4 campgrounds with availability this weekend
High Point State Park Campground and Pleasant Acres Farm RV Resort accommodate pets throughout their facilities, with most sites providing picnic tables and fire rings for campers with dogs. Both campgrounds maintain leash requirements to ensure pet and wildlife safety. Stokes State Forest and Kittatinny Campground also welcome pets, offering full-service sites for RVs with water and electric hookups where campers can stay with their animals. Pleasant Acres features a large dog walk area where pets can exercise, though several reviewers note the walk to trash bins is inconveniently far when managing pet waste. Camping options range from tent sites along Sawmill Lake at High Point to full-hookup RV sites and pet-friendly cabins at Pleasant Acres and Kittatinny.
Trails surrounding the campgrounds provide excellent opportunities for hiking with dogs, particularly at High Point State Park where the Appalachian Trail passes through. Many campsites at High Point offer lakeside access with spacious, private sites that provide separation from neighboring campers with pets. The large, covered patio near the lake serves as a communal area where campers and their dogs can gather. Wildlife is present throughout the area, making proper food storage essential when camping with pets. Seasonal considerations include tick activity, with multiple reviewers mentioning the importance of bringing deep woods insect repellent when camping with dogs during summer months. The wooded settings provide ample shade during hot weather, making these locations suitable for pets that need protection from direct sun.
"It was a solid choice: private but close to the toilet and water. Some sites located around the opposite side of the ring back up to a babbling brook. The rushing water will soothe you to sleep."
"Sussex county is beautiful. Stokes is such a peaceful campground! We stay in the cabins. It’s great to have the small kitchen when camping with the family. A must see campground."
from $7 - $55 / night
"Beautiful park with in the skylands region of New Jersey. Great campsites on a lake, with lots of hiking and biking trails right from your site."
"There are about 40 to 50 sites around Sawmill Lake. Many of these sites , like ours, are walk in sites (about a 50 yard walk) that sit lakeside."
from $5 - $20 / night
"A few of my friends stayed at Kittatinny Canoes River Beach Campsites recently, and while the location is fantastic for river enthusiasts, there are some areas that could use improvement. "
"With over 160 sites spread across 18 acres, campers can choose from wooded, open field, or riverfront locations, all equipped with essential amenities like electric hookups, fresh drinking water, and picnic"
from $75 - $400 / night
"Located in the Skylands of New Jersey, Mahlon Dickerson Campgound is a perfect place to spend a few nights or a couple of weeks. The campsites are paved and mostly level. They are wooded and large."
"Police patrolled, and dog friendly."
"great location. great scenery. full hook ups animal petting and good fishing."
"This is a great place to get away and bring your family and dogs. They offer several planned activities for kids and they have nice facilities like a great swimming pool and ping pong."
"Went for a 3 day weekend with my boyfriend, dog, & cat who thinks he is a dog."
"Easy access to Delaware River.
- Large field for kids to run around.
- Dogs allowed.
- Fire pits at each site but no grates to cook on."
"It’s close to the highway, so there’s a lot of noise. But, the people are very friendly and helpful. It’s a wonderful place to stay when you’re going on a long trip and need a place to rest."
"Next to grocery store. CLEAN bathrooms, showers, laundry. Super nice owners. Perfect for an overnight stop. Yes, right off the hwy and you can hear it. At the end of a road, so I felt safe."
"We stayed at site #T007 is was a short walk from the car to the site, but so worth it for many reasons."
"The caping set up was nice and I enjoyed the proximity to available hikes in the area. The ‘lake’ however, was kind of a disappointment."
"We booked a campsite at the far end of the loop by the lake, which looked to be the right spot for some privacy, but a longer walk to the bathroom and water spigot."
"That said, it’s great for large groups that book a few sites next to each other. There were 3 groups during our stay. Which got pretty loud if you were in sites in the 30s."
"We bring our dog and have a great time."
"To get there, you have to drive about 2 miles down a road away from the welcome center. This is nice because it is quiet from traffic from cars."
TravelerMike grandson and I had a fun time he enjoyed the little beach and especially the playground. The staff in the office were very nice. Bathrooms were clean but can be updates.
