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    Camper-submitted photo from Round Valley State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Round Valley State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Round Valley State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Round Valley State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Round Valley State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Round Valley State Park

    1. Round Valley State Park

    24 Reviews
    74 Photos
    432 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Group
    Camper-submitted photo from Jenny Jump State Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Jenny Jump State Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Jenny Jump State Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Jenny Jump State Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Jenny Jump State Forest
    Camper-submitted photo from Jenny Jump State Forest

    2. Jenny Jump State Forest

    14 Reviews
    61 Photos
    146 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Towhee County Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Towhee County Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Towhee County Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Towhee County Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Towhee County Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Towhee County Park

    3. Lake Towhee County Park

    4 Reviews
    9 Photos
    60 Saves

    Travel homes must be limited to 25' or less and only placed in specified sites. Trailers must be 18' or less. Only one unit per site.

    • Fires
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Trash
    • Picnic Table
    • Drinking Water
    Camper-submitted photo from Otter Lake Camp Resort
    Camper-submitted photo from Otter Lake Camp Resort
    Camper-submitted photo from Otter Lake Camp Resort
    Camper-submitted photo from Otter Lake Camp Resort
    Camper-submitted photo from Otter Lake Camp Resort
    Camper-submitted photo from Otter Lake Camp Resort

    4. Otter Lake Camp Resort

    10 Reviews
    22 Photos
    235 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    Camper-submitted photo from Washington Crossing State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Washington Crossing State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Washington Crossing State Park

    5. Washington Crossing State Park

    8 Reviews
    3 Photos
    61 Saves

    Washington Crossing State Park is the site of General George Washington’s historic 1776 Christmas night crossing of the icy Delaware River. For almost ten hours, boats and ferries moved continuously back and forth carrying men, horses and cannon to the Jersey side. By midnight a strong storm had developed, hurling sleet, hail and snow at the rebel army. Landing at Johnson’s Ferry, the Continental Army still faced an arduous nine mile march to Trenton as the storm continued with a vengeance. Reaching Trenton in the early morning of December 26th, the American Army surrounded, defeated and captured over 900 Hessian mercenaries and secured a morale boosting victory of immeasurable proportions. Group campsites: Four group campsites are located in the Phillips Farm area of the park. Each site contains picnic tables, fire rings and a composting toilet. These are designated as primitive campsites with no water or electric utilities available on site. Total combined capacity of all four sites: 115. We highly recommend that group leaders carefully estimate their group size so not to overestimate as refunds cannot be made.

    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • Tents
    • Group

    $50 - $100 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Deep Creek Campground at Green Lane Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Deep Creek Campground at Green Lane Park

    6. Deep Creek Campground at Green Lane Park

    8 Reviews
    2 Photos
    84 Saves

    DEEP CREEK CAMPGROUND The campground’s are open from April 1 through November 1. The location is near the Park’s Main Office area at 2144 Snyder Road, Green Lane, PA 18054. Each site is equipped with a fire ring, grill and picnic table. No electric, no water hookup, and no RV dump station. Maximum RV length 25 ft. There is a bath house at Deep Creek Campground with showers and restrooms. Non-Profit Organized Group Camp Area: For use by non-profit groups and by reservation only. Please bring your own drinking water. Dog friendly campground. Please keep dogs on leashes and clean up after your dog.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    $20 - $30 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Mauch Chunk Lake Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Mauch Chunk Lake Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Mauch Chunk Lake Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Mauch Chunk Lake Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Mauch Chunk Lake Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Mauch Chunk Lake Park

    7. Mauch Chunk Lake Park

    10 Reviews
    27 Photos
    154 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents

    $20 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Kirkrige Shelter / Kittatinny Mountain
    Camper-submitted photo from Kirkrige Shelter / Kittatinny Mountain
    Camper-submitted photo from Camp Starry Night at Gulyan Farms
    Camper-submitted photo from Camp Starry Night at Gulyan Farms
    Camper-submitted photo from Camp Starry Night at Gulyan Farms
    Camper-submitted photo from Camp Starry Night at Gulyan Farms
    Camper-submitted photo from Camp Starry Night at Gulyan Farms
    Camper-submitted photo from Camp Starry Night at Gulyan Farms

