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462 Reviews of 17 Richland Campgrounds


  • Frank J.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Parvin State Park
    Oct. 21, 2024

    Parvin State Park

    Good size camp sites

    Bathrooms were clean but most of the faucets on the sinks were broken. The water has a very high iron content. I couldn't even use it for tooth brushing. Most of the showers were out of order. The toilets were clean but had the orange staining from the iron in the water. I stayed at Site#8 in a travel trailer. Site was level and easy in and out. Large site off the main road to other sites. Nice hiking trails. Staff very nice. The dump station is sometimes secured has a combination lock. Ask for the combination during check-in. Note: Some sites are right next to hiking trails. If you want privacy, don't choose them.

    Verizon cell service was between 1 and 2 bars.

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from Philadelphia South-Clarksboro KOA
    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.

  • Nicole S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Wading Pines Camping Resort
    Aug. 31, 2024

    Wading Pines Camping Resort

    Close to home Campground

    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. The campground was full of plenty of amenities like basketball, volleyball, cornhole, playground, pool, crafts, bands, a lake, and fishing. The place was clean, and there was no garbage around.

    The positives were there were plenty of things to do and they also have this great river that goes through the place so you can walk and throw your tube in and float to the other side of the park 30 mins later get out and do it again. They campground will also bring you up the river further and drop you off on a canoe trip. There is an added cost for rental. I like that they allow you to bring your own golf cart and/ or electric scooters or bikes. They had an old school playground which was better then any new one out there. The store was fully stocked with anything you could possibly want or need. They had a band which played Saturday night and people lined up golfcarts from all over and just lived for this concert.

    The negatives are for me campgrounds spots were right on top of one another but they were big spots they dont have tons of trees or shade which. They did have many seasonal sites, which sometimes turns me off and can make the place look a little trashy. The other negative was that the pool was freezing because they would pump water out every night. Someone told us there was an issue with the chemicals, and the pool looked greener every day. The bathrooms by the pool were older and always dirty.

  • L
    Camper-submitted photo from Brendan Byrne State Forest
    Aug. 28, 2024

    Brendan Byrne State Forest

    Nice spot in the pines

    We stayed on a mon/tues at the end of August and the campground was fairly empty and quiet except for a few generators running & air planes/ helicopters going over. There is an air force base in the area.

    Site 33 is the back corner so we did get a bit more traffic going past to get on the sand trails. There is also background noise from the road, but not too loud. There are not many RV sites in the 3 loops - just a handful which is a shame because many of the sites marked as tent only look like they could easily accommodate most RVs, especially smaller rigs.

    The dump station is locked so get the combo from the office if you want to use it. The ranger station is a bit of a drive from the camping area so if you don’t have cell service make sure you get it at check in.

    Go down to the pond and check out the carnivorous plants- one of the most unique things in this area!

    Several choices for hiking, but it’s the pine barrens so it is flat and sandy and ticks can be overwhelming at some times of the year.

    Overall this is one of the nicer & quieter options for pine barrens camping

  • L
    Camper-submitted photo from Atsion Family Campground
    Aug. 21, 2024

    Atsion Family Campground

    Ok camp spot- nice if you can get lakefront

    We did 2 weekday nights with our dog and 19’ RV in Aug ‘24.

    The dog friendly sites are limited & not the sites with lake access. It will also cost an extra $5/night.

    Check in was confusing as it is across the street & closes promptly at 4pm. (Not at the recreation area where we pulled in first)

    Site 34 was close to the road with regular traffic noise & car headlights even shined in the camper at night. There is also a fair amount of plane traffic from a small local airport…and several other campers were running generators so it was not exactly quite camping.

    Bathrooms are the typical old nj state park set up- it does the job but it’s seen better days. Dump station works well with trash & recycling drop off next to it. The roads are soft sand and can get rough after a rain storm.

    If you are looking to kayak or canoe on the lake it has a ramp to drop in. That is the main attraction here & there is a beach on the other side of the lake.

