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RV Camping near Port Republic, NJ
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Port Republic, New Jersey offers several RV parks with varying amenities and site configurations. Thousand Trails Chestnut Lake, located directly in Port Republic, provides big-rig friendly sites with full hookups including water, electric, and sewer connections from April through November. Just a short drive away, Shady Pines Campground in Absecon features year-round availability with 50-amp service and pull-through sites for larger motorhomes. Atlantic Blueberry RV Park, also nearby, accommodates RVs with spacious sites though one camper noted, "We thought we had booked a full hookup site but are only able to dispose of our grey water. The black tank must be pumped out for an additional charge." Pomona RV Park and Campground rounds out the local options with big-rig friendly sites and complete hookup services including 50-amp electrical connections.
Most RV parks in the region provide sanitary dump stations, though availability and quality vary between locations. Cell service is generally reliable throughout the area, with Verizon offering the strongest coverage according to multiple camper reports. Many campgrounds operate seasonally, typically from April through October, though Shady Pines remains open year-round for winter RV camping. Pet-friendly policies are common, with designated dog areas available at several parks. When planning visits during summer months, advance reservations are strongly recommended as sites fill quickly due to proximity to Atlantic City and Jersey Shore beaches. Water pressure fluctuations have been reported at some locations, with one camper experiencing "extremely low water pressure, often below 20 PSI" during peak usage times, suggesting travelers bring pressure regulators and extra water hoses.
Best RV Campgrounds near Port Republic (85)
1. Mays Landing Resort
"We stayed in the small tent loop at this private, primarily RV resort. First, the good stuff: The tent loop was empty for our 5 night stay with the exception of night 1. We were at site F17."
"The onsite stores prices were very inexpensive which surprised me. Halloween decorations were the best. The playground was great my daughter really enjoyed the scavenger hunt."
2. Thousand Trails Chestnut Lake
"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"
"We booked through Thousand Trails and you can't reserve sites."
3. Echo Farms RV Campground
4. Sun Retreats Seashore Campsites & RV Resort
"Tent site was fantastic, level, trees are well trimmed, but still with good coverage, sites are a nice size. Close enough to the bathroom and water options. Campground well appointed."
"It is nearly impossible to not disturb neighbors with slide outs, noise, etc. as the sites are barely wide enough for a camper and a picnic table."
5. Shady Pines Campground
"Very quiet at night.... almost too quiet! We stayed because we love nearby Brigantine beach and it was a last minute booking. We didn't use the campground facilities too much."
6. Sun Retreats Avalon
"This is a nice, flat campground so great for bike riding. While there are MANY seasonal sites, we never felt unwelcome - quite the opposite!"
"Our camp site was perfectly level. We were close to the Cape May beaches. Cold Spring Brewery wasn’t too far and was fun."
7. Pomona RV Park and Campground
"They have internet, TV, open gear around, city water, sewer, always there to help."
8. Belhaven Lake RV Resort
"This is a seasonal campground and everyone is so nice!!"
9. King Nummy Trail Campground
"There are a lot of long term campers but they've got sites for weekenders too. Very close to local shops and attractions. The pool was great. They have 2 on site with a shallower one and an 8ft."
"It is a mostly seasonal campground with select sites for campers, but these sites have beautiful views of the marsh and sunset. Clean facilities. Great location close to Cape May and Wildwood."
10. Thousand Trails Lake & Shore
"We stayed 2 nights at Land & Shore and the first night was Friday night and all 6 families that are members with our own sites were hanging out around a fire pit and at 1016pm someone security person"
"Close to beaches and food. We’ll be back!"
Drive Time
- 14 min from Atlantic City, NJ
- 42 min from Vineland, NJ
- 57 min from Philadelphia, PA
- 1 hr 8 min from Trenton, NJ
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RV Park Reviews near Port Republic, NJ
499 Reviews of 85 Port Republic Campgrounds
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james Q.ScoutBelleplain State Forest
Quiet, Clean and Friendly
We stayed at the group site campground with our horse. We found the sites to be large, and clean. The staff is very friendly and helpful, and they have fall activities for the family, at the lake and nature hikes. The porta potty's are very clean, have hand sanitizer and plenty of paper. Will be returning again in a few weeks. Plenty of trails to ride on. A true gem in our own backyard.
Andrea B.
TravelerColonial Meadows Family Campground
Great park
Many long term seasonal sites. Good community. Large shower house good and clean . Pool. Game room. Off leash dog park. Wooded/shady sites or no shade sunny sites. Lots of area to walk or play. Large field, basketball couture, frisky golf, play area and laundry room. We were here all summer (June-october). Lots to do in the area. Good food nearby. Ocean city 10 minutes away.