    9. Camp Starry Night at Gulyan Farms

    1 Review
    23 Photos
    23 Saves

    A beautiful getaway that offers a plethora of activities. At Gulyan Farms you can stay the weekend in the cabin, have your wedding or party in the barn, and watch the animals graze the hills. All a mere hour outside of Manhattan. categories

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Group

    $125 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Boulder Ridge Farm
    Camper-submitted photo from Boulder Ridge Farm
    Camper-submitted photo from Boulder Ridge Farm
    Camper-submitted photo from Boulder Ridge Farm
    Camper-submitted photo from Boulder Ridge Farm
    Camper-submitted photo from Boulder Ridge Farm

    10. Boulder Ridge Farm

    2 Reviews
    40 Photos
    51 Saves

    Nature Abounds at Boulder Ridge Farm! Boulder Ridge Farm is 65 acres of private land less than two hours from New York City and located in beautiful Bucks County, Pennsylvania. There is a large pond loaded with fish, frogs, turtles and other wild life. Beautiful hiking trails into the forest. Bring your own tents, food, and supplies. We provide wood and water. The golden rule that every camper must follow. Pack it in, pack it out. Also referred to as“leave it better than you found it,” this is the rule that ensures that camping remains sustainable and that campsites will remain clean enough to be enjoyed for years to come

    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Firewood Available

    $20 - $30 / night

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Recent Tent Reviews In Phillipsburg

866 Reviews of 45 Phillipsburg Campgrounds


  • Oak T.
    Camper-submitted photo from Stokes State Forest
    Oct. 27, 2024

    Stokes State Forest

    Always stoked for Stokes!

    Stokes is my go-to state park for unplugging and enjoying time with my family. We brought our son (23 months at time of visit) on his first camping trip this past September. He loved every minute of it.

    Site T07 in Lake Ocquittunk is gorgeous and one of the few relatively secluded sites in the campground. You need to carry your gear down a narrow, rocky path that's a little steep near the road, but it's manageable. There's also a graded path into the site adjacent to a neighboring site, but you should check with those campers if they are ok with you cutting through to use it. (We opted not to disturb our neighbors and take the slope.)

    I thought I would be able to launch my kayak from site 7 since it's waterfront, but there are a lot of huge rocks in the water that prevent you from getting out into the lake. We had to find a different launch spot. That was probably the biggest disappointment for us.

    Still, I love site 7 and it's absolutely worth the privacy and the views every morning.

  • B
    Camper-submitted photo from Lazy-K Campground
    Oct. 13, 2024

    Lazy-K Campground

    A concentration camp

    Worst campsite ever. The owner is constantly in you business. Got accused of speeding all the time. With no proof of speed, idling is speeding... They also do not allow work/repairs on camper or vehicle. Including just checking your oil. Or adding Def fluid which my truck requires to pull my camper. Nothing for the family to do. Laundry room closed due to poor maintenance. Was told if I complain any more I would be kicked out, without a refund. Don't worry I will never go there again. Avoid at all cost.

  • Paul B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Lakewood Park Campground
    Sep. 30, 2024

    Lakewood Park Campground

    Pond View

    Checkin was quick and no fuss. Friendly staff, grounds look well taken care of. The pond is a very nice amenity. Convenient FHU off interstate 81. Reasonably priced.

  • Kate R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Locust Lake State Park
    Sep. 1, 2024

    Locust Lake State Park

    Just come for the day

    Facilities are disgusting and you’re right on top of neighbors. The lake is great so I would just do a day trip. If you want quiet and relaxation don’t come here to camp.

  • Ra F.
    Camper-submitted photo from Deep Creek Campground at Green Lane Park
    Aug. 28, 2024

    Deep Creek Campground at Green Lane Park

    OK, but camping gets a low rating.

