Best Glamping near Red Bank, NJ

Turkey Swamp Park and Brendan T. Byrne State Forest house upscale glamping accommodations within wooded settings near Red Bank. Turkey Swamp's glamping sites feature electricity, comfortable beds, and private fire rings nestled among tall pines, while Brendan Byrne offers more secluded eco-friendly canvas accommodations with rustic luxury touches. Both locations provide access to pristine natural settings with modern comforts that elevate the camping experience beyond traditional tent sites. Glampers at Turkey Swamp enjoy spacious sites with water hookups, picnic tables, and lantern hooks, all within a heavily wooded environment that creates a sense of privacy despite being just 30 minutes from the shore. According to a camper, "The sites are a little bit close to each other but weren't right on top of each other. The bathrooms and showers were in really good condition, well cleaned and stocked."

Crystal-clear waters at Round Valley State Park complement the boutique camping experience with waterfront glamping sites accessible by boat or hiking trails. Visitors can kayak on Turkey Swamp's 17-acre lake, fish for lake trout at Round Valley Reservoir, or explore miles of hiking trails through the pine barrens. Glamping accommodations at Allaire State Park include yurts with woodstoves and covered porches, offering year-round comfort regardless of weather conditions. The proximity to Six Flags Great Adventure adds family-friendly appeal to Timberland Lake's glamping options, where guests can hear lions roaring in the morning from the nearby safari. One visitor noted, "We LOVE camping here in the fall! They do their own haunted walk through that is just awesome! Everyone decorates. They have a dj every Saturday! Plenty of activities for the kids."

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Best Glamping Sites Near Red Bank, New Jersey (11)

1. Turkey Swamp Park
28 Reviews
Freehold, NJ
16 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."
2. Allaire State Park - TEMPORARILY CLOSED
18 Reviews
Allenwood, NJ
13 miles
Website
+1 (732) 938-2371
"Love the area lots to do hiking fishing nature walks, something for everyone."

"Lots of walking paths surround the park & you are also close to Belmar, Point Pleasant, Manasquan (all fun shore towns)."

3. Timberland Lake Campground
12 Reviews
Cream Ridge, NJ
26 miles
Website
+1 (732) 928-0500
"They do their own haunted walk through that is just awesome! Everyone decorates. They have a dj every Saturday! Plenty of activities for the kids. They have cool raffles!"

"Stayed here from June 24th-27th on site 38. It was a really nice size, and the kids could fish right off the dock on the back."
4. Collective Governors Island
5 Reviews
Jersey City, NY
24 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."

5. Pine Cone Campgrounds
1 Review
Freehold, NJ
16 miles
+1 (732) 462-2230
6. Adventure Bound Camping (Tall Pines)
3 Reviews
Roosevelt, NJ
22 miles
Website
+1 (856) 451-7479
"My wife and I, residing near the Commodore Barry, sought a brief respite. Our thirteen-year-old son was unable to join us, so we proceeded without him."

7. Brendan Byrne State Forest
18 Reviews
Chatsworth, NJ
40 miles
Website
+1 (609) 726-1191
$3 - $60 / night
"Flat site, no tent bed, enough space to park two cars."

"First off, I will start by saying you have to drive a good amount of distance to get into the campground and that is something I really enjoyed!"
8. Round Valley State Park Campground
25 Reviews
Lebanon, NJ
45 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"

9. Washington Crossing State Park - TEMP CLOSED FOR 2024
8 Reviews
Titusville, NJ
43 miles
Website
+1 (609) 737-0623
$50 - $100 / night
"I always look forward to going because it is consistently clean, great for riding bikes and taking pets for a walk and children for a stroll PLUS it is significant historically and it is enjoyable for"

"The camp ground is secluded and right on the Delaware River. Very enjoyable"
10. Long Beach RV Resort
2 Reviews
Manahawkin, NJ
43 miles
Website
+1 (609) 698-5684

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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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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!
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Steve
Scout
Jun. 27, 2021
Brendan Byrne State Forest
Nice campsite for car camping
Flat site, no tent bed, enough space to park two cars. Campsite decent size, but some don't have clear boundaries to neighbors, and sometimes not optimally configured (e.g., the site next door's fire pit was placed on the edge of its site/right next to my site). Could hear the traffic on Rte 72 at night despite being a half mile away.

