Camping sites near Mount Holly, New Jersey provide access to both Pennsylvania and New Jersey outdoor experiences, typically within 30-40 miles of town. These campgrounds sit in varied terrain ranging from 400-1,200 feet elevation, creating different camping microclimates throughout the region. Most camping facilities close between late October and early April due to seasonal temperature drops that average 25-35°F during winter nights.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: Round Valley Recreation Area offers exceptional fishing in its 2,350-acre reservoir. "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," notes camper James R.
Hammock relaxation: Nockamixon State Park Cabins provides ample trees for hanging out. "This is a great place to pitch a hammock and hang out for a few hours. They have a lot of land so it's easy to find a secluded spot to hang out away from paths and people!" shares Beatrice G.
Rock music making: Take a hammer to Ringing Rocks County Park near Ringing Rocks Family Campground. "We went to Ringing Rocks county park and the kids were having so much fun making music they didn't want to leave," says Justin B. The unusual rock formation creates metallic sounds when struck.
What campers like
Wildlife encounters: Mountainview Campground offers unexpected animal sightings. "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!" reports Christina H.
Water views: Many campers appreciate lakeside settings. "Our site was on the water and it was really nice. A duck visited us every morning," mentions Jules T. about her stay at Spruce Run Recreation Area.
Stargazing spots: Clear night skies are a highlight at multiple campgrounds. "Great spot for stargazing. Owners are very nice," notes Scott A. about his primitive site experience.
What you should know
Tent site limitations: Several campgrounds prioritize RV accommodations over tent sites. "The tent spots are very close together, and when we stayed the RV campers get really rowdy at night past quiet hours (10pm) which sucked having our 7 year old with us trying to sleep," warns a Ringing Rocks camper.
Bathroom conditions: Facilities vary widely across campgrounds. "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 a Spruce Run camper.
Reservation timing: Some campgrounds enforce strict arrival policies. "I reserved two nights, but the first night we were not going to be able to arrive until after 9. After talking to them, they would not allow us to come late, but did refund the first night," explains Kyhlea D.
Tips for camping with families
Pool access: Colonial Woods Family Resort offers water amenities for hot weather. "The pool and splash pool for toddlers was clean with a lifeguard on duty at all times," notes Nicole S., though she mentions "the posted pool hours were not as described."
Playground options: Multiple campgrounds feature play areas. "We had a great weekend with a group site which was perfect for 6 campers. We went on Father's Day weekend and they had nice arts and crafts for the kids to do for dad," reports Shannon C.
Budget-friendly activities: Several parks organize free activities. "They did a few activities the one we did go to was the casino night where they had separate play areas for kids and adults. All the money made is donated to Shriners Children's Hospital which is awesome and the kids loved the candy and little prizes they won," shares a Colonial Woods visitor.
Tips from RVers
Road conditions: Narrow campground roads present challenges. "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.
Site selection strategy: For unobstructed camping, choose carefully. "If bringing your RV, the safest bet is to reserve a spot with no shade as the other spots often times have very low hanging tree limbs," advises Douglas P. about Spruce Run.
Hook-up locations: Some parks offer strategic options. "There are some RV sites with water & electric which are not on the water, but in the parking lot. I would consider getting one on the water to enjoy the water and one in the parking lot to hook up the RV. It's kind of worth it," suggests Ruette W. about Tohickon Valley County Park.