    The park is lovely, but the camping facilities are subpar, primitive and lack any kind of privacy. I bike toured there. The only potable water was from a near-broken water fountain at the public rest rooms and no electrical connection to recharge electronics. There was also a fair amount of road noise at night. Bathhouse OK, but just basic. Tent spots are just lined up against one another facing a service road.

  • Drew H.
    Camper-submitted photo from Tohickon Valley County Park
    Aug. 25, 2024

    Tohickon Valley County Park

    Great stay

    A beautiful spot with plenty of space, a fire pit with grill and a table. We came in late on a Saturday after it was dark and couldn’t figure out where it was, the location on the map is slightly wrong. To get directions google maps to Deer Woods Campground. We paid the ranger in the morning, he said they upped the price to $50 if you are from out of county so that was a bummer.

  • Damia F.
    Camper-submitted photo from Stokes State Forest
    Aug. 23, 2024

    Stokes State Forest

    Campsites too close together and camping areas are greatly spaced out

    Stokes State Forest is a beautiful park with a lot of different trails to check out, though some of them are difficult to access due to parking. The camping areas are split between two different entrances. If you’re in Lake Ocquitunk, like I was, you don’t enter at the main entrance, you have to go past the main entrance about another mile on rt. 15 N. and enter by the YMCA. All the other camping areas are near the main entrance by the forest office. The campsites themselves are a little too close together in some spots with little coverage or privacy. There is a day parking area which is only accessible going through the main entrance by the forest office— if you visit during the week park entrance is free, but on the weekend fees can be a bit steep. I wasn’t super happy with my campsite as I wasn’t able to physically have my car on the site like I thought. I had to park in a small lot above my campsite and carry my belongings down a short slope to the site. I like to car-camp so this was a bit of a let down having my car separate from my actual campsite.

    The bathrooms were nice and had flush toilets, but the showers were out of service during my time. Bathrooms are extremely spaced out so you will have to walk a far distance unless you strategically choose a site next to one. I drove through the other campsite and only saw 1 set of bathrooms that had toilets and showers per campground, not including the outhouses I saw for those in the small cabins.

  • Damia F.
    Camper-submitted photo from Worthington State Forest
    Aug. 23, 2024

    Worthington State Forest

    Spotty/unreliable WiFi and rather busy

    If you’re looking for a place to be a recluse, this is not the campsite to go. Being it’s along the Delaware water gap it attracts a lot of people, especially in summer. During the day you can hear music, smell fires, see people tubing on the water, or pass by people doing day picnics near the forest office. I went in the middle of the week and all the campsite in my area were filled up. I’m normally used to having campgrounds to myself when I go since I do during off times so this was a bit of a surprise. WiFi is very spotty— I was essentially out of range the entirety of my stay. Trails are nice and well marked, and there is no fee to enter if you drive all the way down to the day area parking at the end of Old Mine Rd. Bathrooms were decently clean and had flush toilets. Showers had hot water and nice ventilation. Overall it was a nice campsite, but too busy for my liking.

  • Jahmera R.
    Camper-submitted photo from Round Valley State Park
    Aug. 19, 2024

    Round Valley State Park

    BE AWARE OF UPDATED ROUTE! HIKING ISN'T WORTH IT, BOAT IN

    Doing this review because a lot of them feel extremely outdated, so here we go. 

    Access: There are two ways to get to your campsite, boating and the great 3 mile trek. Starting with the hike, the path is not the best, filled with a ton of rocks placed by the lands-men. It makes the hike extremely difficult which could have been avoided. Moreover, theres a few points on the trail where you’re walking side by side from a highway, crossing driveways, passing construction zones, and past fencing. Extremely awkward and takes you out of the hiking experience immediately. Not ideal especially since you have to pay to camp on the site. I was extremely dissatisfied. Boating may be more worth it to avoid these downfalls and get your moneys worth. 

    Amenities: There are two water pumps. One at the beginning of the camp site and one at the end. They tend to get far if you plan on camping further into the campsite so I would plan ahead. The primitive restrooms aren’t maintained at all but if you’re there more for the"outdoorsy" experienced not a huge downfall. Most of the campsites have access to a picnic table and fire ring which is a huge plus. 

