Best Glamping near Princeton, NJ

Turkey Swamp Park and Tohickon Valley County Park house upscale glamping accommodations within an hour's drive of Princeton, New Jersey. At Turkey Swamp, luxury canvas structures feature full electrical hookups, comfortable bedding, and climate control options suitable for extended stays from April through mid-November. Tohickon Valley's yurt accommodations blend rustic charm with modern conveniences, offering picnic facilities and shower access in a year-round setting. Several locations provide glamping options with ready-to-use fire rings, drinking water access, and trash disposal—eliminating common camping hassles while maintaining nature immersion. Many sites feature dedicated picnic areas and nearby shower facilities, creating a comfortable outdoor experience. According to a camper, "The sites are roomy with electric and water hookups, and staff was awesome! Attentive and outgoing."

Mountainview Campground features both cabin and yurt accommodations with thirty-amp electrical service, making it ideal for luxury outdoor stays throughout the warmer months. The property maintains firewood availability on-site, with fires permitted at designated locations equipped with cooking racks. One visitor noted, "We had a really nice size site, and the kids could fish right off the dock on the back." Nearby attractions include Washington Crossing State Park, where visitors enjoy historical exhibits including the annual December re-enactment of Washington crossing the Delaware River. Many glamping locations maintain seasonal operations, typically running April through October, with some exceptions like Tohickon Valley remaining accessible year-round. Most properties require reservations and offer online booking, with premium sites commanding higher rates during peak summer weekends.

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1. Turkey Swamp Park
29 Reviews
Freehold, NJ
21 miles
Website
+1 (732) 462-7286
$42 - $79 / night
"we hiked one of the few trails in the morning and it was clean and well marked. we kayaked after that and the one thing that wasnt very great was that we brought our own kayaks so we had a decent walk"

"Nicely wooded with water and electric. Be sure to bring extra hose because the water spigot is a distance from the electric. sites are level and well maintained."
2. Washington Crossing State Park - TEMP CLOSED FOR 2024
9 Reviews
Titusville, NJ
12 miles
Website
+1 (609) 737-0623
$50 - $100 / night
"Washington Crossing Historic Park, straddling Pennsylvania and New Jersey along the Delaware River, is one of those rare places where you can literally camp in history."

"I always look forward to going because it is consistently clean, great for riding bikes and taking pets for a walk and children for a stroll PLUS it is significant historically and it is enjoyable for"

3. Round Valley State Park Campground
25 Reviews
Lebanon, NJ
21 miles
Website
+1 (908) 236-6355
"The crystal-clear water is home to huge lake trout and the forests are bursting with wildlife. The sunsets across the lake are to die for."

"Fire pit had a medal grate to cook on. Beautiful area. we paddled in, the water is very clean and crystal clear"
4. Timberland Lake Campground
12 Reviews
Cream Ridge, NJ
19 miles
Website
+1 (732) 928-0500
"They do their own haunted walk through that is just awesome! Everyone decorates. They have a dj every Saturday! Plenty of activities for the kids. They have cool raffles!"

"Stayed here from June 24th-27th on site 38. It was a really nice size, and the kids could fish right off the dock on the back."

5. Tohickon Valley County Park
10 Reviews
Point Pleasant, PA
23 miles
Website
+1 (215) 597-0754
"No electrical and no pets allowed in camp sites. But plenty of trees and huge fire rings in each spot. An RV would have a tough time but for car camping it’s great."

"A beautiful spot with plenty of space, a fire pit with grill and a table."
6. Spruce Run Recreation Area
15 Reviews
Bethlehem, NJ
27 miles
Website
+1 (908) 638-8572
"The actual site was nice and was close to the bathrooms. There was plenty of shade as the sun moved throughout the day."

"Great arrival experience—the office has their act together—but registration closes at 4pm."

7. Mountainview Campground
16 Reviews
Bloomsbury, NJ
28 miles
Website
+1 (908) 996-2953
"The property is well kept and campsites are a good distance from each other. Plenty of open field as well as wooded areas."

"This campground has friendly helpful staff and quiet spacious sites. We took our mini camper on its first outing here."
8. Allaire State Park - TEMPORARILY CLOSED
18 Reviews
Allenwood, NJ
30 miles
Website
+1 (732) 938-2371
"Love the area lots to do hiking fishing nature walks, something for everyone."

