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Campgrounds near Leesburg, NJ range from tent sites and yurt accommodations to full-hookup RV areas, making the region a flexible base for coastal New Jersey camping. Notable campgrounds include Belleplain State Forest with year-round availability and Parvin State Park Campground which operates from April through October. Both locations provide tent and RV camping with Belleplain offering additional yurt accommodations. Spacious Skies Country Oaks in nearby Dorothy presents cabin options with full hookups, while Ocean View Resort Campground features both standard camping and glamping experiences within driving distance of several beach communities. Most campgrounds in the area maintain water and electric hookups with shower facilities.
Camping availability varies significantly by season throughout the region. Campgrounds near the Jersey Shore typically operate from April through October or November, with few remaining open year-round. Summer weekends often require reservations well in advance, particularly for popular destinations like Sun Outdoors Cape May or Ocean View Resort. Visitors should note that alcohol policies differ between locations, with state parks generally prohibiting alcohol while private campgrounds often permit it. Many campgrounds feature sandy sites characteristic of the coastal plain geography. Access roads are generally paved and suitable for most vehicles, though sites vary in size and accommodation for larger RVs. As one visitor noted about Belleplain State Forest, "It's just a short drive to the ocean in Cape May, Ocean City New Jersey."
Water proximity remains a significant draw for campers in the region. Sites near Rehoboth Bay, Ocean City, and Cape May provide beach access within short driving distances. Private campgrounds tend to offer more amenities than state parks, with swimming pools, camp stores, and organized activities common at resorts like Holly Shores Camping Resort. The campgrounds surrounding Leesburg provide convenient bases for exploring the New Jersey shore communities and natural areas. Campers frequently mention the family-friendly atmosphere and range of activities available. State parks like Belleplain and Parvin offer more natural settings with hiking trails and fishing opportunities, while larger private resorts feature more developed facilities. One visitor described Ocean View Resort Campground as having "a ton of activities! Certain areas in the campground are very 'buggy' and it can get a little pricey, but it's the best place we've been to in New Jersey so far."
Best Campgrounds near Leesburg (121)
1. Belleplain State Forest
"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."
2. Sun Outdoors Cape May
"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."
3. Ocean View Resort Campground
"It's very close to everything, but you don't even need to leave the campground! There are a ton of activities!"
"We went to Ocean View Resort in New Jersey to kick off the 2022 season in our new Fleetwood Discovery LXE. And we’re glad we did! "
4. Spacious Skies Country Oaks
"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 Availability5. Sun Retreats Seashore Campsites & RV Resort
"Great Location and close to Cape May City. 10 min drive to Washington Street Mall. Lots to do during the day."
"Beautiful main building. close to a lovely walking trail."
6. Parvin State Park Campground
"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 Availability7. Ocean City Campground & Beach Cabins
"Gravel under the trailer and small river rock around the picnic table and fire pit."
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Park is within 30-minutes drive-time to Cape May, Ocean City, and Wildwood
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Everything we saw was in great condition, perfectly working order, clean, and looked new
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8. Mays Landing Resort
"The tent loop is all the way in the back next to the pond. If you are arriving after office hours, 6pm or so, you have to call to get a gate code. Otherwise, you are locked out."
"Our tent site was right next to the pond. It was a Saturday and they were rocking. I dont know if the person playing the music was a professional DJ, he was incredible."
9. Cape Henlopen State Park Campground
"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 $42 - $136 / night
Check Availability10. Thousand Trails Sea Pines
"well maintained, wonderful pool and splash pad, great location!!"
"Kids love the lake. Bathroom cleaned daily. Could use more showers. Nice and quiet at night."
Drive Time
- 18 min from Vineland, NJ
- 45 min from Atlantic City, NJ
- 53 min from Philadelphia, PA
- 1 hr 39 min from Dover, DE
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Recent Reviews near Leesburg, NJ
732 Reviews of 121 Leesburg Campgrounds
TaylorScoutYogi Bear's Jellystone Park At Delaware Beaches
Yearly goers
Love 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
Mary S.ScoutLums Pond State Park Campground
Lums Pond campground
First 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.
Patel D.
