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New Jersey's coastal plain around Lawrence Township features a mix of state forests, private resorts, and family-oriented campgrounds offering diverse overnight experiences. Within a 45-mile radius, established facilities like Parvin State Park and Belleplain State Forest provide wooded settings with options for tent camping, RV hookups, and cabin rentals. Most campgrounds in this region fall within the coastal Atlantic region, offering close proximity to beaches, pine forests, and inland waterways that define southern New Jersey's geography.
The camping season in this area typically runs from April through October, with some sites like Belleplain State Forest remaining open year-round. Travelers should check reservation requirements as most campgrounds require advance booking, particularly during summer months when beach-adjacent sites fill quickly. As one camper noted about Belleplain State Forest, "So far it is very quiet and that's what I was looking for. It's just a short drive to the ocean in Cape May, Ocean City New Jersey." Access to campgrounds is generally straightforward with paved roads, though some sites may have sandy terrain that affects tent placement or RV stabilization. The region experiences moderate rainfall and high humidity in summer, with temperatures ranging from mild spring conditions to occasionally hot and muggy midsummer periods.
Campers consistently praise the region's wooded sites and water access options. Many campgrounds feature lakes or ponds, with Parvin State Park and Atsion Family Campground receiving positive mentions for their water features. "This campground (Goshen Pond) was mostly empty while we were there in August. Our site was very quiet, but a lot of the sites are close together without any barriers," shared one visitor about Wharton State Forest. Larger campgrounds like Ocean View Resort and Sun Outdoors Cape May offer more amenities including swimming pools, camp stores, and organized activities. Sites with electric hookups, water connections, and sewage disposal are widely available throughout the area, making this region particularly accommodating for RV campers seeking modern conveniences while still enjoying the natural surroundings of southern New Jersey's pine barrens and coastal landscapes.
Best Campgrounds near Lawrence (129)
1. Parvin State Park Campground
"There are grocery stores close by like Walmart about 20 minutes away. The beach is nice and clean. We rented canoes near the beach."
"Outside, to the back of the cabin, was a small deck with picnic table, a grill, and a fire ring. Beyond that you will find a path to the lake with beautiful swans."
from $20 - $65 / night
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"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."
3. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park - Elmer
"They are new-ish Shasta campers, queen bed, 1 slide, rear bunks, 2 entrances. Very clean. Water area is great, splash pad is very fun so is the large blow up slide and pool area."
"I think the lale could use a little cleanup with the amount of bobbers, string and mess left behind by people. There have ao many cabins its crazy and alot of seasonal rentals."
4. Lums Pond State Park Campground
"Near an Ape Adventure park, hike around lake, and any shopping or restaurants you might want are close by. It rained heavy so we didn’t get out much but walk around camp loop is nice and flat."
"The camp loop is a nice walk but there are also trails. They were pretty muddy when we were there. Site 35 was quite spacious as were many of them."
from $29 - $51 / night
Check Availability5. Sun Outdoors Cape May
"Stayed in a drive through, patio site with full hook-ups. It was situated on a corner spot. A lot of RV, golf cart, bike, and people traffic due to the location."
"The front of the park is close to the pool and store- if pool noise is a concern you should stay further back. A mix of seasonal,"cabins" and overnight camping. Park was very clean."
6. KC’s Camp Fitness
"A safe haven located just outside of the city. Give them a try and come back here to leave them a review."
from $30 - $35 / night
Check Availability7. Old Cedar Campground
"Quiet Getaway Weekend
We went to Old Cedar Campground in Monroeville, New Jersey, for a quiet getaway weekend. This is a small and basic campground, not a resort. No fancy amenities."
"Not close off the highway, but wooden sites. Seems as though people spend their summers there. Pool was beautiful and looked new. Mini golf was decrepit and looked abandoned. Store was nice."
from $31 - $50 / night
Check Availability8. Cape Henlopen State Park Campground
"My group was there, on two adjacent sites, from Sunday to Tuesday, in early June. The weather could not have been more ideal! We were on sites G12 and G13, which were both really large."
"There is also a section of walk-in tent sites, each with 1 parking spot semi close by. (Bring a wagon if you stay at one of these)."
from $42 - $136 / night
Check Availability9. Spacious Skies Country Oaks
"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."
from $36 - $999 / night
Check Availability10. Four Seasons Family Campground
"They have many amenities form a lake to swim or fish, to playgrounds,theres a convenient store and even an arcade, and the best part is all the farms around."
from $50 - $150 / night
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Drive Time
- 23 min from Vineland, NJ
- 58 min from Philadelphia, PA
- 59 min from Atlantic City, NJ
- 1 hr 28 min from Dover, DE
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Recent Reviews near Lawrence, NJ
843 Reviews of 129 Lawrence Campgrounds
Mary S.ScoutLums Pond State Park Campground
Lums Pond campground
First time at this campground really like it a lot will be returning. The bathrooms are always clean. The grounds are always kept up. Just a really nice place to stay. Most of the sites have some kind of shade.