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

9. Camp Carr Campground
4 Reviews
Clinton, NJ
21 miles
Website
$37 / night
"Have been coming to Camp Carr for nearly 50 years. All the sites are along the river so the view and peaceful sound of the river are wonderful."

"We’re total newbs but we had a great time parked next to the raritan river. Spot 21 was open on the one side since they weren’t allowing tents during Covid."
10. Ringing Rocks Family Campground
13 Reviews
Kintnersville, PA
29 miles
Website
+1 (610) 982-5552
"Very clean campground, clean bathrooms and showers."

"Very friendly welcome and a clean and quiet place. Enough space to manoeuvre the RV"

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Stuart K.
Legend
Sep. 24, 2025
Washington Crossing State Park - TEMP CLOSED FOR 2024
History and Camping with Revolutionary Limits
Washington Crossing Historic Park, straddling Pennsylvania and New Jersey along the Delaware River, is one of those rare places where you can literally camp in history. The Pennsylvania side is all about historic buildings, museums and picnic spots, while the New Jersey side (Washington Crossing State Park) offers organized group tent camping. This isn’t the place for a cushy RV getaway or individual tenters looking to sneak in for the night, but rather a structured, group-style camping steeped in Revolutionary War atmosphere. First impressions? More Boy Scout jamboree than weekend getaway, but if you’re here for camaraderie and heritage, you’ve hit the mark.

Facilities are deliberately minimal. On the Pennsylvania side, camping is limited to a handful of Scout-designated sites with portable toilets, no running water and zero frills. Across the river in New Jersey, the official group camping area provides open tent-only sites with no hookups, no pets and strict quiet hours. Think old-school camping: fire rings, pit toilets and a heavy dose of ‘leave no trace’ ethos. Reservations are required, permits are non-negotiable and the max stay tops out at 14 nights. What you do get is a wide, peaceful forest setting with plenty of space for tents, youth groups or scout troops along with the kind of simplicity that makes you feel like you’ve stepped back in time.

Beyond the tent pads, the surrounding parks are rich with history and outdoor options. On the Pennsylvania side, you’ll find the visitor center, historic McConkey’s Ferry Inn, Bowman’s Hill Tower, and interpretive programs that bring the Revolutionary War era to life. Picnic areas and a boat launch offer ways to enjoy the Delaware River. In New Jersey, miles of wooded trails lead you through rolling hills and historic landscapes, perfect for hiking and birdwatching. It’s a spot where history buffs, scouts and nature seekers can all find common ground.

Insider Tips? Here’s a handful: (1) The best group sites are the ones tucked furthest from the trailhead as (surprise, surprise) they’re quieter and offer more privacy; (2) Stock up before arriving, as there are no supply stores inside the park, so head on over to nearby Weis Markets in Langhorne or ShopRite in Fairless Hills, both of which are on the PA-side; (3) Be sure to bring all your own water as none is available onsite; (4) Kayakers should launch from the Pennsylvania side’s boat access for an iconic paddle on the Delaware River; (5) Visit the park’s historic reenactments, especially the Christmas Day Crossing event as it’s easily the most memorable history lesson you’ll ever get outdoors; and (6) When you’re done camping, fuel up at It’s Nutts Restaurant on the Jersey side in Titusville for classic diner-style comfort food or Francisco’s on the River for Italian fare with Delaware River views.

Happy Camping!
Travyl Couple !.
Ranger
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.
Guide
Jul. 11, 2018
Camp Taylor Campground
A beautiful forested campground with plenty of wildlife and birds.
Easy access from Rt 80 and located close to the Lakota Wolf Preserve. With tours leaving them campground twice a day on both Saturday and Sundays for the wolf preserve, I was glad there was camping so close. The camping selection of sites is excellent with Cabins, Glamping tents, primitive tent sites and of course RV sites. I choose to stay in one of the glamping tents and was pleasantly surprised at the space inside the tent even with a double bed and two other fold out couches to beds. Water is available at the site. A small lake for swimming and boating. And lots of trails linking you to the Delaware river water gap area.
Matt S.
Legend
May. 27, 2024
Adventure Bound Camping (Tall Pines)
Deceiving Website
We stayed at Adventure Bound Tall Pines in Elmer, New Jersey, for Memorial Day weekend for a quick getaway. Despite reserving and paying for a“Premium” site, it fell far short. But there were still a few things we liked…

