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Nice campground, bathrooms are clean but dated, first come first serve for the sites.
Camping near Mine Hill, NJ
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Campgrounds near Mine Hill, New Jersey range from established state parks to private camping resorts, with most facilities located within a 30-minute drive. Mahlon Dickerson Reservation offers tent, RV, and cabin camping with electric hookups and water in a wooded setting. Other notable options include Great Divide Campground in Newton with tent, RV, cabin, and yurt accommodations, and Panther Lake Camping Resort in Andover featuring lakeside sites. The region includes several state forests and parks such as Stephens State Park, Jenny Jump State Forest, and Stokes State Forest, providing a mix of primitive and developed camping areas.
Access to campgrounds varies seasonally, with most state park facilities operating from April through October. Mahlon Dickerson and Stokes State Forest maintain year-round availability, while others like Panther Lake Camping Resort operate from April to November. Reservations are strongly recommended, particularly for weekend stays during summer months when campgrounds fill quickly. Many campgrounds prohibit alcohol consumption and have specific pet policies that vary by location. Water and electric hookups are common at established campgrounds, though primitive sites with minimal amenities can be found at Round Valley Recreation Area. A visitor noted, "Located in the Skylands of New Jersey, Mahlon Dickerson Campgound is a perfect place to spend a few nights or a couple of weeks. The campsites are paved and mostly level."
The camping experience in this region features a mix of woodland and lakeside settings. Several campgrounds provide access to hiking trails, including connections to the Appalachian Trail at Stokes State Forest and Worthington State Forest. Water activities are popular at Panther Lake and Round Valley Recreation Area, where boating and fishing opportunities attract visitors. Campers report high satisfaction with the natural surroundings and relative proximity to urban amenities. According to one review, "The campsites are wooded and large. Water and electric hookups and a dump station. Convenient for hiking and exploring, it's also only a 20 minute drive to a large mall in Rockaway." Weekends tend to be busier, especially during summer months, with some visitors noting noise concerns at more popular campgrounds. Most campgrounds in the area maintain bathroom facilities with showers, though quality and cleanliness vary by location.
Best Campgrounds near Mine Hill (165)
1. Mahlon Dickerson Reservation
"Located in the Skylands of New Jersey, Mahlon Dickerson Campgound is a perfect place to spend a few nights or a couple of weeks. The campsites are paved and mostly level. They are wooded and large."
"It's beautiful and quiet, and close to beautiful hiking trails, lakes, and other outdoor recreation opportunities."
2. Panther Lake Camping Resort
"Panther lake was a pretty good campground with lots of spots to camp at. Our campsite had a picnic bench and a fire ring. They offer both RV and primitive camping."
"The Lake is the gem of the campground with a really nice beach, good for fishing and kayaking. The negatives were the bathrooms. They are very primitive and quite dirty."
3. Great Divide Campground
"Our 4rth state in our 5 state trip is New Jersey! We wanted to see Delaware Water Gap NRA & I found a campground by Newton called The Great Divide. This is a private campground."
"All the positive reviews about this place are accurate! Beautiful, clean, well maintained, lots to do, great value for your $$"
4. Jenny Jump State Forest
"The bathroom/shower was only a few steps away which was convenient and clean."
"All the sites are set up nearby the office where people are all day should you ever need anything. The workers are super friendly and regularly make rounds of the grounds."
5. Round Valley State Park Campground
"The crystal-clear water is home to huge lake trout and the forests are bursting with wildlife. The sunsets across the lake are to die for."
"Once you get to the campground trail it’s pretty easy going on asphalt surface."
6. Swartswood State Park Campground
"We booked a campsite at the far end of the loop by the lake, which looked to be the right spot for some privacy, but a longer walk to the bathroom and water spigot."
"The campsites are slightly separated from the lake (maybe 8 min walk to lake) but that also means you aren’t bothered by day guests. The lake is beautiful! Great for swimming and fishing."
7. Stephens State Park Campground
"There are dumpsters but no recycling (not sure if New Jersey segregates recycling after pickup). ATT had some reception but we forgot to check the Verizon phone. "
"Just 1.5 hours outside of NYC, site was a bit close to the neighbors (fire pit was very far back and basically in the neighbors’ campsite, but we put up a “privacy clothesline” and hung a tarp over it"
8. Stokes State Forest
"It was a solid choice: private but close to the toilet and water. Some sites located around the opposite side of the ring back up to a babbling brook. The rushing water will soothe you to sleep."
