The Dyrt – find campgrounds for tents, RVs, cabins, glamping and more.
Open in App

Best Campgrounds near Dennis, NJ

645 Reviews

The coastal region of Dennis, New Jersey provides access to numerous mixed-use campgrounds catering to various camping styles. Belleplain State Forest offers year-round camping with tent, RV, and glamping options, while Ocean View Resort Campground features lake swimming and cabin accommodations approximately 7 miles south of Dennis. Campgrounds in this area generally provide water hookups, picnic tables, and fire rings, with most facilities concentrated along the Route 9 corridor between Cape May and Ocean City.

Seasonal considerations shape the camping experience in southern New Jersey's coastal area. Many campgrounds operate primarily from April through October, with Ocean View Resort open April 13 to October 8 and Whippoorwill Campground available April 1 to October 31. A visitor commented, "Sites are very wooded, close to each other. The lake is huge, the pools are crowded but fun. There is a splash pad for little ones." Most developed campgrounds require advance reservations, especially during summer weekends when beach-goers flock to nearby shore towns. The proximity to popular destinations like Avalon, Sea Isle City, and Cape May means campsites fill quickly during peak season.

Campers report high satisfaction with family-oriented amenities at most developed campgrounds in the region. Swimming lakes, splash pads, and recreational facilities are common features, with several locations offering organized activities for children. Based on reviews from The Dyrt, Ocean View Resort receives praise for its "pirate themed splash pad by the pool" and "brand new mini golf course." The camping areas vary in privacy levels, with some reviewers noting sites can be close together, particularly at busier resorts. While most campgrounds provide clean restroom facilities, amenities vary significantly from basic sites at Belleplain State Forest to full-service RV resorts with sewer hookups, showers, and recreational facilities at places like Sun Outdoors Cape May and Thousand Trails Lake & Shore.

Map showing campgrounds near Dennis, New JerseyExplore the Map

Best Camping Sites Near Dennis, New Jersey (113)

    1. Belleplain State Forest

    22 Reviews
    Woodbine, NJ
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (609) 861-2404

    "They allowed me to drive around first and pick out a campsite before checking in. They charge $5 extra for a dog. So far it is very quiet and that's what I was looking for."

    "Very nice campground tucked away in southern NJ. Clean facilities. Plenty of space for our tent. lake for swimming and you can rent boats. nice hiking trails and playground."

    2. Ocean View Resort Campground

    15 Reviews
    Dennis, NJ
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (609) 624-1675

    "It's very close to everything, but you don't even need to leave the campground! There are a ton of activities!"

    "We went to Ocean View Resort in New Jersey to kick off the 2022 season in our new Fleetwood Discovery LXE. And we’re glad we did! "

    3. Sun Outdoors Cape May

    26 Reviews
    Tabernacle, NJ
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (609) 886-1234

    "Stayed in a drive through, patio site with full hook-ups. It was situated on a corner spot. A lot of RV, golf cart, bike, and people traffic due to the location."

    "The front of the park is close to the pool and store- if pool noise is a concern you should stay further back. A mix of seasonal,"cabins" and overnight camping. Park was very clean."

    4. Ocean City Campground & Beach Cabins

    7 Reviews
    Dennis, NJ
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (609) 309-3649

    "Gravel under the trailer and small river rock around the picnic table and fire pit."

    "THINGS I LIKED: 

    • Park is within 30-minutes drive-time to Cape May, Ocean City, and Wildwood 

    • Everything we saw was in great condition, perfectly working order, clean, and looked new 

    *"

    5. Whippoorwill Campground

    8 Reviews
    Ocean City, NJ
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (609) 390-3458

    $43 / night

    "The only thing that concerned us was there were a lot of little kids walking around unattended. We will def go back."

    "Close to beaches and lots to do in the area."

    6. Sun Retreats Seashore Campsites & RV Resort

    18 Reviews
    Tabernacle, NJ
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (609) 884-4010

    "Great Location and close to Cape May City. 10 min drive to Washington Street Mall. Lots to do during the day."

    "Beautiful main building. close to a lovely walking trail."

    7. Thousand Trails Sea Pines

    6 Reviews
    Cape May Court House, NJ
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "well maintained, wonderful pool and splash pad, great location!!"

    "Kids love the lake. Bathroom cleaned daily. Could use more showers. Nice and quiet at night."

    8. Ocean City Campground & Beach Cabins

    3 Reviews
    Dennis, NJ
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (609) 390-3649

    "This campground is about a 15 minute drive from Ocean City. There are plenty of stores close by as well."

