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Somers Point, New Jersey provides access to a variety of mixed-use campgrounds within a short drive of the coastal area. Established facilities include Whippoorwill Campground in Marmora and Ocean City Campground & Beach Cabins, both located within 15 minutes of Somers Point. The region supports multiple accommodation types with tent sites, RV hookups, and cabin rentals available at most locations. Colonial Meadows Family Campground in Egg Harbor Township and Belleplain State Forest to the west offer additional camping options with varying amenities and settings.
Camping in the Somers Point area follows seasonal patterns with most facilities operating from April through October. Many campgrounds like Ocean City Campground & Beach Cabins and Spacious Skies Country Oaks limit operations to the warm season, typically closing by late October. Full hookup sites with water, electric, and sewer connections are common at the developed campgrounds, though availability requires advance booking during summer months. Proximity to Ocean City and other beach communities increases demand during peak season. A recent review noted, "The sites are spacious, the pool is awesome and the staff is very friendly and efficient. Ocean City beaches and boardwalk are just a short drive away and you can get beach badges right at the campground."
Waterfront proximity represents a significant draw for campers visiting the area. Several campgrounds provide convenient access to coastal attractions while maintaining more affordable accommodations than beachfront properties. The Somers Point camping experience is defined by its balance of outdoor recreation with easy beach access, making it popular for summer family camping trips. The developed campgrounds typically offer amenities including swimming pools, shower facilities, and recreation areas. A camper wrote, "We stayed at Ocean City Campground for a weekend get away. The staff was very friendly and the campstore/snack stand was impressive. The campground has a nice pool and covered area. This campground is about a 15 minute drive from Ocean City." While the region has numerous seasonal residents who maintain long-term arrangements at these campgrounds, most facilities reserve sites for transient campers as well.
Best Campgrounds near Somers Point (96)
1. Belleplain State Forest
"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
"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. Whippoorwill Campground
"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."
from $43 / night
Check Availability4. Ocean City Campground & Beach Cabins
"Gravel under the trailer and small river rock around the picnic table and fire pit."
"THINGS I LIKED:
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Park is within 30-minutes drive-time to Cape May, Ocean City, and Wildwood
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Everything we saw was in great condition, perfectly working order, clean, and looked new
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5. Ocean City Campground & Beach Cabins
"This campground is about a 15 minute drive from Ocean City. There are plenty of stores close by as well."
6. Mays Landing Resort
"The tent loop is all the way in the back next to the pond. If you are arriving after office hours, 6pm or so, you have to call to get a gate code. Otherwise, you are locked out."
"Our tent site was right next to the pond. It was a Saturday and they were rocking. I dont know if the person playing the music was a professional DJ, he was incredible."
7. Spacious Skies Country Oaks
"As a returning traveler to Spacious Skies Campgrounds – Country Oaks in Dorothy, New Jersey, I continue to be impressed by the peaceful atmosphere, well-maintained facilities, and welcoming hospitality"
"There’s nothing much to do in the area without driving 45+ minutes away, so make this your destination of you’re looking for a restful time away from home. The Wi-Fi actually worked great."
from $36 - $999 / night
Check Availability8. Winding River Campground
9. Thousand Trails Lake & Shore
"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"
"Close to beaches and food. We’ll be back!"
10. Holly Acres RV Park
"5 Stars / Labor Day Weekend We stayed at Holly Acres Campground in Egg Harbor City, New Jersey, for Labor Day weekend. We’re so glad we did! "
"Good fishing at the lake. They also allow golfcarts"
Drive Time
- 15 min from Atlantic City, NJ
- 38 min from Vineland, NJ
- 55 min from Philadelphia, PA
- 1 hr 51 min from Dover, DE
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Recent Reviews near Somers Point, NJ
530 Reviews of 96 Somers Point Campgrounds
Patel D.
