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Camping near Egg Harbor City, New Jersey ranges from primitive tent sites in state forests to full-hookup RV campgrounds run by private operators, all within the New Jersey Pine Barrens region. The area includes several campgrounds with varied accommodation options, including Bass River State Forest, Wharton State Forest, and privately-owned facilities like Holly Acres RV Park. Most campgrounds in this region support tent, RV, and cabin camping, with some also offering glamping opportunities. Situated roughly 20 miles northwest of Atlantic City, the camping landscape ranges from state-managed forests to family-owned resorts with amenities like swimming pools, fishing ponds, and organized activities.
Camping season generally runs from April through October at most locations, though some sites like Bass River and Godfrey Bridge in Wharton State Forest remain open year-round. Summer months bring higher humidity and insect activity, particularly in wooded areas near water. Most campgrounds require reservations, with state forest campgrounds typically offering more basic amenities compared to private operations. Sites with full hookups for RVs are primarily available at private campgrounds like Baker's Acres and Wading Pines Camping Resort. A camper at Thousand Trails Chestnut Lake advised, "Stay away from the front middle spots, they flood when it rains."
Mixed-use campgrounds dominate the region, with many locations balancing tent sites, RV pads, and cabin rentals. Wharton State Forest maintains several primitive camping areas including Batona, Bodine Field, and Godfrey Bridge campgrounds, offering more natural settings with fewer amenities. Private campgrounds tend to offer more activities and facilities but may have seasonal occupants. "Very clean, very quiet at night... almost too quiet!" noted one visitor about Shady Pines Campground. Water access represents a significant draw, with many campgrounds offering fishing lakes or ponds. Proximity to Atlantic City beaches and attractions serves as another advantage, with most campgrounds situated within 30-45 minutes of coastal areas while maintaining a wooded, natural setting. Campers seeking the best campgrounds near Egg Harbor City can find options ranging from rustic forest campsites to full-service family campgrounds throughout the Pine Barrens region.
"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. "
"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."
"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 Stars / Labor Day Weekend We stayed at Holly Acres Campground in Egg Harbor City, New Jersey, for Labor Day weekend. We’re so glad we did! "
"Good fishing at the lake. They also allow golfcarts"
"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."
"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"
"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."
"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."
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Check Availability"I grew up near the pine barrens and would camp here many times with friends. If you want off the beaten path and not close to anyone... this is IT! You might even see the Jersey Devil :)"
"Best part about the campground is that it's right on the 50 mile Batona Trail so it's a great stop-over assuming you've made reservations. No first-come first-serve."
TravelerMany 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.
ScoutThis 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.
GuideThis 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.
ScoutRestrooms 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.
ScoutI’ve stayed here multiple times over the past 15 years and I have enjoyed each trip.
Depot Travel Park is a well-maintained family-owned campground. It is also reasonably priced, especially given the location that is within a bicycle ride to the beach, the ocean, and lots of shops and restaurants in Cape May. It is the only campground on the Cape May side of the canal.
Please note that this is not a resort campground and it doesn’t have a pool. There is so much to do in Cape May that is doesn’t need to be a resort.
Since it’s not a resort campground, there are not many golf carts, so most people use their bicycles or cars to get around. That also makes the campground pretty quiet, even during the peak of summer.
The campground sells firewood and propane, but there is no camp store. Again, it doesn’t really need one, since there is a farmers market at the end of the driveway, and a CVS and an ACME supermarket within bicycle riding distance.
If your site doesn’t have a sewer hookup, the dump station is a little awkward to access, but they have a daily honey wagon for a reasonable fee, which is great. If you notify the office the day before you need it and they are usually there in the morning.
They close for the season n October, but they reopen briefly during the Cape May Christmas Parade weekend in December. That’s one thing that I’d like to do soon.
I really like this campground and I am always recommending it to friends.
ScoutMy 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…
GuideBeautiful campground but made the mistake of going on a holiday weekend, the campgrounds next to us were screaming and blasting music all day and throughout the night so we ended up leaving early. A beautiful campground when there aren’t noisy capers ruining it.
ScoutStayed three nights in a tent and enjoyed it very much. Sites have electrical hookups, shared water connections, large picnic table, and fire ring with adjustable grate. Electrical and water are at the outer edge of each site so you might want an extension cord and/or hose. Bathrooms are clean; showers have separate stalls but they’re clustered together (not the most private). There are hiking and biking trails, a lake, and archery park. Staff are friendly. Office is open through 9pm, and firewood, ice, and bait for fishing are available. Site C3 is in an okay spot; it’s close to the bathroom and laundry room, but also right next to the playground. We were able to visit the beach; easy 25 minute drive to Asbury Park.
GuideI personally did not like this campsite. First of all, our site tag was leftover from SEPTEMBER. Did no one look at any of these sites and leave someone else’s registration posted there for almost a year? Wild. Our campsite had trash leftover from previous campers. The whole campground was loud - from other campers to just the sounds from the nearby road. If you are looking for peace it is NOT here. If you’re looking to have loud music time all night with no repercussions as your kids ride around yelling and carrying on past midnight then you’ll have a blast. The pros of this campsite was supposed to be the access to Lake Atsion but we were turned away at the gate at 12:30 as they stated they were at capacity. Checking into our campsite they specifically asked if we would be utilizing the recreation area so we would have a pass for entry, but that’s seemingly not in their logistical headcount. I would not visit here again.
