Best Glamping near Nutley, NJ

Camp Glen Gray provides rustic glamping cabins nestled in the wooded landscape of northern New Jersey, approximately 18 miles from Nutley. These accommodations come equipped with electricity and comfortable sleeping arrangements, with each cabin stocked with firewood for evening fires. Collective Governors Island offers more upscale glamping options, featuring safari-style canvas tents with real beds and luxurious linens just a short boat ride from Manhattan. One reviewer noted, "Cabins are always clean and stocked with firewood. Lots of hiking trails." Great Divide Campground rounds out the luxury outdoor stays near Nutley with yurts that blend comfort with nature, providing electricity and modern amenities while maintaining an authentic outdoor experience.

The northern New Jersey glamping scene boasts numerous outdoor activities accessible directly from these accommodations. Multiple hiking trails wind through Camp Glen Gray's forested grounds, while the Trading Post remains well-stocked with essentials and treats. According to a visitor, "This is our favorite family campsite," highlighting the appeal for groups seeking comfortable outdoor adventures. Mahlon Dickerson Reservation features heated bathroom facilities with private showers during colder months, making it suitable for year-round glamping stays. Most glamping sites in the region provide fire rings with grilling capabilities alongside picnic tables for outdoor dining. Seasonal considerations vary by location, with Panther Lake Camping Resort operating from April through November, while others like Stokes State Forest offer year-round glamping accommodations.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Nutley, New Jersey (34)

1. Collective Governors Island
6 Reviews
Jersey City, NJ
12 miles
Website
+1 (970) 445-2033
$529 - $1200 / night
"The article also mentions the benefits of camping on Governor Island, such as feeling close to nature, relaxing and enjoying a peaceful space, away from the noise of the city."
2. Mahlon Dickerson Reservation
18 Reviews
Jefferson, NJ
25 miles
Website
+1 (973) 697-3140
"Arrived to campsite late but easily found. Campsite and lean to was clean. Fire pit with grill and picnic table."

"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."

3. Camp Glen Gray
2 Reviews
Oakland, NJ
17 miles
Website
+1 (201) 327-7234
$5 - $200 / night
"Cabins are always clean and stocked with firewood. Lots of hiking trails. Trading post is well stocked and volunteers are always friendly and able to answer any questions"

"One rustic place with many hiking trails to choose from. Camp also provides trucking of gear weather permitting. No vehicles allowed to drive through camp. Trading Post for treats and other items."
4. Panther Lake Camping Resort
17 Reviews
Andover, NJ
32 miles
Website
+1 (973) 347-4440
"Very kid and pet friendly, lake to fish and kayak on, lots of activities, great pool and awesome hot tub."

"The campground is clean, the people who live there are friendly, very well organized, sites are big, street are easy to travel, the amnesties are good, the welcome center store is has the basic needs,"

5. Round Valley State Park Campground
25 Reviews
Lebanon, NJ
39 miles
Website
+1 (908) 236-6355
"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."

"Fire pit had a medal grate to cook on. Beautiful area. we paddled in, the water is very clean and crystal clear"
6. Great Divide Campground
16 Reviews
Andover, NJ
34 miles
Website
+1 (973) 383-4026
"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."

"The pool was great and the laundry room was immaculate. Within about an hour from NYC...it appeared to be the closest nice campground we could find to explore the city."

7. Stokes State Forest
27 Reviews
Layton, NJ
42 miles
Website
$7 - $55 / night
"No pets or alcohol allowed. The campground has a pit toilet and a well. Each large campsite has a picnic table, fire pit, and lantern hook. Some sites also have a tent platform."

"So it rained during set up and it rained during take down. It stopped raining for a bit and we took a nice walk around the campsite, out to the lake and back. Then night fell and so did the rain."
8. Turkey Swamp Park
29 Reviews
Freehold, NJ
44 miles
Website
+1 (732) 462-7286
$42 - $79 / night
"we hiked one of the few trails in the morning and it was clean and well marked. we kayaked after that and the one thing that wasnt very great was that we brought our own kayaks so we had a decent walk"

"Nicely wooded with water and electric. Be sure to bring extra hose because the water spigot is a distance from the electric. sites are level and well maintained."

9. High Point State Park Campground
24 Reviews
Matamoras, PA
43 miles
Website
+1 (973) 875-4800
$5 - $20 / night
"Camping for summer is pretty limited to Sawmill Lake, as the other locations are for groups or winter camping."

