Cabin camping options extend beyond established campgrounds near Milford, New Jersey. The region sits at the junction of the Delaware River Valley and the foothills of the Kittatinny Mountains, with elevations ranging from 400 to 1,200 feet. Winter temperatures typically drop to the 20s, making wood stove heating essential from November through March.
What to do
Explore disc golf courses: Boulder Woods Campground features an extensive disc golf course that attracts tournaments and regular players. "They sell disc golf things in the store as well. This course is huge and brings in groups who play for the day," notes Karralee B., who enjoyed Boulder Woods Campground during a weekend tent camping trip.
Fishing opportunities: Multiple reservoir and pond access points provide year-round fishing. "Our spot was on the water and it was really nice. A duck visited us every morning," shares Jules T. about their experience at Spruce Run Recreation Area, which offers both cabin accommodations and lakeside camping sites for anglers.
Visit Ringing Rocks Park: Located just 2 miles from Upper Black Eddy, this unique geological formation creates metallic sounds when struck with a hammer. "We went to Ringing Rocks county park and the kids were having so much fun making music they didn't want to leave," writes Justin B., who stayed at Ringing Rocks Family Campground after discovering the park.
Water activities: Beyond fishing, the area offers kayaking, canoeing and swimming options. "The lake is huge and the area is clean and beautiful! My family and I love going to Nockamixon. There a a couple little spots around the area that have great food as well," writes J K. about their experience at Nockamixon State Park.
What campers like
Private tent sites: Several campgrounds offer secluded options for tent campers seeking privacy. "The primitive sites are very private, friendly staff, clean grounds," notes Kelsey K. about Little Red Barn Campground, though they caution "only one bathroom and it's very far from the primitive sites."
Wildlife encounters: The wooded settings provide opportunities to observe local fauna. "This place was just so calming and quiet, it was really just such a relaxing place to be... Only shortly after we settled into our tent did we hear foxes fighting right outside our tent, the snorts of deer, and there were bats right above us all night making noise," describes Christina H. at Mountainview Campground.
Pool facilities: Several campgrounds maintain swimming pools for summer visitors. "We had such a fun time during the summer between the pool, fishing at the pond and all the amazing amenities!! Just walking around the campground is beautiful," reports Michelle D. about her stay at Boulder Woods Campground.
Cabin upgrades: Voorhees State Park offers cabin options with additional privacy. "We stayed 2 nights in Cabin Z for our anniversary getaway and we loved having the whole place to ourselves. The pit latrines were clean, the water spigots worked fine, and there was plenty of wildlife to see roam through the surrounding areas," writes Meredith C.
What you should know
Varied bathroom conditions: Facilities range from primitive to modern across different parks. "The bathrooms were absolutely disgusting. I thought with COVID they were cleaning them more, but for the entire weekend, someone's #2 remained all over the toilet, floor, and corner wall," reports Jules T. about their experience at Spruce Run Recreation Area.
Noise considerations: Proximity to highways affects some campgrounds. "You can hear 78, especially at night once the campground settles down," notes Jules T. about Spruce Run, while Joe B. mentions Boulder Woods is "a bit too close to the highways."
Weather impacts: The region experiences significant seasonal variations. "The sites are a decent distance from each other. It was nice and quiet. There are trails for hiking and if you're there on a Saturday during polo season you can catch a match down the road at Tinicum Park," writes Katrina Z. about Tohickon Valley County Park.
Alcohol policies: Rules vary significantly between parks. "It's a great place to take the kids for a night or two of lovely moderate hiking and outdoor experience. Except I don't have kids and the people I tagged along with didn't read the rules, so we brought a bunch of alcohol and had our selves a blast until the rangers showed up," shares Curran S. about Tohickon Valley County Park.
Tips for camping with families
Look for seasonal activities: Many campgrounds schedule special events for children. "We went on Father's Day weekend and they had nice arts and crafts for the kids to do for dad," reports Shannon C. about Colonial Woods Family Resort.
Check playground access: Several campgrounds offer play areas for younger children. "The pooL and splash pool for toddlers was clean with a lifeguard on duty at all times," writes Nicole S. about Colonial Woods, adding "They had a playground, lake where you could fish, cornhole, and minigolf."
Consider group sites: For larger family gatherings, specific group areas work best. "We had a group site which was perfect for 6 campers," notes Shannon C. about Colonial Woods Family Resort, which accommodates multiple camping units in designated zones.
Hayrides and seasonal events: Fall camping offers additional activities. "We went on Halloween weekend and they had so much for the kids to do! Friendly staff and clean sites!" shares Shannon about Ringing Rocks Family Campground, which organizes seasonal events.
Tips from RVers
Site backing challenges: Several campgrounds have tight access roads and difficult maneuvering. "The roads are very narrow, pretty sizable boulders on both sides, trees are very low and need to be trimmed (almost took my ac out with a huge limb)," warns Brian C. about Colonial Woods, advising it's "not the place for you if you have a fifth wheel."
Age restrictions: Some campgrounds limit seasonal RVs based on manufacture date. "They only allow seasonal campers to be 10 years old or newer. Ours is 13. Very disappointed," reports Caryn I. about Boulder Woods Campground.
Water and electric options: Hookup availability varies significantly. "Sites 68 and 69 are next to the field sites and aside from having electricity and water and a faint gravel camper pad, there is not much to distinguish them from the field sites," notes Lee D. about Little Red Barn Campground.
Dump station logistics: Consider timing for waste disposal. "Dump station location isn't ideal on a busy morning. I heard they might work on a second dump location and was told to ask if it's ok to stick around until it dies down if our site isn't needed soon," advises Nathan R. about Colonial Woods.
