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Campgrounds near Gibbsboro, New Jersey include several options within Wharton State Forest, the largest single tract of land in the New Jersey State Park System. Atsion Family Camp offers tent, RV, cabin, and glamping accommodations within the forest's pine barrens. The Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA, located approximately 15 miles west of Gibbsboro, provides developed campsites with electric hookups and water access. Primitive tent camping is available at Goshen Pond Campground, while Brendan Byrne State Forest features both developed and more rustic sites. Several campgrounds in the area feature waterfront access, particularly along Atsion Lake and the Mullica River.
The sandy terrain of the pine barrens creates distinctive camping conditions throughout the region. Many sites in Wharton State Forest experience seasonal flooding after heavy rains, with the sandy soil both draining quickly and creating challenging driving conditions. A visitor commented that "the ground is sandy and relatively level for easy camp set up" at Atsion, though flooding can occur after storms. Most campgrounds operate seasonally, with many open from April through October, though some like Brendan Byrne State Forest remain accessible year-round. Campers should be aware of ticks and chiggers, particularly in warmer months, with several reviewers mentioning the need to check frequently. Pet-friendly sites are available but limited at locations like Atsion, where they cost an additional $5 per night and are typically situated away from premium waterfront spots.
Waterfront sites receive consistently positive reviews, with campers highlighting opportunities for kayaking and canoeing directly from their campsites. "Our site was right next to the water which made for some very scenic views," noted one camper at Atsion. Sites vary significantly in privacy and size, with some campers mentioning road noise from nearby Atsion Road affecting certain locations. Bathrooms and amenities differ between campgrounds - Atsion features shower facilities that are regularly cleaned but described as "outdated," while more primitive sites at Goshen Pond offer vault toilets only. The region's proximity to Philadelphia (approximately 20 miles) makes these campgrounds popular weekend destinations, with visitors noting that midweek stays provide significantly more solitude and availability of premium sites.
"Atsion Family Campground Off US 206 and about 1/2 a mile up Atsion Road in New Jersey’s Wharton State Forest, you’ll find the Atsion Family Campground."
"It was a great location, closest site to the water with beautiful views. Super convenient if you're a Kayaker, you can launch right off that spot. Its a huge site, away from other sites."
"We did Chinatown and walked part of the Schuylkill River trail which we accessed by parking near Fairmount Park."
"In addition to the peaceful vibe, the people are friendly, the little office store has everything you forgot to pack, and if you look around the campground edges or follow the walking trail into the woods"
"The park was easy to find and located a short distance from the highway. We were met at the entry gate with a personalized folder containing lots of helpful information for our stay."
"We love the lake side campsites."
"It's only a one minute walk from the parking area to the site. Our site was right next to the Mullica River, and had excellent views if you walked just a couple steps from the tent."
"Great sites, great trails, lots of hiking and off road trails for dirt bike/atv/ trucks. Pretty good boating/ fishing. Just gotta check often for chiggers and ticks."
"Quiet Getaway Weekend
We went to Old Cedar Campground in Monroeville, New Jersey, for a quiet getaway weekend. This is a small and basic campground, not a resort. No fancy amenities."
"Not close off the highway, but wooden sites. Seems as though people spend their summers there. Pool was beautiful and looked new. Mini golf was decrepit and looked abandoned. Store was nice."
from $31 - $50 / night
Check Availability"I grew up near the pine barrens and would camp here many times with friends. If you want off the beaten path and not close to anyone... this is IT! You might even see the Jersey Devil :)"
"Best part about the campground is that it's right on the 50 mile Batona Trail so it's a great stop-over assuming you've made reservations. No first-come first-serve."
"Campsite decent size, but some don't have clear boundaries to neighbors, and sometimes not optimally configured (e.g., the site next door's fire pit was placed on the edge of its site/right next to my"
"Sand roads crisscross the whole area and navigation can be a bit tricky the first time around. The campgrounds are clean and simple."
from $3 - $60 / night
Check Availability"Lake with swing and fishing and two pools. No pets no alcohol no store but they have a snack stand. Make sure to get an end campsite or your table will be by the sanitary dump."
"Enjoyed a site away from the crowds. Quiet. Peaceful. Place is huge with many campsites to choose from. Checking in is slow so come early."
"Walked from Batson to atsion 10 mile hike, campground was 5 miles in. The campground is open, it was closed because of covid in 2020"
"There are grocery stores close by like Walmart about 20 minutes away. The beach is nice and clean. We rented canoes near the beach."
"Outside, to the back of the cabin, was a small deck with picnic table, a grill, and a fire ring. Beyond that you will find a path to the lake with beautiful swans."
from $20 - $65 / night
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TravelerMany long term seasonal sites. Good community. Large shower house good and clean . Pool. Game room. Off leash dog park. Wooded/shady sites or no shade sunny sites. Lots of area to walk or play. Large field, basketball couture, frisky golf, play area and laundry room. We were here all summer (June-october). Lots to do in the area. Good food nearby. Ocean city 10 minutes away.