    9. Beachcomber Camping Resort

    10 Reviews
    Tabernacle, NJ
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (609) 886-6035

    $42 / night

    "A beautiful wooded campground close to the beaches of Cape May, New Jersey. Very family oriented and really a great place for adults too."

    "Lots to do and the beautiful beaches of Cape May, New Jersey are a short 10 minute drive. The different types of camping/glamping experiences exceeded my expectations."

    10. Thousand Trails Lake & Shore

    3 Reviews
    Dennis, NJ
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "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"

Show More
Showing results 1-10 of 113 campgrounds

2025 Detourist Giveaway

Presented byToyota Trucks

Review Campgrounds. Win Prizes.

Enter to Win

Dennis Contest

Enter to Win

Recent Camping Photos near Dennis, NJ

209 Photos of 113 Dennis Campgrounds

Recent Reviews near Dennis, NJ

645 Reviews of 113 Dennis Campgrounds

  • Tiffany P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 22, 2025

    Ocean View Resort Campground

    Lots of fun

    This place had a lot to do with kids! Lake, pool, ice cream, arcade, mini golf, mining station, activities. Does get very crowded and definitely have to book a head. We loved where our site was located. Will definitely be visiting again.

  • Evan C.
    Aug. 18, 2025

    Redden State Forest Campground

    Secluded and improving

    8/15/2025

    Arrived after dark to find that I had the campground to myself. As noted in other reviews, turn right as you drive past the office/house and let yourself in through the closed (but unlocked) gate. Since the last review, it appears they've added 11 sites on a branch if you bear left after the gate. These sites (8-18) are level, packed gravel pads with benches, fire pit, grill, and picnic table. The restroom featured on the map is just a portalet, but there is plenty of overflow parking in that branch. Apparently you're not supposed to pull onto the gravel with your vehicle, just park parallel to the road alongside it. 

    Another note about the gravel - can't get stakes in. Plus, it's a pine forest and I didn't want to get sap on my tent so I didn't tent adjacent to the pad amidst the pine needles. I did drive around the right branch (sites 1-7) in the morning to find that they are dirt/grass sites and probably would be ideal for tenting/staking (and in case you haven't guessed, I don't have a freestanding tent). The area is densely forested with pines and is quite pleasant in that regard.

  • colleen C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 11, 2025

    Sun Outdoors Rehoboth Bay

    Awesome!

    We loved it. Great for a long getaway or a quick one like ours. Loved our stay. It was clean and full of fun.

  • C
    Aug. 4, 2025

    Sun Retreats Seashore Campsites & RV Resort

    Pros and cons

    We have been to this campground twice. First time everything was very clean and lots to do. The last time things had slipped a little bit. Campground was definitely not as clean. The first time there was staff riding around picking up garbage and keeping things neat. Last time it seemed like it was just a bunch of teenagers flying around on golf carts not doing much. Almost all the games were broken in the arcade. Plus a lot more seasonals. The seasonals also have a lot of political flags with profanities. Not very family friendly! Pros love the pool, lake, waterslides, and proximity to cape may Cons broken equipment, kids racing golf carts all hours of the nights, lots of seasonals with over the top decorations, with flags with profanities and cleanliness slipping. We will try it again. Hopefully they were just having an off year.

  • Scott K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 3, 2025

    Bass River State Forest

    Fantastic Experience

    My first time solo camping and it couldn’t have gone better. The staff there are top notch. Clean site. So much to do. Couldn’t recommend enough.

  • Frank J.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 24, 2025

    Belleplain State Forest

    Relatively new to this

    Stayed in site 116 in CCC section (only section with electric and water). Good privacy. Check-in went smoothly. Staff at office said all the roads in the CCC section were 2-way. Not wide enough in my opinion but we didn't have a problem. Restrooms/showers were ok. Sea Isle City is not too far away if you're into the Jersey shore, restaurants, live music.

  • A
    Jul. 23, 2025

    Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park At Delaware Beaches

    Great First Camping Trip

    My family tent camped for 1 night here at site 190. Decent array of electrical hookup options. My kids had a blast in the water area with the pool and large slides. It was our first time camping and we had trouble sleeping due to groups around us having fun until 11, but overall it was a really great experience and we will be returning