"It is not very private/secluded as it is right by the road, but we enjoy waving at neighbors driving or walking by. Short 5-10 min walk to the restroom and water, no sinks or showers."
10. Kittatinny Campground
31 Reviews
Milford, PA
48 miles
Website
+1 (845) 682-3539
$75 - $400 / night
"The staff was friendly and accommodating, and the camp store was well-stocked with essentials."

"Rafting and hiking is always a great time, and you can have a good campfire with music and a few beers and nobody is going to bother you."

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Bob F.
Scout
Aug. 10, 2025
Moon Valley Campground
Very unique smaller private campground
This was a great campsite nestled in the foothills of Northern NJ on the NY border. Small, clean with great views and great location for hiking , cruising etc. Bring your tent or use the existing glamping tents. Headed back for a fall weekend in the "dome" which has incredible views. Try it you won't be sorry.
Denise D.
Guide
Jul. 11, 2018
Camp Taylor Campground
A beautiful forested campground with plenty of wildlife and birds.
Easy access from Rt 80 and located close to the Lakota Wolf Preserve. With tours leaving them campground twice a day on both Saturday and Sundays for the wolf preserve, I was glad there was camping so close. The camping selection of sites is excellent with Cabins, Glamping tents, primitive tent sites and of course RV sites. I choose to stay in one of the glamping tents and was pleasantly surprised at the space inside the tent even with a double bed and two other fold out couches to beds. Water is available at the site. A small lake for swimming and boating. And lots of trails linking you to the Delaware river water gap area.
Trip Over Life
Ranger
Oct. 23, 2018
Stokes State Forest
Ranger Review: humangear FlexiBowl and GoBites at Steam Mill Campground
Campground Review

Stokes State Forest has four campgrounds. The Steam Mill Camping Area is tucked out the of the way and is the most primitive. It is the smallest of the campgrounds with 27 sites only suitable for tents or small trailers/campervans. No pets or alcohol allowed.

The campground has a pit toilet and a well. Each large campsite has a picnic table, fire pit, and lantern hook. Some sites also have a tent platform. Many sites are a bit rocky.

We selected site T219. 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.

Remember, this is bear country so proper food storage is a must. Bear lockers are not provided. The area also has ticks and rattlesnakes.

Outdoor activities in the area abound. Go fishing, hiking, biking, horseback riding, kayaking, and more. 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. Pick up a hiking map at the park office or download the Avenza Maps app.

This visit we hiked the Tillman Ravine trail (tip: make the trail a loop and visit both the ravine and the nearby old cemetery).

You can also drive or hike to Sunset Mountain Scenic Overlook for a view of High Point Monument. High Point Monument is the highest elevation in New Jersey and is located in High Point State Park which borders Stokes State Forest on the north. High Point State Park also offers camping, hiking, sightseeing opportunities. And, on the western border of Stokes State Forest is the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. So, there is lots of outdoors to get out and explore!

Product Review

We camped at the Steam Mill Camping Area in Stokes State Forest in our campervan over a chilly autumn weekend. We had the opportunity to cook some soup on our stovetop and chill out by the campfire. And, as Rangers for The Dyrt, we get products to test from time to time so we were psyched to try out some new dinnerware and cutlery. This included the FlexiBowl and GoBites from humangear.

What made these humangear products pretty awesome? Well, the fun colors to start. I mean, seriously, my orange bowl rules. The FlexiBowl also has some neat features: it’s flexible - just like the name suggests - and foldable. The bowl can be squished and stuffed anywhere. And, the top section can be folded down to create a smaller bowl. The FlexiBowl is versatile yet durable. It held my hearty, warm soup just perfectly.

I paired the FlexiBowl with one of the GoBites utensils (the Uno model). The Uno model is my favorite - it has a fork on one side and a spoon on the other side. Very simple and convenient. The other GoBites models include the Duo (separate fork and spoon that can snap together) and the Trio (a fork, spoon, and knife - with bottle opener - in a case).

