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The New Jersey Pine Barrens region surrounding Eagleswood features a range of established campgrounds with varying amenities and natural settings. Several family-oriented campgrounds like Baker's Acres and Sea Pirate provide full-service options with developed facilities, while Bass River State Forest offers a more rustic public land experience. Most locations accommodate multiple camping styles, with tent sites, RV hookups, and cabin rentals available within a 15-mile radius of Eagleswood Township. The proximity to Long Beach Island and coastal attractions makes this area particularly popular for summer camping, with many campgrounds situated within forested settings that provide shade and privacy.
Seasonal considerations heavily influence camping experiences in this region, with most private campgrounds operating from April through October. Summer months bring higher humidity and increased insect activity, particularly in wooded areas and near water features. The sandy soil common throughout many campgrounds can create challenges during both dry and wet conditions. Reservations are strongly recommended during peak summer weekends when proximity to beach areas drives higher demand. According to one visitor at Bass River State Forest, "There is little to no signal inside the park. But once you drive out, you will have some signal. The campsite is close to a Walmart and a few other restaurants, which is good."
Campers consistently highlight the family-friendly atmosphere at developed campgrounds in the region. Many sites feature swimming pools, planned activities, and recreation facilities that appeal to families with children. The wooded nature of campgrounds like Baker's Acres creates a sense of privacy despite being in established settings. As described in feedback on The Dyrt, "My favorite thing about this campground is that most of the sites have plenty of trees and shrubs for semi-privacy, shade, and a rustic feel." Visitors frequently mention the convenience of these mixed-use campgrounds being within driving distance to Long Beach Island beaches while still providing the camping experience. Water-related activities are particularly valued, with several campgrounds featuring pools, ponds, or easy beach access, though mosquitoes near water features can be problematic during summer months.
Best Campgrounds near Eagleswood (93)
1. Bass River State Forest
"We have never camped here before, but wanted to hike the Batona trail nearby."
"I'm particularly fond of the dog friendly loop, its a newer loop and the bathrooms are more modern than the others scattered around. "
2. Baker's Acres Campground
"We stayed at Baker’s Acres Campground in Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey, for a weekend in mid-August. So did the rains of Hurricane Henri! "
"Our site was decently sized, level, and nicely bordered with trees that gives you a sense of privacy."
Check Availabilityfrom $43 / night
3. Sea Pirate Campground
"We stayed at Sea Pirate Campground in West Creek, New Jersey, for a week in mid-August We’re so glad we did! "
"They have a great store and eatery near the pool. Purchases can be easily made using their wristbands(provided at check-in). No need to carry cash or credit cards around the campground. "
4. Wading Pines Camping Resort
"The campground is very close to home, and a lot of people around our area (central jersey) go there yearly or have seasonal sites there, but for us, it was our first time at the campground."
"Very nice wading river next to the camp grounds. You can tube down the river from one end of camp to the other."
5. Atlantic Shore Pines Campground
"This place is very close to Bass River State Park with lots of hiking and outdoor activities. Restaurants and stores in Tuckerton are just a few minutes away."
Check Availabilityfrom $65 - $220 / night
6. Bodine Field — Wharton State Forest
"You’re right next to the wading river/creek with that amazing cedar water. As well as a quick drive Harrisville Pond which mine as well be a lake."
"Bodine Field is one of several camping locations within Wharton State Forest. I am writing this review over a year after our stay so forgive me if the details are lacking."
7. Brendan Byrne State Forest
"Campsite decent size, but some don't have clear boundaries to neighbors, and sometimes not optimally configured (e.g., the site next door's fire pit was placed on the edge of its site/right next to my"
"First off, I will start by saying you have to drive a good amount of distance to get into the campground and that is something I really enjoyed!"
Check Availabilityfrom $3 - $60 / night
8. Thousand Trails Chestnut Lake
"Limited store supply selection but Wawa is a 15 minute drive and Walmart is roughly the same so that’s good enough for me. Pool is well taken care of and the lake is nice."
"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"
9. Godfrey Bridge — Wharton State Forest
"I try to stay away from campgrounds with electrical hookups, because the sound of generators is not exactly the serenity of nature I'm looking for."
"Bonus points for being driving distance to multiple locations that we could take our kayaks."
10. Long Beach RV Resort
Drive Time
- 31 min from Atlantic City, NJ
- 58 min from Vineland, NJ
- 1 hr 3 min from Trenton, NJ
- 1 hr 5 min from Philadelphia, PA
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Recent Reviews near Eagleswood, NJ
453 Reviews of 93 Eagleswood Campgrounds
- MMichael M.Scout
Turkey Swamp Park
Water/power at the campsite, and and centrally located dump station. Lots of trees and nice separation of sites
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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.
