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Best Tent Sites Near Swedesboro, NJ (23)

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572 Reviews of 23 Swedesboro Campgrounds


  • Frank J.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Parvin State Park
    Oct. 21, 2024

    Parvin State Park

    Good size camp sites

    Bathrooms were clean but most of the faucets on the sinks were broken. The water has a very high iron content. I couldn't even use it for tooth brushing. Most of the showers were out of order. The toilets were clean but had the orange staining from the iron in the water. I stayed at Site#8 in a travel trailer. Site was level and easy in and out. Large site off the main road to other sites. Nice hiking trails. Staff very nice. The dump station is sometimes secured has a combination lock. Ask for the combination during check-in. Note: Some sites are right next to hiking trails. If you want privacy, don't choose them.

    Verizon cell service was between 1 and 2 bars.

  • B
    Camper-submitted photo from Lazy-K Campground
    Oct. 13, 2024

    Lazy-K Campground

    A concentration camp

    Worst campsite ever. The owner is constantly in you business. Got accused of speeding all the time. With no proof of speed, idling is speeding... They also do not allow work/repairs on camper or vehicle. Including just checking your oil. Or adding Def fluid which my truck requires to pull my camper. Nothing for the family to do. Laundry room closed due to poor maintenance. Was told if I complain any more I would be kicked out, without a refund. Don't worry I will never go there again. Avoid at all cost.

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Woodlands Camping Resort
    Sep. 22, 2024

    Woodlands Camping Resort

    No frills, but OK

    Staying in the overnight section was just OK. Only 4 50 amp spots, luckily we secured one. No sewer hookup, but there is a dump station in the seasonal/ permanent section. The campground is gated and that is nice, because the surrounding area is not great. *Highlight- super fun restaurant very nearby, great food, live music, on the Elk river. Restaurant is Unwind on the Water.

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park at Quarryville
    Sep. 16, 2024

    Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park at Quarryville

    It’s a Kid’s Campground

    Granted it’s a Yogi Bear campground, so the kids were expected. However, adults carrying on well beyond the 11pm quiet time, outrageously loud hay rides well past 9pm on Friday, combined with a ton of golf carts and under age drivers it’s unanimous, we won’t be back.

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from Philadelphia South-Clarksboro KOA
    Sep. 12, 2024

    Philadelphia South-Clarksboro KOA

    Peaceful New Jersey

    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, but every night after my cacophonous conference in Philadelphia, I couldn't wait to turn down Timberlane Road and see that little KOA sign glowing in the darkness. 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, you will find wonderful native plants like blueberry, viburnum, clethra, and meadow beauty.

  • Nicole S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Wading Pines Camping Resort
    Aug. 31, 2024

    Wading Pines Camping Resort

    Close to home Campground

    The campground is very close to home, and a lot of people around our area (central jersey) go there yearly or have seasonal sites there, but for us, it was our first time at the campground. The campground was full of plenty of amenities like basketball, volleyball, cornhole, playground, pool, crafts, bands, a lake, and fishing. The place was clean, and there was no garbage around.

    The positives were there were plenty of things to do and they also have this great river that goes through the place so you can walk and throw your tube in and float to the other side of the park 30 mins later get out and do it again. They campground will also bring you up the river further and drop you off on a canoe trip. There is an added cost for rental. I like that they allow you to bring your own golf cart and/ or electric scooters or bikes. They had an old school playground which was better then any new one out there. The store was fully stocked with anything you could possibly want or need. They had a band which played Saturday night and people lined up golfcarts from all over and just lived for this concert.

    The negatives are for me campgrounds spots were right on top of one another but they were big spots they dont have tons of trees or shade which. They did have many seasonal sites, which sometimes turns me off and can make the place look a little trashy. The other negative was that the pool was freezing because they would pump water out every night. Someone told us there was an issue with the chemicals, and the pool looked greener every day. The bathrooms by the pool were older and always dirty.

  • L
    Camper-submitted photo from Brendan Byrne State Forest
    Aug. 28, 2024

    Brendan Byrne State Forest

    Nice spot in the pines

    We stayed on a mon/tues at the end of August and the campground was fairly empty and quiet except for a few generators running & air planes/ helicopters going over. There is an air force base in the area.

    Site 33 is the back corner so we did get a bit more traffic going past to get on the sand trails. There is also background noise from the road, but not too loud. There are not many RV sites in the 3 loops - just a handful which is a shame because many of the sites marked as tent only look like they could easily accommodate most RVs, especially smaller rigs.

    The dump station is locked so get the combo from the office if you want to use it. The ranger station is a bit of a drive from the camping area so if you don’t have cell service make sure you get it at check in.

    Go down to the pond and check out the carnivorous plants- one of the most unique things in this area!

    Several choices for hiking, but it’s the pine barrens so it is flat and sandy and ticks can be overwhelming at some times of the year.

