Equestrian camping near Mauricetown, New Jersey offers access to diverse woodland and coastal environments across Delaware and New Jersey state forests. The area sits within the mid-Atlantic coastal plain region, characterized by flat terrain, sandy soils, and pine forests at elevations generally below 100 feet. Summer temperatures typically range from 75-90°F with higher humidity, while spring and fall temperatures moderate between 55-75°F.
What to do
Trail riding: Access extensive forest trails at Brendan Byrne State Forest where riders can explore hundreds of miles of paths. "There are probably hundreds of miles of trails through the woods and bogs to explore. Can't tell you how much I love it. Could spend a whole vacation just with these trails and never leave this state park," notes Benjamin K.
Water activities: Enjoy fishing, kayaking, and paddling at Lums Pond State Park Campground. "Great state park with lots to do (kayaking, biking, and more)," says Matt S. The pond supports electric motors only, making it suitable for quiet water sports.
Beach access: For campers willing to travel further, Delaware Seashore State Park Campground offers ocean and bay access about 90 minutes from Mauricetown. "Ocean was a short 5 minute walk from our campsite - along with a playground and delicious restaurant," reports Gayle B.
What campers like
Clean facilities: Campers consistently mention well-maintained bathrooms at nearby campgrounds. At Brendan Byrne State Forest, Megan S. notes, "Bathrooms were clean. Showers were a little spidery but kind of expected at a campground."
Spacious camping areas: Blackbird State Forest Campground offers large, private sites despite being temporarily closed. "Only 8 sites in the campground, very spaced apart. Each site has lots of room," says Sarah M. Similarly, at Lums Pond, a camper mentions, "Beautiful park setting with fantastic sites— spacious, level, good-working hookups, and paved."
Forest seclusion: The privacy between sites at state forest campgrounds creates a genuine outdoor experience. At Blackbird, one reviewer appreciated that "The camp sites are spaced out a good amount so each site has good privacy." Brendan Byrne offers similar seclusion with "sites spaced out enough to offer privacy."
What you should know
Reservation requirements: Most state park campgrounds require advance reservations, especially during peak seasons. At Lums Pond State Park, Ellen B. advises, "Book early because it fills up fast!"
Limited amenities at forest campgrounds: Forest camping sites typically offer basic facilities. Blackbird State Forest features "port a potties in the camping area, which are a few feet from one campsite, or a few blocks from another. There is one water pump."
Seasonal weather considerations: The region experiences high humidity in summer months with moderate bug activity. "Ticks were very active on this visit be sure to remember your bug spray and tuck your pants in your socks!" cautions a Brendan Byrne camper.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Delaware Seashore State Park Campground provides family-friendly amenities. "The playground is large and modern," notes one reviewer, while another mentions their daughter "really enjoyed the playground (which was excellent, by my standards)."
Group camping options: Some parks accommodate larger family gatherings. One Delaware Seashore camper reports, "Took a group of 20 tent camping here and it went great! Have done it for multiple years now and every time it is a great experience."
Trails for all ages: Many trails accommodate different experience levels and ages. At Brendan Byrne, the paths are described as "walkable" from the campsites, making them convenient for families with children.
Tips from RVers
Full hookup availability: Lums Pond State Park offers complete services for RVs. "Sites are big and all were redone in the last few years with concrete pads, 30 amp service and full sewer," notes Ellen B. The campground can accommodate larger rigs with spacious sites.
Limited privacy in RV sections: Some campgrounds have more open RV areas than tent sections. At Delaware Seashore, an RVer notes, "There is zero privacy/separation between sites, but this is the price you pay for easy and close beach access!"
Level sites: Most developed campgrounds in the region feature level parking areas for RVs. At Lums Pond, campers report, "The site was fairly level, side-to-side, so I really only needed to level front to back. That was a bonus."
