Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Port Republic, NJ

Thousand Trails Chestnut Lake permits pets on its wooded sites across multiple camping areas, creating a comfortable atmosphere for dog owners. The campground features full hookup sites suitable for tent campers, RVs, and those seeking cabin accommodations near Port Republic. Dogs must remain leashed throughout the property, though a designated pet relief area provides space for exercising. Atlantic Shore Pines Campground also welcomes pets with spacious, pull-through sites that accommodate various camping setups. Pet owners appreciate the well-maintained grounds and clean bathroom facilities when staying with their animals. Both campgrounds maintain pet waste stations and enforce standard policies requiring proof of vaccinations. Guests frequently mention the quiet atmosphere during weekdays makes for pleasant dog walking experiences.

Bass River State Forest trails offer excellent dog-friendly hiking opportunities a short drive from these campgrounds. Leashed dogs can accompany their owners through pine forest paths while exploring the natural landscape. Holly Acres RV Park provides another pet-friendly option nearby with a small pond where dogs often enjoy swimming during warmer months. The sandy terrain at most local campgrounds requires bringing extra cleaning supplies for paws and camping gear. Campground offices typically maintain lists of nearby veterinary services in Egg Harbor City and Tuckerton for emergency situations. Most sites enforce quiet hours starting at 10 pm, when excessive barking must be controlled. The Garden State Parkway's proximity allows quick access to additional dog-friendly beaches and state parks within 30 minutes of the Port Republic area.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Port Republic, New Jersey (81)

    1. Bass River State Forest

    18 Reviews
    Tuckerton, NJ
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (609) 296-1114

    "The newest addition of extra pet friendly sites have made it even better because we can bring the pup. The sites are a great size and many are set back enough that you have privacy."

    "We have never camped here before, but wanted to hike the Batona trail nearby."

    2. Baker's Acres Campground

    15 Reviews
    Eagleswood, NJ
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (609) 296-2664

    $43 / night

    "We stayed at Baker’s Acres Campground in Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey, for a weekend in mid-August. So did the rains of Hurricane Henri! "

    "We scored a site next to the playground that features a huge monkey bar set up, a ship, and a playhouse complete with kitchen. Not to mention swings and bouncers too."

    3. Wading Pines Camping Resort

    17 Reviews
    Chatsworth, NJ
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (609) 726-1313

    "Very family friends and pet friendly. Mostly quiet. There is NO Wi-Fi. Plenty of trails and things to do. Only downside was our site 252 had a giant spotlight on our site from dusk and until dawn."

    "The campground is very close to home, and a lot of people around our area (central jersey) go there yearly or have seasonal sites there, but for us, it was our first time at the campground."

    4. Thousand Trails Chestnut Lake

    7 Reviews
    Port Republic, NJ
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "Limited store supply selection but Wawa is a 15 minute drive and Walmart is roughly the same so that’s good enough for me. Pool is well taken care of and the lake is nice."

    "pros pull through

    friendly front desk

    clean showers and toilet

    free cable

    great lounge

    close to Long Beach Island and Atlantic city

    well kept area

    nice pool and playground

    right off the parkway"

    5. Holly Acres RV Park

    6 Reviews
    Egg Harbor City, NJ
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (609) 965-2287

    "5 Stars / Labor Day Weekend  We stayed at Holly Acres Campground in Egg Harbor City, New Jersey, for Labor Day weekend. We’re so glad we did! "

    "We brought our dogs. They ended up swimming in the pond. We also enjoyed the pool."

    6. Atlantic Shore Pines Campground

    5 Reviews
    Tuckerton, NJ
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (609) 296-9163

    $65 - $220 / night

    "This place is very close to Bass River State Park with lots of hiking and outdoor activities. Restaurants and stores in Tuckerton are just a few minutes away."

    7. Sea Pirate Campground

    8 Reviews
    Eagleswood, NJ
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (609) 296-7400

    "We stayed at Sea Pirate Campground in West Creek, New Jersey, for a week in mid-August We’re so glad we did! "

    "They have a great store and eatery near the pool. Purchases can be easily made using their wristbands(provided at check-in). No need to carry cash or credit cards around the campground. "

    8. Atsion Family Camp — Wharton State Forest

    23 Reviews
    Hammonton, NJ
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (609) 268-0444

    "Atsion Family Campground Off US 206 and about 1/2 a mile up Atsion Road in New Jersey’s Wharton State Forest, you’ll find the Atsion Family Campground."

    "This was a nice large site in the“pet-friendly” section(sites 26-34) of the campground. Site 34 is close to Atsion Road, so there was car noise, but it wasn’t really an issue to us."