    Overall this is one of the nicer & quieter options for pine barrens camping

  • Ra F.
    Camper-submitted photo from Deep Creek Campground at Green Lane Park
    Aug. 28, 2024

    Deep Creek Campground at Green Lane Park

    OK, but camping gets a low rating.

    The park is lovely, but the camping facilities are subpar, primitive and lack any kind of privacy. I bike toured there. The only potable water was from a near-broken water fountain at the public rest rooms and no electrical connection to recharge electronics. There was also a fair amount of road noise at night. Bathhouse OK, but just basic. Tent spots are just lined up against one another facing a service road.

  • L
    Camper-submitted photo from Atsion Family Campground
    Aug. 21, 2024

    Atsion Family Campground

    Ok camp spot- nice if you can get lakefront

    We did 2 weekday nights with our dog and 19’ RV in Aug ‘24.

    The dog friendly sites are limited & not the sites with lake access. It will also cost an extra $5/night.

    Check in was confusing as it is across the street & closes promptly at 4pm. (Not at the recreation area where we pulled in first)

    Site 34 was close to the road with regular traffic noise & car headlights even shined in the camper at night. There is also a fair amount of plane traffic from a small local airport…and several other campers were running generators so it was not exactly quite camping.

    Bathrooms are the typical old nj state park set up- it does the job but it’s seen better days. Dump station works well with trash & recycling drop off next to it. The roads are soft sand and can get rough after a rain storm.

    If you are looking to kayak or canoe on the lake it has a ramp to drop in. That is the main attraction here & there is a beach on the other side of the lake.

    Overall- nothing too special It’s not a site I would return to unless we could get water front, but dogs are not allowed there - so we won’t be rushing back because of that & the proximity to the road .

  • Stephen S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Philadelphia-West Chester KOA
    Aug. 14, 2024

    Philadelphia-West Chester KOA

    Persied Peak Watch

    I'd have stayed at a different site on different conditions, but they have a spot for just about anything, from what I could tell. Staff and grounds are awesome!

  • Jodi B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Tohickon Family Campground
    Aug. 5, 2024

    Tohickon Family Campground

    Its ok. Nothing special about it.

    We recently went camping with a tent there. Not tent friendly first night we slept on rocks second night we got moved to a spot which actually had some grass. Everything has weird hours. The cafe is only open on weekends and the store is only open from like 10:00 to 4:00 p.m. and that's it. The pool hours are good they're from 11:00 to 7:00. The bath houses are fine. It's just that there's nothing to do in the morning time nothing at all the lake that you want to call it or river it was all green like there's better campsites out there but this one isn't that bad If you're just staying for a night or two but just do not use a tent.

  • John H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Beacon Hill Camping
    Jul. 27, 2024

    Beacon Hill Camping

    Small, but nice quiet campground w/ good services

    Stayed 2 nights. Located w/in walking distance of small town of Intercourse, PA, with plenty of shopping and Amish crafts. Very friendly people. Inexpensive stay.

  • Y
    Camper-submitted photo from Bass River State Forest
    Jul. 8, 2024

    Bass River State Forest

    Close to restaurants and Walmart. Lots of bugs during summer.

    I went there in late June and it was my first time camping. The campsite was clean overall. Staff were friendly and helpful.

    There was no platform, so you need to set up the tent on the ground. Most of the sites were not on grass but just dirt ground.

    Going camping in a forecast during summer time might not be the best idea. There were many bugs and many of them got in my tent as I forgot to zip the door after setting it up.

    The bathroom (shower room?) was reasonably clean, but I have only been to this camp site, so there is no comparison. One of the restroom has broken lights.

    There is little to no signal inside the park. But once you drive out, you will have some signal. The campsite is close to a Walmart and a few other restaurants, which is good.

  • Matt S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Jellystone Park South Jersey
    Jun. 17, 2024

    Jellystone Park South Jersey

    Relaxing Father's Day Weekend

    We stayed in Site 122, a Red Carpet Pull-Thru RV site, at Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp Resort South Jersey for Father’s Day weekend. This was our third stay at this campground, but the first since new owners took over and converted it to a Jellystone. 

    THINGS I LIKED: 

    1. Everything, including our site, was in great condition, clean, and good working order 

    2. Our site was directly across from the Pavilion which was great for Saturday night’s live band 

    3. Our site included a nice concrete pad big enough to park our 45’ motorhome+ toad 

    4. Our site was roomy with plenty of mature shade trees 

    5. The pool and surrounding amenities are nice and clean including lake, snack bar, and ice cream 

    WOULD WE COME BACK? 

    Absolutely, this is a nice place for a few days of downtime.

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cecil County Permaculture
    Jun. 15, 2024

    Cecil County Permaculture

    Good campsite for great nature, animals, and a great deal!

    Has outhouse, fire pit, running water on side of house near outhouse. An is a wonderful person. Good reception with T-Mobile!