Patel D.
TravelerBig Oaks Campground
⚠️ Think Twice Before Booking— Our Family Felt Targeted and Intimidated
I am writing this review because I genuinely want to warn other families before they book this campground. What should have been a relaxing camping trip turned into an extremely upsetting experience for our family. From the beginning, we felt singled out and unwelcome. We arrived at our campsite and then went to the office. We did not know that the campground required every guest to go to the office before going to their site. This was an honest misunderstanding. Instead of simply explaining the rule and moving on, the situation became unnecessarily confrontational, and we felt like the staff was looking for reasons to have an issue with us. What was especially upsetting was how our children were treated. Our children were riding scooters and were stopped and told that scooters were not allowed. We were extremely confused because we could clearly see much younger children riding/driving around the campground. Our 14-year-old was not allowed to do so, while we observed significantly younger white children being allowed to ride. What made this even worse was the way our children were spoken to. They came running back to us scared and intimidated by the interaction. As parents, that was extremely upsetting to see. There is a huge difference between calmly explaining a campground rule to a child and speaking to a child in a way that makes them feel frightened. If there is a rule that scooters are not allowed, then the rule should be applied consistently to every child, regardless of age or background. What we witnessed did not feel consistent. As the experience continued, we felt increasingly targeted. We were left with the strong impression that they did not want our family there. At one point, it honestly felt like they were trying to find reasons to get rid of us, which made us question whether the campground had overbooked and was looking for a way to push us out. We also had a very concerning experience regarding payment. We were forced to pay in cash and were not provided with a receipt. As paying guests, we found this extremely troubling and unprofessional. The entire experience left our family feeling uncomfortable, intimidated, and unwelcome. Camping with children should be about relaxing, enjoying the outdoors, and making good memories—not having your children come running back to you because they are scared of how an adult spoke to them. I cannot speak to anyone else's intentions, but**based on what we personally experienced and witnessed, we felt that our family was being treated differently because of our background. Seeing younger white children being allowed to do something that our children were stopped from doing made the situation even more concerning.I strongly recommend that families think twice before booking this campground. If you do decide to stay, make sure you understand every rule before arriving, document your interactions, and keep proof of every payment. We are sharing this review because other families deserve to know what our experience was like before spending their money and vacation time here. No family should leave a campground feeling intimidated, targeted, or unwelcome.
- Patel D.Traveler
Big Oaks Campground
⚠️ Think Twice Before Booking - Our Family Felt Targeted and Intimidated.
I am writing this review because I genuinely want to warn other families before they book this campground. What should have been a relaxing camping trip turned into an extremely upsetting experience for our family. From the beginning, we felt singled out and unwelcome. We arrived at our campsite and then went to the office. We did not know that the campground required every guest to go to the office before going to their site. This was an honest misunderstanding. Instead of simply explaining the rule and moving on, the situation became unnecessarily confrontational, and we felt like the staff was looking for reasons to have an issue with us. What was especially upsetting was how our children were treated. Our children were riding scooters and were stopped and told that scooters were not allowed. We were extremely confused because we could clearly see much younger children riding/driving around the campground. Our 14-year-old was not allowed to do so, while we observed significantly younger white children being allowed to ride. What made this even worse was**the way our children were spoken to. They came running back to us scared and intimidated by the interaction. As parents, that was extremely upsetting to see. There is a huge difference between calmly explaining a campground rule to a child and speaking to a child in a way that makes them feel frightened. If there is a rule that scooters are not allowed, then the rule should be applied**consistently to every child**, regardless of age or background. What we witnessed did not feel consistent. As the experience continued, we felt increasingly targeted. We were left with the strong impression that they did not want our family there. At one point, it honestly felt like they were trying to find reasons to get rid of us, which made us question whether the campground had overbooked and was looking for a way to push us out. We also had a very concerning experience regarding payment. We were forced to pay in cash and were not provided with a receipt. As paying guests, we found this extremely troubling and unprofessional. The entire experience left our family feeling uncomfortable, intimidated, and unwelcome. Camping with children should be about relaxing, enjoying the outdoors, and making good memories—not having your children come running back to you because they are scared of how an adult spoke to them. I cannot speak to anyone else's intentions, but**based on what we personally experienced and witnessed, we felt that our family was being treated differently because of our background.** Seeing younger white children being allowed to do something that our children were stopped from doing made the situation even more concerning.**I strongly recommend that families think twice before booking this campground.** If you do decide to stay, make sure you understand every rule before arriving, document your interactions, and keep proof of every payment. We are sharing this review because other families deserve to know what our experience was like before spending their money and vacation time here. No family should leave a campground feeling intimidated, targeted, or unwelcome.
