Best Campgrounds near Glen Rock, NJ

Camping areas near Glen Rock, New Jersey range from developed campgrounds to primitive backcountry sites within a one-hour drive. The region includes Camp Glen Gray, a highly-rated established campground offering tent sites, cabins, and glamping options with amenities like picnic tables and fire rings. Campgaw Mountain Reservation provides free tent and RV sites with basic facilities and nearby hiking trails. Several campgrounds in Harriman State Park, approximately 30 miles northwest, offer additional camping opportunities including Sebago Cabin Camp and The Stephen & Betsy Corman AMC Harriman Outdoor Center with platform tent sites and cabin accommodations.

Permits and reservations are required for many campgrounds in the area, with advance booking strongly recommended during summer weekends. Most developed campgrounds operate seasonally, with Beaver Pond Campground in Harriman State Park typically open from April through early October. Primitive camping along the Stonetown Circular Trail demands preparation for backcountry conditions and challenging terrain with limited facilities. For RV travelers, Liberty Harbor RV Park in Jersey City provides the closest access to New York City, though at premium rates with basic amenities. According to one visitor, "The Stonetown Circular trail is a 11 mile medium/high difficulty loop trail. This site is about 2 miles into the hike with a wide area and an amazing view, but it's at the top of a fairly difficult rock scramble."

Campers report that Sebago Cabin Camp provides an excellent balance of rustic accommodations with convenient access to lakes and hiking trails. The cabins offer basic amenities like refrigerators and cots while maintaining a wilderness feel. Camp Glen Gray receives consistently positive reviews for its rustic environment and hiking opportunities, with one camper noting it has "many hiking trails to choose from" and "cabins are always clean and stocked with firewood." The primitive sites along Stonetown Circular Trail provide more secluded experiences with scenic views, though require packing light due to difficult access. Water access remains a highlight at several campgrounds, particularly at Sebago with its "huge lake and great beach area" that visitors appreciate for swimming during hot summer days.

Best Camping Sites Near Glen Rock, New Jersey (108)

    1. Beaver Pond Campground — Harriman State Park

    41 Reviews
    Pomona, NY
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (845) 947-2792

    $17 - $20 / night

    "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."

    2. Liberty Harbor RV Park

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

    $149 / night

    "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."

    3. Sebago Cabin Camp — Harriman State Park

    6 Reviews
    Sloatsburg, NY
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (845) 429-2039

    $74 - $130 / night

    "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."

    4. Camp Glen Gray

    2 Reviews
    Oakland, NJ
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (201) 327-7234

    $5 - $200 / night

    "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"

    5. Mahlon Dickerson Reservation

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

    "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

    6 Reviews
    Pomona, NY
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (617) 523-0636

    "This was beautiful campground with an even nicer lake. You are able to do a hike around the lake."

    "Great trails to hike for novices looking to branch out but not too large that you'll be lost forever lol highly recommend and can't do so enough 👍🏽"

    7. Croton Point Park

    10 Reviews
    Croton-on-Hudson, NY
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (914) 862-5290

    $30 - $60 / night

    "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!"

    8. Campgaw Mountain Reservation

    1 Review
    Ramsey, NJ
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (201) 327-3500

    9. Collective Governors Island

    6 Reviews
    Jersey City, NY
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 445-2033

    $529 - $1200 / night

    "The article also mentions the benefits of camping on Governor Island, such as feeling close to nature, relaxing and enjoying a peaceful space, away from the noise of the city."

    10. Stonetown Circular trail Primitive #1

    1 Review
    Ringwood, NJ
    12 miles

    "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."

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Recent Reviews near Glen Rock, NJ

686 Reviews of 108 Glen Rock Campgrounds


  • EThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 17, 2025

    Liberty Harbor RV Park

    friendly staff at the office

    Gave us a welcome folder with lots of helpful info, can walk to get food up the street, short drive to Liberty Park where we got out and walked at night to admire the city skyline and Statue of Liberty at night. They have hook ups and big laundry room.

