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Ocean View Resort Campground has several glamping accommodation options near the New Jersey shoreline, with upscale yurts, cabin-style glamping, and canvas accommodations available at multiple locations. The resort-style camping experience includes full hookups, modern amenities, and comfort-focused lodging at sites like Pomona RV Park and Campground, which features climate-controlled yurts with proper beds, electricity, and private outdoor spaces. Belleplain State Forest and Holly Shores Camping Resort also offer elevated glamping experiences with furnished accommodations designed for visitors seeking more comfort than traditional camping. Amenities typically include electricity, comfortable bedding, and dedicated relaxation areas. One guest shared, "We loved where our site was located. Will definitely be visiting again."
Glamping guests enjoy access to numerous resort amenities including swimming pools, splash pads, and recreation areas with organized activities. Ocean View's glamping sites are situated near a large lake with sandy beaches, plus modern facilities like updated bathrooms, showers, and on-site dining options. The campground store carries extensive supplies, clothing, and souvenirs, making extended stays convenient. Most glamping accommodations remain open from April through October, though seasonal availability varies by location. Proximity to Sea Isle City, Cape May, and Ocean City beaches adds appeal for glampers seeking day trips. According to a camper, "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 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! "
"This is one of the largest, if not the largest, campgrounds in Southern New Jersey. While on the pricier side, everything is top-notch."
"Arrived at 1pm on Wednesday. Check in was smooth. They allowed me to drive around first and pick out a campsite before checking in. They charge $5 extra for a dog."
"nice clean campsites with good electric and water hookups. Great activates at the lake and playground. Site was level. Bath house was a little run down , but serviceable. "
"Bathrooms were cleaned multiple times each day, showers were warm. There is a laundry facility. It's about $6 to wash and dry a load. There is no change machine that we could find."
"The staff was very accommodating and gracious. The onsite stores prices were very inexpensive which surprised me. Halloween decorations were the best."
"They have internet, TV, open gear around, city water, sewer, always there to help."
"We had a "safari tent, which was immaculate. It even had a separate bathroom with indoor plumbing. Campground is not far from a convenience store if needed."
"The staff was very friendly and welcoming. The grounds were well kept. The pool area looked nice and there were plenty of bathhouses and laundry (both are lacking where we usually stay). "
"Office staff was so nice. We had site 217 in the back. Was difficult to pull in to but the lot size was big. Lots of mosquitos tho-I was eaten up so bring repellent! Very private and quiet place."
"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. "
"The place is immaculate and the staff is extremely nice and accommodating! I will definitely be returning. Fun fact... Mr. Softee comes around evenings with the best soft serve ice cream!!!!"
"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
"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."
"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."
ScoutWe 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.
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.
ScoutRestrooms 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.
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…
GuideBeautiful 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.
ScoutGreat place. Close to beach. No septic hookup
GuideI 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.
ScoutI recently stayed at Site 36, and unfortunately, my experience was very disappointing. The biggest issue was the campsite itself. Site 36 is extremely small, with neighboring campers only about 5 feet away on one side and roughly 12 feet behind the site. There was very little privacy, which made it difficult to relax. Many of the nearby sites appeared to be occupied by long-term or permanent residents. Several had large amounts of personal belongings stored under tarps, giving the area an unkempt appearance. In addition, the neighboring campsite had children's bikes, large toys, and other miscellaneous items overflowing onto the site I had rented, making it feel even more cramped. Another major concern was the constant cigarette and marijuana smoke. It was noticeable throughout much of the day, and because of the smoke, I couldn't comfortably leave my camper windows open. At over $110 per night for a full hookup site, I expected a much better experience. I understand the campground told me there were no other sites available, although I did notice a few empty sites during my stay. Whether those sites were reserved or unavailable for another reason, I can't say, but Site 346 should not be rented at this price given its condition and lack of privacy. Overall, I would not stay here again and cannot recommend to anyone looking for a relaxing camping experience. Its great for daily tubing but as a camper they lock the fence that gets you to the bridge so you have to take a long walk around although non campers can pull right up, it makes no sense to have a pass through that's locked.
Glamping options close to Longport, New Jersey span from rustic yurts to full-service cabin accommodations throughout the Pine Barrens region. Most sites remain open from April through October, with temperatures ranging from 60-85°F during peak summer season. The coastal location creates variable weather conditions with afternoon thunderstorms common in July and August.
Kayaking on Wading River: Launch directly from riverside campsites at Wading Pines Camping Resort, where access to the water provides excellent paddling opportunities. "First time camping at the Jersey shore. This campground had it all from a huge pool and unbelievable splash pad to a great swimming pond with a beach," reports Ray L.