    9. Godfrey Bridge — Wharton State Forest

    8 Reviews
    Chatsworth, NJ
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (609) 561-0024

    "I try to stay away from campgrounds with electrical hookups, because the sound of generators is not exactly the serenity of nature I'm looking for."

    "Can bring dogs and reserve online. Can't wait to come back for a longer stay."

    10. Timberline Lake Camping Resort

    3 Reviews
    Port Republic, NJ
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (609) 296-7900

    $45 - $60 / night

    "Nice quiet campground right on a huge lake, good fishing, dog beach, human beach, awesome pool. Tons of activities. Great staff. Tents and RVs welcome."

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Port Republic, NJ

533 Reviews of 81 Port Republic Campgrounds


  • Cheryl W.
    Aug. 31, 2018

    Atlantic Blueberry RV Park

    Great Find , Lots of attractions & things to do and close to the beach!

    Atlantic Blueberry has a lot to offer campers from seasonal sites to large pull through sites for RV's as well as sites for tent camping. Located in Port Republic not far from Brigantine & Atlantic City. The park has a nice size pool as well as a kiddie pool. There is also a playground for the kids, camp store with some basic supplies as well as some planned activities on the weekends. We spent a month here while visiting family and while it was pretty busy on the weekends the weekdays were pretty quiet. The staff were very pleasant, accommodating and helpful. We would definitely stay here again. The only reason I gave only 4 stars is the description on there website does not make it clear what the difference is between premium & deluxe hookups. We thought we had booked a fhu site but are only able to dispose of our grey water. The black tank must be pumped out for an additional charge. Otherwise we would stay here again if we could get a site with full sewer hookup.

  • Matt S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 22, 2021

    Baker's Acres Campground

    Rustic and Classic Campground

    We stayed at Baker’s Acres Campground in Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey, for a weekend in mid-August. So did the rains of Hurricane Henri! 

    Our site(#Zoo-1) was a level back-in with 50-amp electric, water, sewer, and cable. It was easy to pull in and accommodates larger rigs. The hook-ups were all well-maintained and worked fine. We had plenty of room to fit our car too. The site included a picnic table and fire ring. My favorite thing about this campground is that most of the sites have plenty of trees and shrubs for semi-privacy, shade, and a rustic feel. 

    This campground has been family run for over 50-years and has an interesting history that’s worth reading more about. Our site is located across from the pickle ball court which used to be a petting zoo(now the site# should make sense, right?). We came because we wanted to experience one of New Jersey’s oldest campgrounds. We liked the interesting vignettes they created around the campground as well as the goldfish pond near the office and store. 

    Baker’s Acres is well-maintained. The amenities include a swimming pool, lots of sports courts/fields, and a bunch of family-friendly scheduled activities. There is a camp store with all the usual items as well as bath and laundry facilities. The wifi service was ok, but costs$1 per day per device. Our Verizon cell service worked fine. 

    The front office staff were all friendly and we love that, especially when checking in at a new campground. 

    Drive time to Tuckerton Seaport is about 10-minutes and Long Beach Island is about 35-minutes depending on traffic. There are plenty of stores within a 5-mile drive if you should need anything including Walmart, super markets, convenience stores, and several restaurants. 

    Our only minor negative was that our site was sandy dirt which created a bit of a mess, especially after the rain. It is the Jersey shore, after all. This would have been 5 stars if the site had gravel, grass, or was finished with concrete. It’s a pet peeve, but I hate having to constantly clean up to keep the sand out of our RV. 

    This is a great old-fashioned campground close to LBI. We’ll can’t wait to go back!

  • Steve W.
    May. 31, 2022

    Atsion Family Camp — Wharton State Forest

    4x4ing in the Pine Barrens

    Atsion Family Campground

    Off US 206 and about 1/2 a mile up Atsion Road in New Jersey’s Wharton State Forest, you’ll find the Atsion Family Campground. The facility is run by the Dept of Environmental Protection and offers Tent, Trailer and Group Sites. There are also Cabins for rent as well, but only available during the summer months, After Memorial Day until October. AFC is one of several campgrounds in WSF and is the largest with 50 camping sites. Amenities include a handicapped accessible restroom/shower building, several drinking water spigots, and a waste dump for trailers. There are no electric hook ups and cell service is low, but manageable. Plenty of sun (shady too) so bring your solar powered generators and cell signal boosters if you need to stay connected. AFC is also pet friendly, so bring your 4 legged furry family members, after registering them with the camp site.