- JJohn Y.Scout
Ocean View Resort Campground
One of the best campgrounds I have ever stayed in
This is one of the largest, if not the largest, campgrounds in Southern New Jersey. While on the pricier side, everything is top-notch. The roads are all paved, and not gravel (I hate trying to sleep and listening to the sound of stones grating together). The sites are more spacious than most campgrounds, so it doesn't seem so crowded. The bathrooms are all modern and spotless. There are numerous bathrooms which means most sites have one nearby. They do charge a quarter for showers to encourage water conservation and donate the money to conservation causes. The pool is large, as is the lake. Both are well-maintained. The camp store is enormous and is really nice and well-stocked with everything one might need from food to pool and beach stuff to camping supplies and equipment. There is a nice cafe with indoor and outdoor seating. The camp store has a lending library of books and DVDs. There are numerous activities that appear to be well-run, The grounds are shaded with many trees for a great wooded campground feel. The campground is so large that it has an internal shuttle with stations scattered about to help people go between the various important sites such as at the pool, the lake and the store. I found other campers, particularly the seasonals, to be more friendly than other campgrounds at the shore. This requires constant tree care including removing dead trees and branches which they do regularly. The staff is friendly and well-trained. I was in a tent, and when a rare October nor'easter came through, I was offered the opportunity to use a cabin free-of-charge. Fortunately my tent and equipment made it through days of rain and high winds just fine . On my first stay in May, I had to run my dog back to Baltimore towards the end of my trip where he was sadly diagnosed with incurable metastatic cancer. When I returned, I was late and unable to check out by 11, but they allowed me to take as much time as needed to clear the site, as nobody was staying there the next day, which was deeply appreciated - I was an emotional wreck. Oh, and I found the complimentary Wi-Fi to be a great service, and sufficiently fast to allow me to stream ultra-high-definition movies at my site - Most campgrounds charge extra for less-than-good service - a lot more. I find that a big bonus. Overall, I LOVE this campground and highly recommend it.
- bbob J.
GuideAtsion Family Camp — Wharton State Forest
Pine Barrens New Jersey
This campground is part of the Wharton State Forest and has several campgrounds in the area. Great wooded sites right on a lake. Pretty good separation between sites with good tree separation between sites. Some road noise not overly affecting site.
- DDiane M.Scout
Brendan Byrne State Forest
Just ok
Restrooms are filthy with mold and mildew.
Water puddled on the restroom floor.really gross.
Cabin was mostly clean. The windows were full of dirt and bugs on the tracks.mattresses were terrible.The fireplace was nice. Kitchen was clean.
Can t wait to move on to a cleaner park.
- AAmanda N.Scout
The Depot Travel Park
Enjoyed my stay
I’ve stayed here multiple times over the past 15 years and I have enjoyed each trip.
Depot Travel Park is a well-maintained family-owned campground. It is also reasonably priced, especially given the location that is within a bicycle ride to the beach, the ocean, and lots of shops and restaurants in Cape May. It is the only campground on the Cape May side of the canal.
Please note that this is not a resort campground and it doesn’t have a pool. There is so much to do in Cape May that is doesn’t need to be a resort.
Since it’s not a resort campground, there are not many golf carts, so most people use their bicycles or cars to get around. That also makes the campground pretty quiet, even during the peak of summer.
The campground sells firewood and propane, but there is no camp store. Again, it doesn’t really need one, since there is a farmers market at the end of the driveway, and a CVS and an ACME supermarket within bicycle riding distance.
If your site doesn’t have a sewer hookup, the dump station is a little awkward to access, but they have a daily honey wagon for a reasonable fee, which is great. If you notify the office the day before you need it and they are usually there in the morning.
They close for the season n October, but they reopen briefly during the Cape May Christmas Parade weekend in December. That’s one thing that I’d like to do soon.
I really like this campground and I am always recommending it to friends.
- EEmily R.Scout
Belleplain State Forest
Don’t go unless you want harassment
My check in was for 8-6-2026, and bc I’m a new driver and wanted to beat traffic I got there early (7am) so I sit there waiting till check in time. When suddenly the park police show up. He’s accusing me of camping over night there. I told him simply I wasn’t and where I was night prior (would never sleep somewhere without permission). So we go to the store to kill time before we check in. Come back for Check in and the whole staff in just the office alone were so arrogant and cold to my mom and I, leaving rude comments to us and not only where they like that but the staff outside the office was acting like that alongside the rangers and park police. They would watch us the whole visit in the distance parking there cars a little ways watching everything we did,even driving by slowly a bunch of times in just an hour alone. My mom and I couldn’t do anything with out them showing up 2 mins later. Example we were walking our dog enjoying our time(trying to) and all of a sudden one of the office ladies pulls up right in front of us speeding, parks their car, gets out and walks a distance from us standing there and taking pictures of us…. For walking our dog who’s on a leash and didn’t even do anything. The whole trip we felt uncomfortable and unwanted and to find out they police when we were going on walks where coming up to campers near us bribing them with free firewood to get any information on use (told to us by other camper). I paid a lot of money to be harassed and followed the whole time. We never did anything we abide by every rule and keep to ourselves everywhere we go. They even made my mother cry…
Adeline M.GuideBrendan Byrne State Forest
Beautiful campground, loud campers
Beautiful campground but made the mistake of going on a holiday weekend, the campgrounds next to us were screaming and blasting music all day and throughout the night so we ended up leaving early. A beautiful campground when there aren’t noisy capers ruining it.
