Best RV Parks & Resorts near Essex Fells, NJ

Several RV parks near Essex Fells offer varying levels of accommodation for motorhomes and travel trailers. Liberty Harbor RV Park in Jersey City provides 90 sites with electric hookups, water, and sanitary dump facilities, though it lacks sewer connections at individual sites. The park accommodates big rigs and offers 30/50-amp service. "Sites are level concrete with full hookups and attached concrete patio," noted one visitor about NWS Earle RV Park, which operates seasonally from April to November. Mahlon Dickerson Reservation in Jefferson features electric and water hookups with level padded sites, though larger RVs may find navigation challenging as it's not designated as big-rig friendly. Mountain Top RV Park includes full hookup options with newly upgraded 50-amp electrical service.

Access considerations vary significantly between facilities in the region. The approach to some parks requires careful navigation, particularly for larger rigs. A review mentioned, "Do NOT come over the Frenchtown bridge. It is WAY too narrow - it's hard to even have two Honda Civics passing, much less any type of RV or TT." Cell service quality fluctuates throughout the area, with AT&T and Verizon coverage reported as spotty at several locations. Most RV parks in the region operate seasonally, with many closing between late October and early April. Dump stations are available at most parks, though some like Liberty Harbor lack sewer hookups at individual sites. Pet policies differ between facilities - while most welcome pets, the Military Park NJ National Guard Training Center RV Sites explicitly prohibits them. Advance reservations are strongly recommended during summer weekends and fall foliage season.

Best RV Sites Near Essex Fells, New Jersey (72)

    1. Liberty Harbor RV Park

    14 Reviews
    Jersey City, NJ
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (201) 516-7500

    $149 / night

    "If you want to visit NYC and surrounding areas, this is the place. Expensive but... When you look at local hotel rates, not so much."

    "Basicly a parking lot, but the location can't be beat. 2 ferries that run to Manhattan. Path train is a 12 minute walk away that will take you yyo manhatten."

    2. Skyline RV Camp - Non-Waterfront

    2 Reviews
    New York City, NY
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (347) 434-6891

    $85 - $120 / night

    3. Skyline RV Camp - Waterfront

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    New York, NY
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (347) 434-6891

    $130 / night

    4. Tri-State RV Park

    10 Reviews
    Matamoras, PA
    43 miles
    Website
    +1 (570) 491-4948

    "Open during the winter. Easy on, easy off. Lots of pull through sites. Next to grocery store. CLEAN bathrooms, showers, laundry. Super nice owners. Perfect for an overnight stop."

    "This place is unique by location alone! We stopped for two nights on our way to CT. They have an onsite buffet with live entertainment if your timing is right."

    5. NWS Earle RV Park

    1 Review
    Colts Neck, NJ
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (732) 866-2448

    "Small campground W/ 8 spaces in the main area and 7 in an adjacent area. All spaces are level concrete With fill hookups and attached concrete patio."

    6. Mountain Top RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Matamoras, NJ
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (973) 903-3791

    $89 / night

    "The newly upgraded camp infrastructure elevated the stay, providing amenities for comfort and entertainment."

    "We really enjoyed our stay at Mountain Top. We had to come to the area kind of last minute, and they were very accommodating!"

    7. Military Park NJ National Guard Training Center RV Sites

    1 Review
    Wall, NJ
    50 miles
    Website
    +1 (732) 974-4500

    $45 / night

    "We stayed in site #1 with our 21' travel trailer. In our opinion this is the best site because you have an unobstructed view of Stockton Lake & the horizon over the ocean."

    8. Black Bear RV Park

    6 Reviews
    Florida, NY
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (845) 651-7717

    $82 - $95 / night

    "Have stayed here several times - great location and nice, full hook-up sites. Back-in and pull through sites and can accommodate large rigs. A little expensive but everything is included."

    9. Mahlon Dickerson Reservation

    18 Reviews
    Jefferson, NJ
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (973) 697-3140

    "The sites are nicely wooded, very well spaced, fairly level with 50A service and water hookup."

    "It is a small campground nestled in the woods. There are level padded sites with electric and water (in warmer months). Sites were spaced out with beautiful woods in the background."

    10. Pleasant Acres Farm RV Resort

    9 Reviews
    Sussex, NJ
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (973) 875-4166

    "Lots of seasonals and lots of cabins, many RV sites I think all with full hookups. A bit pricey. And also no garbage anywhere near the RV sites!"

