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Best Equestrian Sites Near Westville, NJ (5)

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    1. Lums Pond State Park Campground

    46 Reviews
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    374 Saves

    The newly-renovated campground offers sites with three-point hookups (water, electric and sewer), as well as four horse campsites without hookups. If you prefer a bed to a bedroll, stay in one of our yurts! These round stationary structures with canvas walls feature a single and double bed bunked together, a double bed-sized futon, an outdoor seating area, and outdoor deck.

    Campgrounds at Cape Henlopen, Killens Pond, Lums Pond and Trap Pond State Park are open year-round. The Cottages at Indian River Marina are also open year-round, and the campground at Delaware Seashore State Park is open year-round, although during the winter months, it is open for self-contained units only.

    The Division of Parks and Recreation has a Central Reservation Service. Although reservations are not required, we strongly recommend that you make one to ensure that accommodations are available. There is no additional expense to make a reservation.

    Reservations can be placed for campgrounds, cabins, yurts, the Cottages at Indian River Marina, and Fort Delaware tours, and Killen's Pond Waterpark..

    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $6 - $42 / night

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    2. Turkey Swamp Park

    23 Reviews
    39 Photos
    170 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $42 - $79 / night

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    3. Brendan Byrne State Forest

    16 Reviews
    37 Photos
    236 Saves

    Brendan Byrne State Forest is in the Pine Barrens of New Jersey, a unique ecosystem known for its sandy soils, acidic waters and diverse plant and animal life. Campers can explore the forest's numerous hiking and biking trails or go fishing or boating in the nearby streams and lakes. The forest also offers a range of educational programs and interpretive displays, providing visitors with the opportunity to learn about the region's natural and cultural history. Visitors can also enjoy a meal at one of the forest's many picnic areas, or spend the day exploring the nearby towns and attractions. There’s also disc golf and guided nature walks.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    $3 - $60 / night

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    4. Hibernia County Park

    8 Reviews
    14 Photos
    99 Saves

    The campground is open Friday and Saturday nights only. Two camping units are permitted at each site, one unit must be a tent. Sleeping in personal vehicles is not permitted.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Equestrian

    $15 - $50 / night

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    5. Blackbird State Forest Campground

    5 Reviews
    19 Photos
    95 Saves

    Open for camping 365 days a year at a cost of $25 per night per site. Online reservations only and credit card is required. Blackbird State Forest, located on the border of New Castle and Kent Counties, is Delaware's northernmost state forest. It is only a 30-minute commute from Wilmington and Newark. The ten tracts of Blackbird State Forest are open year-round at no cost to the public for nature walks, hiking, jogging, and horseback riding. The forest features a 1/2-mile, wheelchair-accessible wildlife and nature interpretation trail on the Tybout Tract as well as the Blackbird Education Center on the Meadows Tract.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • ADA Access
    • Tents
    • Group

    $25 / night


Recent Equestrian Reviews In Westville

99 Reviews of 5 Westville Campgrounds


  • Camper-submitted photo from Turkey Swamp Park
    August 30, 2024

    Turkey Swamp Park

    My favorite!

       We stayed in New Jersey for our 5th campground on the East Coast: Turkey Swamp Park in Freehold. This is a County park.

     Near some Revolutionary War battlefields.

     I really liked this park! They have 2283 acres. A 17 acre lake. Some hiking trails & a nice campground! The sites are all pullthrough. There's lots of vegetation for "privacy". We had a site on the perimeter, which are forest views. Only problem is none of the roads are paved. All are packed sand. We could tell it rained recently because of the muddy tracks. Fortunately it didn't rain while we were there!

      Shower/bathrooms are clean, but dated. They're checked regularly. The bath house is for the entire campground. 3 out of the 4 women's were working. There's a shared dressing area. 

    There's a laundry that doesn't take quarters. EPay. 

    There's a nice playground in the campground.

     They have 3 cabins for rent, with forest views.

     The lake has fishing & boat rentals. No gas motors. There's no swimming at the lake. Cell service was fair.. No WiFi. 

