RV camping locations near Mahwah are nestled in the northeastern corner of New Jersey within the Ramapo Mountains, which rise to elevations of 1,000 feet. Cell coverage varies considerably between campgrounds based on their position in the valleys or ridges. Most campgrounds in this region require reservations at least two weeks in advance during peak summer season.
What to do
Hiking opportunities: Pleasant Acres Farm RV Resort offers access to nearby trails in the Ramapo Mountains. "The setting is quiet, the views from the upper level are lovely," notes one visitor who appreciated the natural surroundings.
Ferry access to NYC: Liberty Harbor RV Park provides unique urban camping with city access. "There is a ferry 100-yards away that takes you to Wall Street M-F. There is a great market about 1/4 of a mile away, and the path that can take you to WTC or 33rd Street area is only a mile away," explains one camper.
Swimming options: Beaver Pond Campground features a lifeguard-monitored beach during summer months. "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," reports one reviewer.
What campers like
Urban camping views: Liberty Harbor RV Park offers unique city perspectives. "Having a view of Lady Liberty out your window is priceless," notes one visitor despite mentioning the campground is "just a gravel parking lot, with water and electricity."
Farm animal interactions: Pleasant Acres Farm RV Resort provides unique agricultural experiences. "The farm has goats, a donkey, and a pony within the campground. Very cool," one camper reported, while another mentioned, "My daughter loved the horses and goats."
Wooded privacy: Beaver Pond Campground sites offer natural spacing. "The biggest positive about Beaver Pond is how spread out it was. You definitely feel like you have your own space and are not camping on top of your neighbor," explains a reviewer who appreciated the design.
What you should know
Seasonal closures: Many campgrounds operate on limited schedules. Thousand Trails Rondout Valley states its season runs "Apr 1 - Nov 1," which means winter camping options are severely limited in this region.
Noise considerations: Urban proximity means sound travels at Tri-State RV Park. "Located just off the highway so lots of vehicle noise 24/7. Sites are on a gravel lot," notes one reviewer, while another mentioned it's "easy to find, right off the highway, full hookups, open year round."
Wildlife awareness: Beaver Pond Campground requires caution regarding local animals. "The wildlife do roam around your campsite so be mindful of putting food and garbage away before sleeping," warns one camper who had a close encounter.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Thousand Trails Rondout Valley offers recreation options. "This is a large family campground with tons of stuff to do, I was pleasantly surprised by how quiet it was," notes one visitor who appreciated the balance.
Pet-friendly options: Most campgrounds near Mahwah welcome pets with restrictions. "We stayed here for 3 nights last week. I was in NYC for business and we took our RV. Very convenient location. My wife visited Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island," explained one Liberty Harbor visitor who traveled with their pet.
Educational activities: Pleasant Acres Farm coordinates family programs. "They offer several planned activities for kids and they have nice facilities like a great swimming pool and ping pong," explains a reviewer who enjoyed the structured recreation options.
Tips from RVers
Navigation challenges: Black Bear RV Park offers 74 sites with full hookups. "Back-in and pull through sites and can accommodate large rigs. A little expensive but everything is included," notes one experienced RVer.
Site selection strategy: Mountain Top RV Park accommodates larger vehicles with spacious pull-through sites. "We recently had the pleasure of staying at Mountain Top and were impressed by the exceptional experience and service provided by the owners. The investment in new 50amp wiring, upgraded sewer systems, and newer water lines provided convenient camping experience."
Utility reliability: Tri-State RV Park operates year-round with complete utilities. "Friendly, aim to please staff. This is a point to point camp on the freeway. Easy on and off on I 84. Great place to pull in for the night if you are traveling. Safe, clean, and right on the Delaware River," reports a satisfied RV camper.
