Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Eagleswood, NJ

Bass River State Forest and Baker's Acres Campground provide pet-friendly camping options near Eagleswood, New Jersey. Both campgrounds welcome pets with spacious sites and wooded surroundings. Bass River offers rustic pet-friendly tent and RV sites surrounded by pine forest, while Baker's Acres features full hookup sites with a dedicated dog park added in recent years. The heavily wooded setting at Baker's Acres creates privacy between sites where campers can enjoy time with their pets. Campers note the clean, level sites make for comfortable stays with dogs. Most campgrounds in the area require pets to remain leashed at all times, with standard pet waste disposal policies in effect. Both tent sites and cabin accommodations accept pets, though specific pet fees may apply depending on the campground.

Trails throughout Bass River State Forest provide excellent dog walking opportunities with clear, well-maintained paths ideal for leashed pets. The 5-mile Batona Trail section offers a peaceful hiking experience where hikers encounter minimal crowds, averaging just one person per mile. Several campgrounds in the region provide convenient access to Long Beach Island's beaches, which have designated pet-friendly areas during certain hours. The proximity to Walmart and pet supply stores ensures campers can easily restock pet food or supplies if needed. Summer camping with pets requires additional planning as reviewers mention significant bug activity during warmer months. Most campgrounds enforce quiet hours, though enforcement varies by location, so campers with vocal dogs should take note. The sandy soil at many sites can create cleanliness challenges inside tents and RVs, especially after rain.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Eagleswood, New Jersey (71)

    1. Bass River State Forest

    18 Reviews
    Tuckerton, NJ
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (609) 296-1114

    "The newest addition of extra pet friendly sites have made it even better because we can bring the pup. The sites are a great size and many are set back enough that you have privacy."

    "We have never camped here before, but wanted to hike the Batona trail nearby."

    2. Baker's Acres Campground

    15 Reviews
    Eagleswood, NJ
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (609) 296-2664

    $43 / night

    "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! "

    "We scored a site next to the playground that features a huge monkey bar set up, a ship, and a playhouse complete with kitchen. Not to mention swings and bouncers too."

    3. Sea Pirate Campground

    7 Reviews
    Eagleswood, NJ
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (609) 296-7400

    "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

    17 Reviews
    Chatsworth, NJ
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (609) 726-1313

    "Very family friends and pet friendly. Mostly quiet. There is NO Wi-Fi. Plenty of trails and things to do. Only downside was our site 252 had a giant spotlight on our site from dusk and until dawn."

    "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."

    5. Atlantic Shore Pines Campground

    5 Reviews
    Tuckerton, NJ
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (609) 296-9163

    $65 - $220 / night

    "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."

    6. Thousand Trails Chestnut Lake

    7 Reviews
    Port Republic, NJ
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "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"

    7. Brendan Byrne State Forest

    18 Reviews
    Chatsworth, NJ
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (609) 726-1191

    $3 - $60 / night

    "Allows dogs after a deposit. Must purchase their firewood. Good bathrooms/showers. Great location for hitting the 4x4 trails."

    "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"

    8. Godfrey Bridge — Wharton State Forest

    8 Reviews
    Chatsworth, NJ
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (609) 561-0024

    "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."

    "Can bring dogs and reserve online. Can't wait to come back for a longer stay."

    9. Long Beach RV Resort

    2 Reviews
    Manahawkin, NJ
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (609) 698-5684

    10. Timberline Lake Camping Resort

    3 Reviews
    Port Republic, NJ
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (609) 296-7900

    $45 - $60 / night

    "Nice quiet campground right on a huge lake, good fishing, dog beach, human beach, awesome pool. Tons of activities. Great staff. Tents and RVs welcome."

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Eagleswood, NJ

426 Reviews of 71 Eagleswood Campgrounds


  • Matt S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 22, 2021

    Baker's Acres Campground

    Rustic and Classic 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(#Zoo-1) was a level back-in with 50-amp electric, water, sewer, and cable. It was easy to pull in and accommodates larger rigs. The hook-ups were all well-maintained and worked fine. We had plenty of room to fit our car too. The site included a picnic table and fire ring. 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. 

    This campground has been family run for over 50-years and has an interesting history that’s worth reading more about. Our site is located across from the pickle ball court which used to be a petting zoo(now the site# should make sense, right?). We came because we wanted to experience one of New Jersey’s oldest campgrounds. We liked the interesting vignettes they created around the campground as well as the goldfish pond near the office and store. 

    Baker’s Acres is well-maintained. The amenities include a swimming pool, lots of sports courts/fields, and a bunch of family-friendly scheduled activities. There is a camp store with all the usual items as well as bath and laundry facilities. The wifi service was ok, but costs$1 per day per device. Our Verizon cell service worked fine. 

    The front office staff were all friendly and we love that, especially when checking in at a new campground. 

    Drive time to Tuckerton Seaport is about 10-minutes and Long Beach Island is about 35-minutes depending on traffic. There are plenty of stores within a 5-mile drive if you should need anything including Walmart, super markets, convenience stores, and several restaurants. 

    Our only minor negative was that our site was sandy dirt which created a bit of a mess, especially after the rain. It is the Jersey shore, after all. This would have been 5 stars if the site had gravel, grass, or was finished with concrete. It’s a pet peeve, but I hate having to constantly clean up to keep the sand out of our RV. 

    This is a great old-fashioned campground close to LBI. We’ll can’t wait to go back!

  • Steve W.
    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

  • L
    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.

