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ScoutWinding Hills Park
Nice but dated
Nice campground, bathrooms are clean but dated, first come first serve for the sites.
Camping near Fair Lawn, NJ
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Campgrounds in the Fair Lawn area of New Jersey include a mix of state park facilities, private campgrounds, and primitive sites within an hour's drive. Camp Glen Gray offers cabins, tent sites, and limited RV camping in a wooded setting with hiking trails, while Campgaw Mountain Reservation provides more basic tent and RV camping options with free sites that require permits. Liberty Harbor RV Park in Jersey City serves as the closest established campground to New York City, primarily catering to RVs with water and electric hookups.
Advance reservations are strongly recommended for most campgrounds in the region, particularly during summer months when facilities reach capacity quickly. Access to some camping areas involves challenging terrain, especially at primitive sites. "Stonetown Circular trail is a 11 mile medium/high difficulty loop trail. This is a great spot to set up camp because it has a wide area and an amazing view. The only difficult thing about this site is that it is at the top of a fairly difficult rock scramble," notes one camper about the primitive backcountry options. Many campgrounds operate seasonally, with Beaver Pond Campground in nearby Harriman State Park only open from April to October, while others like Croton Point Park remain accessible year-round.
Several visitors highlight the rustic accommodations available at Sebago Cabin Camp in Harriman State Park as a step up from tent camping while still providing an authentic outdoor experience. According to a recent review, "These cabins are VERY rustic, four walls, a cot, and a fridge. You still feel like you are 'roughing it' but with the convenience of a fridge." The proximity to New York City makes these camping areas particularly valuable for urban residents seeking quick nature escapes. Campgaw Mountain Reservation receives mixed reviews, with some visitors noting the sites' proximity to busy hiking trails affects privacy. For those prioritizing urban access over traditional camping amenities, Liberty Harbor RV Park functions primarily as a convenient base camp for city exploration despite its parking lot-like setting and higher prices.
Best Campgrounds near Fair Lawn (109)
1. Beaver Pond Campground in Harriman State Park
"Drive-in tent campgrounds. Adequate restroom facilities sprinkled amongst tent sites. Some campsites have raised platforms. All sites have picnic tables and fire ring with flip-top grill."
"The grounds are just steps away from Welch Lake, offering a lifeguard monitored sandy beach which is open during the summer season for swimming, fishing, and small boat craft further out."
from $21 - $24 / night
Check Availability2. Liberty Harbor RV Park
"This is all about location. The closest RV park to NYC. It's basically a parking lot with a dump station. Not much else. Pick one of the larger end row sites to get a little extra elbow room."
"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."
from $145 - $180 / night
Check Availability3. Camp Glen Gray
"One rustic place with many hiking trails to choose from. Camp also provides trucking of gear weather permitting. No vehicles allowed to drive through camp. Trading Post for treats and other items."
"Lots of hiking trails. Trading post is well stocked and volunteers are always friendly and able to answer any questions"
from $5 - $200 / night
Check Availability4. Sebago Cabin Camp — Harriman State Park
"It is a step up from cabin camping. They also have a beach behind it."
"This place is only an hour away from NYC with so much to do and see. These cabins are VERY rustic, four walls, a cot, and a fridge."
from $130 / night
Check Availability5. Mahlon Dickerson Reservation
"Located in the Skylands of New Jersey, Mahlon Dickerson Campgound is a perfect place to spend a few nights or a couple of weeks. The campsites are paved and mostly level. They are wooded and large."
"It's beautiful and quiet, and close to beautiful hiking trails, lakes, and other outdoor recreation opportunities."
6. The Stephen & Betsy Corman AMC Harriman Outdoor Center — Harriman State Park
"This was beautiful campground with an even nicer lake. You are able to do a hike around the lake."
"Beautiful lakes all over the place. The AMC camp in Harriman is fantastic too! Those are reserved and paid cabins and platforms."
7. Campgaw Mountain Reservation
8. Croton Point Park
"Tent sites are very private with some dirt roads to exit out but thats what make it unique experience! Bathrooms with shower is near by and has plenty porta potties all around."
