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Great place. Close to beach. No septic hookup
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The area surrounding Port Norris, New Jersey features several campground options within a short drive, with Belleplain State Forest serving as the primary public land camping destination in the region. Campers will find a range of accommodation types including tent sites, RV hookups, and cabin rentals at multiple campgrounds. Belleplain State Forest provides spacious sites across three distinct camping areas (North Shore, Miesle, and CCC), with the CCC area offering electric and water hookups. Private campgrounds near Cape May, approximately 30 miles south of Port Norris, provide additional amenities such as full hookup sites, swimming pools, and organized activities. Most campgrounds in the area accommodate both tent and RV camping, with several offering cabin rentals for those seeking more comfort.
Seasonal operation affects camping availability throughout the region, with many campgrounds operating from April through October. Belleplain State Forest and a few private campgrounds remain open year-round, though services may be limited during winter months. Cell service can be spotty in forested areas, particularly in Belleplain State Forest where multiple carriers have limited coverage. Most developed campgrounds require reservations, especially during summer weekends and holidays when facilities reach capacity. Water access is a common feature at campgrounds in the region, with Lake Nummy in Belleplain State Forest providing swimming and non-motorized boating opportunities. A visitor noted, "The site was clean, the fire rings were perfect where you could have coals going for cooking and a simultaneous large wood fire. Huge campsite."
Many campgrounds in the area provide amenities that balance convenience with natural surroundings. Bathrooms and showers are standard at most locations, though cleanliness can vary based on usage and maintenance schedules. Reviews indicate that sites in Belleplain State Forest offer good privacy despite being in a developed setting. According to feedback on The Dyrt, "The sites were surprisingly level, large, and spread out. The electric and water service seems to have been upgraded in the recent past." Families appreciate the playgrounds and recreational opportunities available at many campgrounds. The region's location provides convenient access to coastal destinations, with most Jersey Shore points within a 30-minute drive, making it possible to combine beach activities with camping. Visitors note that the proximity to Cape May and Ocean City provides additional entertainment options while maintaining a more natural camping experience.
Best Campgrounds near Port Norris (121)
1. Belleplain State Forest
"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."
2. 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."
3. Ocean View Resort Campground
"It's very close to everything, but you don't even need to leave the campground! There are a ton of activities!"
"We went to Ocean View Resort in New Jersey to kick off the 2022 season in our new Fleetwood Discovery LXE. And we’re glad we did! "
4. Sun Retreats Seashore Campsites & RV Resort
"Great Location and close to Cape May City. 10 min drive to Washington Street Mall. Lots to do during the day."
"Beautiful main building. close to a lovely walking trail."
5. 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
Check Availability6. 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 Availability7. 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 Availability8. Beachcomber Camping Resort
"A beautiful wooded campground close to the beaches of Cape May, New Jersey. Very family oriented and really a great place for adults too."
"Lots to do and the beautiful beaches of Cape May, New Jersey are a short 10 minute drive. The different types of camping/glamping experiences exceeded my expectations."
from $42 / night
Check Availability9. King Nummy Trail Campground
"Great location close to Cape May and Wildwood."
"Very close to local shops and attractions. The pool was great. They have 2 on site with a shallower one and an 8ft. No real activities or events when we were there."
10. Ocean City Campground & Beach Cabins
"Gravel under the trailer and small river rock around the picnic table and fire pit."
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Park is within 30-minutes drive-time to Cape May, Ocean City, and Wildwood
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Everything we saw was in great condition, perfectly working order, clean, and looked new
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Drive Time
- 25 min from Vineland, NJ
- 55 min from Atlantic City, NJ
- 1 hr from Philadelphia, PA
- 1 hr 41 min from Dover, DE
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Recent Reviews near Port Norris, NJ
730 Reviews of 121 Port Norris Campgrounds
TaylorScoutYogi Bear's Jellystone Park At Delaware Beaches
Yearly goers
Love it every year . We g for mother's Day. And the schedule for the events they do during even just the weekend make for fun filled hassle free weekend
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.
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 Port Norris
Camping options in southern New Jersey near Port Norris include established campgrounds with varied accommodations. The region includes Belleplain State Forest, which offers tent, RV, and yurt camping with spacious sites and access to Lake Nummy for fishing and kayaking. Several campgrounds in the area feature full hookups for RVs, while also maintaining tent camping areas and cabin rentals. Cape May County hosts multiple mixed-use campgrounds including Sun Outdoors Cape May and Beachcomber Camping Resort, providing opportunities for both primitive and developed camping experiences within reasonable driving distance of Port Norris.
Seasonal considerations heavily influence camping experiences in this region. Most developed campgrounds near Port Norris operate from April through October, though Belleplain State Forest maintains year-round availability. Summer months bring higher occupancy, especially at waterfront locations and campgrounds closer to beach areas. Cell service varies significantly across the region, with multiple reviewers noting limited connectivity at certain campgrounds. Water and electric hookups are available at many sites, particularly in the CCC section of Belleplain State Forest, though visitors seeking more rustic experiences can find non-hookup tent sites in other areas. A camper noted, "The site was clean, the fire rings were perfect where you could have coals going for cooking and a simultaneous large wood fire. Huge campsite."
Campground facilities throughout the region vary considerably in amenities and maintenance. Bathhouses and shower facilities are standard at most established campgrounds, though cleanliness and upkeep receive mixed reviews. Many campgrounds provide recreational opportunities beyond camping, including swimming lakes, hiking trails, and playground facilities for families. Reviews frequently mention the spacious nature of campsites at Belleplain State Forest as a particular highlight. Proximity to coastal attractions represents another benefit, with several campgrounds positioned within 20-30 minutes of popular shore destinations. Based on reviews from The Dyrt, campgrounds like Parvin State Park and Ocean View Resort offer good value with clean facilities, while visitors appreciate the fishing opportunities and hiking trails available at locations like Belleplain, which one reviewer described as a "hidden gem tucked away in southern NJ."
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Port Norris, NJ?
What camping is available near Port Norris, NJ?
According to TheDyrt.com, Port Norris, NJ offers a wide range of camping options, with 121 campgrounds and RV parks near Port Norris, NJ and 1 free dispersed camping spot.
Which is the most popular campground near Port Norris, NJ?
Which is the most popular campground near Port Norris, NJ?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Port Norris, NJ is Belleplain State Forest with a 4.3-star rating from 22 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Port Norris, NJ?
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Port Norris, NJ?
According to TheDyrt.com, there is 1 free dispersed camping spot near Port Norris, NJ.
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