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Best Campgrounds near Wayne, NJ

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Northern New Jersey's Skylands region surrounding Wayne offers diverse camping experiences within a 30-mile radius. Mahlon Dickerson Reservation in Jefferson provides wooded, level sites with water and electric hookups, while Camp Glen Gray features more rustic accommodations including tent sites, cabins, and RV options. The Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, approximately 25 miles west of Wayne, offers primitive boat-in campsites along the river. Campgaw Mountain Reservation and the Stonetown Circular Trail primitive sites provide free camping options for those seeking minimal amenities. Private campgrounds like Great Divide Campground and Panther Lake Camping Resort offer full-service experiences with amenities ranging from swimming beaches to entertainment.

Camping regulations vary significantly by land management agency, with state parks typically requiring advance reservations during peak season (April through October). As one camper noted, "Mahlon Dickerson Campground is a perfect place to spend a few nights or a couple of weeks. The campsites are paved and mostly level." Bear awareness is essential in this region, particularly in Stokes State Forest where "proper food storage is a must. Bear lockers are not provided. The area also has ticks and rattlesnakes." Cell service can be unreliable in more remote areas, especially in the Delaware Water Gap region. Weather conditions remain relatively mild through summer and fall, though spring brings higher water levels that can affect riverside camping access.

Lakefront sites receive consistently positive reviews from visitors, with High Point State Park offering "campsites on a lake, with lots of hiking and biking trails right from your site." RV accessibility varies considerably between campgrounds, with some state park roads presenting challenges for larger vehicles. As one reviewer noted about Stephens State Park, "The campground as a whole and the individual sites are kind of tricky for bigger rigs. We are in a 26ft class C and we squeezed through." Weekend crowding is common at popular destinations like Round Valley State Park, where boat-in sites offer more seclusion. Wildlife encounters are frequently mentioned in reviews, with deer, various birds, and occasionally bears spotted near campsites throughout the region.

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Best Camping Sites Near Wayne, New Jersey (122)

    1. Mahlon Dickerson Reservation

    18 Reviews
    Jefferson, NJ
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (973) 697-3140

    "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."

    "It's beautiful and quiet, and close to beautiful hiking trails, lakes, and other outdoor recreation opportunities."

    2. Beaver Pond Campground — Harriman State Park

    41 Reviews
    Pomona, NY
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (845) 947-2792

    $17 - $20 / night

    "Drive-in tent campgrounds. Adequate restroom facilities sprinkled amongst tent sites. Some campsites have raised platforms. All sites have picnic tables and fire ring with flip-top grill."

    "The grounds are just steps away from Welch Lake, offering a lifeguard monitored sandy beach which is open during the summer season for swimming, fishing, and small boat craft further out."

    3. Liberty Harbor RV Park

    13 Reviews
    Jersey City, NJ
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (201) 516-7500

    $149 / night

    "This is all about location. The closest RV park to NYC. It's basically a parking lot with a dump station. Not much else. Pick one of the larger end row sites to get a little extra elbow room."

    "Basicly a parking lot, but the location can't be beat. 2 ferries that run to Manhattan. Path train is a 12 minute walk away that will take you yyo manhatten."

    4. Camp Glen Gray

    2 Reviews
    Oakland, NJ
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (201) 327-7234

    $5 - $200 / night

    "One rustic place with many hiking trails to choose from. Camp also provides trucking of gear weather permitting. No vehicles allowed to drive through camp. Trading Post for treats and other items."

    "Lots of hiking trails. Trading post is well stocked and volunteers are always friendly and able to answer any questions"

    5. Sebago Cabin Camp — Harriman State Park

    6 Reviews
    Sloatsburg, NY
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (845) 429-2039

    $74 - $130 / night

    "It is a step up from cabin camping. They also have a beach behind it."

    "This place is only an hour away from NYC with so much to do and see. These cabins are VERY rustic, four walls, a cot, and a fridge."