TravelerBig Oaks Campground
⚠️ Think Twice Before Booking— Our Family Felt Targeted and Intimidated
I am writing this review because I genuinely want to warn other families before they book this campground. What should have been a relaxing camping trip turned into an extremely upsetting experience for our family. From the beginning, we felt singled out and unwelcome. We arrived at our campsite and then went to the office. We did not know that the campground required every guest to go to the office before going to their site. This was an honest misunderstanding. Instead of simply explaining the rule and moving on, the situation became unnecessarily confrontational, and we felt like the staff was looking for reasons to have an issue with us. What was especially upsetting was how our children were treated. Our children were riding scooters and were stopped and told that scooters were not allowed. We were extremely confused because we could clearly see much younger children riding/driving around the campground. Our 14-year-old was not allowed to do so, while we observed significantly younger white children being allowed to ride. What made this even worse was the way our children were spoken to. They came running back to us scared and intimidated by the interaction. As parents, that was extremely upsetting to see. There is a huge difference between calmly explaining a campground rule to a child and speaking to a child in a way that makes them feel frightened. If there is a rule that scooters are not allowed, then the rule should be applied consistently to every child, regardless of age or background. What we witnessed did not feel consistent. As the experience continued, we felt increasingly targeted. We were left with the strong impression that they did not want our family there. At one point, it honestly felt like they were trying to find reasons to get rid of us, which made us question whether the campground had overbooked and was looking for a way to push us out. We also had a very concerning experience regarding payment. We were forced to pay in cash and were not provided with a receipt. As paying guests, we found this extremely troubling and unprofessional. The entire experience left our family feeling uncomfortable, intimidated, and unwelcome. Camping with children should be about relaxing, enjoying the outdoors, and making good memories—not having your children come running back to you because they are scared of how an adult spoke to them. I cannot speak to anyone else's intentions, but**based on what we personally experienced and witnessed, we felt that our family was being treated differently because of our background. Seeing younger white children being allowed to do something that our children were stopped from doing made the situation even more concerning.I strongly recommend that families think twice before booking this campground. If you do decide to stay, make sure you understand every rule before arriving, document your interactions, and keep proof of every payment. We are sharing this review because other families deserve to know what our experience was like before spending their money and vacation time here. No family should leave a campground feeling intimidated, targeted, or unwelcome.
- Patel D.Traveler
Big Oaks Campground
⚠️ Think Twice Before Booking - Our Family Felt Targeted and Intimidated.
I am writing this review because I genuinely want to warn other families before they book this campground. What should have been a relaxing camping trip turned into an extremely upsetting experience for our family. From the beginning, we felt singled out and unwelcome. We arrived at our campsite and then went to the office. We did not know that the campground required every guest to go to the office before going to their site. This was an honest misunderstanding. Instead of simply explaining the rule and moving on, the situation became unnecessarily confrontational, and we felt like the staff was looking for reasons to have an issue with us. What was especially upsetting was how our children were treated. Our children were riding scooters and were stopped and told that scooters were not allowed. We were extremely confused because we could clearly see much younger children riding/driving around the campground. Our 14-year-old was not allowed to do so, while we observed significantly younger white children being allowed to ride. What made this even worse was**the way our children were spoken to. They came running back to us scared and intimidated by the interaction. As parents, that was extremely upsetting to see. There is a huge difference between calmly explaining a campground rule to a child and speaking to a child in a way that makes them feel frightened. If there is a rule that scooters are not allowed, then the rule should be applied**consistently to every child**, regardless of age or background. What we witnessed did not feel consistent. As the experience continued, we felt increasingly targeted. We were left with the strong impression that they did not want our family there. At one point, it honestly felt like they were trying to find reasons to get rid of us, which made us question whether the campground had overbooked and was looking for a way to push us out. We also had a very concerning experience regarding payment. We were forced to pay in cash and were not provided with a receipt. As paying guests, we found this extremely troubling and unprofessional. The entire experience left our family feeling uncomfortable, intimidated, and unwelcome. Camping with children should be about relaxing, enjoying the outdoors, and making good memories—not having your children come running back to you because they are scared of how an adult spoke to them. I cannot speak to anyone else's intentions, but**based on what we personally experienced and witnessed, we felt that our family was being treated differently because of our background.** Seeing younger white children being allowed to do something that our children were stopped from doing made the situation even more concerning.**I strongly recommend that families think twice before booking this campground.** If you do decide to stay, make sure you understand every rule before arriving, document your interactions, and keep proof of every payment. We are sharing this review because other families deserve to know what our experience was like before spending their money and vacation time here. No family should leave a campground feeling intimidated, targeted, or unwelcome.
Nadine R.
GuideAtsion Family Camp — Wharton State Forest
Not my vibe
I personally did not like this campsite. First of all, our site tag was leftover from SEPTEMBER. Did no one look at any of these sites and leave someone else’s registration posted there for almost a year? Wild. Our campsite had trash leftover from previous campers. The whole campground was loud - from other campers to just the sounds from the nearby road. If you are looking for peace it is NOT here. If you’re looking to have loud music time all night with no repercussions as your kids ride around yelling and carrying on past midnight then you’ll have a blast. The pros of this campsite was supposed to be the access to Lake Atsion but we were turned away at the gate at 12:30 as they stated they were at capacity. Checking into our campsite they specifically asked if we would be utilizing the recreation area so we would have a pass for entry, but that’s seemingly not in their logistical headcount. I would not visit here again.
