hike is popular go early or late to avoid waiting for a parking spot on nice weekends. Swimming and boating on the river are popular activities too.