"Was close to bear mountains state part and the train station is right there!"
from $30 - $60 / night
Check Availability9. Stonetown Circular trail Primitive #1
"Stonetown Circular trail is a 11 mile medium/high difficulty loop trail. This is the first of two primitive sites along the trail. The trailhead is across the street from a large parking lot."
10. Stonetown Circular trail Primitive #2
"Stonetown Circular trail is a 11 mile medium/high difficulty loop trail. This is the second of two primitive sites along the trail. The trailhead is across the street from a large parking lot."
Drive Time
- 20 min from New York, NY
- 30 min from Kiryas Joel, NY
- 1 hr 6 min from Bridgeport, CT
- 1 hr 12 min from Trenton, NJ
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Recent Reviews near Fair Lawn, NJ
681 Reviews of 109 Fair Lawn Campgrounds
Thomas B.
RangerNeversink River Resort
Cool Riverside Campground
I'll start by saying this is a site-specific review (C20). I booked using Campspot and didn't select my own site but put in the criteria for my rig (30ft TT plus truck) and got a 50A back-in spot. The site was big but abnormal. Between the picnic table placement and the trees, I ended up right around 50ft from the electric and water, and the water spigot was so low I could barely put on my camco filter. With the uneven dirt roads, I had to unhitch with my truck in a gigantic puddle (lol). The site was otherwise fine aside from my gate code not working on Day 2. As for the campground as a whole, I thought it was pretty unique place by the river that offered several good amenities and activities, like downstream river tubing, an arcade, bathroom/shower facilities, a small store, little trails, and more. I would say this place borders the more primitive side.
Edwin R.ScoutCheesequake State Park Campground
Park uses county cops to shut down park by 9pm.
On Friday, September 4, 2026, I rented a trailer and brought my family to Cheesequake State Park to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary over the extended Labor Day weekend. Around 9:20 PM—well before the park's designated 10:00 PM quiet hours—we were sitting inside our canopy, playing Jenga, and listening to low background music. Two officers from the Matawan Police Department approached our campsite. They were polite and courteous, simply offering a standard reminder to wrap things up by 10:00 PM. Before they could leave, however, a third, senior officer intervened. Wanting to"show them how it's done," he made the two polite officers return and stand by to watch as he demonstrated how to aggressively harass campers. Flashlight in hand, the senior officer approached with an immediate hostile attitude, treating us like criminals as he demanded to know who rented the site. He began reiterating rules and claimed we had too many vehicles. We had three cars, one belonging to my brother-in-law's girlfriend, who was visiting with her daughter. She had paid the$10 visitor fee at the main office and was instructed by staff to obtain the gate access code from us, the primary renters, if she got locked in. No staff member ever informed her of an 8:00 PM visitor departure deadline, leading us to reasonably assume visitors were permitted until quiet hours began at 10:00 PM. The officer rudely snapped that she had been given wrong information. The senior officer then used profanity in front of three small children, aggressively telling her to ("get her shit and get the fuck out!") in that manner or use profanity, the officer went from hostile to furious. He angrily declared that these were official violations and threatened that he could be issuing us tickets instead. Desperately searching for anything and everything to throw at us, he demanded that we turn off our idling car—which was supplying power to our campsite—and instructed us to make sure the campfire was doused before shutting down for the night. He then proceeded to shine his flashlight into our private setup—including our canopy, tents, and the inside of our trailer—searching for any other possible violation while the two polite officers were forced to watch. What was supposed to be a special 10th wedding anniversary celebration with my family was completely ruined by a senior officer misusing his authority to put on an unnecessary display of intimidation. Worse than just ruining our night, he spent that evening teaching those two police officers how to be bad cops. He corrupted two officers in real time, demonstrating firsthand exactly why most people have lost faith in the police force. The next day we was ready for them. We turned off our lights and quietly by the fire while they went next door to harass an asian family that had just set up camp and had their leds lights on.