  • Stuart K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 5, 2025

    Round Valley State Park Campground

    Get Your Hard-Core Hiking In To Enjoy This CG

    Located just south of I78 and near the small hamlets of Clinton and Lebanon, what I love most about Round Valley SP is the fact that it has its very own eponymous fresh water reservoir, which spanning some 2,350 acres and is 180 feed deep in the middle, this body of water provides a solid amount of upside for anyone wanting to kayak, canoe or swim. One of the greatest assets at this particular SP CG are the wonderful rangers who keep this place in such tip-top condition year-round. From the North Picnic Area, Bray’s Hill Preserve and Round Valley Beachhead to the East Picnic Area, Round Valley Farm on the eastern side of the reservoir as well as Round Valley Rec Area, there’s a lot to explore at this SP.

    One interesting fact about this place– believe it or not– it is the only NJ SP that actually offers up true wilderness camping(a.k.a. primitive), which can only be accessed by hiking 3 to 6 miles– or if you come with your own boat, you can access by water– and can be found on the SE corner of the reservoir. There is a second area nearby called Spruce Run Recreation Area that can be accessed by driving to this location, which is on the other side of I78 NW of Round Valley SP. That said, if you’re looking to camp here at Round Valley, I highly recommend you boat in as the hiking path is incredibly difficult to manage without hauling all of your camping gear, so coming in with a ton of gear is even more difficult/ prohibitive.

    When you finally do arrive to this primitive CG immersed in NJ’s thick wild foliage, you’ll experience waterfront bliss with a crystalline bevy of trout-infused reservoir water, and you won’t get much in the way of amenities, apart from a few random water pumps and some rocks piled in a circle that, um, I guess makes up a fire ring. While there are backwoods-style bathroom pits, these are very ill-managed and you’ll come across the‘stank’ well before actually even arriving here, so we just didn’t use them. There’s picnic tables, but the one we had was in pretty rough condition. The thing I found odd about the place is that after hiking so far in to get to this location, you’re not allowed to swim in the reservoir, which kind of defeats the entire point IMHO. That said, the views are amazing and because there’s nothing else in these parts, you will experience true peace in nature.

    Insider’s tips? Here’s a few:(1) Whether hiking or kayaking to this CG, you will want to bring as little with you as possible– packing too much to come here just isn’t worth the work;(2) We found parking in the Southern Lot to be perfectly fine and while we were initially worried about leaving our vehicle parked there for a few nights, we were reassured by the park rangers who patrol the lot constantly;(3) While the water in the reservoir may look crystal clear, it is not crystal clean and I would STRONGLY encourage anyone who thinks that it is OK to drink from the reservoir to at least use a Life Straw to ensure they don’t get sick;(4) I have hiked throughout the entire US and consider myself somewhere between a moderate to skilled hiker and I found these trails challenging and uneven, so while the hike we made was only 3 miles, it was not easy and I would be worried about someone breaking an ankle getting to this CG– so at a minimum, ensure you are wearing proper hiking boots. Seriously, for what this SP puts you through to access this CG one really needs to question why they’re being charged anything at all in the first place.

    Happy Camping!

  • Damia F.
    Aug. 29, 2025

    High Point State Park Campground

    Relaxing and Well-Maintained

    Stayed 2 nights and it was really nice. Camping for summer is pretty limited to Sawmill Lake, as the other locations are for groups or winter camping. Camps are secluded from each other and most if not all have an elevated space to put tents or chairs. Each place comes with a lamp hang, a fire pit, and a picnic table. Bathrooms are spaced out. No running water except for pump founded outside of the bathrooms. Toilets are pump flushed. Showers are only located INSIDE High Point State Park, not throughout the campsites, but entry is free for campers. One hiking trail is accessible in Sawmill campground, 3 others are accessible on the road outside of the campground and the rest are located inside the park. When you arrive you have to check in with the park office for your campsite tag. Hours are 8-4. Park officials come through the campsites pretty regularly, a few times a day which is nice. Areas are clean and well maintained.