John L.ScoutWading Pines Camping Resort
Poor sites
I recently stayed at Site 36, and unfortunately, my experience was very disappointing. The biggest issue was the campsite itself. Site 36 is extremely small, with neighboring campers only about 5 feet away on one side and roughly 12 feet behind the site. There was very little privacy, which made it difficult to relax. Many of the nearby sites appeared to be occupied by long-term or permanent residents. Several had large amounts of personal belongings stored under tarps, giving the area an unkempt appearance. In addition, the neighboring campsite had children's bikes, large toys, and other miscellaneous items overflowing onto the site I had rented, making it feel even more cramped. Another major concern was the constant cigarette and marijuana smoke. It was noticeable throughout much of the day, and because of the smoke, I couldn't comfortably leave my camper windows open. At over $110 per night for a full hookup site, I expected a much better experience. I understand the campground told me there were no other sites available, although I did notice a few empty sites during my stay. Whether those sites were reserved or unavailable for another reason, I can't say, but Site 346 should not be rented at this price given its condition and lack of privacy. Overall, I would not stay here again and cannot recommend to anyone looking for a relaxing camping experience. Its great for daily tubing but as a camper they lock the fence that gets you to the bridge so you have to take a long walk around although non campers can pull right up, it makes no sense to have a pass through that's locked.
Laura W.ScoutPomona RV Park and Campground
Small
Pulled in like noooo it’s super small tight but here for a week in a cabin kids had a great time nice people pool and weekend activities. We would come back
ryan H.ScoutGodfrey Bridge — Wharton State Forest
Primitive, vehicle accessible campground
$10/night for out of staters. About 30 well spaced sites. Every site has fire ring, some places half shaded. Pit toilets spaced around the campground. No water. Great cell service (5G) with Verizon
Matt S.
LegendAvalon Campground
Nice campground near lots of great beach towns
We spent a weekend at Avalon Campground to tour the trailers at the Vintage Trailer Rally. We toured about 15 RVs which was a lot of fun. The owners all took time to share details about their renovations and how they use the trailer.
For me, this is a 4-star campground because of lack of wifi and cable tv. We normally bring our own wifi, but are waiting on a replacement unit to arrive this week. That’s why I was hoping they’d have wifi, or at least cable tv as a backup.
THINGS I LIKED:
— Nice campground— nothing fancy, but everything worked and it was pretty clean and well-maintained
— Friendly staff including an escort to the site(which was a good size with working utilities)
— Lots of nearby beach towns
— Easy access from Exit 17 off Garden State Parkway
— They have a concrete pickleball court which we enjoyed
THINGS I DIDN’T LIKE SO MUCH:
— WiFi cost extra fee and didn’t work well at all
— Cable TV reception wasn’t good
WOULD WE COME BACK?
Absolutely, this is a great spot! They’re adding a swimming pool which is under construction now, so that should be a good addition
- SSteven W.Guide
Cape Henlopen State Park Campground
Tight spaces
Nice campground. Way bike trails to the nearby fort and museum, site E11 was right on top of site E9 so you get to know your neighbors other sites were less crowded
Guide to Somers Point
Somers Point camping options tend to close by late October, with most facilities reopening in April when temperatures average 60-70°F. The region sits at sea level with sandy soil conditions that impact drainage and tent stability during rain events. Campers visiting Somers Point encounter a mix of wooded inland sites and coastal access points with varying degrees of shade protection.
What to do
Water activities on the Great Egg Harbor River: Winding River Campground offers tubing and kayaking with transportation services for 2, 3, and 5-hour trips that end right back at the campsite. "We used our SUPs in the water and we're fine but we didn't go far," reports one visitor, while another adds, "This was our first time camping with our new to us pop up trailer... They have kayaking and tubing available with their own transport... and you come right back down to the campsite!!"
Miniature golf and arcades: Ocean View Resort Campground recently added a brand new mini golf course that's complemented by arcade facilities. One camper noted, "They just completed a new camp store building that has everything you could think of from camping gear to beach chairs and floats! They also have a cafe that also sells ice cream." Another mentioned, "This place had a lot to do with kids! Lake, pool, ice cream, arcade, mini golf, mining station, activities."
