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Water/power at the campsite, and and centrally located dump station. Lots of trees and nice separation of sites
RV Camping near Franklin Park, NJ
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RV camping options near Franklin Park include Turkey Swamp Park, Liberty Harbor RV Park, and Crystal Springs Lodges & RV Resort. Turkey Swamp Park provides electric hookups with 30-amp service and water connections that often require longer hoses due to shared spigots between sites. "Water is more than 40 feet away from your parking so 25' hose is not enough," noted one camper about the park's setup. Liberty Harbor RV Park offers 90 sites with electric and water hookups, though without sewer connections at individual sites, and is particularly valuable for RVers wanting to explore New York City. Crystal Springs accommodates big rigs with full hookup sites including 50-amp service, though traveler reviews indicate management issues may affect the experience.
Several parks in the region maintain seasonal operating schedules, with Turkey Swamp open April through mid-November and NWS Earle RV Park available from April to mid-November. Within 30 miles, dump stations are available at most established RV parks, though Liberty Harbor lacks sewer hookups at individual sites. Pet policies vary by location, with military facilities like NWS Earle and National Guard Training Center restricting pets while most commercial parks welcome them. According to one visitor, "The sites were good sized, but the place is a little run down and could definitely use some work." Reservations become particularly important during summer months when proximity to attractions like Six Flags draws increased traffic to Indian Rock RV Resort and other nearby facilities.
Best RV Campgrounds near Franklin Park (64)
1. Liberty Harbor RV Park
"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."
Check Availabilityfrom $145 - $180 / night
2. NWS Earle RV Park
"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."
3. Crystal Springs Lodges & RV Resort
from $96 - $2500 / night
4. Military Park Fort Dix Range 14 Camp
"We stayed here in November-December to do some exploring around Jersey. Not a lot going on at the fam camp. Clean and gravel. Lots of military training nearby but overall a quiet stay."
from $20 / night
5. Skyline RV Camp - Waterfront
"A little intimidating driving in to a nondescript gate at the end of a narrow street but the overall experience exceeded expectation."
14 Sites AvailableAvailable next weekend
from $130 / night
6. Military Park NJ National Guard Training Center RV Sites
"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."
Check Availabilityfrom $45 / night
7. Skyline RV Camp - Non-Waterfront
11 Sites AvailableAvailable next weekend
from $85 - $120 / night
8. Village Scene Park
"The two ladies had a greater handle on the operations of the very nice facility."
"We’ve stayed here a couple times in past Have family in the area Grew up in this area so very comfortable and easy access to lots of places! This visit we stayed six months may to October"
Check Availabilityfrom $48 / night
9. Indian Rock RV Resort and Campground
"Many campers here are seasonal or long term stays and were very quiet and respectful."
"Our site was a big pull through site. Unfortunately, the bathhouse near our site had no hot water, but they were working on it, so I’m sure it won’t be for long. Well stocked store."
Check Availabilityfrom $78 - $98 / night
10. Timberland Lake Campground
"However my biggest issue is the sand for all pull-throughs. They do offer full hookups that include cable if you have the outdoor wire. Plenty of activities for kids with park area and pool."
"They do their own haunted walk through that is just awesome! Everyone decorates. They have a dj every Saturday! Plenty of activities for the kids. They have cool raffles!"
Drive Time
- 24 min from Trenton, NJ
- 47 min from Philadelphia, PA
- 48 min from New York, NY
- 1 hr 17 min from Allentown, PA
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RV Park Reviews near Franklin Park, NJ
537 Reviews of 64 Franklin Park Campgrounds
Stuart K.
LegendLowe's - W Windsor
Upscale Parking Paradise at This Home Fixer-Upper
Located just off US Route 1 in the upscale Princeton area, this spacious Lowe's serves up a surprisingly pleasant patch of pavement for weary road warriors looking to catch some shut-eye. Set back roughly 80 yards from the highway, this big blue home improvement retailer offers a generously sized parking lot with relatively manageable traffic, good maneuverability and a quieter atmosphere than you might expect from such a busy suburban retail corridor. The western and southern edges of the lot are particularly appealing for an overnight stay, and with Trader Joe's, Starbucks and several other retailers nearby, convenience certainly isn't in short supply. Better yet, the store management was friendly and accommodating when we called ahead to arrange our overnight visit.
HIGHLIGHTS: (1) Spacious, paved parking lot with plenty of room to maneuver larger rigs; (2) Convenient access to US Route 1 and nearby I-95; (3) Western and southern parking areas offer quieter spots away from the busiest customer traffic; (4) Excellent nearby conveniences, including Trader Joe's, Starbucks and several dining options; and (5) Friendly store management that welcomed our overnight stay, plus surprisingly good opportunities for outdoor recreation nearby.
LOWLIGHTS: (1) Some daytime retail traffic and occasional road noise, although nothing terribly disruptive; (2) No RV hookups, dump station or dedicated overnight camping facilities; (3) Parking areas closest to the store can become crowded during business hours; (4) Limited greenery and little of the scenery you'd expect from a traditional campground; and (5) While the overnight experience was excellent, this is still a commercial parking lot rather than a destination for an extended stay.
Happy Overnighting!
- bbob J.
