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New Jersey's coastal plain around Lawrence Township features a mix of state forests, private resorts, and family-oriented campgrounds offering diverse overnight experiences. Within a 45-mile radius, established facilities like Parvin State Park and Belleplain State Forest provide wooded settings with options for tent camping, RV hookups, and cabin rentals. Most campgrounds in this region fall within the coastal Atlantic region, offering close proximity to beaches, pine forests, and inland waterways that define southern New Jersey's geography.
The camping season in this area typically runs from April through October, with some sites like Belleplain State Forest remaining open year-round. Travelers should check reservation requirements as most campgrounds require advance booking, particularly during summer months when beach-adjacent sites fill quickly. As one camper noted about Belleplain State Forest, "So far it is very quiet and that's what I was looking for. It's just a short drive to the ocean in Cape May, Ocean City New Jersey." Access to campgrounds is generally straightforward with paved roads, though some sites may have sandy terrain that affects tent placement or RV stabilization. The region experiences moderate rainfall and high humidity in summer, with temperatures ranging from mild spring conditions to occasionally hot and muggy midsummer periods.
Campers consistently praise the region's wooded sites and water access options. Many campgrounds feature lakes or ponds, with Parvin State Park and Atsion Family Campground receiving positive mentions for their water features. "This campground (Goshen Pond) was mostly empty while we were there in August. Our site was very quiet, but a lot of the sites are close together without any barriers," shared one visitor about Wharton State Forest. Larger campgrounds like Ocean View Resort and Sun Outdoors Cape May offer more amenities including swimming pools, camp stores, and organized activities. Sites with electric hookups, water connections, and sewage disposal are widely available throughout the area, making this region particularly accommodating for RV campers seeking modern conveniences while still enjoying the natural surroundings of southern New Jersey's pine barrens and coastal landscapes.
"There are grocery stores close by like Walmart about 20 minutes away. The beach is nice and clean. We rented canoes near the beach."
"Outside, to the back of the cabin, was a small deck with picnic table, a grill, and a fire ring. Beyond that you will find a path to the lake with beautiful swans."
from $20 - $65 / night
Check Availability"They allowed me to drive around first and pick out a campsite before checking in. They charge $5 extra for a dog. So far it is very quiet and that's what I was looking for."
"Very nice campground tucked away in southern NJ. Clean facilities. Plenty of space for our tent. lake for swimming and you can rent boats. nice hiking trails and playground."
"They are new-ish Shasta campers, queen bed, 1 slide, rear bunks, 2 entrances. Very clean. Water area is great, splash pad is very fun so is the large blow up slide and pool area."
"I think the lale could use a little cleanup with the amount of bobbers, string and mess left behind by people. There have ao many cabins its crazy and alot of seasonal rentals."
"Near an Ape Adventure park, hike around lake, and any shopping or restaurants you might want are close by. It rained heavy so we didn’t get out much but walk around camp loop is nice and flat."
"The camp loop is a nice walk but there are also trails. They were pretty muddy when we were there. Site 35 was quite spacious as were many of them."
from $27 - $45 / night
Check Availability"Stayed in a drive through, patio site with full hook-ups. It was situated on a corner spot. A lot of RV, golf cart, bike, and people traffic due to the location."
"The front of the park is close to the pool and store- if pool noise is a concern you should stay further back. A mix of seasonal,"cabins" and overnight camping. Park was very clean."
"A safe haven located just outside of the city. Give them a try and come back here to leave them a review."
from $30 - $35 / night
Check Availability"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"My group was there, on two adjacent sites, from Sunday to Tuesday, in early June. The weather could not have been more ideal! We were on sites G12 and G13, which were both really large."
