Best Campgrounds near Mays Landing, NJ

Camping options near Mays Landing, New Jersey range from developed campgrounds with full amenities to more rustic settings with basic facilities. The area features several established campgrounds including Winding River Campground located directly in Mays Landing and Mays Landing Resort, both offering tent and RV sites with various hookup options. Spacious Skies Country Oaks in nearby Dorothy provides level sites with full hookups and concrete patios. Most campgrounds in the region accommodate both tent and RV camping, with some also offering cabin rentals for those seeking more comfort without owning camping equipment.

Seasonal considerations significantly affect the camping experience in this part of New Jersey. Most private campgrounds operate from April through October, with some like Mays Landing Resort running from April 1 to November 1, while Winding River Campground operates from May 1 to October 15. State forests and public lands like Belleplain State Forest and Bass River State Forest remain open year-round, providing camping options during winter months. The region experiences hot, humid summers and mild winters, making spring and fall particularly popular for camping. A visitor noted that "most of the sites have plenty of trees and shrubs for semi-privacy, shade, and a rustic feel," highlighting the natural setting many campgrounds maintain despite being developed properties.

Water features and proximity to attractions enhance the camping experience in the Mays Landing area. Several campgrounds offer lake or river access, swimming pools, and fishing opportunities. Campers particularly appreciate sites with water views and recreational activities. A reviewer mentioned that "our site was right next to the Mullica River, and had excellent views if you walked just a couple steps from the tent. We were able to put our kayaks in right next to the site which was very convenient." The region's location provides convenient access to Atlantic City, Ocean City, and other Jersey Shore destinations, typically within a 30-40 minute drive. Most developed campgrounds provide amenities like showers, restrooms, and camp stores, while state forest campgrounds offer more basic facilities with greater emphasis on natural surroundings and outdoor recreation.

Best Camping Sites Near Mays Landing, New Jersey (102)

    1. Belleplain State Forest

    22 Reviews
    Woodbine, NJ
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (609) 861-2404

    "They allowed me to drive around first and pick out a campsite before checking in. They charge $5 extra for a dog. So far it is very quiet and that's what I was looking for."

    "Very nice campground tucked away in southern NJ. Clean facilities. Plenty of space for our tent. lake for swimming and you can rent boats. nice hiking trails and playground."

    2. Winding River Campground

    7 Reviews
    Mays Landing, NJ
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (609) 625-3191

    3. Spacious Skies Country Oaks

    7 Reviews
    Dorothy, NJ
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (609) 476-2143

    $31 - $154 / night

    "As a returning traveler to Spacious Skies Campgrounds – Country Oaks in Dorothy, New Jersey, I continue to be impressed by the peaceful atmosphere, well-maintained facilities, and welcoming hospitality"

    "There’s nothing much to do in the area without driving 45+ minutes away, so make this your destination of you’re looking for a restful time away from home. 

    The Wi-Fi actually worked great."

    4. Mays Landing Resort

    8 Reviews
    Dorothy, NJ
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "The tent loop is all the way in the back next to the pond.

    If you are arriving after office hours, 6pm or so, you have to call to get a gate code. Otherwise, you are locked out."

    "Our tent site was right next to the pond. It was a Saturday and they were rocking. I dont know if the person playing the music was a professional DJ, he was incredible."

    5. Holly Acres RV Park

    6 Reviews
    Egg Harbor City, NJ
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (609) 965-2287

    "5 Stars / Labor Day Weekend 

    We stayed at Holly Acres Campground in Egg Harbor City, New Jersey, for Labor Day weekend. We’re so glad we did! "

    "Good fishing at the lake. They also allow golfcarts"

    6. Atsion Family Camp — Wharton State Forest

    23 Reviews
    Hammonton, NJ
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (609) 268-0444

    "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."

    7. Hospitality Creek Campground

    12 Reviews
    Winslow, NJ
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (856) 629-5140

    "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."

    8. Ocean View Resort Campground

    15 Reviews
    Dennis, NJ
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (609) 624-1675

    "It's very close to everything, but you don't even need to leave the campground! There are a ton of activities!"

    "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! "

    9. Bass River State Forest

    18 Reviews
    Tuckerton, NJ
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (609) 296-1114

    "We have never camped here before, but wanted to hike the Batona trail nearby."

    "I'm particularly fond of the dog friendly loop, its a newer loop and the bathrooms are more modern than the others scattered around. "

    10. KC’s Camp Fitness

    9 Reviews
    Millville, NJ
    16 miles
    +1 (856) 503-5160

    $30 - $35 / night

    "A safe haven located just outside of the city. Give them a try and come back here to leave them a review."

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Recent Reviews near Mays Landing, NJ

467 Reviews of 102 Mays Landing Campgrounds


  • Tiffany P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 22, 2025

    Ocean View Resort Campground

    Lots of fun

    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 a head. We loved where our site was located. Will definitely be visiting again.

