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Water/power at the campsite, and and centrally located dump station. Lots of trees and nice separation of sites
Glamping near Manahawkin, NJ
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Sea Pirate Campground and Atlantic Shore Pines Campground offer upscale glamping accommodations in New Jersey's scenic coastal region. Both locations feature canvas glamping structures and yurts with comfortable amenities rarely found in traditional camping experiences. The Sea Pirate property includes spacious glamping units with real beds, electricity, and private fire rings across from their newly renovated pool area. Atlantic Shore Pines provides boutique camping experiences with well-appointed accommodations and convenient access to Long Beach Island. Their glamping units balance outdoor immersion with creature comforts like proper mattresses and climate control options. One guest shared, "Very clean and friendly staff! We can't wait to return, not far from LBI."
Seasonal glamping at these locations combines waterfront recreation with distinctive amenities. The heated swimming pool at Sea Pirate Campground complements their lakeside setting, while glamping guests enjoy special access to organized weekend activities including hayrides and seasonal celebrations. For those seeking luxury outdoor stays, convenient proximity to Bass River State Park's hiking trails and Tuckerton Seaport creates additional exploration opportunities. Both properties maintain glamping accommodations year-round, though peak season runs April through October with special Halloween-themed weekends. A recent visitor mentioned, "Great new pool and close to LBI! We stayed in a spacious site with mature shade trees that made the site more comfortable given the July heat."
Best Glamping Campgrounds near Manahawkin (24)
1. Sea Pirate Campground
"We stayed in a level pull-thru site(#516) with picnic table and grill/fire pit. The site was big enough for our motor home and toad. Full hook-ups with 50-amp service."
"We stayed at Sea Pirate Campground in West Creek, New Jersey, for a week in mid-August We’re so glad we did! "
2. 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 family friends and pet friendly. Mostly quiet. There is NO Wi-Fi. Plenty of trails and things to do. Only downside was our site 252 had a giant spotlight on our site from dusk and until dawn."
3. Brendan Byrne State Forest
"Flat site, no tent bed, enough space to park two cars."
"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!"
from $3 - $60 / night
Check Availability4. Atlantic Shore Pines Campground
"Very nice campground-- good sized sites, well maintained hookups, clean grounds, friendly staff, well-stocked campstore."
"The site was spacious and right across from the bathrooms. Bathrooms were very clean. The ladies in the front office were very kind and welcoming. Only about 25 minutes from Long Beach Island."
from $65 - $220 / night
Check Availability5. Long Beach RV Resort
6. Atsion Family Camp — Wharton State Forest
"AFC is also pet friendly, so bring your 4 legged furry family members, after registering them with the camp site. The individual sites are spacious with a pic-nick table and fire ring grill."
"This was a nice large site in the“pet-friendly” section(sites 26-34) of the campground. Site 34 is close to Atsion Road, so there was car noise, but it wasn’t really an issue to us."
7. Timberline Lake Camping Resort
"Nice quiet campground right on a huge lake, good fishing, dog beach, human beach, awesome pool. Tons of activities. Great staff. Tents and RVs welcome."
from $45 - $60 / night
Check Availability8. Hawkins Bridge — Wharton State Forest
"Hawkin's Bridge campsite is located in the western portion of Wharton State Forest along the Wading River. The Pine Barrens overall have a fascinating ecosystem."
"This is a primitive campsite near the river. There is water but just compost toilets that are bit few for the size campground."
9. Turkey Swamp Park
"we hiked one of the few trails in the morning and it was clean and well marked. we kayaked after that and the one thing that wasnt very great was that we brought our own kayaks so we had a decent walk"
"Nicely wooded with water and electric. Be sure to bring extra hose because the water spigot is a distance from the electric. sites are level and well maintained."
from $42 - $79 / night
Check Availability10. Allaire State Park - TEMPORARILY CLOSED
"Love the area lots to do hiking fishing nature walks, something for everyone."
"Lots of walking paths surround the park & you are also close to Belmar, Point Pleasant, Manasquan (all fun shore towns)."
Drive Time
- 30 min from Atlantic City, NJ
- 57 min from Vineland, NJ
- 58 min from Trenton, NJ
- 1 hr from Philadelphia, PA
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Glamping Reviews near Manahawkin, NJ
235 Reviews of 24 Manahawkin 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.
- 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.GuideBrendan 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.
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.
