Best Glamping near Saddle Brook, NJ

Collective Governors Island and Camp Glen Gray provide luxury glamping accommodations near Saddle Brook, New Jersey. Collective Governors Island features safari-style canvas tents with comfortable beds, electricity, and private decks overlooking Manhattan. Camp Glen Gray offers glamping yurts and upscale cabin accommodations with electric hookups, picnic tables, and access to modern shower facilities. Both locations maintain a balance between outdoor immersion and comfort, with drinking water available on-site and designated areas for campfires. According to a camper, "This was a great campsite nestled in the foothills of Northern NJ on the NY border. Small, clean with great views and great location for hiking, cruising etc. Bring your tent or use the existing glamping tents."

The glamping experience extends beyond comfortable accommodations to include numerous recreational opportunities. Visitors at Moon Valley Campground can stay in distinctive dome structures that provide panoramic views of the surrounding landscape while remaining just an hour from Manhattan. Hiking trails, including sections of the Appalachian Trail, are accessible from several glamping locations. Water activities are available at Turkey Swamp Park, where the 17-acre lake supports kayaking and fishing. Most glamping sites maintain a seasonal operation schedule, typically from April through October or November, with some offering year-round availability. One reviewer highlighted, "The Moon Valley Campground is an awesome spot for those who want to camp in luxury, with their awesome dome structures. The campground is also near the Appalachian trail while still only about an hour from Manhattan!"

Best Glamping Sites Near Saddle Brook, New Jersey (29)

    1. Collective Governors Island

    6 Reviews
    Jersey City, NJ
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 445-2033

    $529 - $1200 / night

    "The article also mentions the benefits of camping on Governor Island, such as feeling close to nature, relaxing and enjoying a peaceful space, away from the noise of the city."

    2. Camp Glen Gray

    2 Reviews
    Oakland, NJ
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (201) 327-7234

    $5 - $200 / night

    "Cabins are always clean and stocked with firewood. Lots of hiking trails. Trading post is well stocked and volunteers are always friendly and able to answer any questions"

    "One rustic place with many hiking trails to choose from. Camp also provides trucking of gear weather permitting. No vehicles allowed to drive through camp. Trading Post for treats and other items."

    3. Mahlon Dickerson Reservation

    18 Reviews
    Jefferson, NJ
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (973) 697-3140

    "Arrived to campsite late but easily found. Campsite and lean to was clean. Fire pit with grill and picnic table."

    "Located in the Skylands of New Jersey, Mahlon Dickerson Campgound is a perfect place to spend a few nights or a couple of weeks. The campsites are paved and mostly level. They are wooded and large."

    4. Panther Lake Camping Resort

    17 Reviews
    Andover, NJ
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (973) 347-4440

    "Very kid and pet friendly, lake to fish and kayak on, lots of activities, great pool and awesome hot tub."

    "The campground is clean, the people who live there are friendly, very well organized, sites are big, street are easy to travel, the amnesties are good, the welcome center store is has the basic needs,"

    5. Stokes State Forest

    27 Reviews
    Layton, NJ
    42 miles
    Website

    $7 - $55 / night

    "No pets or alcohol allowed. The campground has a pit toilet and a well. Each large campsite has a picnic table, fire pit, and lantern hook. Some sites also have a tent platform."

    "So it rained during set up and it rained during take down. It stopped raining for a bit and we took a nice walk around the campsite, out to the lake and back. Then night fell and so did the rain."

    6. Great Divide Campground

    16 Reviews
    Andover, NJ
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (973) 383-4026

    "Our 4rth state in our 5 state trip is New Jersey! We wanted to see Delaware Water Gap NRA & I found a campground by Newton called The Great Divide. This is a private campground."

    "Love the pool and small pond for fishing it is well stocked with little fish. The barn with games is nice. They have theme weekends with lots of activities. Nice store & food by the pool."

    7. High Point State Park Campground

    24 Reviews
    Matamoras, PA
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (973) 875-4800

    $5 - $20 / night

    "Camping for summer is pretty limited to Sawmill Lake, as the other locations are for groups or winter camping."

    "It is not very private/secluded as it is right by the road, but we enjoy waving at neighbors driving or walking by. Short 5-10 min walk to the restroom and water, no sinks or showers."

    8. Round Valley State Park Campground

    25 Reviews
    Lebanon, NJ
    44 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"

    9. Kittatinny Campground

    31 Reviews
    Milford, PA
    46 miles
    Website
    +1 (845) 682-3539

    $75 - $400 / night

    "The staff was friendly and accommodating, and the camp store was well-stocked with essentials."

