Best Glamping near Cherry Hill Mall, NJ
Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA houses upscale glamping tents within a convenient 20-minute drive of Philadelphia, making it an ideal basecamp for exploring both the city and New Jersey shore destinations. The fully furnished safari-style accommodations combine rustic charm with essential comforts, featuring real beds with linens, electricity, and climate control options. For those seeking more unique stays, Wharton State Forest's Atsion Recreation Area offers lakeside glamping experiences with water access for kayaking and canoeing opportunities. Both locations maintain clean facilities with hot showers and well-maintained grounds, though amenity levels vary significantly between the private resort and state park options. "The tents were more glamorous than we had tried before, but definitely had a good combination of woodsy and comfort," one guest shared about their week-long Clarksboro KOA stay.
Several on-site recreational options enhance the glamping experience at these locations, with Philadelphia South KOA featuring a swimming pool (Memorial Day through Labor Day), catch-and-release fishing pond, playground, and organized activities for families. The resort's proximity to Philadelphia's historic sites makes day trips convenient, with some visitors utilizing rideshare services to access downtown attractions. Wharton State Forest glampers enjoy direct access to over 122,000 acres of Pine Barrens wilderness with extensive hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails. The nearby Batsto Village, a preserved historical iron and glass-making community from the 1700s, offers educational walking tours. According to a camper, "Nearby is the Atsion Recreation Area, which offers fishing, walking, biking and horseback trails, a lifeguard-monitored beach by the lake with restrooms and snacks during summer months."