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This is an A.T. shelter and campsite. First come, first served. Privy was nice. Flat tentsites for 6 or more. Good for Hammocking also.
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Campgrounds near Tewksbury, New Jersey range from hike-in tent sites to RV hookups and cabin rentals within a short drive, making it one of the more diverse camping regions in central NJ. Round Valley State Park Campground features hike-in and boat-in tent sites set around a clear reservoir, while nearby Voorhees State Park offers RV hookups and cabin accommodations. Spruce Run Recreation Area, approximately 8 miles northwest of Tewksbury, provides electric hookups, showers, and water-front camping with boat access options. Several privately-operated campgrounds like Mountainview Campground and Camp Carr supplement state facilities with additional amenities including cabin rentals and full hookup sites.
Many campgrounds in the region operate seasonally, typically from April 1 through October 31, with some extending through December. Access to most state park campgrounds requires advance reservations, especially during summer weekends when sites fill quickly. Water-access campsites at Round Valley require either hiking in or boating to your designated site, with no road access available. The terrain varies from rocky trails to forested settings, with some campgrounds offering more level sites than others. Cell service can be spotty in certain areas, particularly at more remote sites. As one camper noted about Round Valley, "The trail was mountainous, rocky, hilly, but for the most part in the shade. This is definitely not a walk through the park easy trail, pack light and don't bring coolers or wagons if you are hiking it."
Campers consistently mention the scenic beauty of the area's water features, with Round Valley's reservoir described as having "crystal-clear water" and offering "breathtaking scenery." Sites with water access tend to be the most sought-after, though they also experience more boat noise during peak season. Wildlife viewing opportunities abound, with many reviewers noting deer sightings and bird watching. Visitors to state forest campgrounds should be prepared for primitive conditions, with limited facilities at some locations. Several campers reported issues with mosquitoes, particularly at sites close to water. Proximity to hiking trails represents another highlight, with many campgrounds offering direct access to trail networks. Noise levels vary significantly between campgrounds, with some reviewers noting louder conditions at more accessible sites during weekends when visitors from New York and New Jersey arrive in larger numbers.
Best Campgrounds near Tewksbury (180)
1. Round Valley State Park Campground
"The crystal-clear water is home to huge lake trout and the forests are bursting with wildlife. The sunsets across the lake are to die for."
"Once you get to the campground trail it’s pretty easy going on asphalt surface."
2. Spruce Run Recreation Area
"Park employees and park police drive around through the day. Some big groups of campers got a little rowdy at night. The bathrooms were absolutely disgusting."
"The actual site was nice and was close to the bathrooms. There was plenty of shade as the sun moved throughout the day."
3. Mountainview Campground
"We were kindly escorted to our site (a nice refreshing change from having to wander around to find the sites ourselves), which was the one farthest away from the entrance."
"Close by to a couple of nice state parks. Cute sheep and goats that wander about during the day! Sweet little spot, we'll definitely be back!"
4. Jenny Jump State Forest
"The bathroom/shower was only a few steps away which was convenient and clean."
"All the sites are set up nearby the office where people are all day should you ever need anything. The workers are super friendly and regularly make rounds of the grounds."
5. Driftstone Campground
"Driftstone is set on a beautiful location on the Delaware River. River Road on which it is located, is picturesque and quiet enough to run, walk or bike on."
"Driftstone is a gem of a campground at a great location on the Delaware. Easy access to Delaware Gap Recreation Area. Sites are pretty spacious with water and electric hookups."
from $64 - $74 / night
Check Availability6. Panther Lake Camping Resort
"Panther lake was a pretty good campground with lots of spots to camp at. Our campsite had a picnic bench and a fire ring. They offer both RV and primitive camping."
"The Lake is the gem of the campground with a really nice beach, good for fishing and kayaking. The negatives were the bathrooms. They are very primitive and quite dirty."
7. Worthington State Forest Campground — Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
"Full bathrooms are located behind campsite #15 (clean flushing bathrooms, with motion-sensed lighting, showers, dishwashing sink), but easily accessible from campsites nearby."
"Bathrooms with flush toilets are conveniently located centrally every so often."
8. Voorhees State Park Campground
"The pit latrines were clean, the water spigots worked fine, and there was plenty of wildlife to see roam through the surrounding areas. It was home away from home."
"well Maintained hiking trails, camp sites, with play grounds and an observatory."
9. Camp Carr Campground
"Both times it was a positive experience. Excellent view of the South Branch and extremely relaxing. Only negative was the rest rooms closed sometime soon after the day camps let out."
"We’re total newbs but we had a great time parked next to the raritan river. Spot 21 was open on the one side since they weren’t allowing tents during Covid."
from $37 / night
Check Availability10. Great Divide Campground
"Our 4rth state in our 5 state trip is New Jersey! We wanted to see Delaware Water Gap NRA & I found a campground by Newton called The Great Divide. This is a private campground."