Forest hiking trails: Belleplain State Forest offers multiple hiking paths for different experience levels. A visitor commented, "We biked the trails, and hiked others that didn't allow bikes. They are putting in new bathrooms at Miesle this year." Another camper shared, "We love the dog-friendly hiking trails. We have walked through the site areas and they seem to be a nice size."
What campers like
Swimming options beyond the ocean: Holly Acres RV Park provides both pool access and a fishing pond where dogs are welcome to swim. "The site are nice. Good fishing at the lake. They also allow golfcarts," explains one visitor. Another mentions, "Camp sites well spaced out. Plenty of privacy. We brought our dogs. They ended up swimming in the pond. We also enjoyed the pool."
Proximity to beach towns without beachfront prices: Spacious Skies Country Oaks offers a budget-friendly base camp while still providing easy beach access. "There's nothing much to do in the area without driving 45+ minutes away, so make this your destination if you're looking for a restful time away from home," notes one camper. Sites feature "level, gravel and concrete site with small grassy area" and "a concrete patio with picnic table and Adirondack chairs, and a nice fire ring."
Clean facilities with attentive maintenance: Whippoorwill Campground receives consistent praise for facility upkeep. "Bath houses were extremely clean. Camp Store had a lot of supplies if needed," reports a recent camper. Another visitor mentioned, "Very nice camp sites. Pool looked amazing but it rained the entire weekend. Very friendly staff."
What you should know
Limited connectivity in wooded areas: Belleplain State Forest has virtually no cell service across major carriers. One reviewer cautioned, "Virtually NO cell service with AT&T, TMobile or Verizon. AT&T we the better of the 3. Our Winegard/Gateway give us no internet which we normally get. There'd be way too many trees for Starlink."
Seasonal scheduling affects facilities: Most campgrounds near Somers Point operate on limited schedules. Spacious Skies Country Oaks operates from April 15 to October 15, while Winding River Campground runs May 1 to October 15. As a visitor noted, "The closest bathrooms were closed, so we had to drive a few minutes to a different set. That got annoying."
Site selection impacts experience: Mays Landing Resort has uneven terrain across its sites. "Site are very unleveled so the staff switched us to a pull thru space that was a tad bit more level but still very unleveled," shared one camper. Tent campers should be especially attentive: "Site F 17 is the lowest point of the tent loop, which won't be a problem unless it rains. Unfortunately, it rained 3 inches one day and I literally dug a trench around the tent to keep it dry."
Tips for camping with families
Splash pads for younger children: Ocean View Resort Campground features specialized water play areas. "Ocean View Resort was an excellent resort for our family with two toddlers. Kids loved the Splash Park, Arcade, Tram Car, playgrounds and Lake," notes one family. Another mentioned, "A few years ago they added a pirate themed splash pad by the pool and last year they unveiled a brand new mini golf course."
Nature programs at state facilities: Ocean City Campground & Beach Cabins offers organized activities for children. "My familiy an I stayed at Ocean City Campground for a weekend get away. The staff was was very friendliy and the campstore/snack stand was impressive. The campground has a nice pool and covered area. They also had organized activities," shares a visitor.
Avoid sites near water with small children: When selecting tent sites, consider safety factors. At Mays Landing Resort, "the tent loop is surrounded by water on 3 sides. There is no safety fence. The water is mostly standing water so expect mosquitoes." This requires extra vigilance with young children.
Tips from RVers
Dump station logistics: Belleplain State Forest has limited dumping facilities. "The worst was the dump station. It is just a little hole on the side of the road and the ONLY dump station for the 3 campgrounds! It was very unlevel and not easy to fully dump our tanks. It was also Memorial Day weekend and the line at checkout caused us to wait 2 hours to dump!!"
Site drainage considerations: Several campgrounds have drainage issues during rain. One camper at Winding River Campground noted, "Your rig will be covered in sand and it's quite buggy. However, it has a state park feel with the trees." Spacious Skies Country Oaks visitors advised checking site conditions: "There was a dip in the site when backing in and our fifth wheel was bending to the point of rubbing the top of our truck when backing in."
Road navigation challenges: Many campgrounds have narrow access roads. At Belleplain State Forest, "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." Mays Landing Resort has "very unleveled" sites with "narrow, winding streets. It was a maze."
Frequently Asked Questions
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Somers Point, NJ is Belleplain State Forest with a 4.3-star rating from 22 reviews.
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