"We stayed at the campsite at Lake Ocquittunk Area. Campsite was very spacious and had a platform where we were able to fit two tents. There was plenty of space on the site for more tents."
from $7 - $55 / night
Check Availability9. Worthington State Forest Campground — Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
"Full bathrooms are located behind campsite #15 (clean flushing bathrooms, with motion-sensed lighting, showers, dishwashing sink), but easily accessible from campsites nearby."
"Bathrooms with flush toilets are conveniently located centrally every so often."
10. Fla-net Park Campgrounds
"We had our 3 Labs with us and they had plenty of walking space. We were within walking distance of Chili's. Close to shopping if you needed something. Reasonably quiet."
Drive Time
- 47 min from New York, NY
- 50 min from Kiryas Joel, NY
- 1 hr 13 min from Allentown, PA
- 1 hr 14 min from Trenton, NJ
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Recent Reviews near Mine Hill, NJ
1027 Reviews of 165 Mine Hill Campgrounds
Thomas B.
RangerNeversink River Resort
Cool Riverside Campground
I'll start by saying this is a site-specific review (C20). I booked using Campspot and didn't select my own site but put in the criteria for my rig (30ft TT plus truck) and got a 50A back-in spot. The site was big but abnormal. Between the picnic table placement and the trees, I ended up right around 50ft from the electric and water, and the water spigot was so low I could barely put on my camco filter. With the uneven dirt roads, I had to unhitch with my truck in a gigantic puddle (lol). The site was otherwise fine aside from my gate code not working on Day 2. As for the campground as a whole, I thought it was pretty unique place by the river that offered several good amenities and activities, like downstream river tubing, an arcade, bathroom/shower facilities, a small store, little trails, and more. I would say this place borders the more primitive side.
Edwin R.ScoutCheesequake State Park Campground
Park uses county cops to shut down park by 9pm.
On Friday, September 4, 2026, I rented a trailer and brought my family to Cheesequake State Park to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary over the extended Labor Day weekend. Around 9:20 PM—well before the park's designated 10:00 PM quiet hours—we were sitting inside our canopy, playing Jenga, and listening to low background music. Two officers from the Matawan Police Department approached our campsite. They were polite and courteous, simply offering a standard reminder to wrap things up by 10:00 PM. Before they could leave, however, a third, senior officer intervened. Wanting to"show them how it's done," he made the two polite officers return and stand by to watch as he demonstrated how to aggressively harass campers. Flashlight in hand, the senior officer approached with an immediate hostile attitude, treating us like criminals as he demanded to know who rented the site. He began reiterating rules and claimed we had too many vehicles. We had three cars, one belonging to my brother-in-law's girlfriend, who was visiting with her daughter. She had paid the$10 visitor fee at the main office and was instructed by staff to obtain the gate access code from us, the primary renters, if she got locked in. No staff member ever informed her of an 8:00 PM visitor departure deadline, leading us to reasonably assume visitors were permitted until quiet hours began at 10:00 PM. The officer rudely snapped that she had been given wrong information. The senior officer then used profanity in front of three small children, aggressively telling her to ("get her shit and get the fuck out!") in that manner or use profanity, the officer went from hostile to furious. He angrily declared that these were official violations and threatened that he could be issuing us tickets instead. Desperately searching for anything and everything to throw at us, he demanded that we turn off our idling car—which was supplying power to our campsite—and instructed us to make sure the campfire was doused before shutting down for the night. He then proceeded to shine his flashlight into our private setup—including our canopy, tents, and the inside of our trailer—searching for any other possible violation while the two polite officers were forced to watch. What was supposed to be a special 10th wedding anniversary celebration with my family was completely ruined by a senior officer misusing his authority to put on an unnecessary display of intimidation. Worse than just ruining our night, he spent that evening teaching those two police officers how to be bad cops. He corrupted two officers in real time, demonstrating firsthand exactly why most people have lost faith in the police force. The next day we was ready for them. We turned off our lights and quietly by the fire while they went next door to harass an asian family that had just set up camp and had their leds lights on.