"All the positive reviews about this place are accurate! Beautiful, clean, well maintained, lots to do, great value for your $$"
Drive Time
- 53 min from Allentown, PA
- 58 min from Trenton, NJ
- 59 min from New York, NY
- 1 hr 15 min from Philadelphia, PA
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Recent Reviews near Tewksbury, NJ
1050 Reviews of 180 Tewksbury Campgrounds
- Sue B.Ranger
Camp Mohican Outdoor Center — Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Great lodging options and trails!
I've visited the MOC a bunch of times, and have taken training classes here also. There are campsites for tent camping, cabin stays where you can rent a whole cabin or rent a bunk in a cabin with others. There is a store as well as food options. It's a great place to visit whether you grab a meal, a bunk, or just take a hike. The Appalachian Trail crosses through here also.
- DDaniel O.
ScoutDeerfield Campground — Promised Land State Park
Nice for a quick stopover
Stayed for a quick weekday overnight at a primitive site—fine spot overall. Pros: Restrooms and showers clean and in working order. Pet-friendly. Nice surroundings (though nothing extraordinary). Easy access with a sedan. Cons: most sites are very close to one another with little privacy. Fair amount of road noise. Quiet hours didn’t seem to be enforced—some folks playing music until midnight.
- AAnastasia M.
TravelerTobyhanna State Park Campground
Awesome lakeside camping 🤩
We were looking for a lakeside campground with a spacious campsite that could comfortably fit two large tents and two vehicles. We chose Tobyhanna State Park, and it turned out to be absolutely wonderful.
We stayed at Site 113, which had plenty of space on the right side of the campsite for two large tents, with enough room to park two vehicles as well. While the campsites are fairly close to one another, most visitors come here to relax and enjoy the peace and quiet, and everyone seemed very respectful of each other’s privacy.
Just a one-minute walk from our campsite, there was a very clean restroom, hot showers, and a laundry facility. Right next to it, there was a volleyball court, as well as easy access to the lake with a boat launch and great spots for fishing.
On our very first day, the park rangers warned us that bears sometimes visit the campground, so they recommended storing all food in the car overnight. We followed their advice and had no issues.
Overall, I would give Tobyhanna State Park a perfect 10 out of 10. We had an amazing experience and will definitely be coming back!
- AAimee K.Traveler
Turkey Swamp Park
Great Park
Beautiful park and very peaceful. Rangers are super friendly. This is exactly what camping should be.
- MMakylie P.Scout
Ringing Rocks Family Campground
incredible find
i stumbled on this searching for something almost immediately off the interstate, but with little-to-no booking available for a reasonable price elsewhere local. we detoured about 25 minutes to get here, and it is just incredible. the scenery is gorgeous, they have a camp store with oodles of stuff, there’s a huge playground, and the camping areas are dispersed well and offer beautiful scenic privacy. i wish i could make this place my home. amenities are well taken care of, they have showers in the bathroom, as well as an on-site laundry facility. they have complimentary wifi, which i appreciate with AT&T. signal is slim to none without it. overall, 5/5 stars from my family.
S G.ScoutMahlon Dickerson Reservation
Primitive
The main issue with the sites was that they were primitive -- no water. The campsites were basically just wooden platforms, with a picnic table and fire pit. There were also a lot of bugs, though this may be due to the rain. The location itself was fairly pretty and there were a number of hiking trails of not-overly-serious difficulty. The particular site we picked left is a little farther from our car than we would have liked, but for other sites you can bring your car closer.
- JJohn S.Scout
Quakerwoods Campground
Great place. Friendliest people
The staff is the GREATEST. They are knowledgeable and helpful. The grounds are clean. The shower rooms are clean and large. Laundry room is perfect. They have pull-thrus, back ins and tent sites. Dog stations are placed throughout the park. The campers are also the friendliest. You can always tell the condition of the camp by the quality of the people staying there.. everyone was respectful, courteous and friendly. We stayed in July, 2026 and would DEFINITELY stay again next time we are thru PA.
- MMaybe I.
GuideThe Pines Campground — Promised Land State Park
Good place
We had a great campsite 038, mainly because we booked the site right next to the restroom and hoped no one would reserve the one closest to it, which ended up being the case. The neighboring campsite on the other side also became vacant, so we had plenty of privacy. Otherwise, the sites would have felt a bit cramped. The beach is about a 5-minute walk through the woods. I highly recommend taking a walk there after dark to look at the stars. It’s absolutely worth it. Shower location only near the beach and be ready to pay for it with quarters The restroom is very close from our site and clean, but it’s surrounded by trees, so it’s well hidden and never felt like a disturbance. Our site was much more secluded than most of the others. I would also recommend site 032, as it seemed even more private. Verizon barely had any service, except early in the morning and late in the evening. T-Mobile worked much better. Overall, it’s a nice campground with a beautiful lake. We really enjoyed spending time kayaking, and if you don’t have your own kayak, you can rent one there
Guide to Tewksbury
Camping near Tewksbury, New Jersey typically peaks during summer months when temperatures average 75-85°F, with occasional thunderstorms affecting trail conditions. Fall camping season extends later than many regional campgrounds, with several locations remaining open through December when overnight temperatures can drop to the mid-30s. The terrain features a mix of rocky hills and river valleys with elevations ranging from 200-1,000 feet above sea level.