Guide to Port Republic
Port Republic is situated within the New Jersey Pinelands, approximately 15 miles northwest of Atlantic City. The area features sandy soil and pine-oak forest ecosystems typical of the Pine Barrens region. Summer temperatures typically range from 75-90°F with high humidity, while winters can drop to 20-40°F. Camping options include both seasonal and year-round facilities within a 20-mile radius of town.
What to do
Fishing at freshwater lakes: Thousand Trails Chestnut Lake in Port Republic offers fishing opportunities with "good fishing, good people, nice shaded and sunny spots" according to Aimee D. The lake is stocked and accommodates both shore and small watercraft fishing.
Brewery visits nearby: When staying at Shady Pines Campground, campers can enjoy local craft beer. "There's a cute brewery right around the corner and a burger place called Tony Beef. We liked them both!" notes Amanda M., who enjoyed exploring the local food and drink scene during her stay.
Biking through coastal routes: Thousand Trails Lake & Shore provides access to scenic biking paths. "We biked around the area and along the beach it was very nice," according to Nicole S., who enjoyed the proximity to coastal cycling routes within a 10-minute ride of the campground.
What campers like
Lake swimming alternatives: Many campers appreciate the freshwater swimming options at Mays Landing Resort as an alternative to ocean beaches. Allie W. observed, "What a beautiful place to visit. I felt like there were no roads nearby!!" The natural setting provides a peaceful retreat despite being only 20 minutes from Atlantic City.
Clean facilities: Campers frequently mention the well-maintained bathrooms at Shady Pines Campground. Amanda M. noted, "We have a small TT so my family did utilize the bathrooms for shower convenience after the beach and they were SUPER clean." This allows tent and small trailer campers to enjoy beach days without sacrificing comfort.
Quiet atmosphere: King Nummy Trail Campground receives praise for its tranquility and views. Carson B. commented, "These sites have beautiful views of the marsh and sunset. Clean facilities. Great location close to Cape May and Wildwood." The marsh views provide a natural backdrop for evening relaxation.
What you should know
Seasonal population: Many campgrounds near Port Republic serve primarily seasonal campers with limited transient sites. At Lake & Shore RV Resort, Carl S. observed, "Far and away this resort is used by seasonal and cabin campers. They only have a few (maybe 25 or so) transient sites which they seem to allocate on a first come first serve basis."
Site leveling challenges: Several RV parks in the area have uneven terrain. At Mays Landing Resort, Daniel C. reported, "Site are very unleveled so the staff switched us to a pull thru space that was a tad bit more level but still very unleveled." Bringing extra leveling blocks is recommended.
Community atmosphere varies: Some campgrounds feature tight-knit seasonal communities that may feel exclusive to transient campers. Yamileth K. noted about Mays Landing Resort: "It's more of a closed net group of people as we rarely had anyone wave to us. It just wasn't as friendly as so many other sites."
Tips for camping with families
Halloween events: Fall camping offers special activities for children at several rv campgrounds in Port Republic, New Jersey and surrounding areas. Herbert from Mays Landing Resort shared, "Halloween decorations were the best. My daughter really enjoyed the scavenger hunt. The miniature golf course could have been maintained better, but it was so inexpensive I couldn't consider it an issue."
Playground facilities: Sun Retreats Avalon provides family-friendly amenities. Laure D. commented, "We had perfect weather at this nice campground. Sites were sandy. There was foliage between sites though they were close together." The campground features well-maintained play areas for children of various ages.
Water activities: Sun Retreats Seashore Campsites offers multiple water options for families with children. Christine L. shared her experience: "Pros love the pool, lake, waterslides, and proximity to cape May." These diverse water features keep children entertained throughout summer stays.
Tips from RVers
Site selection strategy: At Thousand Trails Chestnut Lake, experienced RVers recommend choosing sites carefully. Gayle B. advised, "While we didn't have a problem finding sites, the first night we stayed our neighbors were partying late into the night- not good when we have two young children with us. We moved the next morning and our next site was wonderful- much larger and quieter."
Navigation challenges: Some RV parks have tight interior roads that present challenges for larger rigs. At Mays Landing Resort, Cyn D. observed, "The exit is very tight to get out of and all lanes are one way so be careful if you have a big rig." Prior planning of your route through the campground can prevent difficult turning situations.
Extended stay options: Pomona RV Park and Campground accommodates longer-term RVers with comprehensive hookups. Jakob B. who stayed for "2 months or so" appreciated that "They have internet, TV, open gear around, city water, sewer, always there to help." This makes it suitable for working remotely or extended vacations.
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