    Overall- nothing too special It’s not a site I would return to unless we could get water front, but dogs are not allowed there - so we won’t be rushing back because of that & the proximity to the road .

  • EThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Seashore Campsites & RV Resort
    Aug. 12, 2024

    Seashore Campsites & RV Resort

    Use to be Good

    This was our 5th and final trip to this campground. This time campground seemed to have LOTS OF little things that needed upkeep.

    Positive - close to Cape May, nice pool

    Negative - lots of airplane noise all day (due to local airport), nightly sites are slowly being turned into permanent sites. Lake seemed filled with algae on sides. Store was nice but not stocked as previous trips.

  • Becca U.
    Camper-submitted photo from Big Timber Lake RV Camping Resort
    Jul. 24, 2024

    Big Timber Lake RV Camping Resort

    Well Kept

    We stayed here for 4 nights.  We usually stay at a different campground but we unable to book there so we thought we'd try out SRA.  Upon arrival we were met by a pleasant man at the gatehouse who gave us our parking pass, gate key, and map.  Our site was easy to find and parking was easily maneuvered.  

    The grounds were well kept, the pool was clean, the bathhouse was clean AND air conditioned!!!!!  Loved the mini golf.  Every staff member we encountered was friendly.  This is a nice, flat campground so great for bike riding.  While there are MANY seasonal sites, we never felt unwelcome - quite the opposite!

    We were kind of annoyed by the loud music of other campers.  It was late (but not yet quiet hours), we were in our camper, with our air conditioner running and our TV on, and we could still hear their music.  This only happened one night but it went on for hours.

  • Y
    Camper-submitted photo from Bass River State Forest
    Jul. 8, 2024

    Bass River State Forest

    Close to restaurants and Walmart. Lots of bugs during summer.

    I went there in late June and it was my first time camping. The campsite was clean overall. Staff were friendly and helpful.

    There was no platform, so you need to set up the tent on the ground. Most of the sites were not on grass but just dirt ground.

    Going camping in a forecast during summer time might not be the best idea. There were many bugs and many of them got in my tent as I forgot to zip the door after setting it up.

    The bathroom (shower room?) was reasonably clean, but I have only been to this camp site, so there is no comparison. One of the restroom has broken lights.

    There is little to no signal inside the park. But once you drive out, you will have some signal. The campsite is close to a Walmart and a few other restaurants, which is good.

  • Matt S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Jellystone Park South Jersey
    Jun. 17, 2024

    Jellystone Park South Jersey

    Relaxing Father's Day Weekend

    We stayed in Site 122, a Red Carpet Pull-Thru RV site, at Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp Resort South Jersey for Father’s Day weekend. This was our third stay at this campground, but the first since new owners took over and converted it to a Jellystone. 

    THINGS I LIKED: 

    1. Everything, including our site, was in great condition, clean, and good working order 

    2. Our site was directly across from the Pavilion which was great for Saturday night’s live band 

    3. Our site included a nice concrete pad big enough to park our 45’ motorhome+ toad 

    4. Our site was roomy with plenty of mature shade trees 

    5. The pool and surrounding amenities are nice and clean including lake, snack bar, and ice cream 

    WOULD WE COME BACK? 

    Absolutely, this is a nice place for a few days of downtime.

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Lums Pond State Park
    Apr. 29, 2024

    Lums Pond State Park

    Great place to hike

    Had a nice time camping for two nights. If you like small breweries, about 20 minutes away is Stewarts Brewpub. They have been around since the 1990s!

  • Joe D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Thousand Trails Chestnut Lake
    Apr. 26, 2024

    Thousand Trails Chestnut Lake

    typical thousand trail campground

    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- easy to get to and easy to go places

    Cons

    small unshaded campsites

    I liked it and would go back

  • a
    Camper-submitted photo from Lums Pond State Park
    Apr. 17, 2024

    Lums Pond State Park

    Great Campground some wuitks

    Great secluded campground, peaceful. Great bath houses, always super clean.