    "Rafting and hiking is always a great time, and you can have a good campfire with music and a few beers and nobody is  going to bother you."

    10. Turkey Swamp Park

    29 Reviews
    Freehold, NJ
    50 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."

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Glamping Reviews near Saddle Brook, NJ

312 Reviews of 29 Saddle Brook Campgrounds


  • Bob F.
    Aug. 10, 2025

    Moon Valley Campground

    Very unique smaller private campground

    This was a great campsite nestled in the foothills of Northern NJ on the NY border. Small, clean with great views and great location for hiking , cruising etc. Bring your tent or use the existing glamping tents. Headed back for a fall weekend in the "dome" which has incredible views. Try it you won't be sorry.

  • Trip Over Life
    Oct. 23, 2018

    Stokes State Forest

    Ranger Review: humangear FlexiBowl and GoBites at Steam Mill Campground

    Campground Review

    Stokes State Forest has four campgrounds. The Steam Mill Camping Area is tucked out the of the way and is the most primitive. It is the smallest of the campgrounds with 27 sites only suitable for tents or small trailers/campervans. No pets or alcohol allowed.

    The campground has a pit toilet and a well. Each large campsite has a picnic table, fire pit, and lantern hook. Some sites also have a tent platform. Many sites are a bit rocky.

    We selected site T219. It was a solid choice: private but close to the toilet and water. Some sites located around the opposite side of the ring back up to a babbling brook. The rushing water will soothe you to sleep.

    Remember, this is bear country so proper food storage is a must. Bear lockers are not provided. The area also has ticks and rattlesnakes.

    Outdoor activities in the area abound. Go fishing, hiking, biking, horseback riding, kayaking, and more. There are 21 marked trails that cover over 63 miles within the boundaries of Stokes State Forest. Twelve miles are part of the Appalachian Trail. Pick up a hiking map at the park office or download the Avenza Maps app.

    This visit we hiked the Tillman Ravine trail (tip: make the trail a loop and visit both the ravine and the nearby old cemetery).

    You can also drive or hike to Sunset Mountain Scenic Overlook for a view of High Point Monument. High Point Monument is the highest elevation in New Jersey and is located in High Point State Park which borders Stokes State Forest on the north. High Point State Park also offers camping, hiking, sightseeing opportunities. And, on the western border of Stokes State Forest is the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. So, there is lots of outdoors to get out and explore!

    Product Review

    We camped at the Steam Mill Camping Area in Stokes State Forest in our campervan over a chilly autumn weekend. We had the opportunity to cook some soup on our stovetop and chill out by the campfire. And, as Rangers for The Dyrt, we get products to test from time to time so we were psyched to try out some new dinnerware and cutlery. This included the FlexiBowl and GoBites from humangear.

    What made these humangear products pretty awesome? Well, the fun colors to start. I mean, seriously, my orange bowl rules. The FlexiBowl also has some neat features: it’s flexible - just like the name suggests - and foldable. The bowl can be squished and stuffed anywhere. And, the top section can be folded down to create a smaller bowl. The FlexiBowl is versatile yet durable. It held my hearty, warm soup just perfectly.

    I paired the FlexiBowl with one of the GoBites utensils (the Uno model). The Uno model is my favorite - it has a fork on one side and a spoon on the other side. Very simple and convenient. The other GoBites models include the Duo (separate fork and spoon that can snap together) and the Trio (a fork, spoon, and knife - with bottle opener - in a case).

    PRO TIP: I keep the Trio GoBites model in my travel pack at all times. It recently came in handy on a (non-camping) trip to Sardinia. The knife on the Trio allowed me to slice some delicious local cheese to pair with bread, jam, and wine that was purchased from the grocery store. YUM.

  • Damia F.
    Aug. 29, 2025

    High Point State Park Campground

    Relaxing and Well-Maintained

    Stayed 2 nights and it was really nice. Camping for summer is pretty limited to Sawmill Lake, as the other locations are for groups or winter camping. Camps are secluded from each other and most if not all have an elevated space to put tents or chairs. Each place comes with a lamp hang, a fire pit, and a picnic table. Bathrooms are spaced out. No running water except for pump founded outside of the bathrooms. Toilets are pump flushed. Showers are only located INSIDE High Point State Park, not throughout the campsites, but entry is free for campers. One hiking trail is accessible in Sawmill campground, 3 others are accessible on the road outside of the campground and the rest are located inside the park. When you arrive you have to check in with the park office for your campsite tag. Hours are 8-4. Park officials come through the campsites pretty regularly, a few times a day which is nice. Areas are clean and well maintained.