TravelerBig Oaks Campground
⚠️ Think Twice Before Booking— Our Family Felt Targeted and Intimidated
I am writing this review because I genuinely want to warn other families before they book this campground. What should have been a relaxing camping trip turned into an extremely upsetting experience for our family. From the beginning, we felt singled out and unwelcome. We arrived at our campsite and then went to the office. We did not know that the campground required every guest to go to the office before going to their site. This was an honest misunderstanding. Instead of simply explaining the rule and moving on, the situation became unnecessarily confrontational, and we felt like the staff was looking for reasons to have an issue with us. What was especially upsetting was how our children were treated. Our children were riding scooters and were stopped and told that scooters were not allowed. We were extremely confused because we could clearly see much younger children riding/driving around the campground. Our 14-year-old was not allowed to do so, while we observed significantly younger white children being allowed to ride. What made this even worse was the way our children were spoken to. They came running back to us scared and intimidated by the interaction. As parents, that was extremely upsetting to see. There is a huge difference between calmly explaining a campground rule to a child and speaking to a child in a way that makes them feel frightened. If there is a rule that scooters are not allowed, then the rule should be applied consistently to every child, regardless of age or background. What we witnessed did not feel consistent. As the experience continued, we felt increasingly targeted. We were left with the strong impression that they did not want our family there. At one point, it honestly felt like they were trying to find reasons to get rid of us, which made us question whether the campground had overbooked and was looking for a way to push us out. We also had a very concerning experience regarding payment. We were forced to pay in cash and were not provided with a receipt. As paying guests, we found this extremely troubling and unprofessional. The entire experience left our family feeling uncomfortable, intimidated, and unwelcome. Camping with children should be about relaxing, enjoying the outdoors, and making good memories—not having your children come running back to you because they are scared of how an adult spoke to them. I cannot speak to anyone else's intentions, but**based on what we personally experienced and witnessed, we felt that our family was being treated differently because of our background. Seeing younger white children being allowed to do something that our children were stopped from doing made the situation even more concerning.I strongly recommend that families think twice before booking this campground. If you do decide to stay, make sure you understand every rule before arriving, document your interactions, and keep proof of every payment. We are sharing this review because other families deserve to know what our experience was like before spending their money and vacation time here. No family should leave a campground feeling intimidated, targeted, or unwelcome.
- Patel D.Traveler
Big Oaks Campground
⚠️ Think Twice Before Booking - Our Family Felt Targeted and Intimidated.
I am writing this review because I genuinely want to warn other families before they book this campground. What should have been a relaxing camping trip turned into an extremely upsetting experience for our family. From the beginning, we felt singled out and unwelcome. We arrived at our campsite and then went to the office. We did not know that the campground required every guest to go to the office before going to their site. This was an honest misunderstanding. Instead of simply explaining the rule and moving on, the situation became unnecessarily confrontational, and we felt like the staff was looking for reasons to have an issue with us. What was especially upsetting was how our children were treated. Our children were riding scooters and were stopped and told that scooters were not allowed. We were extremely confused because we could clearly see much younger children riding/driving around the campground. Our 14-year-old was not allowed to do so, while we observed significantly younger white children being allowed to ride. What made this even worse was**the way our children were spoken to. They came running back to us scared and intimidated by the interaction. As parents, that was extremely upsetting to see. There is a huge difference between calmly explaining a campground rule to a child and speaking to a child in a way that makes them feel frightened. If there is a rule that scooters are not allowed, then the rule should be applied**consistently to every child**, regardless of age or background. What we witnessed did not feel consistent. As the experience continued, we felt increasingly targeted. We were left with the strong impression that they did not want our family there. At one point, it honestly felt like they were trying to find reasons to get rid of us, which made us question whether the campground had overbooked and was looking for a way to push us out. We also had a very concerning experience regarding payment. We were forced to pay in cash and were not provided with a receipt. As paying guests, we found this extremely troubling and unprofessional. The entire experience left our family feeling uncomfortable, intimidated, and unwelcome. Camping with children should be about relaxing, enjoying the outdoors, and making good memories—not having your children come running back to you because they are scared of how an adult spoke to them. I cannot speak to anyone else's intentions, but**based on what we personally experienced and witnessed, we felt that our family was being treated differently because of our background.** Seeing younger white children being allowed to do something that our children were stopped from doing made the situation even more concerning.**I strongly recommend that families think twice before booking this campground.** If you do decide to stay, make sure you understand every rule before arriving, document your interactions, and keep proof of every payment. We are sharing this review because other families deserve to know what our experience was like before spending their money and vacation time here. No family should leave a campground feeling intimidated, targeted, or unwelcome.