    Overall: For starters, the water is beautiful and clean, although there is no swimming, swim at your own risk and don’t get caught? I had a wonderful time at this location, the sites were big enough for play and privacy. The water was clean and provided a lovely view in the morning and it was quiet and dark as expected by sundown. But this site just missed with the awful trail of three miles. Although there were service roads throughout the campsite, visitors were not able to use them. The necessary carry in and out for 3 miles is a huge downfall. Moreover, the hike itself along highways, across roads, and down strategically places pebbles and rocks were a huge miss and made it extremely difficult and slippery. I highly recommend boating as hiking will probably make the experience a lot more sour than wanted. It shouldn’t be a"choose between the two" considering you’re paying but what can you do… pick boating if you really want to see it for yourself.

  • Jessica D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Kymers Camping Resort
    Aug. 11, 2024

    Kymers Camping Resort

    Fun, friendly & nestled in the woods

    We stayed at Kymer's on a whim for a weekend, so we could be close to Mountain Creek for a Spartan Race. It truly exceeded our expectations in all aspects. This is a family friendly, camper-friendly place. Lots of seasonals- everyone waves, everyone stops to chat. This is what a campground should feel like. The sound of laughter and play sitting around the huge, clean pool was refreshing. Our site was Oak 10. It was level, good placement of electric water & sewer connects. Camp store has all the basics you might need. There is a brook that flows adjacent to the property. It's peaceful & magical. Pet friendly, although we didn't have our pup with us. We will be back again. I almost feel like I'm revealing a hidden gem with this post. 💎

  • Jodi B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Tohickon Family Campground
    Aug. 5, 2024

    Tohickon Family Campground

    Its ok. Nothing special about it.

    We recently went camping with a tent there. Not tent friendly first night we slept on rocks second night we got moved to a spot which actually had some grass. Everything has weird hours. The cafe is only open on weekends and the store is only open from like 10:00 to 4:00 p.m. and that's it. The pool hours are good they're from 11:00 to 7:00. The bath houses are fine. It's just that there's nothing to do in the morning time nothing at all the lake that you want to call it or river it was all green like there's better campsites out there but this one isn't that bad If you're just staying for a night or two but just do not use a tent.

  • Rui T.
    Camper-submitted photo from Triple Brook Camping Resort
    Aug. 1, 2024

    Triple Brook Camping Resort

    Not a bad place to sit and relax

    This might be my 3rd or 4th trip there. They advertise WiFi but the WiFi never works. No cable hookups. And cell service is at a minimum. Every time we go there, it’s a new excuse about the WiFi. Funny thing is, they take the time to show you your password lol.

  • Matt S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Lakewood Park Campground
    Jul. 19, 2024

    Lakewood Park Campground

    Great Place for R&R

    We stayed at Lakewood Park Campground in Barnesville, PA, for a few days for R&R. And we got it! 

    THINGS I LIKED: 

    • This place has the best of an old-fashioned campground with a great layout. But it offers modern amenities and utilities in a natural setting. 

    • Family owned and operated by folks who take great pride in offering a really nice place to stay. 

    • About 30-minutes to Jim Thorpe, PA, or Lehigh Valley Zoo. 

    • The place is filled with mature shade trees which offer some protection from the sun and a beautiful setting. But they take great care to remove problem trees and branches from the sites and roads. 

    • Fun activities during our stay included bingo and a food truck. 

    • Our site(#74) was plenty big enough for our 45’ motorhome and Jeep plus lots of room to spread out. 

    • The park is relatively new. Everything is clean and in great working order. All kinds of maintenance was going on throughout each day, and it shows. 

    • I contacted the campground by email after 11pm to inquire about availability to arrive a day early. I sent an email rather than a phone call as I had no expectation of a response until at least the next day. They replied within minutes, adjusted my reservation, sent a revised confirmation email, and didn’t ask for payment until I arrived for check-in. Wow, that’s top-notch service! 

    THINGS I DIDN’T LIKE SO MUCH: 

    • Traveling to this campground requires driving several steep grades(8+%). Do your best, drive slowly, and stay focused. Of course, it’s not the campground’s fault, just something to be aware of when planning to visit. 