- CChris C.Traveler
Adventures Await Retreat
Perfect campground for our family of 4
They have a meadery and fishing pond and everything my kids love. Been here several times great place for kids and everyone else
Nadine R.
GuideAtsion Family Camp — Wharton State Forest
Not my vibe
I personally did not like this campsite. First of all, our site tag was leftover from SEPTEMBER. Did no one look at any of these sites and leave someone else’s registration posted there for almost a year? Wild. Our campsite had trash leftover from previous campers. The whole campground was loud - from other campers to just the sounds from the nearby road. If you are looking for peace it is NOT here. If you’re looking to have loud music time all night with no repercussions as your kids ride around yelling and carrying on past midnight then you’ll have a blast. The pros of this campsite was supposed to be the access to Lake Atsion but we were turned away at the gate at 12:30 as they stated they were at capacity. Checking into our campsite they specifically asked if we would be utilizing the recreation area so we would have a pass for entry, but that’s seemingly not in their logistical headcount. I would not visit here again.
Isabel Z.ScoutElk Neck State Park Campground
Great for families
This campsite was amazing for our first tent camping experience. The park was a godsend for keeping our toddler occupied and we felt very safe overall. While the beach is pretty, be careful about the water condition. We were warned before entering and informed of the risks. They were very clear on the condition of the water that day which was a yellow, slight risk. But normally it should be okay. We would definitely camp here again.
John L.ScoutWading Pines Camping Resort
Poor sites
I recently stayed at Site 36, and unfortunately, my experience was very disappointing. The biggest issue was the campsite itself. Site 36 is extremely small, with neighboring campers only about 5 feet away on one side and roughly 12 feet behind the site. There was very little privacy, which made it difficult to relax. Many of the nearby sites appeared to be occupied by long-term or permanent residents. Several had large amounts of personal belongings stored under tarps, giving the area an unkempt appearance. In addition, the neighboring campsite had children's bikes, large toys, and other miscellaneous items overflowing onto the site I had rented, making it feel even more cramped. Another major concern was the constant cigarette and marijuana smoke. It was noticeable throughout much of the day, and because of the smoke, I couldn't comfortably leave my camper windows open. At over $110 per night for a full hookup site, I expected a much better experience. I understand the campground told me there were no other sites available, although I did notice a few empty sites during my stay. Whether those sites were reserved or unavailable for another reason, I can't say, but Site 346 should not be rented at this price given its condition and lack of privacy. Overall, I would not stay here again and cannot recommend to anyone looking for a relaxing camping experience. Its great for daily tubing but as a camper they lock the fence that gets you to the bridge so you have to take a long walk around although non campers can pull right up, it makes no sense to have a pass through that's locked.
Laura W.ScoutPomona RV Park and Campground
Small
Pulled in like noooo it’s super small tight but here for a week in a cabin kids had a great time nice people pool and weekend activities. We would come back
Guide to Lawrence
Camping near Lawrence Township offers diverse overnight options within the Atlantic coastal plain region of New Jersey. Most campgrounds are situated within a 45-mile drive, allowing convenient access to both the Pine Barrens ecosystem and coastal beach areas. Southern New Jersey campgrounds experience high humidity in summer with temperatures often reaching into the 80s and 90s F during peak camping months of June through August.
What to do
Water activities at Lake Nummy: Belleplain State Forest offers swimming, kayaking and canoeing opportunities. "There is a small lake that was great to kayak on," shares Lisa S., who stayed in one of their yurts. The lake provides a refreshing alternative on hot summer days.
Biking on local trails: The Sun Outdoors Cape May area features extensive biking options. "There is an 11 mile rail trail across the street as well," notes Joel A., highlighting the flat terrain ideal for family rides. Bike rentals are available at several parks for those without personal equipment.
Historical exploration: Military history buffs will appreciate Cape Henlopen State Park Campground with its WWII installations. "As a former military installation, there are lots of military historical items and sites. Underground bunkers and batteries and such," explains one reviewer. These structures provide educational opportunities and photography backdrops.