  • Paul K.
    Aug. 26, 2025

    Croton Point Park

    Not the Best Place to Go in the Northeast By a Longshot

    Croton Point Campground is a modest little campground, located along the Hudson River within Croton Point Park in NY. In addition to camping, the park itself offers many of its own attractions, including swimming, hiking, kayaking, cabin rentals, and a host of other family-oriented activities just along the Hudson. 

    The park, which is honestly probably the largest attraction here, is located just an hour and a half outside of the city. This proximity is both its perk and its downfall, as the park itself, but particularly the campground, has become laden with all sorts of inexplicable and burdensome rules, endless guidelines, and restrictions only a New York State-run bureaucracy could ever make sense of, let alone hope to justify. 

    This includes all manner of restrictions on how you can camp, where you can camp, what equipment can be used, and use in relation to what particular site you may have been lucky enough to reserve. Much of this you can understand while imagining what may have taken place here to bring them to such measures, but it doesn't make it any easier to contend with. 

    In terms of the actual camping conditions Both the tenting section and RV sites are each very clustered together, and quite crowded, with regular patrols🚓(actual patrols) being made day and night, by both the Park Rangers and what appears to be general park staff members, all looking to see if you or your family might be doing something that they might consider outside of the guidelines or not in compliance with the many restrictions. 

    This is not to say you can't possibly have a good time here. It just might mean being a bit more diligent toward reviewing the potential legitimacy of your normal camping routine to ensure it meets with many restrictions and guidelines imposed, while also making yourself comfortable with some fairly regular surveillance during your stay here. These all being things we hoped to get away from while camping ourselves It just turned out to be a bit much for our particular liking.

  • Janine D.
    Aug. 11, 2025

    Kittatinny Campground

    Not worth the money or time

    If we could rate this a 0 we would.  We were expecting a weekend of kayaking and relaxation when in fact we got an overcrowded, noisy and dirty weekend that was overpriced.  I will give the river a 10, it was beautiful, welcoming and refreshing in the warm sun.  We arrived at about 8:00 in the evening with several camps blaring different genre of music, not a problem, considering we still like it as loud as possible sometimes, but it didn't end at quiet time, it continue until well over midnight.  The campsites are so close together it was like being packed into a sardine can.  The campsite across the pathway didn't have their dog on a lead and we woke up with a pile of dog excrement next to our trailer, that was a howdy-do morning for ya.  We were super excited to take our kayaks out on the river, paddle up stream and float down with our pup, but we were told that we couldn't launch from this location.  (What kind of crap is that)  This location was a receiving location only and "absolutely no launching" was allowed.  If you are looking for a party spot to come with your friends, this is definitely the place for you!  If your looking for a chill place to camp next to the river where you can tube, kayak and enjoy your peaceful weekend, this is NOT the place.  The amount of money we spent for 2 nights was outrageous for such a sucky weekend, will not be going back!

  • Bob F.
    Aug. 10, 2025

    Moon Valley Campground

    Very unique smaller private campground

    This was a great campsite nestled in the foothills of Northern NJ on the NY border. Small, clean with great views and great location for hiking , cruising etc. Bring your tent or use the existing glamping tents. Headed back for a fall weekend in the "dome" which has incredible views. Try it you won't be sorry.

  • Elizabeth M.
    Jul. 20, 2025

    Jellystone Park Gardiner

    Dirty bathrooms

    This is my second time I visited the park, the first time was 4 years ago and we stayed in a cabin, but a few weeks ago we decided to stay in a tent side and it was a nice experience except for some things, the campers don't respect the quiet time at night and morning too. A lot noises until 2 am and early from 6 am. But the worst experience was bathrooms, very few for the number of sites and people it covers. They need to add more bathrooms. They rarely cleaned the bathroom in all the 6 days that I stayed. The showers didn't have enough water pressure, 2 out of 6 had only hot water, some had no paper, hairs everywhere, the toilets didn't work, and super dirty, the truth was a disgusting thing that didn't encourage to use them but there was no other option. For the price you pay is not for having the bathrooms under those conditions. I hope you get better because the truth is a park that has many things to have a good time but with the bathrooms with that condition, is not encouraged to reserve again. And please add more shadows in the areas of the tents and MORE BATHROOMS, is not enough to cover all the tents area.

