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ScoutElk Neck State Park Campground
Good experience
Great campsite, plenty of space. It rained a lot and our campsite was a little muddy (not bad) but nearby campsites had large puddles
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Campgrounds near Mantua, New Jersey include a mix of private and public facilities catering to various camping preferences. Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA, located approximately 15 minutes southwest of Mantua, offers full hookup RV sites, tent camping areas, and cabin rentals with year-round availability. Within a 30-minute drive, campers can access Old Cedar Campground in Monroeville and Four Seasons Family Campground in Pilesgrove, both providing options for tent camping, RV sites with hookups, and cabin accommodations. These developed campgrounds typically operate from April through October, though some maintain limited winter availability.
Road conditions throughout the region remain generally good, with most campgrounds accessible via paved roads. Several campgrounds in the area feature both pull-through and back-in sites that accommodate various RV sizes, including big rigs at select locations. "This campground was so well maintained. There was so much to do there - a pool, lake, horseshoes, cornhole, playground, big pillow and even more," noted one camper about the Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA. Weather considerations impact camping experiences, with summer months (June-August) typically hot and humid, while spring and fall offer milder temperatures ideal for outdoor activities. Many campground options maintain seasonal operation schedules, with most closing between November and March.
The camping scene near Mantua features a range of amenity levels across mixed-use campgrounds. Facilities like Lake Kandle in Sewell provide lake access, swimming pools, and cabin rentals that appeal to families seeking recreation-focused stays. Public lands such as the Atsion Family Camp in Wharton State Forest (about 45 minutes east) offer more natural settings with fewer amenities but greater immersion in woodland environments. A visitor to one local campground observed that "the bathrooms were the cleanest I've ever seen on any campgrounds ever. Sparkling." Most developed campgrounds in the region provide shower facilities, restrooms, and picnic tables, while some also feature playgrounds, fishing ponds, and organized activities. Proximity to Philadelphia (about 20 minutes away) makes these campgrounds convenient bases for those wishing to combine outdoor experiences with urban exploration.
Best Campgrounds near Mantua (135)
1. Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA
"We did Chinatown and walked part of the Schuylkill River trail which we accessed by parking near Fairmount Park."
"In addition to the peaceful vibe, the people are friendly, the little office store has everything you forgot to pack, and if you look around the campground edges or follow the walking trail into the woods"
2. Old Cedar Campground
"Quiet Getaway Weekend
We went to Old Cedar Campground in Monroeville, New Jersey, for a quiet getaway weekend. This is a small and basic campground, not a resort. No fancy amenities."
"Not close off the highway, but wooden sites. Seems as though people spend their summers there. Pool was beautiful and looked new. Mini golf was decrepit and looked abandoned. Store was nice."
from $31 - $50 / night
Check Availability3. Four Seasons Family Campground
"They have many amenities form a lake to swim or fish, to playgrounds,theres a convenient store and even an arcade, and the best part is all the farms around."
from $50 - $150 / night
Check Availability4. Hospitality Creek Campground
"The park was easy to find and located a short distance from the highway. We were met at the entry gate with a personalized folder containing lots of helpful information for our stay."
"We love the lake side campsites."
5. Atsion Family Camp — Wharton State Forest
"Atsion Family Campground Off US 206 and about 1/2 a mile up Atsion Road in New Jersey’s Wharton State Forest, you’ll find the Atsion Family Campground."
"It was a great location, closest site to the water with beautiful views. Super convenient if you're a Kayaker, you can launch right off that spot. Its a huge site, away from other sites."
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. Group Camp — Ridley Creek State Park
"well marked trails great for hiking. pet friendly! we love walking here with our dog. there are even a few great spots to get a small creek swim in! It also has a greag picnic area with grills."
"We found a lot of really unique sites around the park. Will keep going back"
from $57 / night
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9. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park - Elmer
"They are new-ish Shasta campers, queen bed, 1 slide, rear bunks, 2 entrances. Very clean. Water area is great, splash pad is very fun so is the large blow up slide and pool area."
"I think the lale could use a little cleanup with the amount of bobbers, string and mess left behind by people. There have ao many cabins its crazy and alot of seasonal rentals."
10. Lake Kandle
"Lake with swing and fishing and two pools. No pets no alcohol no store but they have a snack stand. Make sure to get an end campsite or your table will be by the sanitary dump."
Drive Time
- 21 min from Philadelphia, PA
- 39 min from Trenton, NJ
- 40 min from Vineland, NJ
- 1 hr 1 min from Dover, DE
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Recent Reviews near Mantua, NJ
816 Reviews of 135 Mantua Campgrounds
Matt S.
LegendFrench Creek State Park Campground
Quiet Park with a Tight Fit
We spent a weekend at French Creek State Park as our home base for the Chester County Balloon Festival. We stayed for 2 nights at a full-hookup paved site, which ran us $55.25 per night.
WHAT I LIKED:
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Peace& Quiet: The state park itself was lovely, serene, and felt nice and spacious.
