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Campgrounds near Long Beach, New Jersey offer a mix of private resorts and public recreation areas spanning the coastal region and inland pine forests. Baker's Acres Campground and Sea Pirate Campground provide cabin accommodations along with traditional tent and RV sites, while Bass River State Forest offers year-round access to camping within the natural setting of the New Jersey Pinelands. Most locations are situated within 30-45 minutes of Long Beach Island's beaches, creating convenient base camps for both forest and ocean activities.
Many campgrounds in the region operate seasonally, typically from April or May through October, with peak demand during summer months when beach access is most desirable. As one camper noted, "Just had our first stay at this campground and we loved it. The site was spacious and right across from the bathrooms. Only about 25 minutes from Long Beach Island." Full hookup sites for RVs are widely available at private campgrounds like Long Beach RV Resort and Wading Pines Camping Resort, though these tend to require reservations well in advance during summer weekends. Public facilities at Bass River and Brendan Byrne State Forests provide more rustic experiences with fewer amenities but typically offer more shade and natural settings.
The mixed-use campgrounds throughout the area feature varying levels of development and privacy. Waterfront sites at locations like Baker's Acres receive consistently positive reviews for their access to activities. A reviewer highlighted that "Our site was a level back-in with 50-amp electric, water, sewer, and cable. My favorite thing about this campground is that most of the sites have plenty of trees and shrubs for semi-privacy, shade, and a rustic feel." Sandy terrain is common throughout the region's camping areas, presenting challenges during wet weather. Several campgrounds offer amenities like swimming pools, camp stores, and planned activities, which provide alternatives to beach days when traffic to Long Beach Island becomes congested during peak summer weekends.
Best Campgrounds near Long Beach (83)
1. Baker's Acres Campground
"We stayed at Baker’s Acres Campground in Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey, for a weekend in mid-August. So did the rains of Hurricane Henri! "
"Our site was decently sized, level, and nicely bordered with trees that gives you a sense of privacy."
Check Availabilityfrom $43 / night
2. Bass River State Forest
"We have never camped here before, but wanted to hike the Batona trail nearby."
"I'm particularly fond of the dog friendly loop, its a newer loop and the bathrooms are more modern than the others scattered around. "
3. Sea Pirate Campground
"We stayed at Sea Pirate Campground in West Creek, New Jersey, for a week in mid-August We’re so glad we did! "
"We also went to Long Beach Island and were happy with how clean and quiet the beach was. We stayed in the 500 section which is close to a lot of the activities."
4. Long Beach RV Resort
5. Wading Pines Camping Resort
"The campground is very close to home, and a lot of people around our area (central jersey) go there yearly or have seasonal sites there, but for us, it was our first time at the campground."
"Very nice wading river next to the camp grounds. You can tube down the river from one end of camp to the other."
6. Brendan Byrne State Forest
"Campsite decent size, but some don't have clear boundaries to neighbors, and sometimes not optimally configured (e.g., the site next door's fire pit was placed on the edge of its site/right next to my"
"First off, I will start by saying you have to drive a good amount of distance to get into the campground and that is something I really enjoyed!"
Check Availabilityfrom $3 - $60 / night
7. Atlantic Shore Pines Campground
"Only about 25 minutes from Long Beach Island. It's early in the season so it was relatively quiet, I imagine it's much busier during the summer. It was the perfect start to our camping season!"
"This place is very close to Bass River State Park with lots of hiking and outdoor activities. Restaurants and stores in Tuckerton are just a few minutes away."
Check Availabilityfrom $65 - $220 / night
8. Bodine Field — Wharton State Forest
"You’re right next to the wading river/creek with that amazing cedar water. As well as a quick drive Harrisville Pond which mine as well be a lake."
"Bodine Field is one of several camping locations within Wharton State Forest. I am writing this review over a year after our stay so forgive me if the details are lacking."
9. Thousand Trails Chestnut Lake
"pros pull through
friendly front desk
clean showers and toilet
free cable
great lounge
close to Long Beach Island and Atlantic city
well kept area
nice pool and playground
right off the parkway"
"Limited store supply selection but Wawa is a 15 minute drive and Walmart is roughly the same so that’s good enough for me. Pool is well taken care of and the lake is nice."
10. Brookville Campground
Drive Time
- 42 min from Atlantic City, NJ
- 1 hr 9 min from Vineland, NJ
- 1 hr 10 min from Trenton, NJ
- 1 hr 12 min from Philadelphia, PA
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Recent Reviews near Long Beach, NJ
409 Reviews of 83 Long Beach Campgrounds
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james Q.ScoutBelleplain State Forest
Quiet, Clean and Friendly
We stayed at the group site campground with our horse. We found the sites to be large, and clean. The staff is very friendly and helpful, and they have fall activities for the family, at the lake and nature hikes. The porta potty's are very clean, have hand sanitizer and plenty of paper. Will be returning again in a few weeks. Plenty of trails to ride on. A true gem in our own backyard.
Andrea B.
TravelerColonial Meadows Family Campground
Great park
Many 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.
- JJohn Y.Scout
Ocean View Resort Campground
One of the best campgrounds I have ever stayed in
This 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.
- 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.
- EEmily R.Scout
Belleplain State Forest
Don’t go unless you want harassment
My 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…
- Adeline M.Guide
Brendan 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.