    WOULD WE COME BACK? 

    • Absolutely, this is a nice place.
  • k
    Camper-submitted photo from Locust Lake State Park
    Jul. 16, 2024

    Locust Lake State Park

    Great for a weekend

    206 Campsite unleveled, but plenty of room. No water or electric hookup at this site. Some privacy, but not completely secluded. A reasonable distance to the bathroom. Showers were great! Bathroom was somewhat clean. It has a nice lake and good views. It's currently under construction/renovations many other areas. Overall great place and would stay again!

  • Damia F.
    Camper-submitted photo from Jenny Jump State Forest
    Jul. 13, 2024

    Jenny Jump State Forest

    Great place for a family or a solo camper!

    I’ve been here twice now and it is a beautiful campsite. Individual campsites are separate from cabin and group sites.

    Tent campsites have benches and a fire pit. Group campsites have large stove. The cabins seem clean and well maintained. All the sites are set up nearby the office where people are all day should you ever need anything. The workers are super friendly and regularly make rounds of the grounds.

    Bathrooms are spread out so it’s never a far walk from your site. They are super clean with a shower and two stalls. There is a water fountain outside of them. One of the bathrooms has a playground next to it for people with kids. Hiking trails are also spread out among the campsites as well.

    I solo camp and have always felt safe at these campgrounds. Not to mention the hiking and scenery are absolutely breathtaking.

    The non camper public area has benches and a parking lot for visitors of campers or people doing day hikes.

  • Frank J.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Spruce Run Recreation Area
    Jul. 5, 2024

    Spruce Run Recreation Area

    Mid week (July 4th) 2024

    My first time camping trip in a few decades... So can't compare to others (yet).

    My campsite was 34W, right next the reservoir. Nice location however the website said it was full shade. The picnic table was in shade. The spot for the RV was full sun.

    Pros:

    Reasonable cost from NJ state website. I paid $41 for 2 days.

    Campsites well spaced apart.

    Staff friendly.

    Boats/Kayaks can be rented.

    Cons:

    Showers were cold water only and very cold at that.

    Late at night you can hear the drone of a major highway.

  • Gaia B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Round Valley State Park
    Jun. 29, 2024

    Round Valley State Park

    Good

    The hike to get to the campground is a bit long (4 miles; we did it in ~2h). Since there were 95 degrees, it was challenging. The campsite was really nice, even if the pic nic table was almost completely broke

  • Hailee P.
    Camper-submitted photo from Dingmans Campground
    Jun. 24, 2024

    Dingmans Campground

    Rangers ruin our engagement, minutes after propsal

    I was warned about this place and told not to go here, gave it a chance anyways and biggest regret. Spent$300 on 2 sites and for extra people to come which is ridiculous to begin with but did it anyways. They seemed laid back as a person was drinking a beer in the office. So im not sure why there were rangers stalking us in the woods... right after my fiance proposed getting down on 1 knee the rangers come running to ticket us for having a celebratory drink!! Completely ruined our entire weekend and engagement. Got a ticket minutes after our engagement!!! Never had an experience like this camping out of 100 camping trips we've done!! Worst place we have ever been to. Let alone u can't swim even swim at the riverfront sites. The water is 1 foot deep the entire river across. IF YOU WANT TO CAMP AT A GREAT RIVER CAMPGROUND GO TO WORTHINGTON NJ!!! RANGERS AND STAFF WILL NEVER RUIN YOUR NIGHT AND THE CHANNEL IS RIGHT AT YOUR SITE SO CAN SWIM!!! ONLY$25 A NIGHT!!!!:D Only 20 min from this rough campground Go to Worthington you won't regret it, you'll regret it at dingmans

  • k
    Camper-submitted photo from Quakerwoods Campground
    Jun. 22, 2024

    Quakerwoods Campground

    Very nice camp grounds

    Stayed for over a month .very nice and roomy camp site .very close to poconos (golfers)and Lehigh Valley Bethlehem pa.

