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Best Dispersed Camping near Mount Holly, NJ

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The Appalachian Trail offers several primitive camping opportunities within striking distance of Mount Holly, New Jersey. Appalachian Trail Designated Backpacker Campsite 2 near Columbia provides hike-in camping with bear boxes but no water sources or ground fires. The site balances community and solitude, with both open and secluded spots suitable for hammocks and tents. Campers should plan to carry all water, with the nearest source at Sunfish Pond approximately a half-mile hike away.

Additional dispersed camping can be found at Thunder Swamp Trailhead in Pennsylvania, which offers drive-in access and requires permits. Bake Oven Knob along the Appalachian Trail in Pennsylvania provides both overnight parking for vans and tent camping options. As one camper noted, "There are two large lots. You can park and sleep, or hike in and find a place for a tent." Most sites in the region prohibit fires, lack amenities like toilets or drinking water, and have specific regulations about pets and alcohol. These off-grid campsites typically serve as bases for hiking, with Thunder Swamp and Bake Oven Knob offering extensive trail networks.

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2 Reviews of 4 Mount Holly Campgrounds

  • R
    Jul. 12, 2017

    Appalachian Trail- Designated Backpacker Campsite 2

    Small but kind of your only option

    I gave the site only four stars because there's no water nearby, and the views are only mediocre. Also it's a little on the small and sloped side for tent camping, but I was in a hammock and it was a great place for that!

    That being said, as you enter the Worthington State Forest there are signs and hand painted maps indicating that this is the only place you can sleep in the forest. So if this is your timing, this is where you'll be sleeping! The site itself is unmarked when you come to it, but it's the only pretty obvious camping spot on the trail so it's not hard to find.

    Stock up on water at the Dunnfield creek natural area, or wait until Sunfish pond. There are lots of signs around Sunfish pond itself that there's no camping allowed.

  • Katharine T.
    May. 31, 2022

    Appalachian Trail- Designated Backpacker Campsite 2

    Perfect balance of community and space

    We stayed here during our section hike through the DWG on the AT. There’s plenty of space. We camped nearer to others but there are secluded spots too. We’ll maintained w bear boxes provided. Good trees for hammocking. We had thought there was a shelter (there isn’t) but it was fine. No ground fires. No Water (nearest is sunfish pound- easy hike about a 1 round trip). Great views!

Guide to Mount Holly

Dispersed camping near Mount Holly, New Jersey, offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in nature while enjoying the freedom of camping without the constraints of traditional campgrounds. Here are some great options to consider.

Dispersed campers should check out Appalachian Trail- Designated Backpacker Campsite 2

Scenic views while free camping near Mount Holly

  • Although the views at some sites may not be breathtaking, the Appalachian Trail- Designated Backpacker Campsite 2 offers good tree cover for hammocking and a chance to enjoy the natural surroundings. Check it out at Appalachian Trail- Designated Backpacker Campsite 2.

Tips for free and dispersed camping near Mount Holly, New Jersey

  • Be sure to stock up on water before heading to the Appalachian Trail- Designated Backpacker Campsite 2, as there are no water sources on-site; the nearest is a short hike away at Sunfish Pond. For more information, visit Appalachian Trail- Designated Backpacker Campsite 2.

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Which is the most popular dispersed campsite near Mount Holly, NJ?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dispersed campground near Mount Holly, NJ is Appalachian Trail- Designated Backpacker Campsite 2 with a 4.5-star rating from 2 reviews.

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