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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."
"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."
"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."
"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! "
"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"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."
"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"Gravel under the trailer and small river rock around the picnic table and fire pit."
"THINGS I LIKED:
Park is within 30-minutes drive-time to Cape May, Ocean City, and Wildwood
Everything we saw was in great condition, perfectly working order, clean, and looked new
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"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."
"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"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."
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Leesburg, NJ is Belleplain State Forest with a 4.1-star rating from 23 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Leesburg, NJ?
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