LegendThere's something wonderfully special about escaping into nature where the only sounds are rustling leaves, birds singing and the gentle movement of water along the shoreline. Nestled among the wooded hills surrounding the beautiful Round Valley Reservoir, this rustic SP campground offers families a chance to disconnect from everyday distractions and enjoy a little wilderness adventure together. Unlike traditional campgrounds, the campsites are accessible only by hiking or boating, so getting anywhere here requires some planning and a willingness to travel light. Once you've arrived, you'll find secluded, wooded campsites with picnic tables, fire rings and plenty of opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors. Amenities are basic, with pit toilets and no showers, but the beautiful reservoir, scenic hiking trails, fishing and kayaking opportunities more than make up for the lack of modern conveniences. Our kids loved exploring the woods, spotting wildlife and gathering around a crackling campfire at night to share stories beneath the stars. For families comfortable with the hike, I'd recommend choosing one of the campsites along the reservoir shoreline for the lovely water views and peaceful surroundings. Just remember that swimming is limited to the park's designated beach area. Round Valley isn't your typical family campground, but for adventurous families who enjoy hiking, camping under the stars and making wonderful memories together, it's a beautiful place to experience nature at its finest!
ScoutNice campground, bathrooms are clean but dated, first come first serve for the sites.
RangerI'll start by saying this is a site-specific review (C20). I booked using Campspot and didn't select my own site but put in the criteria for my rig (30ft TT plus truck) and got a 50A back-in spot. The site was big but abnormal. Between the picnic table placement and the trees, I ended up right around 50ft from the electric and water, and the water spigot was so low I could barely put on my camco filter. With the uneven dirt roads, I had to unhitch with my truck in a gigantic puddle (lol). The site was otherwise fine aside from my gate code not working on Day 2. As for the campground as a whole, I thought it was pretty unique place by the river that offered several good amenities and activities, like downstream river tubing, an arcade, bathroom/shower facilities, a small store, little trails, and more. I would say this place borders the more primitive side.
ScoutPast reviews has mentioned that the office seems to be closed often, while I found that to be true I had no reason to contact anyone. This is definitely one of the cleanest quiets site I’ve ever visited
GuideDefinitely a wide variety of sites—look at the site pictures before booking—there are two areas where it’s just an open field with bonfires and picnic tables that I’d avoid. I could see a large group going there or something but personally it doesn’t offer any privacy.
BUT if you book one of the other sites that DOES have privacy you’ll be in camping heaven. The “hike in” sites are more like “walk-in,” I was worried at first but it’s some are as little as a few yards from the road. The most annoying part was lugging the cooler back and forth, but totally worth it
GuideBooked the day before—even on the holiday weekend! Just 1.5 hours outside of NYC, site was a bit close to the neighbors (fire pit was very far back and basically in the neighbors’ campsite, but we put up a “privacy clothesline” and hung a tarp over it for a bit of extra coverage.
The staff was friendly and helpful, they said it was the busiest they’ve seen the campground all year (there were lots of large groups but everyone seemed to settle down by 9:30pm
Poison ivy was EVERYWHERE at our site so make sure to stick to the open areas and the paths. Lots of families around, we felt very safe Bathrooms were fine—it was my impression they’re usually cleaner but the high traffic of the weekend left a bit to be desired, (lots of families around=dirty diapers in the bathroom trash bin) but it’s camping! I’m not gonna argue w a flushing toilet!
TravelerThis area seems to be devoid of campgrounds except for this one. It’s basically just a large parking lot with hook ups. Completely open, which is great for Starlink. Bathrooms were slightly above average; fairly clean and places to hang clothes for your shower. Has a laundry but be sure to bring quarters. It is about 100 yards from the interstate so you’ll get a lot of noise and diesel exhaust fumes.
RangerWe camped here in our pop up for our Anniversary in November. We were impressed with the cleanliness and available amenities for the time of year we were camping in! Close proximity to DWG and PA AND NJ attractions.
