Best Dispersed Camping near Summit, NJ

If you're looking for a place to dispersed camp near Summit, look no further. Dispersed camping gets you off the grid so you can disconnect from the hecticness of everyday life. You're sure to find the perfect dispersed campgrounds for your New Jersey camping adventure.

Best Dispersed Sites Near Summit, NJ (2)

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2 Reviews of 2 Summit Campgrounds


  • Katharine T.
    Camper-submitted photo from Appalachian Trail- Designated Backpacker Campsite 2
    May. 31, 2022

    Appalachian Trail- Designated Backpacker Campsite 2

    Perfect balance of community and space

    We stayed here during our section hike through the DWG on the AT. There’s plenty of space. We camped nearer to others but there are secluded spots too. We’ll maintained w bear boxes provided. Good trees for hammocking. We had thought there was a shelter (there isn’t) but it was fine. No ground fires. No Water (nearest is sunfish pound- easy hike about a 1 round trip). Great views!

  • R
    Camper-submitted photo from Appalachian Trail- Designated Backpacker Campsite 2
    Jul. 12, 2017

    Appalachian Trail- Designated Backpacker Campsite 2

    Small but kind of your only option

    I gave the site only four stars because there's no water nearby, and the views are only mediocre. Also it's a little on the small and sloped side for tent camping, but I was in a hammock and it was a great place for that!

    That being said, as you enter the Worthington State Forest there are signs and hand painted maps indicating that this is the only place you can sleep in the forest. So if this is your timing, this is where you'll be sleeping! The site itself is unmarked when you come to it, but it's the only pretty obvious camping spot on the trail so it's not hard to find.

    Stock up on water at the Dunnfield creek natural area, or wait until Sunfish pond. There are lots of signs around Sunfish pond itself that there's no camping allowed.


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Guide to Summit

Discover the beauty of dispersed camping near Summit, New Jersey, where nature enthusiasts can find serene spots away from the crowds. With a variety of locations offering unique experiences, campers can enjoy the great outdoors while embracing the simplicity of nature.

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Dispersed campers should check out Appalachian Trail- Designated Backpacker Campsite 2

  • This site offers a mix of community and solitude, with plenty of space for tents and hammocks, making it a great choice for those looking to connect with nature while still being near fellow campers.

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