Cabin camping near Wenonah, New Jersey provides accommodations in the Pine Barrens region, known for its sandy soil, acidic water, and distinct pine forest ecosystem. Elevations remain relatively flat throughout the area, typically between 50-100 feet above sea level. Summer temperatures average 85°F during day and 65°F at night, creating moderate camping conditions even during peak season.
What to do
Kayaking from your campsite: At Wharton State Forest's Atsion Family Camp, some waterfront sites allow direct water access. "Campsite G014 was awesome! It was a great location, closest site to the water with beautiful views. Super convenient if you're a Kayaker, you can launch right off that spot," notes one visitor.
Historic site exploration: Within 15 minutes of Atsion Family Camp, you can visit Batsto Village, a preserved 19th-century industrial town. The surrounding state forest contains numerous historic ruins accessible via dirt roads. "In the area there are historic buildings and ruins you get to by 'off roading' on all dirt roads. Great places to kayak and Pineland Adventures right down the street has wonderful trips!" shares a camper.
Urban exploration: Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA serves as a convenient base for city visits. "This is a very nice KOA, just over the Delaware River from Philly. The park is clean, quiet, full of families. I would definitely plan to stay here to visit Philly!" One visitor explains transportation options: "We stayed here for 3 nights while visiting family In Philadelphia. It is a 20 minute ride into Philly and Uber was was quick and responsive."
What campers like
Clean bathroom facilities: Parvin State Park Campground maintains well-kept restrooms. A recent visitor noted: "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." Another camper highlighted: "We loved the free and clean showers and bathrooms but we had to drive to them from our site."
Native plant diversity: Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA features natural areas with native vegetation. One visitor observed: "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." These native plant areas provide opportunities for nature observation beyond standard camping activities.
Spacious, wooded sites: Old Cedar Campground offers tree-covered sites with natural privacy. A camper reported: "This is a small and basic campground, not a resort. No fancy amenities. We stayed in Site# 51 in the Fence Loop- a pull-thru with 50-amp, water, and sewer. The hookups seemed to work just fine." Most sites at Old Cedar feature trees for shade and privacy.
What you should know
Water quality varies: Several campgrounds report issues with water color or mineral content. At Old Cedar Campground, shared water hookups require planning: "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."
Pack for temperature fluctuations: Cabin accommodations often lack climate control systems. Even in summer, nighttime temperatures can drop significantly, requiring appropriate bedding and clothing layers.
Site selection impacts privacy: At Jellystone Park South Jersey, site location dramatically affects your experience. A visitor reported: "We stayed in Site 122, a Red Carpet Pull-Thru RV site. Our site was directly across from the Pavilion which was great for Saturday night's live band. Our site was roomy with plenty of mature shade trees."
Reservation timing matters: Most cabins book quickly during summer months. Weekends from Memorial Day through Labor Day often fill months in advance, particularly at popular locations like Jellystone Park and Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA.
Tips for camping with families
Age-appropriate water activities: Many parks have water restrictions based on child height. At Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park - Elmer, "The pool and splash park were great but you needed to be at least 42 inches to go on the slide or bounce house." Another visitor noted, "Water area is great, splash pad is very fun so is the large blow up slide and pool area."
Structured activities schedule: Campgrounds often offer organized events for children. One camper at Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA shared: "They offer so many activities during the day and text you so you don't forget. The place is so clean including the bathrooms. Everyone we came in contact with staff wise was so friendly."
Consider noise levels: Family campgrounds can be lively places. At Jellystone Park - Elmer, a visitor observed: "We were sad to find out it's no long a Yogi Bear Campground, only Adventure bound. Everything else is the same, just no friendly bears. Dj in the rally field was fun and the train rides were up and running."
Playground proximity: Site selection near play areas offers convenience but may increase noise. At Parvin State Park, one camper noted: "Site is great for people with families as there was a playground within 50 feet so it is a bit louder and busier."
Tips from RVers
Hookup configuration: For RV cabin campers, understanding hookup placement helps with setup. At Old Cedar Campground, "The all-grass site just fit our 37' motor home. This row of sites lacked the trees for shade and privacy found at most other sites around the campground."
Road conditions: Access roads vary significantly between parks. At Four Seasons Family Campground, "Roads into the place are single car only, with a good amount of spots to pull off if you find your self head to head with another vehicle. Pretty bumpy road."
Winter closures: Several campgrounds operate seasonally. A visitor to Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA noted: "This does close for winter and reopens in April but call park for exact closure dates because they do change."