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Prime Location: At just 30 minutes away from the balloon festival, this is the closest campground.
WHAT I DIDN’T LIKE SO MUCH:
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The"Leveling" Challenge: We were at site#C-241, which had a pretty significant slope. It took a few boards under the rear wheels and fully extended jacks just to get us anywhere near level.
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Tight Fit for Big Rigs: Even though there was plenty of open space behind our site, the actual driveway pad was too short to comfortably fit our motorhome and Jeep together. Compared to other state parks we’ve visited, the interior roads and layouts felt a bit on the tight side.
WOULD WE COME BACK?
- Probably. While the site geometry required a little extra setup muscle, it’s hard to beat the location if you're visiting the area or catching the balloon festival.
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Elaine S.ScoutTimberland Lake Campground
One Night Stop
We needed a pit stop….as a pit stop it serves its purpose…..would not stay here more than a night. Lots of seasonal run down campers. Tarps over campers. Bathrooms are neglected. Agree with previous reviewer that they have given into the seasonal camper.
Dan S.ScoutLazy-K Campground
No idea. Was not allowed in since we couldn't arrive before 4pm.
Choose another campground unless you are certain you can arrive before 4pm. Otherwise, you'll not be allowed in. Owner is belligerent on this point, and from other comments, belligerent on other issues also.
We strongly recommend the nearby French Creek State Park campground.
- Matt S.Legend
Avalon Campground
Nice campground near lots of great beach towns
We spent a weekend at Avalon Campground to tour the trailers at the Vintage Trailer Rally. We toured about 15 RVs which was a lot of fun. The owners all took time to share details about their renovations and how they use the trailer.
For me, this is a 4-star campground because of lack of wifi and cable tv. We normally bring our own wifi, but are waiting on a replacement unit to arrive this week. That’s why I was hoping they’d have wifi, or at least cable tv as a backup.
THINGS I LIKED:
— Nice campground— nothing fancy, but everything worked and it was pretty clean and well-maintained
— Friendly staff including an escort to the site(which was a good size with working utilities)
— Lots of nearby beach towns
— Easy access from Exit 17 off Garden State Parkway
— They have a concrete pickleball court which we enjoyed
THINGS I DIDN’T LIKE SO MUCH:
— WiFi cost extra fee and didn’t work well at all
— Cable TV reception wasn’t good
WOULD WE COME BACK?
Absolutely, this is a great spot! They’re adding a swimming pool which is under construction now, so that should be a good addition
Nancy W.LegendLums Pond State Park Campground
Clean, big-rig friendly, large sites.
Overall, this is a nice, small (about 65 sites) state park with plenty of recreational opportunities inside the park. There is nice separation between sites so you don’t feel like you are on top of your neighbor. Tall trees are scattered about which provide shade at some sites but overall, the park is pretty open. Roads getting to the park are easy to navigate with any size RV. Within the park, roads are paved and free of potholes and there are no low hanging branches. Since the roads are one-way they are not very wide so backing in big-rigs can be a little tight and you might have to run over the grass.
All RV sites are full hook-up and there is a separate area for tents and there is one canvas yurt for rent. The tent sites are nice in that they are tucked along the wood line slightly away from RVs with more privacy and shade. The only downside is that they are pretty far away from the centrally located bathroom and showers. The bathroom has separate rooms for showers which is nice and private. They were tended to daily and very clean. Also, located in the center of the campground is a playground, camp store and laundry. The dumpsters and recycle bins are located in a separate area on the way out of the campground and were frequently full and overflowing. Campsites are paved and some have wide enough that the patio is paved but others have a narrow pad for the RV and gravel patio. We discovered that most sites are level but a few are not (like 22 and 24). The campground is very clean and camp hosts were diligent about picking up trash and cleaning out fire pits every day.
Across the pond (north of the campground) is where most of the amenities are located such as concessions, ball fields, horseshoe pits, disk golf, and more. For those wanting to fish there is a pier in the campground and a self-serve vending machine with bait in it. There are additional fishing piers located in other parts of the park and there are boats, canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards for rent. We stopped in at the Nature Center but it was a bust– just a few taxidermy specimens and not much information. One of the most popular areas of the park is Go Ape which is a ropes/zip line course through the canopy (which does require admission fee). There are nice trails that leave right from the campground– some 17 miles in all. There is a boat launch about a quarter mile from the campground entrance which is suitable for trailerable boats and paddle craft but there are no docks so you can’t leave your boat tied up there. There is an off-leash dog area but it is located far from the campground so it’s best to drive.
- SShannon D.Scout
Lums Pond State Park Campground
Lums Pond
Bathrooms are clean and staff is nice
BD Funny W.
TravelerFrench Creek State Park Campground
It was beautiful
The camp site was amazing. Everything is neat and clean and really beautiful place so quiet.
- SSarah G.