  • Z
    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!

  • J
    Sep. 14, 2018

    Oakland Valley Campground

    Family friendly campground

    Nice, family friendly campground with 3 levels to camp at. Top level has a pool, showers and bathrooms with laundry area and game room. Middle level has open field with bathrooms with sinks and running water. There is water and electric on the sites at the middle level. River level has more primitive bathrooms and some bathrooms with running water. You can camp right next to the river and it has a great view.

  • Dwight D.
    Jun. 6, 2021

    Swartswood State Park Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED

    Good State Park Campground

    My first trip to this campground was September 2020. We wanted to get out of the house, but stay clear of other campers during the pandemic. This campsite, CS52, was in the woods and we were able to get the illusion of privacy by parking the cars along the road as a makeshift wall and pitching our tents beside them, facing inward. The other 3/4 of the campsite was bound by trees and shrubs which was nice and why we chose the spot. Other sites are more open and only the darkness of night will give you privacy. Each campsite has a firepit/ring, picnic table, and lantern hook.

    We hung out at the campsite mostly, using the fire pit, playing frisbee, and relaxing in our hammocks. When we did roam a bit, there was a nice lake, with seating every so often and a boat dock ramp thing in the campground. There was also a playground, beach, pavilion, and picnic tables, but we did not use any of that. 

    Campsite sells fire wood. Clean bathrooms with flush toilets and showers, masks required for the pandemic.

  • Mindie C.
    Sep. 27, 2025

    West Point FMWR Round Pond Outdoor Recreation Area

    West Point

    No frills but beautiful. Bath houses are absolutely spotless. Fire pits, electric and water hook ups only. Will return! Staff is friendly and helpful. Military families should check it out!

  • J
    Jul. 3, 2022

    Spruce Run Recreation Area

    Spruce Run

    We stayed in a RV and a tent. There were eight people in total sleeping on the site. We stayed July 1 and 2nd. The actual site was nice and was close to the bathrooms. There was plenty of shade as the sun moved throughout the day. The park used to be a swim attraction but the water is not safe to swim in because of a dangerous algae bloom. While walking around, it gave off an abandoned summer camp feel. There were maybe six structures (concessions, changing rooms, etc) that were all boarded up. Thursday night was quiet. We were able to sit outside and enjoy the sounds of nature. The next night, there were many more people there. In one site, campers set up at least five tents. They were very loud past the curfew time of 10. Quiet hours were not taken seriously on that night.

  • Ethan K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 1, 2018

    Shotwell

    Away from main road, quiet and secluded

    I really enjoyed camping at Shotwell. To get there, you have to drive about 2 miles down a road away from the welcome center. This is nice because it is quiet from traffic from cars. Each campsite is fairly big and far enough away from each other so you feel like you have your own space. Some of the sites had a platform to set up your tent on which is nice, especially if you are going after it recently rained. Our site had a picnic table and fire ring. There was a communal bathroom which was fairly well maintained and a large dumpster near the front of the site to drop off your trash. They did have a cabin-like option but I did not stay in it and do not know much about renting those.


Guide to Saddle Brook

Northern New Jersey's camping options near Saddle Brook span diverse terrains from the highlands at 1,800 feet elevation to lowland lake areas. The region experiences hot summers with temperatures regularly reaching the high 80s and mild spring and fall seasons ideal for camping. Most campgrounds within 45 miles of Saddle Brook remain open from April through October, though winter camping is available at select locations.

What to do

Hiking on the Appalachian Trail: Visitors at High Point State Park Campground can access portions of the famous trail. "There are 21 marked trails that cover over 63 miles within the boundaries of Stokes State Forest. Twelve miles are part of the Appalachian Trail," notes one camper who recommends visiting the nearby Tillman Ravine trail.

Archery practice: Turkey Swamp Park offers dedicated archery facilities where campers can practice with their own equipment. "Bring your bow and shoot at the hay barrels. Ice skate on the lake in the winter or just enjoy a gorgeous walk in the woods," suggests a regular visitor.

Water activities: The 17-acre lake at Turkey Swamp Park provides multiple water recreation options. "Plenty to do over a 2 night stay. Archery, boating, fishing, and hiking. Boat rental rates are acceptable and there are four different styles to choose from," explains one camper who enjoyed the diverse offerings.