"There is also a section of walk-in tent sites, each with 1 parking spot semi close by. (Bring a wagon if you stay at one of these)."
from $30 - $99 / night
Check Availability"As a returning traveler to Spacious Skies Campgrounds – Country Oaks in Dorothy, New Jersey, I continue to be impressed by the peaceful atmosphere, well-maintained facilities, and welcoming hospitality"
"There’s nothing much to do in the area without driving 45+ minutes away, so make this your destination of you’re looking for a restful time away from home. The Wi-Fi actually worked great."
from $36 - $999 / night
Check Availability"They have many amenities form a lake to swim or fish, to playgrounds,theres a convenient store and even an arcade, and the best part is all the farms around."
from $50 - $150 / night
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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.
ScoutI’ve stayed here multiple times over the past 15 years and I have enjoyed each trip.
Depot Travel Park is a well-maintained family-owned campground. It is also reasonably priced, especially given the location that is within a bicycle ride to the beach, the ocean, and lots of shops and restaurants in Cape May. It is the only campground on the Cape May side of the canal.
Please note that this is not a resort campground and it doesn’t have a pool. There is so much to do in Cape May that is doesn’t need to be a resort.
Since it’s not a resort campground, there are not many golf carts, so most people use their bicycles or cars to get around. That also makes the campground pretty quiet, even during the peak of summer.
The campground sells firewood and propane, but there is no camp store. Again, it doesn’t really need one, since there is a farmers market at the end of the driveway, and a CVS and an ACME supermarket within bicycle riding distance.
If your site doesn’t have a sewer hookup, the dump station is a little awkward to access, but they have a daily honey wagon for a reasonable fee, which is great. If you notify the office the day before you need it and they are usually there in the morning.
They close for the season n October, but they reopen briefly during the Cape May Christmas Parade weekend in December. That’s one thing that I’d like to do soon.
I really like this campground and I am always recommending it to friends.
GuidePretty easy camping trip, plenty of room to set up camp. Level spots. We stayed on south inlet campground. They have small camp store multiple laundry and bath houses. Great stay if you enjoy fishing, as. You can fish the inlet at the campground. They have a very nice playground for kids as well! Only negative is no camp fires allowed, they do have a community area you can have a camp fires allowed. Also no wifi
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…
ScoutGreat place. Close to beach. No septic hookup
ScoutLove it every year . We g for mother's Day. And the schedule for the events they do during even just the weekend make for fun filled hassle free weekend
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.
Camping near Lawrence Township offers diverse overnight options within the Atlantic coastal plain region of New Jersey. Most campgrounds are situated within a 45-mile drive, allowing convenient access to both the Pine Barrens ecosystem and coastal beach areas. Southern New Jersey campgrounds experience high humidity in summer with temperatures often reaching into the 80s and 90s F during peak camping months of June through August.
Water activities at Lake Nummy: Belleplain State Forest offers swimming, kayaking and canoeing opportunities. "There is a small lake that was great to kayak on," shares Lisa S., who stayed in one of their yurts. The lake provides a refreshing alternative on hot summer days.
Biking on local trails: The Sun Outdoors Cape May area features extensive biking options. "There is an 11 mile rail trail across the street as well," notes Joel A., highlighting the flat terrain ideal for family rides. Bike rentals are available at several parks for those without personal equipment.
Historical exploration: Military history buffs will appreciate Cape Henlopen State Park Campground with its WWII installations. "As a former military installation, there are lots of military historical items and sites. Underground bunkers and batteries and such," explains one reviewer. These structures provide educational opportunities and photography backdrops.
Fishing opportunities: Multiple stocked ponds and lakes serve anglers throughout the region. "Good fishing and nice trails. Nice campsites, some big enough for trailers," reports William W. about Parvin State Park. Most fishing areas don't require special permits beyond a standard New Jersey fishing license.
Spacious sites: Lums Pond State Park Campground receives praise for its site dimensions. "From the moment I pulled in and observed how large the sites were, I was hooked," writes Leah H. The concrete pads at many sites provide stable foundations for larger RVs and camping setups.
Privacy between sites: Many campers value the natural screening between campsites. "Our site was HUGE!!!! It was also super private with trees and a lot of privacy from the road and our neighbors," reports Anne H. about Belleplain State Forest. This separation creates more personal camping experiences despite busy weekends.