    They have an archery range. 

        This was my favorite campground on our trip! I really enjoyed camping here! There's a rustic retro quality to the place. I adored the campsites & I didn't see any really bad ones.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Brendan Byrne State Forest
    August 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

  • Camper-submitted photo from Lums Pond State Park Campground
    April 29, 2024

    Lums Pond State Park Campground

    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!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Lums Pond State Park Campground
    April 17, 2024

    Lums Pond State Park Campground

    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.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Lums Pond State Park Campground
    March 31, 2024

    Lums Pond State Park Campground

    Snall campground, big sites

    Nice smaller campground with large spacious sites. Very level and spaced apart from neighbor is you pick the right spots. We were in 17 which looked out to open space and woods. If it rains, some sites are flooded. Not much going on for activities in March. Near an Ape Adventure park, hike around lake, and any shopping or restaurants you might want are close by. It rained heavy so we didn’t get out much but walk around camp loop is nice and flat.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Blackbird State Forest Campground
    January 29, 2024

    Blackbird State Forest Campground

    Nice campsites

    Spent a weekend in BO1, spacious campsite, grill, picnic table, firepit, parking for 2-3 cars plus overflow parking. Firewood was easy to get and was plenty of it. I was only one in the forest ATM but saw some hikers occasionally throughout the day walking by.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Lums Pond State Park Campground
    September 16, 2023

    Lums Pond State Park Campground

    Great State Park - Great Price

    We've been here a couple of times. Sites are paved and mostly level. Full hookups on all sites.

    Campground is separate from everything else I. The park - good and bad. Clean bathrooms

  • Camper-submitted photo from Hibernia County Park
    August 19, 2023

    Hibernia County Park

    Beautiful park, not so great camping

    The park itself is beautiful.

    First, there is absolutely no privacy. The campsites are right next to each other with hardly any trees. The more dense woods is on the other side of the trail. You can see everything other campers do any they can see everything you’re doing.

    Second, The campground is ON the hiking trail so everyone doing the loop walks along the sites. Including people with dogs off leash.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Brendan Byrne State Forest
    August 5, 2023

    Brendan Byrne State Forest

    Beautiful, remote and pristine

    This was definitely a unique camping experience for me. The forest is absolutely beautiful, but not by any design. Instead, nature is just doing its thing. Sand roads crisscross the whole area and navigation can be a bit tricky the first time around.

    The campgrounds are clean and simple. Some reviews mentioned that the borders between sites are a bit murky, which I agree with. In the larger loop, one site easily blends into another. I stayed in the smaller loop (1-13), which was simple and a bit more private. The bathrooms nearby were immaculately clean, which hasn’t been the case at many other state campgrounds. There was some occasional road noise, but nothing that kept me up at night. However, there was some low flying air traffic going in to the joint base nearby. It wasn’t terrible, but it was definitely noticeable.

    In a pinch, there’s a Wawa about 5 minutes away from the campground. Beyond that, there’s a bar and a gas station a bit further away. Anything else is a bit of a hike. If you want to get away and feel like you’re truly in nature, this is a good spot to visit.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Turkey Swamp Park
    July 22, 2023

    Turkey Swamp Park

    Great first night

    We stayed here on our first night with the campervan. Had lots of room. The ranger were really nice.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Turkey Swamp Park
    November 26, 2022

    Turkey Swamp Park

    Excellent camping spot and county park!