THINGS I LIKED:

1. Super-friendly staff, especially Allie, who was courteous and seemed to try to make things right

2. Lots of mature shade trees

3. DJ at the pool Saturday and Sunday and live band Saturday evening

4. Close proximity to Delsea Drive-in Theatre and Cohenzick Zoo

THINGS I DIDN’T LIKE SO MUCH:

1. I reserved and paid-in-full for a premium site which listed 50-amp service and a concrete pad. Nope. Only 30-amp service and no concrete pad. When I called the office, assuming there must’ve been a mistake, I was told by two different staff members that their website is“wonky.” I wouldn’t mind as much, but this weekend was 90-degrees each day and humid, so it would’ve been good to have air conditioning.

2. The entire park was dirty sand with weeds growing everywhere

3. This place is not big-rig friendly, difficult to navigate some of the turns in our 45’ motorhome and taking scratches from tree branches that should be trimmed

4. I paid$432 for 3-nights and feel like I was taken

WOULD WE COME BACK?

Nope. I’m sticking with campgrounds that give you what you paid for.
Maureen F.
Guide
Dec. 4, 2020
Tohickon Valley County Park
Great stop for a Bikepacker
No electrical and no pets allowed in camp sites. But plenty of trees and huge fire rings in each spot. An RV would have a tough time but for car camping it’s great. The Delaware Canal is nearby with the tow path for biking. That makes this a nice Bikepacking stop.
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Julie
Traveler
Oct. 16, 2020
Camp Taylor Campground
Great as long as you behave
Having been here on a few occasions I will say it is def a beautiful spot in many regards. However, there are some downsides.

Positives: sites are decent sized with fire pits and picnic tables. easy access to hiking, convenient to a beautiful vineyard, peaceful region, and the most amazing wolf preserve is right next to you.

Negative: limited access to firewood. sites are picked clean, quiet hours are strongly enforced- which can be a good thing depending upon who you are, the lake is anything but refreshing.
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Jorah
Guide
Sep. 12, 2024
Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA
Peaceful New Jersey
I arrived on a Tuesday a few days after they closed the pool, and by Wednesday I had the whole row of tent sites to myself. Maybe that's why it was so peaceful, but every night after my cacophonous conference in Philadelphia, I couldn't wait to turn down Timberlane Road and see that little KOA sign glowing in the darkness. In addition to the peaceful vibe, the people are friendly, the little office store has everything you forgot to pack, and if you look around the campground edges or follow the walking trail into the woods, you will find wonderful native plants like blueberry, viburnum, clethra, and meadow beauty.
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Zachary L.
Traveler
Aug. 8, 2021
Turkey Swamp Park
Great Campground
I stayed at turkey swamp for just one night we had to pack it in early because a storm was rolling in but otherwise a great campground! we hiked one of the few trails in the morning and it was clean and well marked. we kayaked after that and the one thing that wasnt very great was that we brought our own kayaks so we had a decent walk from the parking lot to the lake. the lake itself wasnt huge and we paddled it in about an hour but it was still beautiful, fun and clean. the way the camp sites are set up is great because it give you some solid privacy. the roads are one way and each camp site is a horseshoe off the road. we stayed on site C4 and it was less then a 1 minute walk to the bathroom which was very clean! the only complaint we had was some of our neighbors didnt respect quiet hour. otherwise a fantastic campground for a small group or family!
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Jaquiline D.
Scout
Feb. 3, 2020
Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA
Very Friendly
My husband and I stayed for a week in one of the glamping tents. The staff was very friendly and the tents were more glamorous than we had tried before, but definitely had a good combination of woodsy and comfort. The only thing we didn't really like was that there are A LOT of RV sites, and it's kind of a bummer to just stare at a bunch of RVs lol also next time we will look for somewhere with opportunities for hiking and various activities. This campground has a playground, so good for kids, but not so much an all adults stay.