Guide to Manahawkin
Camping options near Manahawkin, New Jersey combine sandy pine barren terrain with freshwater lakes and oceanfront proximity. The area sits just 7 miles from Long Beach Island with a mix of county, state, and private campgrounds throughout the region. Summer temperatures average 85°F with high humidity while fall camping brings cooler nights that can drop below 50°F by October.
What to do
Kayaking and tubing: Wading Pines Camping Resort offers river access directly from camp. "The river is right there to go tubing or kayaking. You can tube down the river from one end of camp to the other," notes Layne, who enjoyed the convenient water activities. Visitors also recommend the longer float trip that starts upstream: "Have someone drop you off at Hawkins Bridge and float down to the campground. A little over 2 hour ride."
Archery practice: Turkey Swamp Park maintains dedicated archery facilities within their county park. Dan W. appreciated this unique offering: "Plenty to do over a 2 night stay. Archery, boating, fishing, and hiking. Boat rental rates are acceptable and there are four different styles to choose from."
Historic site exploration: Camping near Tuckerton Seaport provides access to local maritime history. Several campgrounds mention their proximity to the Seaport, and Atlantic Shore Pines Campground puts you within minutes of this attraction. Dave B. confirmed: "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."
What campers like
Pine forest immersion: The Pine Barrens create a distinctive camping environment with soft, sandy soil that campers appreciate. A reviewer at Brendan Byrne State Forest noted this unique feature: "Lots of potable water hydrants around the campground so not far of a walk to fill any water needs you may have... most the sites have pretty decent privacy from the other ones."
Halloween weekend events: Multiple campgrounds in the area offer special fall programming. Nicole S. from Sea Pirate Campground shared: "Came the weekend before the real Halloween, and the grounds were pretty deserted. We rented a golf cart and did some of the activities like painting and playing bingo... We took a hayride around the park, which was fun."
Off-season seclusion: Camping in spring or fall provides a different experience with fewer crowds. Dorian P. appreciated the isolated feel at Brendan Byrne: "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! Made me feel super secluded and disconnected from the outside!"
What you should know
Insect preparation essential: The pine barrens and wetlands mean biting insects can be problematic, especially in summer. One camper at Wharton State Forest shared practical information about terrain: "The unique ecosystem of the barrens give campers some advantages: the ground is soft and comfortable to sleep on (NOT rocky at all, like almost weird how few rocks there are). It also means that there is plenty of kindling to gather for fires."
Sandy sites require maintenance: Many campgrounds in the region have sandy soil that creates housekeeping challenges. Matt S. noted at Sea Pirate Campground: "One less significant issue is that the sites are sandy dirt—no gravel or concrete. This makes things extremely dirty whether it's dry or raining."
Water pressure fluctuations: Some campgrounds experience utilities issues during peak usage times. A visitor mentioned: "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."
Tips for camping with families
Playgrounds and kid activities: Many campgrounds offer dedicated facilities for children. Tylen L. highlights the options at Turkey Swamp Park: "Turkey Swamp is a great spot, a lot of different things to do. Fishing, Tent Camp, Van Camping, Open Field, BBQ, Kayaking, Canoeing. The list goes on."
Child-focused campgrounds: If traveling with children, select locations that cater to families. At Wading Pines, Amy notes: "This place is great for families with children. But if you're looking for a quiet kid-free-get-away, I wouldn't recommend." Another visitor added: "Loud and kid friendly, which is fine for us but might not be for some."
Weekend activity scheduling: Many campgrounds offer organized weekend programming. Gennifer K. found Sea Pirate particularly helpful: "They had several activities and sent text reminders of what was going on." Look for campgrounds that provide scheduled events if traveling with children who need entertainment options.
Tips from RVers
Pull-through accessibility: For larger rigs, consider campgrounds with dedicated pull-through sites. A visitor to Long Beach RV Resort rated it "the nicest campground in the area" with good options for RVs. James G. noted it was "clean, quiet, with lots of activities for both children and adults."
Site leveling challenges: Be prepared for uneven sites at some locations. At Turkey Swamp Park, a reviewer mentioned: "Some sites unlevel. Bring a LONG water hose." This practical advice highlights the importance of bringing leveling blocks and extended utility connections.
Proximity to services: When glamping close to Manahawkin, New Jersey in an RV, consider access to supplies. Sea Pirate Campground offers convenient access, as one camper noted: "There are plenty of stores within a 5-mile drive if you should need anything including Walmart, super markets, convenience stores, and several restaurants."
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