ScoutThis is one of the largest, if not the largest, campgrounds in Southern New Jersey. While on the pricier side, everything is top-notch. The roads are all paved, and not gravel (I hate trying to sleep and listening to the sound of stones grating together). The sites are more spacious than most campgrounds, so it doesn't seem so crowded. The bathrooms are all modern and spotless. There are numerous bathrooms which means most sites have one nearby. They do charge a quarter for showers to encourage water conservation and donate the money to conservation causes. The pool is large, as is the lake. Both are well-maintained. The camp store is enormous and is really nice and well-stocked with everything one might need from food to pool and beach stuff to camping supplies and equipment. There is a nice cafe with indoor and outdoor seating. The camp store has a lending library of books and DVDs. There are numerous activities that appear to be well-run, The grounds are shaded with many trees for a great wooded campground feel. The campground is so large that it has an internal shuttle with stations scattered about to help people go between the various important sites such as at the pool, the lake and the store. I found other campers, particularly the seasonals, to be more friendly than other campgrounds at the shore. This requires constant tree care including removing dead trees and branches which they do regularly. The staff is friendly and well-trained. I was in a tent, and when a rare October nor'easter came through, I was offered the opportunity to use a cabin free-of-charge. Fortunately my tent and equipment made it through days of rain and high winds just fine . On my first stay in May, I had to run my dog back to Baltimore towards the end of my trip where he was sadly diagnosed with incurable metastatic cancer. When I returned, I was late and unable to check out by 11, but they allowed me to take as much time as needed to clear the site, as nobody was staying there the next day, which was deeply appreciated - I was an emotional wreck. Oh, and I found the complimentary Wi-Fi to be a great service, and sufficiently fast to allow me to stream ultra-high-definition movies at my site - Most campgrounds charge extra for less-than-good service - a lot more. I find that a big bonus. Overall, I LOVE this campground and highly recommend it.
GuideThis campground is part of the Wharton State Forest and has several campgrounds in the area. Great wooded sites right on a lake. Pretty good separation between sites with good tree separation between sites. Some road noise not overly affecting site.
ScoutRestrooms are filthy with mold and mildew.
Water puddled on the restroom floor.really gross.
Cabin was mostly clean. The windows were full of dirt and bugs on the tracks.mattresses were terrible.The fireplace was nice. Kitchen was clean.
Can t wait to move on to a cleaner park.
RangerWe stayed just a couple nights here on our way north. The camp host was helpful before our stay and during check-in. Our site was pretty isolated from the others, so it was very quiet (no complaints here). There is a decent mix of sunny sites by the river and shady sites under the trees. The weather was perfect mid September. There wasn't anything spectacular for me, but it was a good experience and it was a nice taste of fall PA scenery. Beware that the roads are tight for a big rig. Side note, it did seem like most campers lived there.
ScoutMy check in was for 8-6-2026, and bc I’m a new driver and wanted to beat traffic I got there early (7am) so I sit there waiting till check in time. When suddenly the park police show up. He’s accusing me of camping over night there. I told him simply I wasn’t and where I was night prior (would never sleep somewhere without permission). So we go to the store to kill time before we check in. Come back for Check in and the whole staff in just the office alone were so arrogant and cold to my mom and I, leaving rude comments to us and not only where they like that but the staff outside the office was acting like that alongside the rangers and park police. They would watch us the whole visit in the distance parking there cars a little ways watching everything we did,even driving by slowly a bunch of times in just an hour alone. My mom and I couldn’t do anything with out them showing up 2 mins later. Example we were walking our dog enjoying our time(trying to) and all of a sudden one of the office ladies pulls up right in front of us speeding, parks their car, gets out and walks a distance from us standing there and taking pictures of us…. For walking our dog who’s on a leash and didn’t even do anything. The whole trip we felt uncomfortable and unwanted and to find out they police when we were going on walks where coming up to campers near us bribing them with free firewood to get any information on use (told to us by other camper). I paid a lot of money to be harassed and followed the whole time. We never did anything we abide by every rule and keep to ourselves everywhere we go. They even made my mother cry…
GuideBeautiful campground but made the mistake of going on a holiday weekend, the campgrounds next to us were screaming and blasting music all day and throughout the night so we ended up leaving early. A beautiful campground when there aren’t noisy capers ruining it.
ScoutAs far as experience it was good. The main issue was the campsite where we were was uneven and caused many of the sleeping arrangements that we had to be not level. This seems to be a specific issue to the group campsite number two as when we went inwards it seemed like everything else was much better.