- CCarlos E.Scout
Turkey Swamp Park
Really nice campground
Stayed three nights in a tent and enjoyed it very much. Sites have electrical hookups, shared water connections, large picnic table, and fire ring with adjustable grate. Electrical and water are at the outer edge of each site so you might want an extension cord and/or hose. Bathrooms are clean; showers have separate stalls but they’re clustered together (not the most private). There are hiking and biking trails, a lake, and archery park. Staff are friendly. Office is open through 9pm, and firewood, ice, and bait for fishing are available. Site C3 is in an okay spot; it’s close to the bathroom and laundry room, but also right next to the playground. We were able to visit the beach; easy 25 minute drive to Asbury Park.
Guide to Long Beach
Cabins near Long Beach, New Jersey provide rustic accommodations within 20-45 minutes of the Atlantic coast. Most cabins are located in the New Jersey Pine Barrens, characterized by sandy soil, cedar-stained waterways, and dense pine forests. The camping season typically extends from April through October with cabins being the most durable option during occasional spring and fall temperature fluctuations that can dip into the 40s at night even when daytime temperatures reach the 70s.
What to do
Paddling the Wading River: Rent equipment at Bass River State Forest or bring your own for an experience on the cedar-stained waters. "We walked and explored, kayaked, and sang by the fire. The camp sites have plenty of room for the kids to run around and set up there own areas. Great area for tent camping," notes Matthew H. about a trip to Bass River State Forest.
Fishing at Wharton State Forest: Cast for pickerel in Harrisville Pond, accessible from Bodine Field Campground. "You're right next to the wading river/creek with that amazing cedar water. As well as a quick drive Harrisville Pond which mine as well be a lake. Good fishing for pickerel as well as a decent trail that goes around the entire pond," shares Dan M. from Bodine Field — Wharton State Forest.
Swimming in heated pools: Many private campgrounds offer swimming pools as alternatives to beach days. "The heated swimming pool was large and the water crystal clear," reported Matt S. about his visit to Sea Pirate Campground during mid-August.
What campers like
Private wooded sites: Many campers value the privacy offered by wooded sites. "Quaint and rustic, heavily wooded. Makes you feel like your camping, not just lined up next to a bunch of campers," writes Joel N. about his experience at Baker's Acres Campground.
Nature trails: Campgrounds throughout the region offer trails ranging from short walks to extensive hikes. "I have been camping at Bass River since I was a baby. The newest addition of extra pet friendly sites have made it even better because we can bring the pup. The sites are a great size and many are set back enough that you have privacy. Many great memories of canoeing and fishing on the lake," shares Maggie H.
Weekend activities: Organized events keep campers entertained during their stay. "We would like to try this campground again in hopes that we were there during some strange bug anomaly??? The campground looked like it would have been a lot of fun if it wasn't for the bugs," noted a reviewer about Sea Pirate Campground, highlighting the importance of timing your visit.
What you should know
Sandy terrain challenges: The Pine Barrens have predominantly sandy soil that can affect camping comfort. "Sites are level and somewhat sandy (You're in the Pine Barrens, it should be expected). The bathhouses near our site were cleaned 2x daily and the best part is, they're private!" explains Karen S. from Baker's Acres.
Seasonal pest management: Insects can be problematic, especially near water. "The bugs were just unbearable day & night. You couldn't even sit outside by the fire. Even walking the dog was a challenge. I have been camping for years and I have never experienced mosquitoes & flys like this," reports a camper from Sea Pirate Campground, emphasizing the need for insect repellent.
Distance to beaches: Actual travel times to Long Beach Island vary with traffic. "The trip into LBI was an easy one. We borrowed beach tags from the camp store for a fee and headed to the Brant Beach section of LBI," explains Becca U. from Baker's Acres.
Tips for camping with families
Book activities in advance: Some campgrounds offer scheduled programs that require sign-ups. "We took a hayride around the park, which was fun. The hayride was supposed to end at 10 according to the campers app but ended more towards 8:30 so we did not get to ride it," shares Nicole S. about Thousand Trails Chestnut Lake.
Proximity to bathrooms: Consider site location when traveling with children. "Our campsite was a good 7 minute walk from the nearest bathroom which was a bit far so a small bathhouse near the nature trail would have been appreciated," notes Becca U. from Baker's Acres.
Check swimming options: Not all swimming areas operate consistently throughout the season. "Unfortunately when I came the lake was closed to boat rentals and swimming, but staff was very knowledgable and helpful," reports Dorian P. about Brendan Byrne State Forest.
Tips from RVers
Site angle considerations: Some campgrounds have challenging entry and exit angles. "Backing my rig into the site, and exiting, was a bit challenging due to the angle and size of the service road but we managed well enough and really enjoyed the area as we were near a short hiking path that was great to take the dogs out," explains Jim G. from Baker's Acres.
Water pressure variations: Water systems can be inconsistent during peak usage times. "We had a problem with our site: extremely low water pressure, often below 20 PSI. It was so low at times, that we couldn't take showers or flush the toilet. At some times, it was a bearable 40 PSI," reports a visitor to Sea Pirate Campground.
Road condition awareness: Internal campground roads vary widely in quality. "Some people might complain about the condition of the roads. We didn't mind them - it kept people from driving too fast," shares Becca U. about Baker's Acres.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular campground near Long Beach, NJ?
Which is the most popular campground near Long Beach, NJ?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Long Beach, NJ is Baker's Acres Campground with a 4.3-star rating from 15 reviews.
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