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The Pine Barrens region surrounding Evesham, New Jersey contains several developed campgrounds within Wharton State Forest, one of the largest state forests in the region. Camping areas like Atsion Family Camp and Goshen Pond Campground provide access to forested campsites with varying levels of amenities. Most camping options include tent sites, RV areas without hookups, and some cabin accommodations. Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA offers full-service RV sites with water, electric, and sewer hookups about 20 miles west of Evesham, while more primitive camping experiences can be found at Mullica River and Lower Forge campgrounds within the Wharton State Forest boundary.
New Jersey's state forest campgrounds generally operate on a seasonal schedule, with many facilities open from April through October. Campsites in the Pine Barrens feature sandy terrain and relatively flat sites suitable for tents and smaller recreational vehicles. According to one visitor, "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." While developed campgrounds like Atsion provide shower facilities and potable water, primitive sites often have vault toilets and limited services. Cell service throughout the region can be spotty, especially in more remote camping areas. Ticks and chiggers are common in warmer months, requiring frequent checks while hiking or camping in the area.
Waterfront sites at Atsion Family Camp receive consistently high ratings, offering direct lake access for kayaking and canoeing. Site numbers 4, 8, 10, 12, 20, and 22 provide water views and are frequently cited as prime locations by repeat visitors. A camper noted, "Atsion is a hidden gem. Bathrooms continuously clean during Covid. Lots of families. Beautiful sunsets and great hiking trails close by." Mixed-use campgrounds throughout the region provide access to hiking and biking trails, fishing opportunities, and swimming areas during summer months. The more secluded camping areas, particularly at Goshen Pond, offer walk-in tent sites that provide greater privacy and a more immersive forest experience. Many campgrounds in the Pine Barrens region offer family-friendly accommodations while providing access to historical sites like Batsto Village, a preserved iron-making town dating back to the 1700s.
"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."
"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."
"We did Chinatown and walked part of the Schuylkill River trail which we accessed by parking near Fairmount Park."
"In addition to the peaceful vibe, the people are friendly, the little office store has everything you forgot to pack, and if you look around the campground edges or follow the walking trail into the woods"
"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!"
from $3 - $60 / night
Check Availability"It's only a one minute walk from the parking area to the site. Our site was right next to the Mullica River, and had excellent views if you walked just a couple steps from the tent."
"Great sites, great trails, lots of hiking and off road trails for dirt bike/atv/ trucks. Pretty good boating/ fishing. Just gotta check often for chiggers and ticks."
"The park was easy to find and located a short distance from the highway. We were met at the entry gate with a personalized folder containing lots of helpful information for our stay."
"We love the lake side campsites."
"Enjoyed a site away from the crowds. Quiet. Peaceful. Place is huge with many campsites to choose from. Checking in is slow so come early."
"Walked from Batson to atsion 10 mile hike, campground was 5 miles in. The campground is open, it was closed because of covid in 2020"
"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."
"Quiet Getaway Weekend
We went to Old Cedar Campground in Monroeville, New Jersey, for a quiet getaway weekend. This is a small and basic campground, not a resort. No fancy amenities."
"Not close off the highway, but wooden sites. Seems as though people spend their summers there. Pool was beautiful and looked new. Mini golf was decrepit and looked abandoned. Store was nice."
from $31 - $50 / night
Check Availability"they are primitive, pet-friendly, hike-in sites with direct access to the Batsto River."
"They are primitive but right on the river with easy access to go for a dip or let the pups go for a swim. We went up on a Friday night and enjoyed being the only campers there."
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.
RangerWe stayed just a couple nights here on our way north. The camp host was helpful before our stay and during check-in. Our site was pretty isolated from the others, so it was very quiet (no complaints here). There is a decent mix of sunny sites by the river and shady sites under the trees. The weather was perfect mid September. There wasn't anything spectacular for me, but it was a good experience and it was a nice taste of fall PA scenery. Beware that the roads are tight for a big rig. Side note, it did seem like most campers lived there.
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.
ScoutAs far as experience it was good. The main issue was the campsite where we were was uneven and caused many of the sleeping arrangements that we had to be not level. This seems to be a specific issue to the group campsite number two as when we went inwards it seemed like everything else was much better.