Bathrooms were clean and stocked, warm/hot water available. No issues with firepit, water, plenty of tinder nearby. Bought firewood at the office for $7, but there is plenty of dead wood lying around outside the campsite. Picnic tables were somewhat hacked/battoned for kindling, but many sites had a log lying around for such purpose.

Went during the week and there were only 3 other campsites in use, ran into very few people on the trails. Ticks were definitely present but wasn't too crazy - found 2 on me in 3 days, no mosquito bites... thanks permethrin!
Jessica D.
Scout
Apr. 21, 2021
Timberland Lake Campground
Great location, fun times!
We LOVE camping here in the fall!! They do their own haunted walk through that is just awesome! Everyone decorates. They have a dj every Saturday! Plenty of activities for the kids. They have cool raffles! Very close to Six Flags Great adventure. You can hear the lions in the morning. There is a road that goes between the campground and the Safari you can drive, walk, or bicycle down and see the animals! This campground has a pretty lake, a bridge and is very woodsy, not just a camper parking lot like some other campgrounds! The staff and seasonals friendly! The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is because the bathrooms need a deep cleaning.
Jesse C.
Guide
Jun. 24, 2020
Turkey Swamp Park
Nice for a first trip
First time camping with my 10 yr old son during covid restrictions. Park rangers were nice. Check in was easy. $36 per night includes water and electricity on site. Didn't have anything to compare it to but the sites were kind of small and close together. If your neighbors have a barking dog or a crying baby you can kiss tranquility goodbye. Spiders in the bathroom, mold on the shower curtains. Because of covid-19 restrictions you couldn't rent a boat, (supposed) to wear masks in the bathroom, and the picnic grounds were supposed to be closed. The lake was nice. Plenty of trails to walk. Wouldn't exactly call it hiking though. You can fish the lake, bring your own kayak, and there's an archery range on site, and also some huge beautiful fields for whatever. The rangers come around and enforce quiet time and make you put fires out around 10 or 11 pm. All in all was a good time and we'll probably go back.
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Jean T.
Guide
Jul. 5, 2018
Turkey Swamp Park
large wooded sites
This campground has all pull-through sites. 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. They also allowed us to put the car tent on the same site as a friend's camper. There's a nice lake to kayak or paddle boat on. each site has a fire pit, picnic table and garbage can
Cynthia K.
Legend
Aug. 30, 2024
Turkey Swamp Park
My favorite!
We stayed in New Jersey for our 5th campground on the East Coast: Turkey Swamp Park in Freehold. This is a County park.

Near some Revolutionary War battlefields.

I really liked this park! They have 2283 acres. A 17 acre lake. Some hiking trails & a nice campground! The sites are all pullthrough. There's lots of vegetation for "privacy". We had a site on the perimeter, which are forest views. Only problem is none of the roads are paved. All are packed sand. We could tell it rained recently because of the muddy tracks. Fortunately it didn't rain while we were there!

Shower/bathrooms are clean, but dated. They're checked regularly. The bath house is for the entire campground. 3 out of the 4 women's were working. There's a shared dressing area.

There's a laundry that doesn't take quarters. EPay.

There's a nice playground in the campground.

They have 3 cabins for rent, with forest views.

The lake has fishing & boat rentals. No gas motors. There's no swimming at the lake. Cell service was fair.. No WiFi.

They have an archery range.

This was my favorite campground on our trip! I really enjoyed camping here! There's a rustic retro quality to the place. I adored the campsites & I didn't see any really bad ones.
Dorian P.
Guide
Jun. 24, 2021
Brendan Byrne State Forest
Great campground
First off, I will start by saying you have to drive a good amount of distance to get into the campground and that is something I really enjoyed! Made me feel super secluded and disconnected from the outside! The bathrooms and showers here were in really good condition, well cleaned and stocked, and was pleasant to use! The campsites are a little bit close to each and didnt offer much privacy but they were right in top of each other. Only weird rule I saw was that fires can only go from 6pm till 7am which was odd but wasn't a deal breaker. Seasonal rangers drove by a handful of times and there was a dumpster at the entrance of the campground area which was nice. Overall, I would 100% go to this campground again and I really enjoyed my site. Also, there is a good amount of trails and a wawa down the street if you forgot anything for your trip
Graham D.
Guide
Jun. 10, 2017
Turkey Swamp Park
Beautiful and spacious campground
Site came with fire pit, large picnic bench, and lamp stand. Plenty of parking space. Good tree coverage. Only one bathroom, bit of a walk but clean and many ammenities available within.