Backpacking experience: Round Valley State Park Campground offers true wilderness camping opportunities. "If you're looking for a getaway without doing backcountry planning this is the place," notes a camper. "The hike is a 3 mile minimum 6 max. The view was KILLER."

What campers like

Privacy between sites: Campers appreciate the space and seclusion at many locations near Saddle Brook. At Turkey Swamp Park, "Sites are in the woods and widely spaced apart to give you privacy and the feeling of being out in the Forrest," according to one reviewer who valued the natural setting.

Clean facilities: Visitors to Camp Glen Gray consistently mention the well-maintained accommodations. "Cabins are always clean and stocked with firewood. Lots of hiking trails. Trading post is well stocked and volunteers are always friendly and able to answer any questions," notes one family that returns regularly.

Diverse accommodation options: Glamping close to Saddle Brook, New Jersey offers various comfort levels. "Great Camp!!! One rustic place with many hiking trails to choose from. Camp also provides trucking of gear weather permitting. No vehicles allowed to drive through camp. Trading Post for treats and other items," writes a camper who appreciated the service options.

Crystal clear water: Several campgrounds feature pristine swimming and fishing conditions. A Round Valley visitor shares, "The water is crystal clear, the area is clean. There's bathrooms and pumps but we just filtered the water from the reservoir instead which tasted a million times better than the well water."

What you should know

Bear country precautions: Campers in northern New Jersey must follow proper food storage protocols. As noted by a visitor to Stokes State Forest, "Remember, this is bear country so proper food storage is a must. Bear lockers are not provided. The area also has ticks and rattlesnakes."

Site terrain variations: Many campgrounds feature uneven surfaces. At High Point State Park, one camper warned, "The photos did not convey the actual steepness of this site!! The gravel driveway is on a 30-40 degree incline. The tent was too long for the platform, so we had to set it up on the flattest part and hope not to roll down the hill in the night."

Access challenges for some campgrounds: Some wilderness camping requires significant effort to reach. At Round Valley, "The hike up in the cushetunk mountain is really nice as well... You can either boat in or hike in. The hike is a 3 mile minimum 6 max."

Tick prevalence: The woodland camping areas harbor ticks throughout warm seasons. A Turkey Swamp visitor cautioned, "By the 2nd day I had 3 ticks on me. My dog had one and by the end my husband had 2. That was so crazy because we were just sitting by our camper."

Tips for camping with families

Look for camp stores: When glamping with families near Saddle Brook, New Jersey, convenience is important. "The welcome center has a store where you can buy essentials you may have forgotten and then some (cold drinks, milk, cups, pans, condiments, ice cream, etc.)," notes a visitor to Panther Lake Camping Resort.

Consider amenities for rainy days: Some locations offer indoor activities for inclement weather. "There is an arcade room (fun for kids but kind of an odd thing to have at a campsite in my opinion) and a covered sitting area also next to the welcome center," mentions one family who appreciated the option.

Check for playground access: Several campgrounds feature dedicated play areas. At Great Divide Campground, "The common area, along with the pool, had a small soccer field and volleyball court. They also had scheduled activities for kids," notes a visitor who appreciated the recreational options.

Review noise levels: Some campgrounds enforce quiet hours more strictly than others. One Kittatinny visitor warned, "Busy campground no quiet time loud music till 3 in the morning. Very clean, workers very friendly and helpful but after dark no one around."

Tips from RVers

Consider site access limitations: At Mahlon Dickerson Reservation, RVers appreciate the access features. "Easy to navigate our 38 ft. RV. Easy to dump and fill. Peaceful. Close to train to N. Y. City," notes one satisfied camper.

Water hookup logistics: Some campgrounds require extra preparation for connections. "Website lists water hook ups at long distances but they have hose reels to help with that. Our site (15) said 75' however the 50' hose reel made it to our rv connection," explains a Mahlon Dickerson visitor.

Seasonal restrictions: Many RV-friendly campgrounds near Saddle Brook have limited operating seasons. Great Divide Campground operates from May 1 to October 14, while Panther Lake operates April 1 to November 1, requiring off-season alternatives.

Dump station availability: Not all campgrounds offer full hookups. A Mahlon Dickerson camper notes, "Trash dumpster is an easy walk and the dump station has a flush hose point. Nice and easy little campground."

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Saddle Brook, NJ is Collective Governors Island with a 4-star rating from 6 reviews.

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