  • C
    Aug. 4, 2025

    Sun Retreats Seashore Campsites & RV Resort

    Pros and cons

    We have been to this campground twice. First time everything was very clean and lots to do. The last time things had slipped a little bit. Campground was definitely not as clean. The first time there was staff riding around picking up garbage and keeping things neat. Last time it seemed like it was just a bunch of teenagers flying around on golf carts not doing much. Almost all the games were broken in the arcade. Plus a lot more seasonals. The seasonals also have a lot of political flags with profanities. Not very family friendly! Pros love the pool, lake, waterslides, and proximity to cape may Cons broken equipment, kids racing golf carts all hours of the nights, lots of seasonals with over the top decorations, with flags with profanities and cleanliness slipping. We will try it again. Hopefully they were just having an off year.

  • Scott K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 3, 2025

    Bass River State Forest

    Fantastic Experience

    My first time solo camping and it couldn’t have gone better. The staff there are top notch. Clean site. So much to do. Couldn’t recommend enough.

  • Frank J.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 24, 2025

    Belleplain State Forest

    Relatively new to this

    Stayed in site 116 in CCC section (only section with electric and water). Good privacy. Check-in went smoothly. Staff at office said all the roads in the CCC section were 2-way. Not wide enough in my opinion but we didn't have a problem. Restrooms/showers were ok. Sea Isle City is not too far away if you're into the Jersey shore, restaurants, live music.

  • Joshua N.
    Jul. 19, 2025

    Sun Retreats Seashore Campsites & RV Resort

    Some issues

    The campsite is very nice except for a few issues not have not been addressed over the many years we have been coming here. First, the WIFI is absolutely terrible! I have complained before and it never improves. 2nd, when we checked in, we were told that there currently no cable TV. We were told to stream which was terrible as I stated above. Last, there was an older gentleman that works there as a pool attendant. He told one of the guests that vaping is not allowed in the fenced area of the swimming lake in a scolding tone and told the guest that it's against the rules and that he did not make up the rules. He then ran off to find the woman in charge of the pools(her name is Marie). She came in hot on her golf cart like Bo Luke in the Dukes of Hazzard and came over to the guest and started yelling at the guest like she committed murder. Totally uncalled for!!! She has an absolutely terrible personality and should not be working in the hospitality industry. There were a few other staff members that were very rude towards guests(including us). When I'm paying over$1000 for a week here, I expect to be treated much better. We almost felt like we were bothering the staff. We have seen Marie many times over the years and never see any behavior changes. The staff could use a good training session on hospitality and appreciation that guests come here to relax and spend a lot of money here to do so, so they are employed.

  • M
    Jul. 6, 2025

    Holly Acres RV Park

    Nice campground

    The sites are on the smallish side, but the staff is super nice and the facilities are maintained and clean

  • Jesse G.
    Jun. 22, 2025

    Brendan Byrne State Forest

    Clean, Friendly but Unclear and Arbitrary Rules

    Overall we enjoyed our stay. I will say that the rules of the campsites are ambiguous on the website and when we first arrived were unaware that if using an RV in a tent site you are not allowed to add another tent to the site. There is a two tent limit per site despite the site allowing up to 6 people. We ended up needing to purchase another site which was thankfully open for us to use, however I would have purchased it next to our original site had I known about the limitations.

    Otherwise, the stay was pleasant. The bathrooms were clean and the staff was friendly. They do patrol the sites with a police presence in the evening.

  • Stephen W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 22, 2025

    Ocean City Campground & Beach Cabins

    Clean spacious sites, friendly staff

    We stay here at least two times each year. Staff is so friendly and helpful. The section we stay has very clean, spacious sites.

  • Mark F.
    Jun. 21, 2025

    Beachcomber Camping Resort

    Great family location

    We’ve been staying at Beachcomber for years. Packed with activities, a clean beach, choice of two pools and two laundromats, fairly spacious sites, friendly staff and lots of areas to walk the dogs or let them play. It a gated resort which makes it incredibly safe and something that gives us piece of mind while out exploring. Lots have plenty of trees and greenery to help keep you cool and RV in the shade during those hot muggy days. All the lots have sand which can make the RV messy but it’s the Jersey coast so it’s to be expected. The only complaint I have and seemingly many others is that the speed limit in not enforced and way too many people drive through VERY quick 15mph+ Every time our kids leave to bike around and play we worry about their safety. If beachcomber could get that under control I’d rate them 5star. Prices are steep but given the amenities and overall safety within the resort we overlook the higher cost


Guide to Mays Landing

Campsites near Mays Landing, New Jersey offer diverse terrain across the Pine Barrens region, with sandy soil characteristic of the area's unique ecology. The region sits at a modest elevation of about 40 feet above sea level, creating relatively flat camping areas that can sometimes collect water during heavy rainfall. Most campgrounds in the area contain a mix of wooded sites with pine trees providing natural shade and open areas more suitable for groups and larger rigs.

What to do

Lake activities at Belleplain State Forest: Visitors can rent boats or bring their own kayaks for exploring Lake Nummy. "Very nice campground tucked away in southern NJ. Clean facilities. Plenty of space for our tent. lake for swimming and you can rent boats. nice hiking trails and playground. About 20 minutes away from the Cape May zoo," notes April E. about Belleplain State Forest.