    Some engineering genious put the bath houses furthest from the people that need them most. Tent campers….keep your shoes handy, its a hike. Meanwhile Mr and Mrs 12 slideout supernova with 5 bathrooms and a washer/dryer get the closest spot to a quick potty/shower break.

  • D
    Camper-submitted photo from Atlantic City North Family Campground
    Apr. 8, 2024

    Atlantic City North Family Campground

    Great Stay at Atlantic Shore Pines Campground!

    My family and I stayed here this weekend. The campground is now known as Atlantic Shore Pines. 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. This campground is about 20 minutes from LBI, and 35 minutes from Ocean City. The site we had was a pull through and very spacious. The whole place was quiet and clean. The staff was very friendly and helpful. AT&T cell service was great. We will definitely stay here again.

  • P
    Camper-submitted photo from Crystal Springs Lodges & RV Resort
    Apr. 6, 2024

    Crystal Springs Lodges & RV Resort

    Run from this place

    Extremely rude manager who will charge you for anything he can. Artie has zero people skills! If you give a card or deposit, expect to get excess charges. Poor Verizon connection, no wifi in some areas.

  • Laure D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Lums Pond State Park
    Mar. 31, 2024

    Lums Pond State Park

    Snall campground, big sites

    Nice smaller campground with large spacious sites. Very level and spaced apart from neighbor is you pick the right spots. We were in 17 which looked out to open space and woods. If it rains, some sites are flooded. Not much going on for activities in March. Near an Ape Adventure park, hike around lake, and any shopping or restaurants you might want are close by. It rained heavy so we didn’t get out much but walk around camp loop is nice and flat.

  • Nicole S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Sea Pirate Campground
    Mar. 13, 2024

    Sea Pirate Campground

    Closing out the camping year 2023

    Came the weekend before the real Halloween, and the grounds were pretty deserted. We rented a golf cart and did some of the activities like painting and playing bingo. It was a cooler bit. It was still a very nice weekend for october. We enjoyed the grounds they are beautiful with the pools, lake, and ocean. It has a great store with basically everything you could need. The arcade left a lot to be desired and could use some more things. We took a hayride around the park, which was fun. Would Def go back!!

  • John C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Blackbird State Forest Campground
    Jan. 29, 2024

    Blackbird State Forest Campground

    Nice campsites

    Spent a weekend in BO1, spacious campsite, grill, picnic table, firepit, parking for 2-3 cars plus overflow parking. Firewood was easy to get and was plenty of it. I was only one in the forest ATM but saw some hikers occasionally throughout the day walking by.

  • Trip Over Life
    Camper-submitted photo from Batona Campground
    Dec. 4, 2023

    Batona Campground

    Primitive Campground on the Batona Trail

    The Batona Campground in Wharton State Forest is a small campground best suited for tent campers. It can get busy (and rowdy) on weekends. The road into the campground is sand.

    A water pump provides fresh water but is not available in the winter. There's at least two pit toilets in the campground - don't expect luxury.  Bears frequent this campground so be bear aware and practice proper food storage. 

    Best part about the campground is that it's right on the 50 mile Batona Trail so it's a great stop-over assuming you've made reservations. No first-come first-serve. Site 6 is one of the more private sites as it's tucked into the back corner.

  • TThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Parvin State Park
    Nov. 9, 2023

    Parvin State Park

    Easy Camping

    Great spot, not the easiest to find with google maps but we managed. Our site was nice and secluded. Site 51 easily fit 3 tents and 2 cars. Definitely beware of chiggers and ticks! Deet is necessary. There are grocery stores close by like Walmart about 20 minutes away. The beach is nice and clean. We rented canoes near the beach. We were told not to go in the water outside of the roped off area where the life guards are because of the algae. Overall would recommend for a weekend. Bathrooms were clean and had hot water for showers in August.