Camping options near Sussex sit within the scenic Delaware Water Gap region, where elevations range from 300 to over 1,800 feet at High Point Monument. The area features a mix of wooded ridgelines, lakes, and valleys with summer temperatures typically reaching 80-85°F. Winter camping is available at select locations though most campgrounds operate April through October.
Waterfall hikes: 5-minute drive from Dingmans Campground: "Waterfall in pic was a 5 min drive from the campground and then a 40 min hike. Worth it!" -Rob M.
Kayaking access: launch points at several locations with shuttle services available. "The campground offered a service to drive us up to Milford Beach to launch our kayak. They also rented canoes or kayaks if you needed one." -Pawsfuradventure T.
Wildlife viewing: bald eagles frequent the Delaware River. "Saw tons of bald eagles flying near the site and while paddling birds playing and baby geese with their mommas!" -Sean M.
Winter hiking: trails remain open year-round at Stokes State Forest despite seasonal campground closures. "Sussex county is beautiful. Stokes is such a peaceful campground! We stay in the cabins. It's great to have the small kitchen when camping with the family." -Amy B.
Diverse site options: waterfront spots allow camping along the Delaware. "The drive in to a mini trail was a pain to load/unload. Camping right along the lake was nice, small trail to walk around river and trails to hike into the mt." -Christine N.
River access: swimming areas provide relief during summer heat. "The river is beautiful and was so nice to jump into! Some people even made little pools made of rocks!" -Jackie
Secluded campsites: tree cover at Ocquittunk creates privacy between sites. "We stayed at site #T007, it was a short walk from the car to the site, but so worth it for many reasons. The site itself is huge and we were able to position our tent facing the lake, it was beautiful!" -Kara L.
Night sky views: minimal light pollution allows for stargazing. "Once darkness falls there are no lights to be seen in either direction, up or down river... an incredible view of the night sky." -John B.
Pet regulations: leash requirements vary between campgrounds with most requiring pets to be secured at all times. "There are only 4 dog friendly sites, which we need. They are 42-45. Be careful with site 44, no good place for a tent." -Rob M.
Seasonal closures: campground availability changes throughout the year. "Open most of year. Fun if u lik3 camping." -Jennifer P.
Trash disposal: location considerations at Pleasant Acres Farm RV Resort. "One downfall is you have to drive to the trash bin it is way too far to walk." -Bill B.
Noise levels: weekend activity increases sound at some locations. "The campground was full of mostly families. If you wanted to shower, you would have to head to the group campsite not too far but you need to drive." -Adeline M.
Animal attractions: petting opportunities for children at several campgrounds. "The farm has goats, a donkey, and a pony within the campground. Very cool." -Faith D.
Group sites: large spaces at Namanock Island accommodate multiple tents. "The camp site is VERY spacious, we have used 5 tents at one time here, 6 or more boats, and when you add the main campfire as well as the couple minor fires through-out the camp that were burning, there was no feel of crowding at all." -John B.
Water activities: swimming areas with designated beaches provide family entertainment. "Lots of seasonals and lots of cabins, many RV sites I think all with full hookups. Plenty to occupy the kids. Playground, hayride, animals to feed (goats, chickens, donkey and pony)." -Janelle G.
Bug preparation: insect control essential for comfort, especially near water. "Very buggy spot, LOTS of centipedes and other creatures at night, so bring a chair instead of sitting on the bench or log." -Sean M.
Dump stations: locations and access important for extended stays. "Nice and easy little campground. Trash dumpster is an easy walk and the dump station has a flush hose point." -antruze
Pad surfaces: site conditions vary across campgrounds in the region. "Large levelled spaces but a little muddy. Good for a quiet, relaxing weekend; not very close to attractions otherwise." -Erin S.
Site layouts: navigational challenges at Mahlon Dickerson Reservation require planning. "When you leave you have to drive the wrong way in the campground because of the low hanging trees the correct direction." -Bill B.
Hook-up availability: water access conditions. "Website lists water hook ups at long distances but they have hose reels to help with that. Our site (15) said 75' however the 50' hose reel made it to our rv connection." -antruze
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