Hiking the Pine Barrens: The trails through Wharton State Forest offer accessible hiking options through unique pine barrens ecology. A visitor shared: "Wharton Forest has several campgrounds. We wanted a more rustic experience and tent camped at Bodine campground in 2018. Our site was right on Wading River and we launched our kayaks right at the site!"

Mini-golf and recreation areas: Some campgrounds offer on-site recreational amenities. At Holly Acres RV Park, guests can enjoy various activities. "Camp sites well spaced out. Plenty of privacy. We brought our dogs. They ended up swimming in the pond. We also enjoyed the pool," reports Layne about their experience.

Fishing opportunities: Many campgrounds near Mays Landing feature ponds or lake access for fishing. Arnold M. notes about Hospitality Creek Campground: "Staff was great. Plenty of things to do for the kids. We love the lake side campsites."

What campers like

Spacious sites with privacy: Many campers praise the size and natural screening at sites. "Our 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. The entire site was level and covered in mulch," notes Matt S. about their stay at Hospitality Creek Campground.

Clean facilities: Well-maintained bathhouses and shower facilities receive positive mentions. A reviewer at Spacious Skies Country Oaks shared: "The campground was clean and well-maintained. The swimming pool was large and the water crystal clear. The game room included air hockey, pinball, video games, and a few arcade games."

Easy water access: Sites with direct water access are particularly valued. At Bass River State Forest, Jeff J. noted: "A beautiful camping area that is affordable, each site is very large, very clean and well maintained, bathrooms and showers 24/7. The camp ground area is very large and signed extremely well making finding your campsite easy."

Proximity to Atlantic City: Campers appreciate being close to area attractions while maintaining a natural setting. Matt S. observed about Holly Acres RV Park: "This park is just a few minutes from the Garden State Parkway and close to Atlantic City, Brigantine, Historic Smithville, and Absecon— all within 30-minutes drive-time."

What you should know

Variable site conditions: Site quality and levelness can vary significantly. "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. about Mays Landing Resort.

Seasonal operation schedules: Most campgrounds operate on different seasonal schedules. At Winding River Campground, operations run from May 1 to October 15, with Michelle F. noting: "This was our first time camping with our new to us pop up trailer and we decided to stay local Incase we ran into any problems!"

Road access challenges: Some campgrounds have narrow roads that can be difficult to navigate. Anne H. observed at Belleplain State Forest: "Staff at office said all the roads in the CCC section were 2-way. Not wide enough in my opinion but we didn't have a problem."

Weather considerations: The sandy soil can present drainage challenges during heavy rain. Danielle S. shared about Mays Landing Resort: "Site F 17 is the lowest point of the tent loop, which won't be a problem unless it rains. Unfortunately, it rained 3 inches one day and I literally dug a trench around the tent to keep it dry."

Tips for camping with families

Look for campgrounds with organized activities: Many campgrounds offer scheduled activities for children. Chris W. mentioned about Spacious Skies Country Oaks: "Small but very clean campground. Great swimming pool. Lots of activities planned for kids over weekends. Hay ride etc."

Consider waterfront sites for added entertainment: Sites near water features provide natural entertainment for children. Matthew H. noted about Bass River State Forest: "This is a cool little area with trails and a lake. We walked and explored, kayaked, and sang by the fire. The camp sites have plenty of room for the kids to run around and set up there own areas."

Check playground facilities: Some campgrounds offer better play areas than others. Herbert shared about Mays Landing Resort: "The playground was great my daughter really enjoyed the scavenger hunt. The miniature golf course could have been maintained better, but it was so inexpensive I couldn't consider it an issue."

Prepare for insects: The Pine Barrens area can have significant insect activity, especially in warmer months. Gennifer K. advised about Bass River State Forest: "The campground was clean and well maintained. It's very close to civilization but you get the camping experience. There were a lot of ticks when we stayed in May so keep that in mind."

Tips from RVers

Bring extra hookup equipment: Some sites have hookups placed inconveniently. Michelle F. noted about Winding River Campground: "We ended up pulling in after dark since we both ended up working late and took us about 1 1/2 hours to set up our water and electrical lines were short from where we parked and they lent us loaners for the weekend."

Check dump station availability and timing: Limited dump facilities can cause delays during busy checkout times. Anne H. warned about Belleplain State Forest: "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."

Consider site spacing for larger rigs: Some campgrounds pack RV sites closely together. Michelle C. observed at Winding River Campground: "Your rig will be covered in sand and it's quite buggy. However, it has a state park feel with the trees."

Watch for low-hanging branches: The wooded nature of many sites means potential clearance issues. While specific quotes aren't available about this issue, multiple campground reviews note the heavily wooded nature of the sites, suggesting RVers should proceed with caution when navigating to their sites.

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Mays Landing, NJ?

According to TheDyrt.com, Mays Landing, NJ offers a wide range of camping options, with 102 campgrounds and RV parks near Mays Landing, NJ and 1 free dispersed camping spot.

Which is the most popular campground near Mays Landing, NJ?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Mays Landing, NJ is Belleplain State Forest with a 4.3-star rating from 22 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Mays Landing, NJ?

According to TheDyrt.com, there is 1 free dispersed camping spot near Mays Landing, NJ.