ScoutFirst time at this campground really like it a lot will be returning. The bathrooms are always clean. The grounds are always kept up. Just a really nice place to stay. Most of the sites have some kind of shade.
The pinelands region near Gibbsboro, New Jersey features distinctive sandy soil conditions that create unique camping experiences across multiple state forests and private campgrounds. Most campgrounds in the area sit on flat terrain with elevations between 50-100 feet above sea level. The region's typical humidity levels require careful camping preparation, particularly during summer months when temperatures regularly exceed 85°F.
Kayaking at Mullica River: Access primitive camping along the Mullica River in Wharton State Forest, combining paddling with backcountry camping. "We stayed at Mullica River camp ground it is a hike or boat in only camp ground has a pump to get water and 2 outhouses (hold your breath) start hike kayak trip at 206 hike 6 miles in camp then hike kayak out 5 miles to batsto," notes Ragen W. from Mullica River — Wharton State Forest.
Pine Barrens hiking: The Batona Trail runs directly through several campgrounds in the region. One camper at Batona — Wharton State Forest shared, "Best part of this campground is trailheads begin directly from campsites. Trails vary in length but all are flat and easily accessible." The trail system connects multiple state forest campgrounds across approximately 50 miles.
Swimming at Lake Kandle: This family-oriented campground features both pool and lake swimming options. "Lake with swing and fishing and two pools. No pets no alcohol no store but they have a snack stand," notes Mya M., highlighting recreational water options beyond the state forests.
Quiet weekday camping: Many campers appreciate the solitude available during non-peak periods. At Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA, one camper shared, "I arrived on a Tuesday a few days after they closed the pool, and by Wednesday I had the whole row of tent sites to myself. Maybe that's why it was so peaceful."
Wildlife viewing: The region provides opportunities to observe diverse ecosystems. At Old Cedar Campground, a visitor noted, "The most unique aspect we found was the cow pasture. It was a lot of fun watching the cows eating and interacting. I intentionally reserved the site we had to be close."
Pine Barrens immersion: The distinctive landscape appeals to campers seeking woodland experiences. "I like campgrounds which have you park off and walk in to your site. There is more foot traffic, but you don't hear as many cars coming and going and driving past your site all the time," mentioned Elliott B. about Goshen Pond Campground.
Tick and insect precautions: The region requires careful attention to insect protection. A camper at Goshen Pond warned, "Great sites, great trails, lots of hiking and off road trails for dirt bike/atv/ trucks. Pretty good boating/ fishing. Just gotta check often for chiggers and ticks."
Sandy access roads: The pine barrens terrain creates distinctive driving conditions. At Batona Campground, one reviewer noted, "The road into the campground is about 1 mile of loose sand. It can be accessed by a standard vehicle."
Seasonal operations: Most campgrounds in the region have limited operating seasons. Brendan Byrne State Forest remains open year-round while others like Hospitality Creek operate approximately from mid-April through early October.
Water availability: Access to potable water varies significantly between campgrounds. "Sites vary in proximity to water sources. A camper at Brendan Byrne State Forest mentioned, "Spacious campsite, although the closest water spigot wasn't working. Not a big problem as there are plenty of others."
Swimming options: Several campgrounds provide swimming facilities beyond what's mentioned in state parks. At Hospitality Creek, one camper described, "This Campground has 2 pool and swimming lake. Waterfront sites are my favorite as you can bring your own kayaks."
Kid-friendly activities: Scheduled programming enhances family camping experiences. "Every Saturday they had an organized activity for the kids. EVERYONE was extremely friendly," shared Craig W. about Old Cedar Campground, adding that "My grandchildren loved visiting us, pool was clean - they had a few items that they could borrow - fishing was great - playground was adequate."
Site selection for families: Some campgrounds offer distinctive site arrangements. At Hospitality Creek Campground, a visitor noted, "Our site(#57— Lakefront Premium Waterfront) had full hookups and everything worked fine. The site was a good size, covered in heavy mulch, and is level."
Hookup arrangements: Some campgrounds have unusual utility setups. At Old Cedar Campground, one RVer cautioned, "The water hookups are shared every other site (at least in the Fence Loop). I was lucky my 75' hose barely reached the distance needed. Be sure to bring extra hoses."
Cell service and connectivity: Many campgrounds have limited internet access. At Hospitality Creek Campground, an RVer mentioned, "The park's wifi didn't work most of the time and was too slow when it did work to allow streaming or working on the computer."
Facility quality assessment: Bathroom and shower conditions vary widely. A camper at Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA reported, "The restrooms were immaculate compared to most campgrounds," making it suitable for those preferring better bathroom facilities.
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Which is the most popular campground near Gibbsboro, NJ?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Gibbsboro, NJ is Atsion Family Camp — Wharton State Forest with a 4.2-star rating from 26 reviews.
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