  • Sher D.
    Camper-submitted photo from Silver Valley Campsites
    Jun. 21, 2024

    Silver Valley Campsites

    Lots to do

    Wow, what a great time!!! Love the themes they have. Kids loved the crafts and train ride. Pool was clean, bathrooms were clean. Seasonals were nice, friendly and social. They have food for sale on Fridays, no need cook and set up at the same time. Already booked two more weekends.😊

  • Jeff H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Tobyhanna State Park
    Jun. 19, 2024

    Tobyhanna State Park

    Great place to camp

    Our first timing camping at Tobyhanna and it won't be our last.

    Mix of electric and non-electric sites.  No water hook ups but a water station is on site.

    Camp sites are generously size, good spacing between sites and heavily treed.  Huge lake to enjoy.  We rode our mountain bikes around the 5 mile trail around the lake.  Just awesome.

  • G
    Camper-submitted photo from Dingmans Campground
    Jun. 15, 2024

    Dingmans Campground

    Best to stay during the week

    Average at best but better during the week . Can get really overcrowded on summer weekends sometimes . On holiday weekends it looks like a refugee camp . Always seems to be kids in charge here and it shows . Nothing gets done about late night noise when it occurs .

  • Mayra O.
    Camper-submitted photo from High Point State Park
    Jun. 10, 2024

    High Point State Park

    Discrimination and Discomfort: Our Unfortunate Camping Experience at High Point State Park

    I recently had a camping experience at High Point that unfortunately did not go as planned. My family, friends and I rented a camping site and a cabin for a two-night stay, looking forward to a relaxing weekend in nature. However, our trip took an unexpected turn that left us feeling frustrated and disappointed.

    On the first night, we received complaints about the volume of our music and karaoke around 7 pm. While we promptly lowered the volume, we later found ourselves facing further complaints about noise levels, despite our efforts to be considerate of other campers, especially since we had children with us and we were a group of about 28 people. The following day, we were taken aback when the police arrived at our cabin and informed us that we were being evicted from the site due to noise complaints and the placement of our tents in the cabin's backyard.

    Feeling discriminated against and confused by the sudden eviction, we tried to explain our side of the story. We had moved some of our belongings to the cabin due to a marathon event taking place in front of our campsite, which was causing significant noise early in the morning “since 5 AM”. Additionally, there was confusion regarding the use of motorcycles on the premises, which further added to the misunderstandings that led to our eviction.

    Despite our attempts to follow the rules and seek clarification, our family weekend was disrupted, and some members even opted to leave the site. The entire experience left us feeling uncomfortable and frustrated, especially considering the efforts we made to comply with the park's regulations.

    While I appreciate the police officer's effort to provide us with another chance to rectify the situation, the manner in which the eviction was carried out and the lack of communication from the park management was disappointing. I believe that incidents like these should be reported to ensure that future campers do not have to go through similar challenges.

    1. As returning campers, I meticulously reviewed all the rules, particularly regarding noise levels, knowing that moderate noise was permissible until 10 PM.
    2. I made two calls to the park office to clarify the rules regarding the use of motorcycles for the youth children. While there was a misunderstanding, I made a genuine effort to adhere to the regulations and have documentation of both calls for verification.
    3. Despite visiting the park office for check-in around 9:30 AM on Saturday, I was not informed about the unfolding situation. However, approximately three hours later, police officers arrived at our site and requested us to vacate immediately.
    4. The marathon event generated significant noise, with a large number of participants being loud, some started to prepare on Friday and starting their activities as early as 5 AM on Saturday.
    5. The decision to place our tents in the cabin site rather than campsite "A" seemed logical, given the disruptive nature of the ongoing marathon. The lack of prior notification about the marathon and the subsequent request to relocate the tents to campsite "A" or immediate evictions was perceived as inconsiderate and is definitely discriminatory, especially considering the inconvenience of dismantling and setting up the tents again and the ongoing marathon event causing noise disturbances, without considering the circumstances or providing adequate notice.

