Campgrounds near Vineland, New Jersey range from 15 to 40 miles away, primarily clustered toward the Atlantic coast. Most facilities sit at elevations under 50 feet above sea level in New Jersey's Pine Barrens region, where sandy soil affects campsite leveling. Summer temperatures typically range 75-90°F with high humidity, while spring and fall camping seasons offer milder 60-75°F conditions.
What to do
Beach access opportunities: Several campgrounds provide convenient bases for Atlantic beaches. Thousand Trails Chestnut Lake is "close to Long Beach Island and Atlantic city," according to camper Joe D. For Cape May beaches, Sun Retreats Avalon offers proximity where "Cold Spring Brewery wasn't too far and was fun," notes camper Laure D.
Swimming options: Most campgrounds feature pools as alternatives to beach trips. At Shady Pines Campground, "My daughter made friends with kids her age in the pool. My husband and son did play pool one night in the community center," reports Amanda M. King Nummy Trail Campground maintains "clean facilities" with "great location close to Cape May and Wildwood" beaches according to Carson B.
Fishing access: Several campgrounds maintain stocked lakes for fishing. Thousand Trails Chestnut Lake features "good fishing, good people, nice shaded and sunny spots, beautiful pool," reports camper Aimee D. The lake areas often include beach chairs and swimming areas during summer months.
What campers like
Cleanliness of facilities: Bathroom and shower maintenance varies significantly between parks. At Thousand Trails Seashore Campsites & RV Resort, Brett L. notes "Bathrooms clean. WiFi spotty." Shady Pines Campground received high marks from Amanda M.: "The bathrooms for shower convenience after the beach were SUPER clean."
Recreation amenities: Many parks offer organized activities during peak season. At Thousand Trails Lake & Shore, Nicole S. commented, "I did like the lake and waterpark. However, the water in the waterpark was ice cold." Mays Landing Resort features entertainment: "He has to be the greatest campsite DJ ever. It was definitely a vibe," wrote Herbert about a Saturday night gathering.
Campground atmosphere: Sites vary from quiet retreats to more social environments. Thomas Q. found Thousand Trails Chestnut Lake provided "wonderful atmosphere. We were made to feel very welcome and well taken care of... a nice spot to stop for some time away from the hustle and bustle of life."
What you should know
Seasonal camper concentration: Many parks predominantly serve long-term or seasonal guests. At Shady Pines Campground, Matt S. observed: "There are several people working on assignment for a nearby decommissioned nuclear power plant who live at this campground. Shady Pines caters to long-term and year-round guests as well as manufactured homes/trailers that are permanent."
Site condition variability: Site quality differs widely even within the same campground. Amanda M. noted about Shady Pines: "I can definitely see where the previous reviewer said they had trouble with leveling from to back. We have a very small TT and pulled back as far as we could otherwise we would have been on a slope."
Reservation requirements: Most parks operate reservation systems with varying flexibility. At Thousand Trails Lake & Shore, Carl S. reported that "the resort did not reserve a particular site and suggested that we drive around and select the one we liked." However, another camper at the same park noted "you have to reserve a year in advance" for peak season stays.
Tips for camping with families
Pool and lake options: Families with children appreciate water recreation access. At Pomona RV Park and Campground, Jakob B. found: "People are very friendly, never had a problem. Met some good people. They have internet, TV, open gear around, city water, sewer, always there to help." Sea Pines has "great pool and splash pad. Kids love the lake," according to Patti K.
Playground facilities: Several parks maintain playground areas for younger visitors. Herbert appreciated Mays Landing Resort where "The playground was great my daughter really enjoyed the scavenger hunt. The miniature golf course could have been maintained better, but it was so inexpensive I couldn't consider it an issue."
Evening noise levels: Quiet hours enforcement varies between facilities. At Sea Pines, Patti K. observed: "Nice and quiet at night." Conversely, at Thousand Trails Chestnut Lake, Gayle B. reported: "The first night we stayed our neighbors were partying late into the night- not good when we have two young children with us. We moved the next morning and our next site was wonderful- much larger and quieter."
Tips from RVers
Site selection strategies: Many parks allow site selection upon arrival. Carl S. advises at Thousand Trails Lake & Shore: "If you have a class B and plan to go in and out I recommend you bring some sort of indicator to mark your site as occupied." The resort provided "a length of caution tape to us to block the site" when requested.
Navigation challenges: Interior roads can present difficulties for larger rigs. At Echo Farms RV Campground, mike noted "the site was very small no grass no privacy but the good thing about it was it's centrally located around 4 beaches." Many reviewers mention narrow internal roads requiring careful maneuvering.
Concrete pad availability: Limited number of concrete pads available at select campgrounds. At Thousand Trails Chestnut Lake, Gary G. simply stated it's his "Favorite Campground" where he "Visit[s] Often," while Paul B. elaborates that "the sites are big and clean, Lake has plenty of fish, Very nice family room and the pool is just beautiful."