GuideAtsion Family Camp — Wharton State Forest
Pine Barrens New Jersey
This 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.
- DDiane M.Scout
Brendan Byrne State Forest
Just ok
Restrooms 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.
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.
Thomas B.
RangerTohickon Family Campground
Simple, peaceful FHU
We 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.
- 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!
Adeline M.GuideBrendan Byrne State Forest
Beautiful campground, loud campers
Beautiful 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.
Kelvin R.ScoutTohickon Valley County Park
First time camping
As 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.
Guide to Franklin Park
Military campgrounds and established RV parks provide diverse camping opportunities near Franklin Park, New Jersey, located in the suburban corridor between Philadelphia and New York City. The area sits at low elevation with average summer temperatures in the high 80s and winter lows around 30°F. Seasonal operation varies widely among facilities, with many private parks open year-round while county and military campgrounds typically close from November through March.
What to do
Lake activities at Turkey Swamp Park: The 64-site county park offers fishing, kayaking, and canoeing options on its lake. "There is a lake with a boat dock and a small boardwalk. In the summer, canoe, kayak, paddle boats, and row boats are available for rental," notes one Turkey Swamp Park visitor who appreciated the various water activities.
NYC sightseeing from Jersey City: Use Liberty Harbor RV Park as a base to explore Manhattan via public transit. "The light rail is a block away, and the path train is about 8. Two blocks away from NJ Path train into Manhattan or take the ferry to Wall Street!" explains a camper who stayed at Liberty Harbor RV Park.
Archery range access: Turkey Swamp Park provides an archery range for visitors bringing their own equipment. "Plenty to do over a 2 night stay. Archery, boating, fishing, and hiking. Boat rental rates are acceptable and there are four different styles to choose from," shares a camper about their experience.
Beach access from military parks: The National Guard Training Center RV sites offer proximity to shore towns. "Free beach just a few moments' walk down the road. Close to shore towns & many restaurants," writes a camper who stayed at the Military Park NJ National Guard Training Center RV Sites.
What campers like
Spacious sites in wooded settings: Many campers appreciate the privacy at Turkey Swamp Park. "Sites are in the woods and widely spaced apart to give you privacy and the feeling of being out in the Forrest. Sites are all level, very generous in size, and reasonably spaced apart for privacy," notes a reviewer.
Convenient NYC access: The proximity to public transportation makes Liberty Harbor particularly valuable despite its basic amenities. "This is all about location. The closest RV park to NYC. It's basically a parking lot with a dump station. Not much else," explains a visitor who still gave the park 4 stars because of its strategic location.
Family-friendly activities: Several parks offer playgrounds and recreational facilities. "There are playgrounds and picnic areas as well. There is also a fitness trail," writes a Village Scene Park visitor about the amenities available at their campground.
Military base amenities: Service members appreciate the maintained facilities at military campgrounds. "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. Laundry facilities are free for use and in like new condition," shares a visitor to NWS Earle RV Park.
What you should know
Pet restrictions vary significantly: Military campgrounds often prohibit pets entirely. "Pets are NOT allowed (but they'd probably help w the geese problem)," notes a camper at the National Guard Training Center, while most private RV parks welcome pets with standard restrictions.
Sewer hookup configurations: Consider your equipment needs and tank layout when selecting a site. "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," mentions a military park visitor.
Limited facilities at some locations: While campgrounds may advertise amenities, availability can be inconsistent. "There was only 1 bathroom with small shower for all guests, however they are in the process of adding 5 more," reported a visitor to Skyline RV Camp.
Management quality impacts experience: Several campgrounds have received comments about staff interactions affecting stays. "Extremely rude manager who will charge you for anything he can. If you give a card or deposit, expect to get excess charges," warns a visitor about one campground's management practices.
Tips for camping with families
Insect preparation essential: Be prepared for ticks in wooded areas, especially in warmer months. "I had 3 ticks on me. My dog had one and by the end my husband had 2. That was so crazy because we were just sitting by our camper," reports a Turkey Swamp Park visitor about their unexpected encounter with ticks.
Theme park proximity: When visiting attractions like Six Flags, consider Indian Rock RV Resort for its convenient location. "We stayed two nights at this park because we wanted to spend a day at Six flags. We would camp here again to go to six flags because it was easy to drive back a few minutes after a long day at the park," shares a family who appreciated the convenience.
Water activities for kids: Several parks offer seasonal water recreation options that appeal to families. "We went camping with our 2- and 3-year-old kids. We were worried about bugs, but we didn't even use mosquito repellent and didn't get a single bite! The campground was super clean too," notes a family who camped at Turkey Swamp Park.
Tips from RVers
Extended hookup hoses required: Several campgrounds have unusual hookup configurations. "Bring a LONG water hose," advises an RV camper at Turkey Swamp Park, highlighting the distance between parking spots and water connections.
Urban camping considerations: RV parks near cities offer different experiences than traditional campgrounds. "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," advises an RVer who stayed at Liberty Harbor.
Limited dump station hours: Plan ahead for tank management at parks with restricted dump station access. "There's a $20 flat dump fee, opened 9-4pm M-F, but closed on the weekends (to our chagrin, we found this out too late!)," warns a visitor about one park's dump station limitations.
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