    Moving forward, I hope that similar situations will be addressed more effectively to avoid inconveniences and unease for fellow campers. It is my hope that park staff will thoroughly investigate complaints, ensuring accuracy by confirming the exact site before taking action.

    In summary, the manner in which the incidents were handled, the lack of transparency and fair treatment, and the impact on our camping experience all point towards potential discrimination. It is essential to address and report such instances to ensure that all campers are treated fairly and respectfully in the future

  • Rose
    Camper-submitted photo from Cranberry Run Campground
    Jun. 9, 2024

    Cranberry Run Campground

    Great campground

    Loved our site, very spacious and close to a bathroom. The shower I was stuck using had a broken shower head. Overall good experience (except for loud neighbors) and staff is helpful and friendly.

  • w
    Camper-submitted photo from 100 Mile View Camping
    Jun. 3, 2024

    100 Mile View Camping

    Awesome views

    Wonderful eastern views of the valley below. Paved road and hard packed gravel for a short distance to get to the camp site. We made it up there no problem motorcycles.



Guide to Phillipsburg

Camping near Phillipsburg, New Jersey, offers a variety of experiences for outdoor enthusiasts. From scenic parks to family-friendly campgrounds, there’s something for everyone looking to escape into nature.

What to do:

  • Hiking and Biking: Explore the trails at Hickory Run State Park Campground. One visitor mentioned, "The hiking in the area was gorgeous and pet-friendly," making it a great spot for families and furry friends alike.
  • Fishing and Swimming: At Pickerel Point Campground — Promised Land State Park, you can enjoy a small unguarded beach for swimming. A reviewer noted, "The museum was very clean, hands-on, and educational," perfect for a family outing.
  • Wildlife Watching: Turkey Swamp Park is known for its beautiful wooded areas. One camper shared, "The sites are all pull-through. There's lots of vegetation for 'privacy'," making it a peaceful spot to observe nature.

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the well-maintained restrooms and showers. A visitor at Camp Taylor Campground said, "Bathrooms were very clean and shower area as well."
  • Family-Friendly Atmosphere: Many families enjoy the activities available. One reviewer mentioned, "The kids are kids!!! They play in the creek, get dirty, build fires and hike on the premises," highlighting the fun for younger campers at Camp Taylor.
  • Scenic Views: Campers love the natural beauty of the area. A review for French Creek State Park Campground noted, "Weather was great, the lack of people was perfect, and the facilities were more than comfortable."

What you should know:

  • Site Proximity: Some campgrounds have sites that are close together. A camper at Locust Lake State Park Campground mentioned, "Facilities are disgusting and you’re right on top of neighbors," so be prepared for a more communal experience.
  • Limited Amenities: Not all campgrounds offer full amenities. A visitor at Worthington State Forest Campground pointed out, "There are no showers, toilets, or water hookups," so plan accordingly.
  • Seasonal Access: Some parks are only open during certain months. For example, Hickory Run State Park Campground is open from the 2nd Friday in April to the 3rd Sunday in October.

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places like Blue Rocks Family Campground, where one reviewer said, "The playground was great. Lots of activities," ensuring kids have plenty to do.
  • Plan for Activities: Bring along games and outdoor toys. A camper at Camp Taylor noted, "The kids immediately took to exploring the creek and woods behind our campsite," which can keep them entertained.
  • Pack Snacks and Drinks: Having refreshments on hand can make a big difference. One family mentioned, "The camp store had a few necessities and importantly for us, frozen treats," which can be a hit with kids.

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Size: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Hickory Run State Park Campground noted, "The layout sometimes had it where the sites next to yours had their fire ring behind your camper."
  • Be Prepared for Terrain: Some campgrounds have uneven ground. A visitor at Locust Lake State Park Campground mentioned, "The site was right on the path, which is right on the lake," so be ready for some hiking.
  • Bring Extra Supplies: Stock up on essentials before arriving. A camper at Turkey Swamp Park said, "The bath house is for the entire campground," indicating that you might need to walk a bit for facilities.

Camping near Phillipsburg, New Jersey, offers a mix of adventure and relaxation, making it a great choice for your next outdoor getaway!

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