What to do
Kayaking on the Delaware River: Visitors at Driftstone Campground can rent boats and kayaks for river exploration. "Easy access to Delaware Gap Recreation Area. Sites are pretty spacious with water and electric hookups. Nice trees are around the campground," notes Elke P.
Observatory stargazing: Voorhees State Park offers unique astronomy opportunities not found at other area campgrounds. "They had a storm back in March which closed one loop. We stayed 2 nights in Cabin Z for our anniversary getaway and we loved having the whole place to ourselves," shares Meredith C.
Explore old foundations: The forested areas at Mountainview Campground contain historical elements. "There were some open fields, some hunting trails with tree stands, and some remains of old structure foundations, chimneys, and farm equipment. Nothing super exciting but a nice way to walk the dog anyway," notes Christina H.
What campers like
Wildlife encounters: Campers at Mountainview Campground often mention the active wildlife. "Shortly after we settled into our tent did we hear foxes fighting right outside our tent, the snorts of deer, and there were bats right above us all night making noise," reports Christina H.
Waterfront options: Spruce Run Recreation Area provides direct water access. "Our site was on the water and it was really nice. A duck visited us every morning," explains Jules T., though she cautions that "the only con to this campground is its proximity to the highway. You can hear 78, especially at night once the campground settles down."
Spacious sites: Round Valley State Park Campground offers seclusion. "This is a great campground that is super private and quiet - great for getting out to enjoy the sights and sounds of nature. It's a pretty strenuous hike, but you'll be rewarded for the effort," says Agbi B.
What you should know
Bathroom conditions vary significantly: While some facilities receive praise, others face criticism. At Spruce Run, Jules T. notes: "The bathrooms were absolutely disgusting. For the entire weekend, someone's #2 remained all over the toilet, floor, and corner wall."
Challenging hiking required for some sites: Jenny Jump State Forest campsites can be difficult to access. "The sites are hit or miss in terms of comfort, some have large, flat, clear spaces for multiple tents, some you have to wedge a tent to avoid rocks," explains Seth K.
Noise levels fluctuate: Highway sounds affect some campgrounds. Frank J. at Spruce Run mentions: "Late at night you can hear the drone of a major highway," while Seth K. at Jenny Jump notes similar issues: "You can hear some of the highway sounds from the campsites (especially the jake brake)."
Tips for camping with families
Free water activities: Great Divide Campground offers no-cost water equipment. "Kids had lots of fun on the free kayaks and pool. Staff was friendly and helpful. Campgrounds have lots of hills so be prepared to hike up and down," advises Jojo P.
Consider topography when bringing bikes: Several area campgrounds feature challenging terrain. At Great Divide, Jojo P. notes "lots of hills so bikes are hard to use. We hiked the golf cart trails which are beautiful and go throughout the woods."
Playground proximity matters: When selecting a campsite at Spruce Run, proximity to recreation areas affects your experience. Ruette W. advises: "There are some RV sites with water & electric which are not on the water, but in the parking lot. I would consider getting one on the water to enjoy the water and one in the parking lot to hook up the RV."
Tips from RVers
Check low-hanging branches: When selecting sites at Spruce Run, Douglas P. warns: "If bringing your RV, the safest bet is to reserve a spot with no shade as the other spots often times have very low hanging tree limbs."
Consider portable waste solutions: At Camp Carr Campground, the lack of sewer hookups requires planning. "Sites are water and 30 amp electric only no sewer so I recommend bringing your own portable dump tank. They have a dump station for use when leaving," advises Melissa N.
Hookup location impacts site selection: Careful consideration of utility placement helps avoid setup issues. At Camp Carr, Melissa N. suggests: "We prefer even numbered sites as the hook ups for odd number are on the front side of the trailer unless the site is long enough to pull into or you have a motor home."
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Tewksbury, NJ?
What camping is available near Tewksbury, NJ?
According to TheDyrt.com, Tewksbury, NJ offers a wide range of camping options, with 180 campgrounds and RV parks near Tewksbury, NJ and 6 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Tewksbury, NJ?
Which is the most popular campground near Tewksbury, NJ?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Tewksbury, NJ is Round Valley State Park Campground with a 4.6-star rating from 25 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Tewksbury, NJ?
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Tewksbury, NJ?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 6 free dispersed camping spots near Tewksbury, NJ.
What parks are near Tewksbury, NJ?
What parks are near Tewksbury, NJ?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 9 parks near Tewksbury, NJ that allow camping, notably Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and Gateway National Recreation Area.
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