Swimming at Lake Nummy: Belleplain State Forest offers lake swimming with sandy beaches approximately 25 minutes from Longport. The recreation area includes rental options for canoes and kayaks during summer months. According to April E., "Very nice campground tucked away in southern NJ. Clean facilities. Plenty of space for our tent. Lake for swimming and you can rent boats."
Rail trail biking: Access the 11-mile rail trail across from Sun Outdoors Cape May for family-friendly cycling on flat terrain. The paved surface accommodates all skill levels and connects to nearby communities. "There is an 11 mile rail trail across the street as well," notes Joel A.
Beach day trips: Most glamping accommodations near Longport provide easy access to multiple beaches within 20-30 minutes. "Close driving distances to local beaches and boardwalks," writes Brandon W. about Ocean View Resort Campground, making it convenient for day excursions.
Large lake swimming areas: Atsion Family Camp in Wharton State Forest features lakefront sites with direct water access for swimming and paddling. "I always get site #8 and it has an amazing view of the lake. While camping at atsion family campground, you have free access to the recreation center (the beach and some trails)," shares Alexa L.
Site privacy levels: Belleplain State Forest offers wooded sites with good separation between camping areas. "Our site was HUGE!!!! It was also super private with trees and a lot of privacy from the road and our neighbors," explains Anne H. This makes it ideal for glampers seeking more seclusion than resort-style options.
Well-stocked camp stores: Atlantic Shore Pines Campground maintains supplies for extended stays without leaving the property. "The campground is now known as Atlantic Shore Pines. This place is very close to Bass River State Park with lots of hiking and outdoor activities," states Dave B.
Seasonal events: Many glamping sites offer themed weekends and scheduled activities during summer months. "We didn't take advantage of any of the activities and I heard a band playing Sat night," mentions Stacy D., highlighting entertainment options available at several locations.
Shower facilities vary widely: Check specific bathroom availability when booking glamping accommodations. "We were NOT happy that the bathrooms next to us were closed, apparently for years, and it was not noted. We purposely booked in 105 due to the proximity," cautions Anne H. about Belleplain State Forest.
Cell service limitations: Pleasant Valley Family Campground and surrounding areas often have weak or non-existent connectivity. "Virtually NO cell service with AT&T, TMobile or Verizon. AT&T we the better of the 3," notes a camper, making it important to download maps and information before arrival.
Site leveling challenges: Many campgrounds feature sandy soil that can present difficulties for RVs and larger units. "Very nice campground—good sized sites, well maintained hookups, clean grounds, friendly staff, well-stocked campstore. The only drawback was my site was not very level and took a few tries to get levelled," reports Jim G.
Seasonal availability: Most glamping accommodations operate April through October, with peak season in July and August requiring reservations months in advance. "Does get very crowded and definitely have to book ahead," warns a camper about seasonal demand.
Water activities for all ages: Ocean View Resort Campground provides multiple water features suitable for different age groups. "Ocean View Resort was an excellent resort for our family with two toddlers. Kids loved the Splash Park, Arcade, Tram Car, playgrounds and Lake. So much to do at this resort," shares Ann Marie M.
Day trip planning: Allow 25-30 minutes travel time to beaches and attractions from most glamping sites. "About 20 minutes away from the Cape May zoo," notes a reviewer about proximity to family-friendly destinations from Belleplain State Forest.
Bring insect protection: The Pine Barrens region has significant mosquito activity, especially near water features. "Sites are very wooded, close to each other. Fun for kids. The lake is huge, the pools are crowded but fun. There is a splash pad for little ones. Our 3 yr old loved it," mentions Kirsten J.
Pack quarters for showers: Some state forest facilities require coins for hot water showers. "You have to pay to use a shower so bring quarters!" advises a camper about facility requirements at certain locations.
Narrow access roads: Mays Landing Resort and similar campgrounds feature tight turns and one-way systems that require careful navigation. "The exit is very tight to get out of and all lanes are one way so be careful if you have a big rig," cautions Yamileth K.
Site spacing considerations: Evaluate site maps carefully when booking glamping accommodations with larger units. "Sites are very unleveled so the staff switched us to a pull thru space that was a tad bit more level but still very unleveled," reports Daniel C.
Dump station congestion: Holiday weekends create significant backups at limited dump facilities. "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," notes a camper about state forest facilities.
Sand management strategies: Bring appropriate cleaning supplies for sandy sites. "Sites are packed sand so be prepared with a good broom because it tracks everywhere," advises Jim G. about maintaining cleanliness inside RVs and glamping units.
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