GuideLums Pond State Park Campground
Spacious, Well Maintained, and Top Notch
This campground has everything. Conveniently located, short drive to Dover, Wilmington, Annapolis and Baltimore. The sites were very large and spacious. Sites can accommodate any type of trailer or vehicle. Plenty of site hookups, areas for tents. There is a camp store, several washer and dryers. The best private, individual shower booths and even a pond to go fishing in.
Guide to Mantua
Camping options near Mantua, New Jersey span from basic tent sites to full-service RV accommodations within a 30-mile radius of town. The region sits at low elevations of 50-150 feet above sea level, with sandy soil conditions typical of southern New Jersey's coastal plain geography. Seasonal considerations vary significantly, with campgrounds in the region reporting consistent rain patterns in spring and high humidity levels during summer camping months.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: Old Cedar Campground in Monroeville offers accessible fishing areas where campers report good catches. "Love this place. It a mom and pops kinda campground. Nice pool, good fishing, staff is great," notes one regular at Old Cedar Campground.
Water recreation: Multiple campgrounds feature swimming options during summer months. At Hospitality Creek Campground, campers appreciate the combination of pools and lake access. "We rode our bikes around, enjoyed time on the lake in a rented paddleboat, and had a blast at the 70s-themed live concert at the pavilion on Saturday night," writes a visitor describing their weekend activities.
Hiking trails: The area offers hiking opportunities through pine forest terrain. At Atsion Family Camp in Wharton State Forest, trails lead through typical Pine Barrens ecosystems. "Little trails around the campground edges or follow the walking trail into the woods, you will find wonderful native plants like blueberry, viburnum, clethra, and meadow beauty," notes one camper who stayed in the region.
What campers like
Lakefront sites: Waterfront camping spots provide direct water access. "Our lakefront site(#57) was superb! It was between a small, paved boat ramp and a row of arborvitae trees on the other side separating us from the neighboring site," writes a visitor to Hospitality Creek Campground.
Clean facilities: Many campers note the maintenance standards at local campgrounds. "The bathrooms were clean but most of the faucets on the sinks were broken. The water has a very high iron content," reports a camper at Parvin State Park Campground, highlighting both positives and challenges.
Quiet weekday options: Several campgrounds offer significantly different experiences between weekdays and weekends. "Went during the week, there were 4 sites taken adjacent to me, the rest of the campsite barely had anyone," notes a camper at Atsion Family Camp, providing insight into timing considerations for those seeking solitude.
What you should know
Water quality variations: Several campgrounds have reported water issues. "The water stank and was straight brown," notes one camper at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park in Elmer, while another camper at Parvin State Park mentioned "very high iron content" in the water.
Site conditions: The terrain at many campgrounds consists of sand or dirt rather than gravel pads. A visitor to Four Seasons Family Campground noted that while the campground had many amenities, there were "lots of litter on their 'beach' area" and described the swimming area as a "big mud puddle."
Additional fees: Several campgrounds charge extra for visitors or activities. "Steep price for guests," notes one camper at Hospitality Creek, while another reported: "Reservation only includes 2 people - it's 8.00 per day for each additional person."
Tips for camping with families
Water play options: Campgrounds with pools and splash features rank high with families. "The pool and splash pad were really the only main attraction," reports a visitor to Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park - Elmer, where despite mixed reviews, the water amenities consistently receive positive feedback.
Playground access: Consider sites near play areas for convenience with children. "My grandchildren loved visiting us, pool was clean - they had a few items that they could borrow - fishing was great - playground was adequate," explains a grandparent who camped at Adventure Bound (formerly Jellystone) in Elmer.
Activity schedules: Many campgrounds run structured programs, especially on weekends. "Every Saturday they had an organized activity for the kids.... EVERYONE was extremely friendly," notes a camper who spent multiple weeks at a local campground with grandchildren.
Tips from RVers
Hookup placement: Some campgrounds have unusual water hookup arrangements. "The water hookups are shared every other site (at least in the Fence Loop). I was lucky my 75' hose barely reached the distance needed. Be sure to bring extra hoses," advises an RVer who stayed at Old Cedar Campground.
Road conditions: Many campgrounds feature dirt or sand roads rather than paved surfaces. "The entire campground is sand and gets very dusty and messy. This was the dirtiest campground we've stayed at, meaning the trailer and truck needed a full bath once we got home," reports one RV camper about conditions at a local campground.
Site dimensions: Size restrictions affect larger rigs at several campgrounds. "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," notes an RVer with a 31-foot Class C at Lake Kandle who found the site workable but cautioned about limitations for larger vehicles.
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Mantua, NJ?
What camping is available near Mantua, NJ?
According to TheDyrt.com, Mantua, NJ offers a wide range of camping options, with 135 campgrounds and RV parks near Mantua, NJ and 1 free dispersed camping spot.
Which is the most popular campground near Mantua, NJ?
Which is the most popular campground near Mantua, NJ?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Mantua, NJ is Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA with a 4.3-star rating from 21 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Mantua, NJ?
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Mantua, NJ?
According to TheDyrt.com, there is 1 free dispersed camping spot near Mantua, NJ.
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