  • Carrie H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 12, 2025

    Panther Lake Camping Resort

    Horrid showers

    Probably the worst shower ever. The lights are timed. The water is a button. The space is small as hell.

  • Brittany V.
    Jul. 3, 2025

    Tri-State RV Park

    No frills layover spot

    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. They are also located right on a river that you can easily access by foot. They have a decent laundry facility and full hook ups. No frills at the site but perfect for the commuting RVers just looking for somewhere safe to sleep for the night.


Guide to Glen Rock

Camping near Glen Rock, New Jersey, offers a variety of experiences for outdoor lovers. From serene lakeside spots to family-friendly campgrounds, there’s something for everyone.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Explore the beautiful trails at Worthington State Forest Campground. One visitor noted, "The trails are nice and well marked," making it a great spot for both beginners and seasoned hikers.
  • Fishing: Head to Pickerel Point Campground for some fishing fun. A camper shared, "The site was well shaded for most of the day," perfect for a relaxing day by the water.
  • Wildlife Watching: At Mahlon Dickerson Reservation, you can enjoy the sights and sounds of nature. One reviewer mentioned, "There are a lot of bear warnings here," which adds to the excitement of spotting wildlife.

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the well-maintained restrooms and showers at Beaver Pond Campground. A visitor remarked, "I enjoy the beach/lakefront, and regularly cleaned bathroom and shower facilities."
  • Privacy: Many campers enjoy the spacious sites at Stokes State Forest. One happy camper said, "Big spacious sites with a lot of privacy."
  • Family-Friendly Activities: Families love the activities at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Gardiner. A parent noted, "This place is so much fun. My whole family loved the activities."

What you should know:

  • Noise Levels: Be mindful of noise regulations, especially at High Point State Park Campground. One camper shared a frustrating experience: "We received complaints about the volume of our music and karaoke around 7 pm."
  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Round Valley State Park Campground, have minimal facilities. A visitor mentioned, "The primitive restrooms aren’t maintained at all."
  • Access Issues: At Clarence Fahnestock State Park, some sites require a bit of a hike to access. One camper noted, "We had to leave the car on the road and carry all of our gear down a 200 ft long pathway covered in boulders."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for spots like Camp Taylor Campground, which offers activities for kids. A parent said, "The kids are kids!!! They play in the creek, get dirty, build fires and hike on the premises."
  • Plan for Quiet Hours: Make sure to respect quiet hours, especially at campgrounds like Beaver Pond Campground. One camper advised, "Quiet hours were strictly enforced, which we appreciated."
  • Pack Snacks and Drinks: Keep everyone happy by bringing plenty of snacks. A camper at Pickerel Point Campground mentioned, "We filtered water right from the reservoir instead of walking back to the spigot."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Size: Before booking, ensure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Stokes State Forest noted, "The campsites themselves are a little too close together in some spots."
  • Be Prepared for Hills: If you're towing, be ready for some steep hills. A camper at Camp Taylor Campground mentioned, "Make sure if you’re towing, you have a good tow vehicle because the hills on the way there are epic."
  • Bring Extra Supplies: Stock up on essentials before arriving. A visitor at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Gardiner said, "The camp store was well-stocked with food, camping supplies, and souvenirs."

Camping near Glen Rock, New Jersey, offers a mix of adventure and relaxation. Whether you're with family or friends, there's plenty to enjoy in the great outdoors!

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Glen Rock, NJ?

According to TheDyrt.com, Glen Rock, NJ offers a wide range of camping options, with 108 campgrounds and RV parks near Glen Rock, NJ and 2 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Glen Rock, NJ?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Glen Rock, NJ is Beaver Pond Campground — Harriman State Park with a 4.3-star rating from 41 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Glen Rock, NJ?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 2 free dispersed camping spots near Glen Rock, NJ.

What parks are near Glen Rock, NJ?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 11 parks near Glen Rock, NJ that allow camping, notably Gateway National Recreation Area and Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.