- eedgar V.Scout
Black Bear RV Park
Super clean and quiet
Past reviews has mentioned that the office seems to be closed often, while I found that to be true I had no reason to contact anyone. This is definitely one of the cleanest quiets site I’ve ever visited
- Thomas B.Ranger
Tohickon Family Campground
Simple, peaceful FHU
We stayed just a couple nights here on our way north. The camp host was helpful before our stay and during check-in. Our site was pretty isolated from the others, so it was very quiet (no complaints here). There is a decent mix of sunny sites by the river and shady sites under the trees. The weather was perfect mid September. There wasn't anything spectacular for me, but it was a good experience and it was a nice taste of fall PA scenery. Beware that the roads are tight for a big rig. Side note, it did seem like most campers lived there.
- KKelly B.
GuideStephens State Park Campground
Great last min getaway
Booked the day before—even on the holiday weekend! Just 1.5 hours outside of NYC, site was a bit close to the neighbors (fire pit was very far back and basically in the neighbors’ campsite, but we put up a “privacy clothesline” and hung a tarp over it for a bit of extra coverage.
The staff was friendly and helpful, they said it was the busiest they’ve seen the campground all year (there were lots of large groups but everyone seemed to settle down by 9:30pm
Poison ivy was EVERYWHERE at our site so make sure to stick to the open areas and the paths. Lots of families around, we felt very safe Bathrooms were fine—it was my impression they’re usually cleaner but the high traffic of the weekend left a bit to be desired, (lots of families around=dirty diapers in the bathroom trash bin) but it’s camping! I’m not gonna argue w a flushing toilet!
- KKevin F.
TravelerTri-State RV Park
A place to stay in an area lacking campgrounds.
This area seems to be devoid of campgrounds except for this one. It’s basically just a large parking lot with hook ups. Completely open, which is great for Starlink. Bathrooms were slightly above average; fairly clean and places to hang clothes for your shower. Has a laundry but be sure to bring quarters. It is about 100 yards from the interstate so you’ll get a lot of noise and diesel exhaust fumes.
Sue B.RangerDelaware Water Gap / Pocono Mountain KOA
Great off season camping
We camped here in our pop up for our Anniversary in November. We were impressed with the cleanliness and available amenities for the time of year we were camping in! Close proximity to DWG and PA AND NJ attractions.
- Sue B.Ranger
Pickerel Point Campground — Promised Land State Park
Great cabins!
We booked a cabin at the last minute and were pleasantly surprised that the cabin had heat and electricity! It was very close to the awesome heated bathroom also! We were also able to catch a beautiful sunset! Great camp all around!
Guide to Mine Hill
Camping near Mine Hill, New Jersey ranges from spacious, wooded tent sites to lakefront campgrounds with varied terrain and elevation changes. Sites throughout the region sit at elevations between 500-1,500 feet, with many areas experiencing cooler night temperatures even in summer months. The region's camping season typically runs April through October, with some campgrounds extending into November or offering year-round options for experienced winter campers.
What to do
Hiking on the Appalachian Trail: Access points to the Appalachian Trail can be found at Stokes State Forest where 12 miles of the trail run through the forest boundaries. A camper reports, "There are 21 marked trails that cover over 63 miles within the boundaries of Stokes State Forest. Twelve miles are part of the Appalachian Trail."
Paddling and boating: Round Valley State Park Campground offers access to a 2,350-acre reservoir where campers can paddle in to boat-accessible sites. As one reviewer noted, "Well maintained campsites. Fire pit had a medal grate to cook on. Beautiful area. we paddled in, the water is very clean and crystal clear."
Wildlife observation: Multiple campgrounds in the area provide opportunities for wildlife viewing. At Jenny Jump State Forest, hikers often spot local wildlife on trails. One camper shares, "We hiked to Ghost Lake" while another recommends visiting "the wolf reserve" which is accessible from some camping areas.
What campers like
Privacy between sites: Jenny Jump State Forest receives praise for its site layout. According to one camper, "The camp sites are nicely laid out to ensure privacy. This park is high up on a mountain and affords lovely views. Well kept and clean." Another visitor mentioned, "My husband and I Tent camped in #34 with our dog. The space was reasonably priced, but we did have to pay an extra $5/day for our dog. However, we didn't mind as it was so private we felt like we had the entire Park to ourselves."