Fishing opportunities: Multiple stocked ponds and lakes serve anglers throughout the region. "Good fishing and nice trails. Nice campsites, some big enough for trailers," reports William W. about Parvin State Park. Most fishing areas don't require special permits beyond a standard New Jersey fishing license.
What campers like
Spacious sites: Lums Pond State Park Campground receives praise for its site dimensions. "From the moment I pulled in and observed how large the sites were, I was hooked," writes Leah H. The concrete pads at many sites provide stable foundations for larger RVs and camping setups.
Privacy between sites: Many campers value the natural screening between campsites. "Our site was HUGE!!!! It was also super private with trees and a lot of privacy from the road and our neighbors," reports Anne H. about Belleplain State Forest. This separation creates more personal camping experiences despite busy weekends.
Clean facilities: Well-maintained bathhouses rank high on camper priorities. "The bath house(s) are centrally located near the camp office. My grandchildren loved visiting us, pool was clean," notes Craig W. about Old Cedar Campground. Regular cleaning schedules ensure comfort even during peak usage times.
Proximity to attractions: The location near coastal areas provides additional activities. "Close to shopping if needed," mentions Sandy E. about Lums Pond. Dave R. adds about Sun Outdoors Cape May: "The campground is a short 5 minute drive from Cape May. Which is also a big reason we've returned. Sunset Beach, The Open Air Mall, and the charm of victorian Cape May are all great reasons to visit."
What you should know
Reservation requirements: Most campgrounds in the region require advance booking, especially during summer months. "Book early because it fills up fast!" advises Ellen B. about Lums Pond State Park Campground. Holiday weekends often fill 3-6 months in advance.
Varied campsite privacy: Site exposure differs significantly within campgrounds. "We purposely booked in 105 due to the proximity [to bathrooms]. The other bathrooms in the CCC were a good walk, and pretty run down," shares Anne H. Research specific site locations before booking.
Water quality concerns: Several campgrounds report mineral content issues. "The water has a very high iron content. I couldn't even use it for tooth brushing," notes Frank J. about Parvin State Park. Consider bringing drinking water if sensitive to taste or staining.
Off-season limitations: Services reduce significantly during shoulder seasons. "The closest bathrooms were closed, so we had to drive a few minutes to a different set. That got annoying," reports Jonathan L. about Belleplain State Forest. Check facility status when booking outside peak season.
Tips for camping with families
Activity planning: Family-friendly campgrounds offer structured programs. At Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park - Elmer, "We stay 3 weeks ago during covid and there were limited activities. Dj in the rally field was fun and the train rides were up and running," shared Stacy D. Many campgrounds schedule weekend-specific events.
Playground proximity: Site selection near play areas benefits families with young children. "Site is great for people with families as there was a playground within 50 feet so it is a bit louder and busier," notes Rosie R. This convenience allows parents to supervise from their sites.
Lake safety considerations: Water features require parental supervision. "The pool and splash pad were great but you needed to be at least 42 inches to go on the slide or bounce house," reports Nicole S. Height and age restrictions vary by facility.
Seasonal timing: School vacation periods experience higher child populations. "Stayed here once a year for the past three years... The golf carts driven by minors speeding through the park," notes Steve T., highlighting increased activity levels during peak family travel times.
Tips from RVers
Site dimensions: Large rig owners should research specific site limitations. "Virtually NO cell service with AT&T, TMobile or Verizon. AT&T we the better of the 3," reports Anne H. about Belleplain State Forest. Many sites have length restrictions under 35 feet.
Hookup placement challenges: Some campgrounds have unusual utility configurations. "The water hookups are shared every other site (at least in the Fence Loop). I was lucky my 75' hose barely reached the distance needed," shares Matt S. about Old Cedar Campground. Bring extension cords and extra water hoses.
Dump station limitations: Single dump stations for large campgrounds create departure delays. "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!" warns Anne H. Plan for potential wait times when exiting popular campgrounds.
Site leveling needs: Many sites require significant leveling. "There was a dip in the site when backing in and our fifth wheel was bending to the point of rubbing the top of our truck when backing in," reports one camper. Bring additional leveling blocks for uneven terrain.
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Lawrence, NJ?
What camping is available near Lawrence, NJ?
According to TheDyrt.com, Lawrence, NJ offers a wide range of camping options, with 129 campgrounds and RV parks near Lawrence, NJ and 1 free dispersed camping spot.
Which is the most popular campground near Lawrence, NJ?
Which is the most popular campground near Lawrence, NJ?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Lawrence, NJ is Parvin State Park Campground with a 3.9-star rating from 15 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Lawrence, NJ?
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Lawrence, NJ?
According to TheDyrt.com, there is 1 free dispersed camping spot near Lawrence, NJ.
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