    "Weekend was busy as usual but during the week it seems to be seasonal that stay. A bit out here in the middle of nowhere, 15-20 minutes from any town. Make sure you have what you need!"

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RV Park Reviews near Essex Fells, NJ

637 Reviews of 72 Essex Fells Campgrounds


  • Matt S.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 27, 2024

    Adventure Bound Camping (Tall Pines)

    Deceiving Website

    We stayed at Adventure Bound Tall Pines in Elmer, New Jersey, for Memorial Day weekend for a quick getaway. Despite reserving and paying for a“Premium” site, it fell far short. But there were still a few things we liked… 

    THINGS I LIKED: 

    1. Super-friendly staff, especially Allie, who was courteous and seemed to try to make things right 

    2. Lots of mature shade trees 

    3. DJ at the pool Saturday and Sunday and live band Saturday evening 

    4. Close proximity to Delsea Drive-in Theatre and Cohenzick Zoo 

    THINGS I DIDN’T LIKE SO MUCH: 

    1. I reserved and paid-in-full for a premium site which listed 50-amp service and a concrete pad. Nope. Only 30-amp service and no concrete pad. When I called the office, assuming there must’ve been a mistake, I was told by two different staff members that their website is“wonky.” I wouldn’t mind as much, but this weekend was 90-degrees each day and humid, so it would’ve been good to have air conditioning. 

    2. The entire park was dirty sand with weeds growing everywhere 

    3. This place is not big-rig friendly, difficult to navigate some of the turns in our 45’ motorhome and taking scratches from tree branches that should be trimmed 

    4. I paid$432 for 3-nights and feel like I was taken 

    WOULD WE COME BACK? 

    Nope. I’m sticking with campgrounds that give you what you paid for.

  • Jessica D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 11, 2024

    Kymers Camping Resort

    Fun, friendly & nestled in the woods

    We stayed at Kymer's on a whim for a weekend, so we could be close to Mountain Creek for a Spartan Race. It truly exceeded our expectations in all aspects. This is a family friendly, camper-friendly place. Lots of seasonals- everyone waves, everyone stops to chat. This is what a campground should feel like. The sound of laughter and play sitting around the huge, clean pool was refreshing. Our site was Oak 10. It was level, good placement of electric water & sewer connects. Camp store has all the basics you might need. There is a brook that flows adjacent to the property. It's peaceful & magical. Pet friendly, although we didn't have our pup with us. We will be back again. I almost feel like I'm revealing a hidden gem with this post. 💎

  • Beth R.
    Jul. 5, 2024

    Adventure Bound Camping (Tall Pines)

    Overpriced

    Pros: 50 AMP, sewer & water hookup Nice amenities

    Cons: Sand sites Overpriced Tight site & hard to get in/out for big rigs

  • j
    Aug. 16, 2022

    Mountain Vista Campground

    Mt Vista Campground

    Beautiful Campground. Clean. Gravel sites. Fire ring and picnic table. All sites have ample room. Lots of pull through for bigger rigs. Wooded. Large dog park. Love the Campground except our site is near a fairly busy road which takes away from that beautiful tranquility. They have camouflaged it as best they could. Friendly staff. Lots to do. Pool, tennis. Sauna, pond for fishing ( catch & release ). Would definitely recommend.

  • Ray & Terri F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 7, 2020

    Mahlon Dickerson Reservation

    Nice, small, spacious campground

    We stayed at site 15 for 5 days. The sites are nicely wooded, very well spaced, fairly level with 50A service and water hookup. Although the water spigots were shared between sites, they provide hose caddies that should reach most RV hookups. No sewer hookup, but there is a convenient dump station. There are no fire rings in the RV section, only raised grills. We had the place pretty much to ourselves during the week, but the weekend did get busy. AT&T had ok data connection with 1-2 bars most of the time. There is no satellite coverage due to the heavy tree canopy. OTA TV was very inconsistent using an external omni antenna. There is no WiFi. There is a very nice network of trails in the reservation, most if not all were leashed dog friendly. There is a very nice restaurant, Stone Water, less than 10 miles away and is right on lake Hopatcong.

