Best RV Parks & Resorts near Scotch Plains, NJ
Several RV campgrounds operate within 30 miles of Scotch Plains, with Liberty Harbor RV Park in Jersey City providing 90 sites with electric hookups, water connections, and dump station access. The park functions primarily as a base for Manhattan exploration, with sites positioned extremely close together on a gravel lot. Mahlon Dickerson Reservation offers paved, level RV sites with electric and water hookups in a more natural setting with greater spacing between sites. Crystal Springs Lodges & RV Resort in Cream Ridge accommodates big rigs with 50-amp service and full hookups. "This is basically a parking lot, with absolutely nothing but a spot to park. It's pricy, but if you're planning on seeing everything NYC has to offer, you can't get a better base camp."
Navigating to Liberty Harbor RV Park requires careful driving through urban streets that may challenge larger motorhome owners. Sites at most area RV parks range from basic water and electric connections to full-service pads with sewer hookups. Reservations are essential at Liberty Harbor, which maintains year-round availability but fills quickly during peak tourist seasons. Cell service varies across the region, with stronger signals at urban locations like Liberty Harbor and potentially weaker coverage at more rural campgrounds. According to one visitor, "Getting in and out is not for someone in a brand new 45' travel trailer. Know your rig and know how to maneuver it in tight spaces." Most parks accommodate pets, though military installations like NWS Earle RV Park and Military Park Fort Dix Range 14 Camp typically prohibit animals.