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from The Loose Caboose Campground
    May. 1, 2024

    The Loose Caboose Campground

    Nice location, not the greatest campground

    We arrived and got setup only to find out the water didn't work. We had crawl into the bushes to get to a hose running down from a campsite up the hill. If we'd have had a long enough hose, I would probably have forgotten that entirely, but having to find a hardware store to get a hose, was annoying.

    The place had an overall dingy, old feeling.

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Lums Pond State Park
    Apr. 29, 2024

    Lums Pond State Park

    Great place to hike

    Had a nice time camping for two nights. If you like small breweries, about 20 minutes away is Stewarts Brewpub. They have been around since the 1990s!

  • Joe D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Thousand Trails Chestnut Lake
    Apr. 26, 2024

    Thousand Trails Chestnut Lake

    typical thousand trail campground

    pros

    pull through

    friendly front desk

    clean showers and toilet

    free cable

    great lounge

    close to Long Beach Island and Atlantic city

    well kept area

    nice pool and playground

    right off the parkway- easy to get to and easy to go places

    Cons

    small unshaded campsites

    I liked it and would go back

  • a
    Camper-submitted photo from Lums Pond State Park
    Apr. 17, 2024

    Lums Pond State Park

    Great Campground some wuitks

    Great secluded campground, peaceful. Great bath houses, always super clean.

    Some engineering genious put the bath houses furthest from the people that need them most. Tent campers….keep your shoes handy, its a hike. Meanwhile Mr and Mrs 12 slideout supernova with 5 bathrooms and a washer/dryer get the closest spot to a quick potty/shower break.

  • D
    Camper-submitted photo from Atlantic City North Family Campground
    Apr. 8, 2024

    Atlantic City North Family Campground

    Great Stay at Atlantic Shore Pines Campground!

    My family and I stayed here this weekend. The campground is now known as Atlantic Shore Pines. This place is very close to Bass River State Park with lots of hiking and outdoor activities. Restaurants and stores in Tuckerton are just a few minutes away. This campground is about 20 minutes from LBI, and 35 minutes from Ocean City. The site we had was a pull through and very spacious. The whole place was quiet and clean. The staff was very friendly and helpful. AT&T cell service was great. We will definitely stay here again.



Guide to Swedesboro

Camping near Swedesboro, New Jersey, offers a variety of experiences for outdoor enthusiasts. From serene lakes to family-friendly activities, there’s something for everyone in this beautiful region.

What to do:

  • Hiking and Biking: Explore the scenic trails at French Creek State Park Campground. "Hiking and biking this park is fun," says a visitor, highlighting the park's diverse trails.
  • Fishing: Head to Elk Neck State Park Campground for some fishing. One camper noted, "The Susquehanna River is full of every kind of fish imaginable!"
  • Kayaking and Canoeing: Enjoy water activities at Lums Pond State Park Campground. A reviewer mentioned, "The lake has fishing & boat rentals," making it a great spot for water sports.

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the restrooms at Elk Neck State Park Campground. One visitor raved, "The bathrooms are immaculate."
  • Spacious Sites: Many enjoy the roomy campsites at Turkey Swamp Park. A camper shared, "The sites are all pull-through. There's lots of vegetation for 'privacy.'"
  • Family-Friendly Atmosphere: Families love the activities available at Lake-In-Wood Campground. A reviewer said, "There is a kiddie pool, as well as an indoor/outdoor pool."

What you should know:

  • Alcohol Policies: Some campgrounds, like Elk Neck State Park Campground, do not allow alcohol. A camper noted, "NO alcohol allowed," so plan accordingly.
  • Site Proximity: At Susquehanna State Park Campground, sites can be close together. One visitor mentioned, "The sites are fairly small and some of them are right on top of each other."
  • Limited Amenities: Campgrounds like Killens Pond State Park Campground may have fewer amenities. A camper pointed out, "There is one bathhouse, which was dirty and outdated."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Kid-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places like Lake-In-Wood Campground that offer activities for kids. A family shared, "The camp store was well stocked, and there is a spacious dog park."
  • Plan for Bugs: Be prepared for bugs, especially at Killens Pond State Park Campground. One camper warned, "This place is BUGGY! It’s been a while since I’ve been inundated with so many bugs."
  • Bring Outdoor Games: Keep the kids entertained with outdoor games. A visitor at Turkey Swamp Park mentioned, "There’s a nice playground in the campground."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Sizes: RVers should check site sizes at campgrounds like Lums Pond State Park Campground. One reviewer noted, "Some sites are flooded," which can be an issue for larger RVs.
  • Be Mindful of Road Conditions: At Wharton State Forest - Atsion Recreation Area, the roads can be sandy and rough. A camper mentioned, "The roads are soft sand and can get rough after a rainstorm."
  • Plan for Limited Connectivity: Many campgrounds, including Belleplain State Forest, have spotty cell service. A visitor said, "The only downside is the cell service, but it’s not their fault!"

Camping near Swedesboro, New Jersey, offers a mix of adventure and relaxation. Whether you're hiking, fishing, or just enjoying the great outdoors, there's something for everyone to enjoy!

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