  • J
    Oct. 7, 2022

    Panther Lake Camping Resort

    Stayed all summer

    We stayed at Panther Lake as full timers all season. Great during the week but very busy on weekends. Could be noisy with children not very well supervised.
    Friendly, helpful staff. Cable TV poor when it rains. Cell service spotty all carriers. No internet at sites. Lake beautiful and pool nice.

  • David R.
    Jul. 20, 2021

    Turkey Swamp Park

    Quiet Woodland Campground

    Turkey Swamp Park is a great find! Heavily wooded and supremely quiet, it’s located not far from anywhere you’d want to be. 30 minutes to the shore. Every site is a pull-through, large and spacious with great woodland views. 30amp and water. Dump station.

    The park has miles of shady forested trails for hiking and dog walking. there’s a large lake here too, for water based recreational activities.

    The bathrooms, showers, and laundry are co-located in a centrally situated structure. Everything inside is clean and well-maintained.

    We’ve got good cell signal with Verizon, AT&T, and Sprint. (We use all three.) Good OTA television signal also.

    We spent three days here in July 2021.

  • Jessica D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 28, 2023

    Military Park NJ National Guard Training Center RV Sites

    Quiet, spacious, no frills

    We stayed in site #1 with our 21' travel trailer. In our opinion this is the best site because you have an unobstructed view of Stockton Lake & the horizon over the ocean. Big rig spots are further back (around site 6-9 or so). 9 sites total & they are often booked, so need to do so in advance. Free beach just a few moments' walk down the road. Close to shore towns & many restaurants. Plenty of space for kids to play in the field/grass area. TONS of geese everywhere though. Pets are NOT allowed (but they'd probably help w the geese problem). You get access to the showers with a key card and when you check in, but I don't have anything to report as I used the bathroom/shower in our trailer. Price is great at $45/night. FULL hookups as well. Only annoying thing was the sewer hookup is about 18 inches off the ground so you need to lift the hose when emptying the tanks to ensure it actually fully drains.

  • Jessica D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 30, 2023

    Delaware Water Gap / Pocono Mountain KOA

    Family friendly, super kind staff

    We have stayed at a few KOAs and we really liked this one. The staff were kind and so helpful. This is right by Shawnee, several water sports places and near some great hikes. Campground has some nice shaded 30amp back in spots with full hookups. We stayed in 47 which backs up to a wooded area & had good cover. Although the map shows site 47 as electric & water only it's actually full hookups (they just haven't updated the map yet). Some of the pull through sites in the center are not shaded at all, as a heads up. Friends stayed in a deluxe cabin, which was beautiful & looked brand new inside. The camp store has everything you might need. Wi-Fi is free and signal OK. The pool is well maintained and there's a ton of space for outdoor activities like volleyball, mini golf & more. We did a buddy site and stayed next to friends as well for a small extra fee per site. We would stay here again!


Guide to Essex Fells

Essex Fells, New Jersey, offers a variety of RV camping options that cater to both adventure seekers and those looking for a peaceful retreat. With convenient access to local attractions and amenities, RV camping here is an excellent choice for your next getaway.

Explore the Statue of Liberty from Liberty Harbor RV Park

  • Enjoy stunning views of the Statue of Liberty while staying at Liberty Harbor RV Park, which is just a stone's throw away from public transportation to NYC.
  • This park features 24-hour security, ensuring a safe environment for your family while you explore nearby attractions.
  • With several cafes and restaurants within walking distance, you can easily grab a bite after a day of sightseeing.

RVers like these nearby activities

  • At Panther Lake Camping Resort, you can enjoy fishing and kayaking on the beautiful lake, perfect for a relaxing day outdoors.
  • Great Divide Campground offers a range of family-friendly activities, including a swimming beach, playground, and live music on weekends.
  • For those who love hiking, Fla-Net Park provides access to scenic trails and outdoor adventures in a tranquil setting.

Enjoy the amenities at Kymers Camping Resort

  • Kymers Camping Resort features a clean pool and a family-friendly atmosphere, making it a great spot for kids to play and socialize.
  • The campground includes a well-stocked camp store for all your essentials, ensuring you have everything you need for a comfortable stay.
  • With pet-friendly policies, you can bring your furry friends along to enjoy the great outdoors with you.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular RV campground near Essex Fells, NJ is Liberty Harbor RV Park with a 3.7-star rating from 14 reviews.

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