    The individual sites are spacious with a pic-nick table and fire ring grill. Some sites have lake-side water access, so bring your canoes and kayaks and reserve these sites (4, 8, 10, 12, 20 and 22) early as they are popular. The ground is sandy and relatively level for easy camp set up. Some sites are close to a roadway, so you do get some car noise, and like all unmonitored camp sites, loud, unruly campers can be lurking among the pines. Be sure to get your fire wood from the guy that lives across the street from the campground entrance. 5 bucks, on the honor system, a good amount of wood, open 24/7.

    Nearby is the Atsion Recreation Area, which offers fishing, walking, biking and horseback trails, a life guard monitored beach by the lake with restrooms and snacks (Summer Months). Only 15 minutes away, a quick drive, is Batso Village, an old iron and glass community from the late 1700s to early 1900s. NJ State Park Rangers are working hard keeping the area clean, rehabilitated, and educational center allowing you to walk through the old buildings and time as you image what life was like back then. Wharton SF is huge, over 122,000 acres of sandy terrain, towering pine trees, lakes/rivers and off roading trails!! Y’all should come and play in the Pine Barrens

  • L
    Jun. 12, 2019

    Belleplain State Forest

    So far so good

    Arrived at 1pm on Wednesday. Check in was smooth. 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. It's just a short drive to the ocean is:Cape May, Ocean City New Jersey.

  • D
    May. 5, 2024

    Tip Tam Camping Resort

    Nice place to visit

    My family and I stayed at Tip Tam this weekend. The owners and staff were very friendly and accommodating. The camp store was great also. As it is very early in the season the pools were not yet open but appear to be very nice. There are alot of activities with in the campground as well that were impressive. Just from walking around I saw the two pools, an RC track, bocci, shuffle and board. They did have organized activities set up as well. There is also a pavillion in the middile of the campground with a Ms Pacman/Galaga classic arcard game, as well as a small library and soda machine. AT&T cell service was good. Te site are very close together, and you can hear your neighbors easily. There is not currently a dog park, but the owner told me that they were going to be constructing one in the future. There is a Monmouth County dog park under five minutes away that is huge. There are many close by food options and stores as well.

  • Kathy L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 3, 2021

    Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA

    Really nice

    We stayed here for a night in transit. Beautiful campground — lots of trees, pond, kids play equipment, dog park, etc. facilities all clean and whole place is well maintained. Easy late arrival. Good location - convenient but far enough off the highway. Would stay here again.

  • Kimmy F.
    Aug. 11, 2021

    Baker's Acres Campground

    Relaxing week near the island

    Bakers acres was beautiful. It’s set back in the woods and peaceful and quiet but still has all the amenities to keep my gremlins entertained. We scored a site next to the playground that features a huge monkey bar set up, a ship, and a playhouse complete with kitchen. Not to mention swings and bouncers too. The pool was a lot of fun and kept my little fish busy all day. The staff are all welcoming and helpful. We felt right at home and enjoyed taking the dogs to the new dog park to let out some energy. My favorite part by far was the early morning walks with my coffee through the dirt trails of the campground. We got to enjoy a day at LBI and a night out on the OC boardwalk too since this campground is so convenient to all the area has to offer.

  • Travyl Couple !.
    Dec. 31, 2019

    Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA

    Close to Philadelphia

    We stayed here for 3 nights while visiting family In Philadelphia. It is a 20 minute ride into Philly and Uber was was quick and responsive.

    *note- this does close for winter and reopens in April but call park for exact closure dates because they do change.

    This is a nice KOA with full hook ups, tent sites,cabins, and even glamping cabins. There is a pool that is open Memorial Day- Labor Day. They also have a catch and release pond and we found a pickleball court at a nearby city park.

    We did Chinatown and walked part of the Schuylkill River trail which we accessed by parking near Fairmount Park. This is a great area to explore with gorgeous views and easy access to the River trail. (There are rentals for everything here- kayaks/bikes etc)

    IF we had a car with us- we would have considered taking the ferry from Camden’s Ferry Terminal next to Wiggins Park to Philly. (This is also near the Adventure Aquarium and the battleship New Jersey) Here is a link to information about the ferry-

    https://www.delawareriverwaterfront.com/places/riverlink-ferry

    This is a great location for exploring Philadelphia.

    Happy Camping! Pamela and Keith

  • Denise D.
    Jun. 17, 2018

    Beachcomber Camping Resort

    Above my expectations!

    A beautiful wooded campground close to the beaches of Cape May, New Jersey. Very family oriented and really a great place for adults too. We stayed in a teepee and it is one of the coolest places I have camped. These days I like glamping and this was the best experience yet!


Guide to Port Republic

Camping options near Port Republic, New Jersey feature predominantly sandy terrain typical of the Pine Barrens region, where acidic soil supports distinctive pine forest ecosystems. Summer temperatures typically range from 75-90°F with high humidity, while spring and fall camping seasons offer more moderate conditions. The region's natural water table creates numerous lakes and rivers where most campgrounds center their recreational activities.

