Camping spots near Wenonah, New Jersey typically feature mixed wooded and grassy terrain in the coastal plain region with elevations rarely exceeding 200 feet. Most campgrounds in the area experience humid summer conditions with temperatures averaging 85-90°F during peak camping months, while spring and fall offer milder weather with nighttime temperatures dropping into the 50s. Water resources are abundant in this region with several lakes, ponds, and the Delaware River providing recreational opportunities.
What to do
Lake activities and swimming: Four Seasons Family Campground offers a swimming lake along with playgrounds and an arcade. A camper noted, "There's a convenient store and even an arcade, and the best part is all the farms around. You can go apple picking and such at all the beautiful orchards that surround the campgrounds."
Nature trails: Atsion Family Camp at Wharton State Forest provides access to hiking trails through pine barrens. One visitor shared, "Across the street from the entrance is a home that sells sundries and firewood. Down at the Atsion office a mile away they can sell you firewood as well. Picalilli Inn isn't far, they have great wings. Batsto is a 15 minute drive."
Fishing opportunities: Multiple campgrounds offer fishing access, including Hospitality Creek Campground where lakefront sites provide direct water access. A visitor mentioned, "Our lakefront site(#57) had full hookups and everything worked fine. The site was a good size, covered in heavy mulch, and is level. The photos of the lake were taken from our site to show this really is waterfront."
What campers like
Lakefront sites: Many campers appreciate waterfront camping options. At Old Cedar Campground, one reviewer noted the unique setting: "We were here about 10-15 yrs ago and swore we'd never go back. I'm glad we did. They've added a pool and are working on a mini golf area. Nice playground, basketball court, 2 fishing areas... We faced the cow pasture so we had a great view."
Quiet surroundings: Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA offers peaceful camping despite its proximity to urban areas. As one camper described, "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."
Clean facilities: Hospitality Creek Campground maintains well-kept amenities. A visitor remarked, "The pools are nice and have on-duty lifeguards all day. We rode our bikes around, enjoyed time on the lake in a rented paddleboat, and had a blast at the 70s-themed live concert at the pavilion on Saturday night."
What you should know
Water quality varies: Some campgrounds have issues with water quality. At Parvin State Park Campground, a camper reported, "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."
Seasonal limitations: Many campgrounds reduce services in off-seasons. At Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA, a reviewer advised, "This does close for winter and reopens in April but call park for exact closure dates because they do change."
Site conditions: Terrain varies significantly between campgrounds. At Old Cedar Campground, one camper reported, "The entire campground is sand and gets very dusty and messy. This was the dirtiest campground we've stayed at, meaning the trailer and truck needed a full bath once we got home."
Tips for camping with families
Look for campgrounds with organized activities: Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park - Elmer offers structured programming for children. A parent shared, "We stay fathers day weekend and they had a breakfast, games and crafts geared towards it. The pool and splash park were great but you needed to be at least 42 inches to go on the slide or bounce house."
Check age restrictions: Some campground amenities have height or age requirements. At Jellystone Park, a visitor mentioned, "Water area is great, splash pad is very fun so is the large blow up slide and pool area. Has a full grill inside with a large 'convenience store' with everything you could need for your trip."
Consider noise levels: Some campgrounds are quieter than others. At Hospitality Creek Campground, a visitor shared, "Campground is clean and orderly. From what I've seen staying twice in April, the owner drives around to check on things. My kids had a lot of fun and made a lot of friends. They had a great trip."
Tips from RVers
Site dimensions matter: At Group Camp - Ridley Creek State Park, RVers should be aware of limited access. Though primarily for group camping, its proximity to Wenonah makes it an option for overflow situations.
Hookup configurations: At Old Cedar Campground, one RVer noted, "The water hookups are shared every other site (at least in the Fence Loop). I was lucky my 75' hose barely reached the distance needed. Be sure to bring extra hoses."
Road conditions: Many campgrounds have challenging internal roads. At Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA, an RVer noted, "The roads and turns were tight for our 36' motorhome, but manageable. Our lakefront site(#57) was superb! It was between a small, paved boat ramp and a row of arborvitae trees on the other side."