- 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 Eagleswood
Camping options near Eagleswood, New Jersey center around the sandy terrain of the Pine Barrens, with sites positioned at elevations generally under 100 feet above sea level. The area receives approximately 46 inches of rainfall annually, creating seasonal challenges for campgrounds built on the region's naturally porous soil. Many campsites near Eagleswood transition between lush greenery during spring months to more parched conditions by late summer when water restrictions sometimes affect campground operations.
What to do
Kayaking and tubing on local waterways: At Wading Pines Camping Resort, visitors can access the river directly from the campground. As reviewer Arnold M. notes, "The river is right there to go tubing or kayaking," making it convenient for water activities without leaving the property.
Fishing in stocked ponds: Chestnut Lake RV Campground offers fishing opportunities in their maintained lake. According to Gary G., a regular visitor who calls it his "Favorite Campground," the "Lake has plenty of fish" as mentioned by another reviewer, Paul B.
Hiking through preserved forestland: The extensive trail system at Brendan Byrne State Forest provides varied terrain through pine forests. Visitor Benjamin K. shares, "The walking trails! There are probably hundreds of miles of trails through the woods and bogs to explore. Can't tell you how much I love it. Could spend a whole vacation just with these trails."
What campers like
Natural privacy between sites: At Baker's Acres Campground, the wooded setting creates secluded camping spaces. Joel N. describes it as "Quaint and rustic, heavily wooded. Makes you feel like your camping, not just lined up next to a bunch of campers."
Well-maintained facilities: Campers frequently mention the upkeep of facilities at Atlantic Shore Pines Campground. Jami notes, "The site was spacious and right across from the bathrooms. Bathrooms were very clean. The ladies in the front office were very kind and welcoming."
Sandy terrain for comfortable tent camping: The natural ground composition at Bass River State Forest creates comfortable sleeping surfaces. One camper shares, "A beautiful camping area that is affordable, each site is very large, very clean and well maintained, bathrooms and showers 24/7."
What you should know
Tick activity requires precautions: Several campgrounds in the area report tick concerns, particularly during spring and early summer. At Wharton State Forest - Godfrey Bridge, Ryan L. warns, "Beautiful campground but unfortunately it is unusable due to tick infestation."
Seasonal noise considerations: Some state forest campgrounds experience noise from nearby private campgrounds. Jim F. notes, "Wading Pines has live music (a terrible cover band) that they blast from 7 until 11-12 pm that echoes through the park."
Limited cell reception in forest settings: Connectivity varies significantly between sites. One camper at Brendan Byrne State Forest mentions, "it's far away from traffic noise. You can't hear any cars or any other noise from civilization at all. It's at least 10 miles away from anything more than a single house in the woods."
Tips for camping with families
Look for campgrounds with dedicated children's activities: Sea Pirate Campground offers structured entertainment for younger visitors. Nicole S. shares, "We rented a golf cart and did some of the activities like painting and playing bingo. We took a hayride around the park, which was fun."
Consider sandy soil when planning gear: The Pine Barrens' sandy composition affects camping setup. Jim G. at Atlantic Shore Pines Campground mentions, "Sites are packed sand so be prepared with a good broom because it tracks everywhere."
Seek out campsites with playground access: Several campgrounds feature dedicated play areas. At Bass River State Forest, a visitor notes, "The camp sites have plenty of room for the kids to run around and set up their own areas. Great area for tent camping."
Tips from RVers
Reserve pull-through sites for easier access: Navigating some of the campgrounds can be challenging with larger vehicles. At Baker's Acres, Jim G. shares, "Backing my rig into the site, and exiting, was a bit challenging due to the angle and size of the service road but we managed well enough."
Water pressure varies significantly: System capabilities differ between campgrounds and can fluctuate based on usage. A visitor to Sea Pirate Campground notes, "We had a problem with our site: extremely low water pressure, often below 20 PSI. It was so low at times, that we couldn't take showers or flush the toilet."
Consider campground proximity to shopping: Most campgrounds in the region require driving for supplies. At Thousand Trails Chestnut Lake, Joe D. points out it's "close to Long Beach Island and Atlantic city" and is "right off the parkway - easy to get to and easy to go places."
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular campground near Eagleswood, NJ?
Which is the most popular campground near Eagleswood, NJ?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Eagleswood, NJ is Bass River State Forest with a 4.4-star rating from 19 reviews.
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