Access to water activities: Worthington State Forest Campground offers direct river access that campers appreciate. A reviewer explains, "Our campsite was located along the Delaware river with a short walk down to be able to launch our canoe and kayak. With the exception of a few noisy campers up from us it was an enjoyable time. The water is rather warm and swimming was enjoyable."
Rustic camping experiences: For those seeking more primitive options, several campers highlight the appeal of hike-in or boat-in sites. One Round Valley camper notes, "The hike is a 3 mile minimum 6 max. The view was KILLER. The water is crystal clear, the area is clean. There's bathrooms and pumps but we just filtered the water from the reservoir instead which tasted a million times better than the well water."
What you should know
Bear activity: Several campgrounds require proper food storage due to bear activity. At Stokes State Forest, visitors are reminded that "this is bear country so proper food storage is a must. Bear lockers are not provided. The area also has ticks and rattlesnakes." Similarly, a camper at Great Divide Campground mentioned, "There are some other sites that def are separate. If you have a big crew then there are plenty of joint spots."
Alcohol policies vary: Alcohol policies differ between state parks and private campgrounds. State parks typically prohibit alcohol, while private campgrounds often permit it. A camper at Mahlon Dickerson Reservation noted, "Campground rules do not list anything about alcohol on the website or the emailed rules given after reservation, however there is a alcohol prohibited sign as you enter."
Seasonal considerations: Many campgrounds have limited facilities in off-seasons. A visitor to Swartswood State Park explained, "We went out of season so there were no lifeguards, or anything 'open' at the pavilion. We are always after campgrounds with as little going on as possible other than the nature so this would not be a place for us during the summer when I imagine it gets quite packed."
Tips for camping with families
Look for campgrounds with activities: Panther Lake Camping Resort offers numerous family-friendly options. One camper shares, "Great for kids and families. Liitte crowded for couples who want peace and quiet the staff was great to deal with." Another mentions, "We went on 4th of July weekend so the place was packed. We were able to get a secluded spot in the woods which was great! 2 teenage girls had a blast in the lake and riding their bikes around."
Consider noise levels: Some campgrounds can get noisy on weekends or holidays. A visitor noted, "One family had a large movie screen outside watching movies every night and another group of maybe 40 just partied all day and night." When seeking a quieter experience, midweek visits are recommended.
Choose sites with amenities that match your needs: Families with young children might prefer campgrounds with modern facilities. At Stephens State Park, a visitor reported, "The campground was wonderful. Our site:29 was plenty big enough for a large tent and a hammock. We could have easily fit another large tent. It was set back from the road and shady. The bathrooms and showers were clean."
Tips from RVers
Site access challenges: Several campgrounds have limited access for larger RVs. At Swartswood State Park Campground, one RVer noted, "The campground as a whole and the individual sites are kind of tricky for bigger rigs. We are in a 26ft class c and we squeezed through, and there were a few sites where we could have made it work, but I can imagine a big class A or 5th wheel having a tough time."
Water and electric hookup availability: Water hookup distances can vary significantly between campgrounds. At Mahlon Dickerson Reservation, a camper shared, "Website lists water hook ups at long distances but they have hose reels to help with that. Our site (15) said 75' however the 50' hose reel made it to our rv connection."
Leveling and site condition: Terrain throughout the Mine Hill region can be uneven. At Stokes State Forest, a visitor explained, "Sites 8-11 are adjacent to the road and in peak times probably have a fair about of foot and vehicle traffic." Another camper at Great Divide noted, "Most sites are level. Some areas are a little steeper then I would like to set up on, but that's me."
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Mine Hill, NJ?
What camping is available near Mine Hill, NJ?
According to TheDyrt.com, Mine Hill, NJ offers a wide range of camping options, with 165 campgrounds and RV parks near Mine Hill, NJ and 4 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Mine Hill, NJ?
Which is the most popular campground near Mine Hill, NJ?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Mine Hill, NJ is Mahlon Dickerson Reservation with a 4.6-star rating from 19 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Mine Hill, NJ?
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Mine Hill, NJ?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 4 free dispersed camping spots near Mine Hill, NJ.
What parks are near Mine Hill, NJ?
What parks are near Mine Hill, NJ?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 10 parks near Mine Hill, NJ that allow camping, notably Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and Gateway National Recreation Area.
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