What to do

Kayaking and tubing on Wading River: Wading Pines Camping Resort provides direct access to the river where campers can enjoy water activities. "You can tube down the river from one end of camp to the other," notes Layne, who appreciates the recreation options available at this Wading Pines Camping Resort.

Hiking forest trails: Bass River State Forest offers multiple trail options through typical Pine Barrens landscapes. "There were a lot of ticks when we stayed in May so keep that in mind," warns Gennifer K. after exploring the Bass River State Forest trail system, where hikers should use appropriate tick protection during warmer months.

Fishing opportunities: Several campgrounds maintain stocked ponds or lake access where fishing is permitted. "Good fishing at the lake. They also allow golfcarts," mentions Arnold M. about his experience at Holly Acres RV Park, where the fishing pond attracts anglers throughout the camping season.

What campers like

Sandy, level sites: The natural sandy soil creates naturally level camping areas at most local campgrounds. "Our site was level, clean, and the most level site we have ever camped on," reports Becca U. about her stay at Baker's Acres Campground, where the Pine Barrens terrain creates ideal tent and RV platforms.

Clean swimming facilities: Maintained pools offer relief from summer heat at several campgrounds. "The heated swimming pool was large and the water crystal clear," writes Matt S. about his experience at Sea Pirate Campground, which maintains its pool area as a centerpiece amenity during peak season.

Private camping areas: Many campers appreciate the wooded separation between sites at select campgrounds. "Clean, private wooded sites. Clean bathhouse, friendly staff. The pool was clean," notes Sharon S. about the layout at Baker's Acres, where tree buffers create more secluded camping spots.

What you should know

Seasonal mosquito and tick issues: The Pine Barrens ecosystem supports significant insect populations during warmer months. "The bugs were just unbearable day & night. You couldn't even sit outside by the fire. Even walking the dog was a challenge," reports one camper at Sea Pirate Campground, suggesting bringing appropriate repellents and protective clothing.

Variable bathroom conditions: Facilities range significantly between campgrounds in the region. "The bathhouses near our site were cleaned 2x daily and the best part is, they're private! (Shower, sink, toilet in a 10 room bathhouse)," explains Karen S. about facilities at Baker's Acres, while other campgrounds receive less favorable bathroom reviews.

Noise considerations: Some campgrounds host regular entertainment that affects the surrounding area. "Wading Pines has live music (a terrible cover band) that they blast from 7 until 11-12 pm that echoes through the park," warns Jim F. about camping at Godfrey Bridge in Wharton State Forest, suggesting midweek stays for quieter experiences.

Tips for camping with families

Look for campgrounds with scheduled activities: Many Port Republic area campgrounds organize regular family programming. "We enjoyed the scavenger hunt and Saturday night entertainment. There were very few golf carts and all the cars drove cautiously. We felt our daughter was safe to ride her bike," shares Becca U. about her family experience at Baker's Acres.

Consider lake swimming alternatives: Natural swimming areas provide family recreation options. "The kids loved the fishing pond and exploring fantasy island. Found out too late that the train only ran on the weekends, kids were pretty bummed," notes Ryan about his stay at Timberline Lake Camping Resort, highlighting the importance of checking activity schedules.

Pack extra cleaning supplies: The sandy terrain creates specific cleaning challenges for families. "Camp sites are very sandy. We chose this place because they advertise dog swimming," explains Molly W., suggesting families bring additional towels and cleaning equipment for sandy conditions at Timberline Lake.

Tips from RVers

Water pressure varies by campground: Some RVers report inconsistent utilities at certain locations. "We had a problem with our site: extremely low water pressure, often below 20 PSI. It was so low at times, that we couldn't take showers or flush the toilet," warns Matt S. about his experience at Sea Pirate Campground, suggesting bringing a pressure regulator and water pump.

Site access considerations: Some campgrounds have challenging navigation for larger rigs. "Backing my rig into the site, and exiting, was a bit challenging due to the angle and size of the service road but we managed well enough," reports Jim G. after staying at Atlantic Shore Pines Campground, where pull-through sites may be preferable for larger vehicles.

Expect sandy hookup areas: The natural terrain affects utility connections and general campsite conditions. "The sites are sandy dirt— no gravel or concrete. This makes things extremely dirty whether it's dry or raining," notes Matt S., suggesting RVers bring leveling blocks, ground mats, and extra cleaning supplies.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Port Republic, NJ is Bass River State Forest with a 4.4-star rating from 18 reviews.

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