  • Edward S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Lums Pond State Park
    Sep. 16, 2023

    Lums Pond State Park

    Great State Park - Great Price

    We've been here a couple of times. Sites are paved and mostly level. Full hookups on all sites.

    Campground is separate from everything else I. The park - good and bad. Clean bathrooms

  • Nicole S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Philadelphia South-Clarksboro KOA
    Sep. 5, 2023

    Philadelphia South-Clarksboro KOA

    Best KOA so far

    This campground was so well maintained. There was so much to do there a pool, lake, horseshoes, cornhole, playground, big pillow and even more. They offer so many activities during the day and text you so you don't forget. The place is so clean including the bathrooms. Everyone we came in contact with staff wise was so friendly. I would love to come back if I was looking for a place close to home. I loved how they brought you to your site with the golfcart and the guy was so helpful with helping my husband back up (a fight to avoid lol) they also would deliver firewood to your fire ring which was a awesome touch.



Guide to Richland

Camping near Richland, New Jersey, offers a variety of experiences for outdoor enthusiasts. From family-friendly campgrounds to serene spots for RVers, there's something for everyone.

What to do:

  • Explore local attractions: Many campgrounds are close to fun activities. For instance, at Sun Outdoors Cape May, visitors can enjoy nearby beaches and local attractions like the Cape May Lighthouse. One camper mentioned, "Great Location and close to Cape May City. Lots to do during the day."
  • Water activities: If you love water, check out Atsion Family Camp — Wharton State Forest. The lake is perfect for kayaking and canoeing. A reviewer noted, "If you are looking to kayak or canoe on the lake, it has a ramp to drop in."
  • Nature trails: Hiking is a big draw in the area. Brendan Byrne State Forest offers trails that let you explore the beautiful pine barrens. One visitor shared, "This state forest has a 12-13 mile loop with a nice lake area about 3/4 of the way through that is really nice."

What campers like:

  • Clean facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. At Belleplain State Forest, one reviewer said, "The restrooms were clean as well- which to me is a BIG PLUS!"
  • Friendly staff: Many campgrounds have helpful staff. A visitor at Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA remarked, "Everyone we came in contact with staff wise was so friendly."
  • Family-friendly activities: Campgrounds like Baker's Acres Campground offer fun for kids. One family shared, "My boys loved the large play area and had a blast on the hayride."

What you should know:

  • Noise levels: Some campgrounds can be noisy due to nearby roads or airports. At Seashore Campsites & RV Resort, a camper noted, "lots of airplane noise all day (due to local airport)."
  • Site proximity: Many campgrounds have sites close together. A visitor at Ocean View Resort Campground mentioned, "There are lots of seasonals here," which can make it feel crowded.
  • Limited cell service: Expect spotty cell reception in some areas. A reviewer at Bass River State Forest said, "There is little to no signal inside the park."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Plan for activities: Look for campgrounds with amenities for kids. Wading Pines Camping Resort has a pool and playground. One parent said, "The campground was full of plenty of amenities like basketball, volleyball, cornhole, playground, pool."
  • Choose spacious sites: Opt for campgrounds with larger sites for more room to play. A camper at Baker's Acres Campground noted, "The sites are a bit small for lg. rigs but we managed."
  • Bring outdoor games: Pack games for family fun. A visitor at Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA mentioned, "There was so much to do there... horseshoes, cornhole, playground."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check site size: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Atsion Family Camp — Wharton State Forest said, "If you are a master maneuver-er then this wouldn't be a concern for you."
  • Be aware of road noise: Some campgrounds are near busy roads. A visitor at Bass River State Forest mentioned, "The sites further in from the road, and especially on the water, are probably really nice."
  • Plan for amenities: Look for campgrounds with full hookups. A camper at Ocean View Resort Campground shared, "Our site had full hookups including 50-amp electricity, good water pressure."

Camping around Richland, NJ, has something for everyone, whether you're looking for family fun or a peaceful retreat.

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