  • Joshua N.
    Jul. 19, 2025

    Sun Retreats Seashore Campsites & RV Resort

    Some issues

    The campsite is very nice except for a few issues not have not been addressed over the many years we have been coming here. First, the WIFI is absolutely terrible! I have complained before and it never improves. 2nd, when we checked in, we were told that there currently no cable TV. We were told to stream which was terrible as I stated above. Last, there was an older gentleman that works there as a pool attendant. He told one of the guests that vaping is not allowed in the fenced area of the swimming lake in a scolding tone and told the guest that it's against the rules and that he did not make up the rules. He then ran off to find the woman in charge of the pools(her name is Marie). She came in hot on her golf cart like Bo Luke in the Dukes of Hazzard and came over to the guest and started yelling at the guest like she committed murder. Totally uncalled for!!! She has an absolutely terrible personality and should not be working in the hospitality industry. There were a few other staff members that were very rude towards guests(including us). When I'm paying over$1000 for a week here, I expect to be treated much better. We almost felt like we were bothering the staff. We have seen Marie many times over the years and never see any behavior changes. The staff could use a good training session on hospitality and appreciation that guests come here to relax and spend a lot of money here to do so, so they are employed.

  • M
    Jul. 6, 2025

    Holly Acres RV Park

    Nice campground

    The sites are on the smallish side, but the staff is super nice and the facilities are maintained and clean

Guide to Dennis

Camping near Dennis, New Jersey, offers a mix of beautiful nature and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly spot or a peaceful getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Beach Access: Many campgrounds are close to the beach. For instance, at Cape Henlopen State Park Campground, visitors can enjoy biking to the beach and exploring the nature center. One reviewer mentioned, "There are paths to the beach that we rode our bikes on. Breathtaking sites for camping."
  • Fishing and Hiking: Campgrounds like Belleplain State Forest offer great fishing spots and hiking trails. A camper shared, "The campground was clean and well maintained. It's very close to civilization but you get the camping experience."
  • Historical Sites: Check out Fort Miles for some WWII history. Campers at Cape Henlopen State Park Campground enjoyed the historical aspect, saying, "This park has a LOT of activities: the beach, a nice nature center."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-kept bathhouses and clean sites. One visitor at Holly Shores Camping Resort noted, "The grounds were well kept. The pool area looked nice and there were plenty of bathhouses."
  • Friendly Staff: Many reviews highlight the helpfulness of campground staff. A camper at Ocean View Resort Campground said, "The staff were helpful and friendly."
  • Activities for Kids: Campgrounds like Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park - Elmer offer plenty of activities for children. One parent mentioned, "The pool and splash park were great but you needed to be at least 42 inches to go on the slide or bounce house."

What you should know:

  • Busy Weekends: Many campgrounds can get crowded, especially on weekends. A visitor at Bass River State Forest mentioned, "Very hard to snag a spot for a weekend. It's always busy."
  • Site Sizes Vary: Some sites are smaller than others, so check dimensions before booking. A camper at Cape Henlopen State Park Campground advised, "Watch the site dimensions or you might not be able to fit your vehicle AND camper on the site."
  • Limited Cell Service: Be prepared for spotty cell service in some areas. A camper at Belleplain State Forest noted, "The only downside is the cell service, but it’s not their fault!"

Tips for camping with families:

  • Plan for Activities: Look for campgrounds with plenty of activities for kids. One family at Hospitality Creek Campground enjoyed, "We rode our bikes around, enjoyed time on the lake in a rented paddleboat."
  • Bring Bug Spray: Mosquitoes can be a problem, especially near water. A camper at Parvin State Park Campground warned, "Bring super-woodsman-strong-do-not-mess-with-me bug spray."
  • Check for Amenities: Make sure the campground has family-friendly amenities like playgrounds and pools. A visitor at Wading Pines Camping Resort mentioned, "The place was clean, and there was no garbage around."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Hookups: Ensure your site has the necessary hookups for your RV. A camper at Bass River State Forest said, "The staff at this location is fantastic. I wanted to make some adjustments to my reservation and they took care of everything without issue."
  • Be Mindful of Space: Some campgrounds have tight spaces for larger RVs. A visitor at Holly Shores Camping Resort noted, "If you are a master maneuver-er then this wouldn't be a concern for you."
  • Plan for Noise: Be aware of potential noise from nearby roads or airports. A camper at Seashore Campsites & RV Resort mentioned, "Lots of airplane noise all day."

Camping near Dennis, New Jersey, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Dennis, NJ?

According to TheDyrt.com, Dennis, NJ offers a wide range of camping options, with 113 campgrounds and RV parks near Dennis, NJ and 1 free dispersed camping spot.

Which is the most popular campground near Dennis, NJ?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Dennis, NJ is Belleplain State Forest with a 4.3-star rating from 22 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Dennis, NJ?

According to TheDyrt.com, there is 1 free dispersed camping spot near Dennis, NJ.

Keep Exploring