- eedgar V.Scout
Black Bear RV Park
Super clean and quiet
Past reviews has mentioned that the office seems to be closed often, while I found that to be true I had no reason to contact anyone. This is definitely one of the cleanest quiets site I’ve ever visited
- KKelly B.
GuideClarence Fahnestock State Park Campground
Check site photos first
Definitely a wide variety of sites—look at the site pictures before booking—there are two areas where it’s just an open field with bonfires and picnic tables that I’d avoid. I could see a large group going there or something but personally it doesn’t offer any privacy.
BUT if you book one of the other sites that DOES have privacy you’ll be in camping heaven. The “hike in” sites are more like “walk-in,” I was worried at first but it’s some are as little as a few yards from the road. The most annoying part was lugging the cooler back and forth, but totally worth it
- KKelly B.Guide
Stephens State Park Campground
Great last min getaway
Booked the day before—even on the holiday weekend! Just 1.5 hours outside of NYC, site was a bit close to the neighbors (fire pit was very far back and basically in the neighbors’ campsite, but we put up a “privacy clothesline” and hung a tarp over it for a bit of extra coverage.
The staff was friendly and helpful, they said it was the busiest they’ve seen the campground all year (there were lots of large groups but everyone seemed to settle down by 9:30pm
Poison ivy was EVERYWHERE at our site so make sure to stick to the open areas and the paths. Lots of families around, we felt very safe Bathrooms were fine—it was my impression they’re usually cleaner but the high traffic of the weekend left a bit to be desired, (lots of families around=dirty diapers in the bathroom trash bin) but it’s camping! I’m not gonna argue w a flushing toilet!
- KKevin F.
TravelerTri-State RV Park
A place to stay in an area lacking campgrounds.
This area seems to be devoid of campgrounds except for this one. It’s basically just a large parking lot with hook ups. Completely open, which is great for Starlink. Bathrooms were slightly above average; fairly clean and places to hang clothes for your shower. Has a laundry but be sure to bring quarters. It is about 100 yards from the interstate so you’ll get a lot of noise and diesel exhaust fumes.
- JJoyceScout
Beaver Pond Campground in Harriman State Park
Bare bones
No hookups. It was wooded, quiet and dark at night. I used the dump station on my way out. The first time I ever saw a poop fountain. The sewer opening sticks up above ground level. The cover swivels away, so I couldn't put it on top of my hose. And then, when I tried to rinse it, there was nowhere for it to go, because the inlet is elevated.
Deiludi P.ScoutKittatinny Campground
AWFUL
We reserved for a day. Very bad service. The river is super dirty and they did not even clean the trash cans. Besides, the fire ring has no grill cooking grate, so if you don’t bring your own NO GRILLING. Ryan was the person in front that took care of us, he was rude, my kids felt weird because he was not welcoming at all. Also, we try to ask for a partial refund since we did not felt comfortable since the beginning, and they said NO. We have experience camping, but this one was simply THE WORST. We lost the money but we won’t put our kids in a difficult situation. Thanks.
Guide to Fair Lawn
Camping options near Fair Lawn, New Jersey range from basic tent sites to full-service RV parks within Passaic County and neighboring areas. The region sits at elevations between 50-700 feet above sea level with moderate temperatures averaging 75-85°F in summer months and 25-40°F in winter. Most campgrounds in the area operate between April and November, with limited winter camping available at select locations.
What to do
Hiking trails accessible from campsites: At Beaver Pond Campground, campers can access portions of the Appalachian Trail and other historic trails. "A quick 15 minute drive from Beaver Pond, is Bear Mountain State Park. Here you can find some of the Appalachian Trail, with various smaller trail heads for this historic (Revolutionary Times 1770s) part of the region including the one to Doodle Town," notes one visitor.
Lake activities during summer months: Many campsites near Fair Lawn feature swimming areas with designated beaches. "Sebago has a huge lake and great beach area. It was perfect for lounging and swimming in during a hot summer day," explains a camper who visited Sebago Cabin Camp.