    6. Panther Lake Camping Resort

    17 Reviews
    Andover, NJ
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (973) 347-4440

    "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. Stonetown Circular trail Primitive #1

    1 Review
    Ringwood, NJ
    11 miles

    "Stonetown Circular trail is a 11 mile medium/high difficulty loop trail. This is the first of two primitive sites along the trail. The trailhead is across the street from a large parking lot."

    8. Campgaw Mountain Reservation

    1 Review
    Ramsey, NJ
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (201) 327-3500

    9. Stonetown Circular trail Primitive #2

    1 Review
    Ringwood, NJ
    13 miles

    "Stonetown Circular trail is a 11 mile medium/high difficulty loop trail. This is the second of two primitive sites along the trail. The trailhead is across the street from a large parking lot."

    10. Great Divide Campground

    16 Reviews
    Andover, NJ
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (973) 383-4026

    " 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 $$"

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  • Stuart K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 5, 2025

    Round Valley State Park Campground

    Get Your Hard-Core Hiking In To Enjoy This CG

    Located just south of I78 and near the small hamlets of Clinton and Lebanon, what I love most about Round Valley SP is the fact that it has its very own eponymous fresh water reservoir, which spanning some 2,350 acres and is 180 feed deep in the middle, this body of water provides a solid amount of upside for anyone wanting to kayak, canoe or swim. One of the greatest assets at this particular SP CG are the wonderful rangers who keep this place in such tip-top condition year-round. From the North Picnic Area, Bray’s Hill Preserve and Round Valley Beachhead to the East Picnic Area, Round Valley Farm on the eastern side of the reservoir as well as Round Valley Rec Area, there’s a lot to explore at this SP.

    One interesting fact about this place– believe it or not– it is the only NJ SP that actually offers up true wilderness camping(a.k.a. primitive), which can only be accessed by hiking 3 to 6 miles– or if you come with your own boat, you can access by water– and can be found on the SE corner of the reservoir. There is a second area nearby called Spruce Run Recreation Area that can be accessed by driving to this location, which is on the other side of I78 NW of Round Valley SP. That said, if you’re looking to camp here at Round Valley, I highly recommend you boat in as the hiking path is incredibly difficult to manage without hauling all of your camping gear, so coming in with a ton of gear is even more difficult/ prohibitive.

    When you finally do arrive to this primitive CG immersed in NJ’s thick wild foliage, you’ll experience waterfront bliss with a crystalline bevy of trout-infused reservoir water, and you won’t get much in the way of amenities, apart from a few random water pumps and some rocks piled in a circle that, um, I guess makes up a fire ring. While there are backwoods-style bathroom pits, these are very ill-managed and you’ll come across the‘stank’ well before actually even arriving here, so we just didn’t use them. There’s picnic tables, but the one we had was in pretty rough condition. The thing I found odd about the place is that after hiking so far in to get to this location, you’re not allowed to swim in the reservoir, which kind of defeats the entire point IMHO. That said, the views are amazing and because there’s nothing else in these parts, you will experience true peace in nature.

    Insider’s tips? Here’s a few:(1) Whether hiking or kayaking to this CG, you will want to bring as little with you as possible– packing too much to come here just isn’t worth the work;(2) We found parking in the Southern Lot to be perfectly fine and while we were initially worried about leaving our vehicle parked there for a few nights, we were reassured by the park rangers who patrol the lot constantly;(3) While the water in the reservoir may look crystal clear, it is not crystal clean and I would STRONGLY encourage anyone who thinks that it is OK to drink from the reservoir to at least use a Life Straw to ensure they don’t get sick;(4) I have hiked throughout the entire US and consider myself somewhere between a moderate to skilled hiker and I found these trails challenging and uneven, so while the hike we made was only 3 miles, it was not easy and I would be worried about someone breaking an ankle getting to this CG– so at a minimum, ensure you are wearing proper hiking boots. Seriously, for what this SP puts you through to access this CG one really needs to question why they’re being charged anything at all in the first place.

    Happy Camping!

  • Kylie R.
    Aug. 30, 2025

    Mountain Vista Campground

    A mix of being able to unplug but also have the ammenities avavilble if wanted/needed

    This campground is very clean, staff and campers are very friendly. It’s a great spot if you have kids because they have many different activities(pool/arcade games/movie nights/ and more.)