ScoutFirst time at this campground really like it a lot will be returning. The bathrooms are always clean. The grounds are always kept up. Just a really nice place to stay. Most of the sites have some kind of shade.
Wharton State Forest dominates the camping landscape near Evesham, New Jersey, with several distinct campgrounds spread throughout its sandy Pine Barrens terrain. The region contains a mix of state forest facilities and private campgrounds operating primarily from April through October. Sites typically feature level, sandy soil under pine forest canopy with temperatures ranging from 40°F nights in spring and fall to summer days that regularly exceed 90°F.
Kayaking and tubing on local rivers: Wading Pines Camping Resort sits directly on the Wading River where visitors can enjoy water activities. One camper noted, "Great places to kayak and Pineland Adventures right down the street has wonderful trips!" The river provides a natural recreation opportunity with minimal current.
Fishing in stocked ponds: Hospitality Creek Campground maintains fishing areas stocked with bass. According to a visitor, "Fishing was great - playground was adequate. Mini golf was fun for all." Most fishing spots don't require licenses for children under 16, though adults need NJ fishing permits.
Exploring historic ruins: Several campgrounds provide access to abandoned structures throughout the Pine Barrens. One camper at Atsion Family Camp mentioned, "In the area there are historic buildings and ruins you get to by 'off roading' on all dirt roads." These structures include former glass factories, paper mills and small settlements dating to the 1800s.
Sandy, level terrain for easy setup: The Pine Barrens' naturally sandy soil creates flat, well-draining campsites. A visitor to Brendan Byrne State Forest shared, "Camped here many of times. Very Decent Camp in the Pine Barrens, Lots of potable water hydrants around the campground so not far of a walk to fill any water needs you may have."
Secluded wilderness experience: Despite being near major population centers, many campgrounds offer remarkable isolation. A camper at Batona Campground explained, "It is so easy to get lost in these woods and I LOVE IT! If you want off the beaten path and not close to anyone... this is IT!"
Waterfront sites: Several campgrounds feature premium sites with direct water access. A visitor to Goshen Pond Campground stated, "Our site was right next to the Mullica River, and had excellent views if you walked just a couple steps from the tent. We were able to put our kayaks in right next to the site which was very convenient."
Tick and chigger prevention: The Pine Barrens has significant insect populations during warmer months. As one camper warned, "Great sites, great trails, lots of hiking and off road trails for dirt bike/atv/ trucks. Pretty good boating/fishing. Just gotta check often for chiggers and ticks." Daily body checks are essential, particularly after hiking through vegetation.
Sandy access roads: Many campgrounds have unpaved entrances that can be challenging. A reviewer noted, "The road into the campground is about 1 mile of loose sand. It can be accessed by a standard vehicle." Front-wheel drive vehicles may struggle after heavy rain.
Limited cell coverage: Most campgrounds have spotty or non-existent cell service. Bring printed directions and campground information, as GPS and mobile apps may not function reliably once you're in the Pine Barrens.
Kid-friendly activities: Many private campgrounds offer structured programs. One visitor to Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA mentioned, "They offer so many activities during the day and text you so you don't forget. The place is so clean including the bathrooms." Activities typically run on weekends from May through September.
Playground accessibility: For families with small children, campgrounds with central play areas provide convenient entertainment. A camper shared, "Family friendly with tons of kid activities/themes. Easy roads for bike riding and beautiful views of the lake."
Swimming options: Several campgrounds offer swimming facilities. "The pools are nice and have on-duty lifeguards all day," noted one visitor. Most swimming areas operate between Memorial Day and Labor Day, with some lakes maintaining swimming areas until mid-September depending on weather.
Site size considerations: RV campsites vary significantly between facilities. A camper at Brendan Byrne State Forest noted, "Campsites are a little bit close to each other and didnt offer much privacy but they were right in top of each other." Measure your rig before booking to ensure adequate clearance.
Hookup availability: Many state forest campgrounds lack full utility connections. One RVer observed, "Sites are suitable for tents or small campers. The unpaved road into the site is narrow and tree lined. A larger RV would not fit." Most private campgrounds offer water and electric, though 50-amp service isn't universal.
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Which is the most popular campground near Evesham, NJ?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Evesham, NJ is Atsion Family Camp — Wharton State Forest with a 4.2-star rating from 26 reviews.
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