Winter activities at seasonal parks: While most campgrounds close for winter, some areas maintain trails for cold-weather recreation. Campgaw Mountain offers winter camping with skiing and snowboarding facilities nearby. One visitor notes the area has "both cabins and campsites" with "skiing facilities available during winter months."
What campers like
Budget-friendly options within 45 minutes of NYC: Several campgrounds offer affordable rates despite their proximity to urban areas. A camper at Beaver Pond Campground shared, "Camping for just $15. This is an off-grid camping experience. You can use your generator at certain hours. They have a beach. Their staff is friendly."
Spacious campsites with privacy: Many campers appreciate the well-spaced sites at certain locations. At Mahlon Dickerson Reservation, "The biggest positive about Beaver Pond is how spread out it was. You definitely feel like you have your own space and are not camping on top of your neighbor."
Rustic cabins for beginners: Several campgrounds provide cabin options for those new to camping. A reviewer of Sebago Cabin Camp mentioned, "It was equipped with an outside grill and picnic area. It is great if you are going with a group/family and people want to sleep inside a cabin as oppose to a tent outside."
What you should know
Bear activity requires precautions: Many campgrounds in the region have active bear populations. A camper at Beaver Pond Campground warns, "Welcome to Bear Mountain grumbles the park ranger as he sits in complete darkness! He is in his ranger hut, checking in the late evening arrivals to the campground... He offers us a highlighted map to our site, wishes us a good stay, and gives us the run down on bear activity in the area."
Seasonal operation affects availability: Most campgrounds close during winter months. At Croton Point Park, "There is a lodge and cabins close to the end of the point, but they appeared to be part of a group camp experience. They all appeared to be closed for the season."
Noise levels vary by location: Some campgrounds near Fair Lawn experience noise from roads, trains, or other campers. A visitor to Croton Point Park reported, "The site was very loud (dance music) until after 11pm. Quiet time at 10pm. Great site for a party, try to stay away from this end of the site or choose a site away from other bookings if you'd like quiet."
Tips for camping with families
Look for campgrounds with playgrounds: Several sites offer dedicated children's play areas. A camper at Croton Point Park enjoyed the "playground within sight of our camper" making supervision easier while setting up camp.
Consider cabin camping for first-timers: For families new to camping, cabin options provide a gentle introduction. At Camp Glen Gray, "Cabins are always clean and stocked with firewood. Lots of hiking trails. Trading post is well stocked and volunteers are always friendly and able to answer any questions."
Check for phone service: Some families prefer staying connected for safety. A camper at Beaver Pond Campground noted, "Your phone will have signal," which can be important for families with children or medical concerns.
Tips from RVers
Limited full-hookup options available: Most campgrounds offer only partial hookups. At Liberty Harbor RV Park, "There is a dump station, but not the easiest to use. The laundry was not working properly and ate a good $5 of our quarters."
Bring leveling equipment: Many RV sites require additional equipment for proper setup. A visitor to Liberty Harbor RV Park mentioned, "Sites kind of level and very close. Power and water, and convenient dump station if staying and needing to dump."
Follow specific directions for larger rigs: Accessing some campgrounds requires careful navigation. An RVer advised, "Getting in and out of the city is an adventure. Stay right off the highway to avoid the $30 tunnel toll. Follow RV life pro and not Waze."
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Fair Lawn, NJ?
What camping is available near Fair Lawn, NJ?
According to TheDyrt.com, Fair Lawn, NJ offers a wide range of camping options, with 109 campgrounds and RV parks near Fair Lawn, NJ and 2 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Fair Lawn, NJ?
Which is the most popular campground near Fair Lawn, NJ?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Fair Lawn, NJ is Beaver Pond Campground in Harriman State Park with a 4.2-star rating from 41 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Fair Lawn, NJ?
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Fair Lawn, NJ?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 2 free dispersed camping spots near Fair Lawn, NJ.
What parks are near Fair Lawn, NJ?
What parks are near Fair Lawn, NJ?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 11 parks near Fair Lawn, NJ that allow camping, notably Gateway National Recreation Area and Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.
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