  • Damia F.
    Aug. 29, 2025

    High Point State Park Campground

    Relaxing and Well-Maintained

    Stayed 2 nights and it was really nice. Camping for summer is pretty limited to Sawmill Lake, as the other locations are for groups or winter camping. Camps are secluded from each other and most if not all have an elevated space to put tents or chairs. Each place comes with a lamp hang, a fire pit, and a picnic table. Bathrooms are spaced out. No running water except for pump founded outside of the bathrooms. Toilets are pump flushed. Showers are only located INSIDE High Point State Park, not throughout the campsites, but entry is free for campers. One hiking trail is accessible in Sawmill campground, 3 others are accessible on the road outside of the campground and the rest are located inside the park. When you arrive you have to check in with the park office for your campsite tag. Hours are 8-4. Park officials come through the campsites pretty regularly, a few times a day which is nice. Areas are clean and well maintained.

  • j
    Aug. 27, 2025

    Cranberry Run Campground

    Don’t Stay here!!

    It’s not a campground. It’s where people stash their rvs, some of whom seem to live here permanently. Caretaker was rude. Sites were all rocky and many on steep inclines. Complete waste of our time. Plus, the site looks nothing like the pictures they post, which is an area you can’t camp at. Don’t stay here.

  • Paul K.
    Aug. 26, 2025

    Croton Point Park

    Not the Best Place to Go in the Northeast By a Longshot

    Croton Point Campground is a modest little campground, located along the Hudson River within Croton Point Park in NY. In addition to camping, the park itself offers many of its own attractions, including swimming, hiking, kayaking, cabin rentals, and a host of other family-oriented activities just along the Hudson. 

    The park, which is honestly probably the largest attraction here, is located just an hour and a half outside of the city. This proximity is both its perk and its downfall, as the park itself, but particularly the campground, has become laden with all sorts of inexplicable and burdensome rules, endless guidelines, and restrictions only a New York State-run bureaucracy could ever make sense of, let alone hope to justify. 

    This includes all manner of restrictions on how you can camp, where you can camp, what equipment can be used, and use in relation to what particular site you may have been lucky enough to reserve. Much of this you can understand while imagining what may have taken place here to bring them to such measures, but it doesn't make it any easier to contend with. 

    In terms of the actual camping conditions Both the tenting section and RV sites are each very clustered together, and quite crowded, with regular patrols🚓(actual patrols) being made day and night, by both the Park Rangers and what appears to be general park staff members, all looking to see if you or your family might be doing something that they might consider outside of the guidelines or not in compliance with the many restrictions. 

    This is not to say you can't possibly have a good time here. It just might mean being a bit more diligent toward reviewing the potential legitimacy of your normal camping routine to ensure it meets with many restrictions and guidelines imposed, while also making yourself comfortable with some fairly regular surveillance during your stay here. These all being things we hoped to get away from while camping ourselves It just turned out to be a bit much for our particular liking.

  • b
    Aug. 21, 2025

    Thunder Swamp Trailhead

    Gravel lot

    It’s a gravel parking lot. Plenty of shade. No one bothered me.

  • Adeline M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 19, 2025

    Worthington State Forest Campground — Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

    Nice campground loud campers

    Great open spot with some shade, depending on when you go we have noticed there tends to be a lot of loud disrespectful people who are there to party not camp. It’s nice to be on the Delaware and not many campgrounds have water access or a boat ramp so that’s a plus. Showers, sinks, and toilets are available.