Clean facilities: Well-maintained bathhouses rank high on camper priorities. "The bath house(s) are centrally located near the camp office. My grandchildren loved visiting us, pool was clean," notes Craig W. about Old Cedar Campground. Regular cleaning schedules ensure comfort even during peak usage times.
Proximity to attractions: The location near coastal areas provides additional activities. "Close to shopping if needed," mentions Sandy E. about Lums Pond. Dave R. adds about Sun Outdoors Cape May: "The campground is a short 5 minute drive from Cape May. Which is also a big reason we've returned. Sunset Beach, The Open Air Mall, and the charm of victorian Cape May are all great reasons to visit."
Reservation requirements: Most campgrounds in the region require advance booking, especially during summer months. "Book early because it fills up fast!" advises Ellen B. about Lums Pond State Park Campground. Holiday weekends often fill 3-6 months in advance.
Varied campsite privacy: Site exposure differs significantly within campgrounds. "We purposely booked in 105 due to the proximity [to bathrooms]. The other bathrooms in the CCC were a good walk, and pretty run down," shares Anne H. Research specific site locations before booking.
Water quality concerns: Several campgrounds report mineral content issues. "The water has a very high iron content. I couldn't even use it for tooth brushing," notes Frank J. about Parvin State Park. Consider bringing drinking water if sensitive to taste or staining.
Off-season limitations: Services reduce significantly during shoulder seasons. "The closest bathrooms were closed, so we had to drive a few minutes to a different set. That got annoying," reports Jonathan L. about Belleplain State Forest. Check facility status when booking outside peak season.
Activity planning: Family-friendly campgrounds offer structured programs. At Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park - Elmer, "We stay 3 weeks ago during covid and there were limited activities. Dj in the rally field was fun and the train rides were up and running," shared Stacy D. Many campgrounds schedule weekend-specific events.
Playground proximity: Site selection near play areas benefits families with young children. "Site is great for people with families as there was a playground within 50 feet so it is a bit louder and busier," notes Rosie R. This convenience allows parents to supervise from their sites.
Lake safety considerations: Water features require parental supervision. "The pool and splash pad were great but you needed to be at least 42 inches to go on the slide or bounce house," reports Nicole S. Height and age restrictions vary by facility.
Seasonal timing: School vacation periods experience higher child populations. "Stayed here once a year for the past three years... The golf carts driven by minors speeding through the park," notes Steve T., highlighting increased activity levels during peak family travel times.
Site dimensions: Large rig owners should research specific site limitations. "Virtually NO cell service with AT&T, TMobile or Verizon. AT&T we the better of the 3," reports Anne H. about Belleplain State Forest. Many sites have length restrictions under 35 feet.
Hookup placement challenges: Some campgrounds have unusual utility configurations. "The water hookups are shared every other site (at least in the Fence Loop). I was lucky my 75' hose barely reached the distance needed," shares Matt S. about Old Cedar Campground. Bring extension cords and extra water hoses.
Dump station limitations: Single dump stations for large campgrounds create departure delays. "The worst was the dump station. It is just a little hole on the side of the road and the ONLY dump station for the 3 campgrounds!" warns Anne H. Plan for potential wait times when exiting popular campgrounds.
Site leveling needs: Many sites require significant leveling. "There was a dip in the site when backing in and our fifth wheel was bending to the point of rubbing the top of our truck when backing in," reports one camper. Bring additional leveling blocks for uneven terrain.
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Lawrence, NJ?
According to TheDyrt.com, Lawrence, NJ offers a wide range of camping options, with 129 campgrounds and RV parks near Lawrence, NJ and 1 free dispersed camping spot.
Which is the most popular campground near Lawrence, NJ?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Lawrence, NJ is Parvin State Park Campground with a 3.9-star rating from 15 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Lawrence, NJ?
According to TheDyrt.com, there is 1 free dispersed camping spot near Lawrence, NJ.
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