The Pine Barrens region surrounding Egg Harbor City features sandy soil that creates unique camping conditions with excellent drainage during rainstorms. Located within the Atlantic Coastal Plain, elevations rarely exceed 200 feet above sea level, creating largely flat terrain ideal for novice hikers. The cedar and pine forests create naturally acidic soil conditions, contributing to the distinctive tea-colored streams and rivers throughout camping areas.
Kayaking the Wading River: Launch directly from Wading Pines Camping Resort or nearby access points for river adventures. "You can tube down the river from one end of camp to the other," explains one Layne at Wading Pines Camping Resort.
Explore historic sites: The Atsion Recreation Area provides access to preserved historic structures. "Down at the Atsion office a mile away they can sell you firewood as well. Batsto is a 15 minute drive. Hikes start either there or you can access from Atsion as well," notes Steve at Atsion Family Camp.
Pine Barrens nature trails: The Batona Trail runs directly through several campgrounds. "Trailheads begin directly from campsites. Trails vary in length but all are flat and easily accessible," explains meghan G. at Batona — Wharton State Forest.
Lake swimming and fishing: Bass River State Forest offers seasonal lake activities. "We walked and explored, kayaked, and sang by the fire. The camp sites have plenty of room for the kids to run around and set up there own areas," shares Matthew H.
Natural swimming holes: The Wharton State Forest has numerous waterways for cooling off. "River system that is perfect for swimming, tubing, wading, or bridge jumping," explains Amy C. about Godfrey Bridge — Wharton State Forest.
Spacious, private sites: Campers frequently mention the generous site dimensions. "Our site was a level pull-thru with 50-amp electric, water, sewer, wifi, and cable. It was roomy, shady, and easy to pull in and out," shares Matt S. about Holly Acres RV Park.
Sandy, comfortable ground: The Pine Barrens' distinctive soil makes for comfortable tent camping. "The ground is always very soft and sandy, which makes for comfortable sleeping. It's noticeably NOT rocky," reports a camper at Wharton State Forest.
Stargazing opportunities: Remote sites offer exceptional night sky viewing. "Our tent has a full view of the sky and at night it was like a planetarium as we admired the sky from our cots," says Dina S. about Bodine Field.
Tick prevention essential: Several campgrounds report significant tick populations, especially in warmer months. "The campground was clean and well maintained. It's very close to civilization but you get the camping experience. There were a lot of ticks when we stayed in May so keep that in mind," warns Gennifer K. about Bass River State Forest.
Weekend noise levels: Nearby private campgrounds may create noise issues at state forest sites. "Wading Pines has live music (a terrible cover band) that they blast from 7 until 11-12 pm that echoes through the park," cautions jim F. about neighboring state forest campgrounds.
Sandy access roads: Some campgrounds have challenging entrance roads. "The road into the campground is about 1 mile of loose sand. It can be accessed by a standard vehicle," notes meghan G. about Batona Campground.
Limited facilities at primitive sites: State forest campgrounds offer minimal amenities. "Pit toilets, pump water, fire ring, nice big site. Road in is sandy but it is the pine barrens," explains Dina S. about Bodine Field.
Book sites away from high-traffic areas: Some campgrounds have varying noise levels. "Check in was easy but the roads are narrow and we had a hard time getting on to site 145. We had seasonals in front and behind us who weren't very friendly," advises Stacy D. at Wading Pines.
Consider private campgrounds for activities: Some operations offer extensive programming. "Been camping here for many, many years. New ownership has improved a lot of previous criticisms. This is our 'base camp' as we camp multiple times per year every year," shares Derrick S. at Wading Pines Camping Resort.
Look for pet-friendly options: Many campgrounds welcome dogs. "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," notes Maggie H. about Bass River.
Plan for weather variability: Spring and fall can bring temperature swings. "We set in for an overnight stay in early April 2022. Once we arrived at the site we quickly realized we were some of the only brave souls that chose to be outdoors in early April. It was cold and rainy the entire day," shares Michael M. at Bodine Field — Wharton State Forest.
Site selection for larger rigs: Choose campgrounds that accommodate your vehicle size. "Lots of seasonal campers here give this campground a very homey feel. 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," advises Jim G. at Baker's Acres Campground.
Know water hookup limitations: While private campgrounds offer full hookups, state forests do not. "The sites are on the smallish side, but the staff is super nice and the facilities are maintained and clean," notes Michael W. about Holly Acres RV Park.
Expect sandy conditions: The Pine Barrens soil affects RV camping. "We camped here in July. Besides the weather being ungodly hot. Had a good time. The only thing I would say is that the bathrooms need an upgrade," shares Bryan R. about Wading Pines.
Seasonal site availability: Many camping sites near Egg Harbor City, New Jersey have limited operating seasons. "Typical thousand trail campground... pull through, friendly front desk, clean showers and toilet, free cable, great lounge, close to Long Beach Island and Atlantic city," reports Joe D. at Thousand Trails Chestnut Lake.
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Egg Harbor City, NJ is Bass River State Forest with a 4.4-star rating from 19 reviews.
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