  • Janine D.
    Aug. 11, 2025

    Kittatinny Campground

    Not worth the money or time

    If we could rate this a 0 we would.  We were expecting a weekend of kayaking and relaxation when in fact we got an overcrowded, noisy and dirty weekend that was overpriced.  I will give the river a 10, it was beautiful, welcoming and refreshing in the warm sun.  We arrived at about 8:00 in the evening with several camps blaring different genre of music, not a problem, considering we still like it as loud as possible sometimes, but it didn't end at quiet time, it continue until well over midnight.  The campsites are so close together it was like being packed into a sardine can.  The campsite across the pathway didn't have their dog on a lead and we woke up with a pile of dog excrement next to our trailer, that was a howdy-do morning for ya.  We were super excited to take our kayaks out on the river, paddle up stream and float down with our pup, but we were told that we couldn't launch from this location.  (What kind of crap is that)  This location was a receiving location only and "absolutely no launching" was allowed.  If you are looking for a party spot to come with your friends, this is definitely the place for you!  If your looking for a chill place to camp next to the river where you can tube, kayak and enjoy your peaceful weekend, this is NOT the place.  The amount of money we spent for 2 nights was outrageous for such a sucky weekend, will not be going back!

  • Bob F.
    Aug. 10, 2025

    Moon Valley Campground

    Very unique smaller private campground

    This was a great campsite nestled in the foothills of Northern NJ on the NY border. Small, clean with great views and great location for hiking , cruising etc. Bring your tent or use the existing glamping tents. Headed back for a fall weekend in the "dome" which has incredible views. Try it you won't be sorry.

Guide to Wayne

Camping near Wayne, New Jersey, offers a mix of beautiful nature and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful getaway or an adventure-filled weekend, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Explore the trails at Worthington State Forest Campground. One camper mentioned, "The trails are nice and well marked," making it easy to enjoy the scenery.
  • Fishing: Head to Pickerel Point Campground for some fishing. A visitor shared, "The site is wooded and very private," perfect for a quiet day by the water.
  • Swimming: Enjoy a refreshing swim at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Gardiner. One family said, "The pools and water area are awesome," making it a hit for kids.

What campers like:

  • Clean facilities: Campers appreciate the well-maintained bathrooms at Beaver Pond Campground. A reviewer noted, "The clean shower and bathroom facilities" made their stay enjoyable.
  • Privacy: Many enjoy the spacious sites at Tobyhanna State Park Campground. One camper remarked, "The sites are generously sized, good spacing between sites and heavily treed."
  • Family-friendly activities: At Camp Taylor Campground, families love the creek for kids to play in. A visitor said, "The kids are kids!!! They play in the creek, get dirty, build fires and hike."

What you should know:

  • Noise levels: Some campgrounds have strict noise policies. A family at High Point State Park Campground faced eviction due to noise complaints, stating, "We were taken aback when the police arrived at our cabin."
  • Limited amenities: Not all campgrounds have showers or electric hookups. A camper at Clarence Fahnestock State Park mentioned, "No hookups and not many RVs," so plan accordingly.
  • Ticks and bugs: Some areas, like High Point State Park Campground, have reported tick issues. One camper said, "There was a small gravel area because of how many ticks there were."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose the right campground: Look for family-friendly spots like Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Gardiner. A parent shared, "This place is so much fun. My whole family loved the activities."
  • Plan activities: Make sure to have a mix of activities for all ages. One family at Camp Taylor Campground enjoyed the "small arcade and playground" on-site.
  • Pack snacks and drinks: Keep everyone happy with plenty of snacks. A camper at Pickerel Point Campground mentioned, "We filtered water right from the reservoir," making it easy to stay hydrated.

Tips from RVers:

  • Check site sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Stokes State Forest noted, "The campsites themselves are a little too close together."
  • Be prepared for rough roads: Some campgrounds have bumpy access roads. A visitor at Tobyhanna State Park Campground said, "The road into the campground was full of potholes."
  • Bring extra supplies: Stock up on essentials before you arrive. A camper at Worthington State Forest Campground mentioned, "There is no market," so plan ahead.

With these insights, you're all set for a great camping experience in the Best Camping near Wayne, NJ!

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Wayne, NJ?

According to TheDyrt.com, Wayne, NJ offers a wide range of camping options, with 122 campgrounds and RV parks near Wayne, NJ and 3 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Wayne, NJ?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Wayne, NJ is Mahlon Dickerson Reservation with a 4.7-star rating from 18 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Wayne, NJ?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 3 free dispersed camping spots near Wayne, NJ.

What parks are near Wayne, NJ?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 9 parks near Wayne, NJ that allow camping, notably Gateway National Recreation Area and Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.

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