- CChris C.Traveler
Adventures Await Retreat
Perfect campground for our family of 4
They have a meadery and fishing pond and everything my kids love. Been here several times great place for kids and everyone else
Nadine R.
GuideAtsion Family Camp — Wharton State Forest
Not my vibe
I personally did not like this campsite. First of all, our site tag was leftover from SEPTEMBER. Did no one look at any of these sites and leave someone else’s registration posted there for almost a year? Wild. Our campsite had trash leftover from previous campers. The whole campground was loud - from other campers to just the sounds from the nearby road. If you are looking for peace it is NOT here. If you’re looking to have loud music time all night with no repercussions as your kids ride around yelling and carrying on past midnight then you’ll have a blast. The pros of this campsite was supposed to be the access to Lake Atsion but we were turned away at the gate at 12:30 as they stated they were at capacity. Checking into our campsite they specifically asked if we would be utilizing the recreation area so we would have a pass for entry, but that’s seemingly not in their logistical headcount. I would not visit here again.
John L.ScoutWading Pines Camping Resort
Poor sites
I recently stayed at Site 36, and unfortunately, my experience was very disappointing. The biggest issue was the campsite itself. Site 36 is extremely small, with neighboring campers only about 5 feet away on one side and roughly 12 feet behind the site. There was very little privacy, which made it difficult to relax. Many of the nearby sites appeared to be occupied by long-term or permanent residents. Several had large amounts of personal belongings stored under tarps, giving the area an unkempt appearance. In addition, the neighboring campsite had children's bikes, large toys, and other miscellaneous items overflowing onto the site I had rented, making it feel even more cramped. Another major concern was the constant cigarette and marijuana smoke. It was noticeable throughout much of the day, and because of the smoke, I couldn't comfortably leave my camper windows open. At over $110 per night for a full hookup site, I expected a much better experience. I understand the campground told me there were no other sites available, although I did notice a few empty sites during my stay. Whether those sites were reserved or unavailable for another reason, I can't say, but Site 346 should not be rented at this price given its condition and lack of privacy. Overall, I would not stay here again and cannot recommend to anyone looking for a relaxing camping experience. Its great for daily tubing but as a camper they lock the fence that gets you to the bridge so you have to take a long walk around although non campers can pull right up, it makes no sense to have a pass through that's locked.
Laura W.ScoutPomona RV Park and Campground
Small
Pulled in like noooo it’s super small tight but here for a week in a cabin kids had a great time nice people pool and weekend activities. We would come back
Guide to Leesburg
Camping near Leesburg, New Jersey offers access to diverse wetland ecosystems within the state's coastal plain. The region's relatively flat terrain creates a unique setting for camping, with sandy soils that drain quickly after rain but can become buggy in warm weather. Most campgrounds in the area sit between 5-50 feet above sea level, creating distinctive microclimates that affect camping conditions throughout the seasons.
What to do
Boat rentals at Belleplain State Forest: Lake Nummy provides calm waters for kayaking and canoeing with rental options available on-site. "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. About 20 minutes away from the Cape May zoo," notes April E. about Belleplain State Forest.
Hiking opportunities: The region features numerous flat, accessible trails suitable for all skill levels. "We have walked through the site areas and they seem to be a nice size but not offering too much privacy. We are usually there in the off season so not sure how crazy it gets in the warmer months with the lake being there," shares Maggie H. about the dog-friendly trails at Belleplain.
Mini golf and family activities: Some campgrounds offer on-site recreational facilities. "They just completed a new camp store building that has everything you could think of from camping gear to beach chairs and floats! They also have a cafe that also sells ice cream. The food was very reasonably priced and good," explains Ray L. about Ocean View Resort Campground.
Pirate-themed water features: Several resorts have installed splash pads and water attractions. "Great family fun. Very clean. Close driving distances to local beaches and boardwalks. The pool and pirate splash pad are great for kids!" shares Brandon W. about Ocean View Resort Campground.
What campers like
Privacy at certain sites: Some campsites offer more seclusion than others. "Stayed in site 116 in CCC section (only section with electric and water). Good privacy. Check-in went smoothly. Staff at office said all the roads in the CCC section were 2-way. Not wide enough in my opinion but we didn't have a problem," reports Frank J. about his experience at Belleplain.
Seasonal transformations: Fall camping provides unique experiences with changing foliage. "First time here and will be back…. Best state run campground I've been to. Friendly staff, clean facilities, so much to do. Offers more than some private campgrounds," writes Heather F. about her fall camping trip to Parvin State Park Campground.