PRO TIP: I keep the Trio GoBites model in my travel pack at all times. It recently came in handy on a (non-camping) trip to Sardinia. The knife on the Trio allowed me to slice some delicious local cheese to pair with bread, jam, and wine that was purchased from the grocery store. YUM.
Matt S.
Legend
May. 27, 2024
Adventure Bound Camping (Tall Pines)
Deceiving Website
We stayed at Adventure Bound Tall Pines in Elmer, New Jersey, for Memorial Day weekend for a quick getaway. Despite reserving and paying for a“Premium” site, it fell far short. But there were still a few things we liked…

THINGS I LIKED:

1. Super-friendly staff, especially Allie, who was courteous and seemed to try to make things right

2. Lots of mature shade trees

3. DJ at the pool Saturday and Sunday and live band Saturday evening

4. Close proximity to Delsea Drive-in Theatre and Cohenzick Zoo

THINGS I DIDN’T LIKE SO MUCH:

1. I reserved and paid-in-full for a premium site which listed 50-amp service and a concrete pad. Nope. Only 30-amp service and no concrete pad. When I called the office, assuming there must’ve been a mistake, I was told by two different staff members that their website is“wonky.” I wouldn’t mind as much, but this weekend was 90-degrees each day and humid, so it would’ve been good to have air conditioning.

2. The entire park was dirty sand with weeds growing everywhere

3. This place is not big-rig friendly, difficult to navigate some of the turns in our 45’ motorhome and taking scratches from tree branches that should be trimmed

4. I paid$432 for 3-nights and feel like I was taken

WOULD WE COME BACK?

Nope. I’m sticking with campgrounds that give you what you paid for.
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Julie
Traveler
Oct. 16, 2020
Camp Taylor Campground
Great as long as you behave
Having been here on a few occasions I will say it is def a beautiful spot in many regards. However, there are some downsides.

Positives: sites are decent sized with fire pits and picnic tables. easy access to hiking, convenient to a beautiful vineyard, peaceful region, and the most amazing wolf preserve is right next to you.

Negative: limited access to firewood. sites are picked clean, quiet hours are strongly enforced- which can be a good thing depending upon who you are, the lake is anything but refreshing.
Damia F.
Guide
Aug. 29, 2025
High Point State Park Campground
Relaxing and Well-Maintained
Stayed 2 nights and it was really nice. Camping for summer is pretty limited to Sawmill Lake, as the other locations are for groups or winter camping. Camps are secluded from each other and most if not all have an elevated space to put tents or chairs. Each place comes with a lamp hang, a fire pit, and a picnic table. Bathrooms are spaced out. No running water except for pump founded outside of the bathrooms. Toilets are pump flushed. Showers are only located INSIDE High Point State Park, not throughout the campsites, but entry is free for campers. One hiking trail is accessible in Sawmill campground, 3 others are accessible on the road outside of the campground and the rest are located inside the park. When you arrive you have to check in with the park office for your campsite tag. Hours are 8-4. Park officials come through the campsites pretty regularly, a few times a day which is nice. Areas are clean and well maintained.
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Zachary L.
Traveler
Aug. 8, 2021
Turkey Swamp Park
Great Campground
I stayed at turkey swamp for just one night we had to pack it in early because a storm was rolling in but otherwise a great campground! we hiked one of the few trails in the morning and it was clean and well marked. we kayaked after that and the one thing that wasnt very great was that we brought our own kayaks so we had a decent walk from the parking lot to the lake. the lake itself wasnt huge and we paddled it in about an hour but it was still beautiful, fun and clean. the way the camp sites are set up is great because it give you some solid privacy. the roads are one way and each camp site is a horseshoe off the road. we stayed on site C4 and it was less then a 1 minute walk to the bathroom which was very clean! the only complaint we had was some of our neighbors didnt respect quiet hour. otherwise a fantastic campground for a small group or family!
Dwight D.
Ranger
Jun. 6, 2021
Swartswood State Park Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED
Good State Park Campground
My first trip to this campground was September 2020. We wanted to get out of the house, but stay clear of other campers during the pandemic. This campsite, CS52, was in the woods and we were able to get the illusion of privacy by parking the cars along the road as a makeshift wall and pitching our tents beside them, facing inward. The other 3/4 of the campsite was bound by trees and shrubs which was nice and why we chose the spot. Other sites are more open and only the darkness of night will give you privacy. Each campsite has a firepit/ring, picnic table, and lantern hook.

We hung out at the campsite mostly, using the fire pit, playing frisbee, and relaxing in our hammocks. When we did roam a bit, there was a nice lake, with seating every so often and a boat dock ramp thing in the campground. There was also a playground, beach, pavilion, and picnic tables, but we did not use any of that.

Campsite sells fire wood. Clean bathrooms with flush toilets and showers, masks required for the pandemic.
Mindie C.
Guide
Sep. 27, 2025
West Point FMWR Round Pond Outdoor Recreation Area
West Point
No frills but beautiful. Bath houses are absolutely spotless. Fire pits, electric and water hook ups only. Will return! Staff is friendly and helpful. Military families should check it out!