  • D
    May. 5, 2024

    Tip Tam Camping Resort

    Nice place to visit

    My family and I stayed at Tip Tam this weekend. The owners and staff were very friendly and accommodating. The camp store was great also. As it is very early in the season the pools were not yet open but appear to be very nice. There are alot of activities with in the campground as well that were impressive. Just from walking around I saw the two pools, an RC track, bocci, shuffle and board. They did have organized activities set up as well. There is also a pavillion in the middile of the campground with a Ms Pacman/Galaga classic arcard game, as well as a small library and soda machine. AT&T cell service was good. Te site are very close together, and you can hear your neighbors easily. There is not currently a dog park, but the owner told me that they were going to be constructing one in the future. There is a Monmouth County dog park under five minutes away that is huge. There are many close by food options and stores as well.

  • Kimmy F.
    Aug. 11, 2021

    Baker's Acres Campground

    Relaxing week near the island

    Bakers acres was beautiful. It’s set back in the woods and peaceful and quiet but still has all the amenities to keep my gremlins entertained. We scored a site next to the playground that features a huge monkey bar set up, a ship, and a playhouse complete with kitchen. Not to mention swings and bouncers too. The pool was a lot of fun and kept my little fish busy all day. The staff are all welcoming and helpful. We felt right at home and enjoyed taking the dogs to the new dog park to let out some energy. My favorite part by far was the early morning walks with my coffee through the dirt trails of the campground. We got to enjoy a day at LBI and a night out on the OC boardwalk too since this campground is so convenient to all the area has to offer.

  • Sara B.
    Mar. 4, 2021

    Oldmans Creek Campground

    Mixed emotions

    Hey had nice owners and seemed like a family but there's just a dirty Lake which is better than nothing but it seems like the Southern Hicks of New Jersey all gather there it's pretty broke and run down.

  • Caitlin F.
    Jul. 11, 2021

    Butterfly Camping Resort

    Great for families!

    My husband and I came to this campground for a quick weekend getaway with our dogs. We had a great time!

    The campground was very well taken care of. The sites had good tree coverage and we didn’t feel like we were right on top of the next site. There was tons of stuff to do. There’s a pond to fish, trails to walk/bike, basketball, sand volleyball, the list goes on and on. Both nights we were there, there were events being put on (a tractor ride, kickball, and a pool movie night). There was also a dog park which was very nice!

    The staff was extremely kind and helpful and took great care of us!

    Overall I highly recommend this campground, very family friendly. We’ll be going back!

  • Gayle B.
    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.

  • James R.
    Oct. 31, 2019

    Lower Forge Camp

    Great getaway from the everyday rat race

    Looking for a place to escape without having to drive out of your way to get to? Lower forge is the place. One if the few places in New Jersey you have to backpack into with access from either (Atsion 5+ miles in) or Batsto (7 miles) located right on the Basto River you’re even able to boat in. It’s one of my personal favorites to disappear for a weekend and great for beginners who you’re trying to break into backpacking. Located right off the Batona trail your bound for adventure.


Guide to Eagleswood

Campgrounds near Eagleswood, New Jersey offer diverse accommodations within the sandy, pine-dominated terrain of the Pine Barrens. The region sits at a low elevation of approximately 23 feet above sea level, creating a distinctive ecosystem with tea-colored streams and sandy soils. Summer temperatures average 85°F with high humidity, while overnight temperatures can drop significantly even in warmer months.

What to do

Kayaking on the Mullica River: The waterways near Godfrey Bridge — Wharton State Forest provide excellent paddling opportunities. "This site is great for people trying to cool off! River system that is perfect for swimming, tubing, wading, or bridge jumping," notes Amy C. The river system connects to multiple locations accessible for kayakers.

Fishing at local lakes: Many campgrounds feature stocked fishing areas. At Thousand Trails Chestnut Lake, visitors appreciate the fishing opportunities. According to Paul B., "Lake has plenty of fish, Very nice family room and the pool is just beautiful." The sandy shorelines make for comfortable fishing spots.

Hiking the nature trails: Sandy trails wind through pine forests at several campgrounds. At Atlantic Shore Pines Campground, visitors can explore nearby Bass River State Park. Dave B. mentions, "This place is very close to Bass River State Park with lots of hiking and outdoor activities." Most trails feature flat terrain suitable for all skill levels.

What campers like

Private, wooded sites: The heavily forested camping areas create natural separation between sites. At Baker's Acres Campground, 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." The pine trees create natural shade and cooler temperatures during summer months.

Clean facilities: Many campgrounds maintain well-kept bathhouses and amenities. Scott K. at Bass River State Forest reports, "My first time solo camping and it couldn't have gone better. The staff there are top notch. Clean site. So much to do." Similarly, Sharon S. notes Baker's Acres has "Clean, private wooded sites. Clean bathhouse, friendly staff."

Water recreation: Swimming pools and natural water features provide cooling options during hot months. Richard V. describes Timberline Lake Camping Resort as a "Nice quiet campground right on a huge lake, good fishing, dog beach, human beach, awesome pool." Many campgrounds offer separate swimming areas for humans and pets.

What you should know

Seasonal bug activity: Insects can be prevalent, particularly during warmer months. At Brendan Byrne State Forest, Megan S. advises, "Ticks were very active on this visit be sure to remember your bug spray and tuck your pants in your socks!" Similarly, Gennifer K. mentions, "There were a lot of ticks when we stayed in May so keep that in mind."

Sandy soil conditions: The Pine Barrens region features sandy terrain that affects camping comfort. Jim G. at Atlantic Shore Pines notes, "Sites are packed sand so be prepared with a good broom because it tracks everywhere." This sandy soil drains quickly after rain but can create cleanliness challenges.

Noise considerations: Some campgrounds experience sound from neighboring facilities.

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