Lake swimming options: Several campgrounds maintain swimming lakes as alternatives to pools. "The lake is huge, the pools are crowded but fun. There is a splash pad for little ones. Our 3 yr old loved it," shares Kirsten J. about Ocean View Resort.
Large pull-through sites: Some campgrounds feature accommodating layouts for larger rigs. "We stayed in pull-thru site#12 which was level, covered in clean gravel, had a concrete patio with picnic table and Adirondack chairs, and a nice fire ring. The site was big enough for our motor home," reports Matt S. about Spacious Skies Country Oaks.
What you should know
Variable bathroom conditions: Maintenance quality differs between campgrounds. "Bathroom was clean but needs to be updated a bit. My husband and son kept saying they didn't have soap in their public bathroom but I had no problems in mine," notes Yamileth K. about Mays Landing Resort.
Dump station limitations: Some facilities have inadequate waste disposal options. "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! It was very unlevel and not easy to fully dump our tanks," warns Anne H. about her stay at Belleplain.
Cellular connectivity challenges: Service can be unreliable in wooded areas. "Virtually NO cell service with AT&T, TMobile or Verizon. AT&T was the better of the 3. Our Winegard/Gateway give us no internet which we normally get. There'd be way too many trees for Starlink," shares Anne H. regarding connectivity at Belleplain.
Iron content in water: Some campgrounds have distinctive water quality issues. "The water has a very high iron content. I couldn't even use it for tooth brushing. Most of the showers were out of order. The toilets were clean but had the orange staining from the iron in the water," reports Frank J. about Parvin State Park.
Tips for camping with families
Look for water features: Multiple water options keep children entertained. "This place had a lot to do with kids! Lake, pool, ice cream, arcade, mini golf, mining station, activities. Does get very crowded and definitely have to book ahead. We loved where our site was located," recommends Tiffany P. about Ocean City Campground & Beach Cabins.
Consider noise levels: Some campgrounds have livelier atmospheres than others. "We were very pleased with the size of our site. The campground was quiet and the bathhouses were clean. We happened to be there when it was 100 degrees so we definitely noticed that the bathhouses weren't air conditioned," notes Becca U. about Sun Outdoors Cape May.
Bring quarters for showers: Many facilities require coins for shower operation. "Tent site was fantastic, level, trees are well trimmed, but still with good coverage, sites are a nice size. Close enough to the bathroom and water options. Campground well appointed. Nice pool, clean showers, quarters for a shower," advises M.J. about Sun Retreats Seashore Campsites.
Check site location carefully: Some sites offer better positioning than others. "If you want privacy, don't choose them," warns Frank J. about sites positioned next to hiking trails at Parvin State Park.
Tips from RVers
Site selection matters: Not all sites accommodate larger rigs. "Site was ample sized as most sites were. The front of the park is close to the pool and store- if pool noise is a concern you should stay further back. Plenty of space for 33 ft motorhome and toad," advises Steve W. about Sun Outdoors Cape May.
Level sites can be hard to find: Come prepared for adjustments. "Site was level. Bath house was a little run down, but serviceable. Overall good value for the price," notes Brett D. about Belleplain State Forest.
Navigate narrow roads carefully: Some campgrounds have challenging access routes. "Very narrow roads to sites, so not big rig friendly there but most sites are quite large. No gravel or pads on sites, just bare ground. My rig is 31 ft class C and it was fine for me but a larger rig may have a tough time maneuvering the narrow roads," cautions Cynthia about Parvin State Park.
Anticipate seasonal crowds: Book well ahead during peak periods. "It was a maze. Really nice area but the park is a little run down and spots are super crowded with really narrow, winding streets," reports Cyn D. about the layout at Mays Landing Resort.
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Leesburg, NJ?
What camping is available near Leesburg, NJ?
According to TheDyrt.com, Leesburg, NJ offers a wide range of camping options, with 121 campgrounds and RV parks near Leesburg, NJ and 1 free dispersed camping spot.
Which is the most popular campground near Leesburg, NJ?
Which is the most popular campground near Leesburg, NJ?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Leesburg, NJ is Belleplain State Forest with a 4.3-star rating from 22 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Leesburg, NJ?
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Leesburg, NJ?
According to TheDyrt.com, there is 1 free dispersed camping spot near Leesburg, NJ.
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