    Turkey Swamp is a county park located in Monmouth County, NJ. This beautiful park has some of the nicest campsites in a wooded area. Biking and hiking trails are located in the park so no need to travel beyond the park. If you want to travel, Freehold, NJ is nearby offering restaurants, breweries, shopping, and more.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Blackbird State Forest Campground
    November 7, 2022

    Blackbird State Forest Campground

    Nice and secluded

    The only thing about this site specifically is the trail was close by so you’d occasionally see people walking by but not enough that it didn’t still feel secluded. Nice hikes in the area, great weekend!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Hibernia County Park
    November 5, 2022

    Hibernia County Park

    Hidden gem

    Inexpensive $15 a night, but you only get picnic table and fire ring. No hook ups. Great children's pond for 12 and under. Brandywine creek and Chambers Lake are there too. Great playground.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Turkey Swamp Park
    November 2, 2022

    Turkey Swamp Park

    Perfect place

    My experience was just what I needed. It was quiet, the one family I met was so kind. It was late fall so not many campers. The energetically outlet was so important and the bathrooms were clean. No complaints at all.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Lums Pond State Park Campground
    September 23, 2022

    Lums Pond State Park Campground

    Decent Parking Spot Close to Wilmington

    Lums Pond State Park is a medium sized campground 18 miles south of Wilmington, DE. As we were visiting family in Wilmington, it was important to us to find a park that was a reasonable driving distance from the city and Lums Pond is the closest state park and public campground.

    We enjoyed Lums Pond for what it was- a safe and reasonably quiet place to park. The showers were decent and the cell service was good (we have Verizon). The park itself can feel a little crowded depending on what site you have- we actually enjoyed site #46, which was out in a field, over site #33, which was more on the forested side but felt a lot more crowded.

    While this isn’t a place we would necessarily choose to spend our time outside of visiting family, it was very convenient and clean. The park is staffed for most of the day at the general store so questions were answered quickly.

    They had an odd rule about us not being able to dump our cassette toilet in the bathroom, which we hadn’t run into before, but we were able to use the dump station- we don’t have chemicals in our toilet so this wasn’t a problem we had come across before. Site #33 also had a lot of garbage in the forest behind it, which added to the reasons why we didn’t like that site as much as #46- considering the rules that were intended to keep the park clean, it did feel like parts of the park were a little neglected despite the overall appearance of being well cared for.

    All in all, we found this stay to be perfectly average and would stay again if we had to, but would also not necessarily recommend this park to friends or family unless they were visiting somebody in the area.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Lums Pond State Park Campground
    July 21, 2022

    Lums Pond State Park Campground

    Nice clean park

    Stayed for two nights passing through. Facilities were very clean. Campground quiet. Bike paths were more for mountain biking. AT&T good service. Stayed on 13. Nice and shady not close to bathroom. Most sites are level.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Lums Pond State Park Campground
    July 12, 2022

    Lums Pond State Park Campground

    Fun weekend trip

    We came in July. We want to come back in October when the leaves will be in full color. Huge campsites! Very quiet and the other campers are friendly. The camp store doesn’t follow its hours posted, so make sure to get there early for firewood. Our 11 & 4 year olds loved it. Very peaceful.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Turkey Swamp Park
    May 31, 2022

    Turkey Swamp Park

    Great family campground

    Wooded sites, restrooms with showers clean and well stocked. Peaceful family campground. Lake for kayaking and paddle boats to rent.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Lums Pond State Park Campground
    May 31, 2022

    Lums Pond State Park Campground

    Just Okay

    No big complaints. No big praise.

    We needed a place to stay for the night and it provided that. If I were going to pick a camp to just hang out or enjoy nature, it wouldn't be this one.

    Verizon cell service was fine.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Brendan Byrne State Forest
    May 16, 2022

    Brendan Byrne State Forest

    Decent camp ground with good hiking

    Just like any other organized camp ground part of your experience is who is near you. The site itself is exactly what you want/expect but this state forest has a 12-13 mile loop with a nice lake area about 3/4 of the way through that is really nice. Have been here on many occasions. Like anywhere in this area the mosquitoes are bad in the summer for plan for that but if you are looking for a straightforward camping experience with a nice trail network this is your place.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Lums Pond State Park Campground
    April 4, 2022

    Lums Pond State Park Campground

    Will be back again [when we can get a reservation]

    I understand why it is so difficult to get a reservation at Lums Pond.  I don't know if it's the host campers or the management, but they're definitely doing something right.  

    I have to say, Jim, the host camper by us was fantastic.  As it was our first trip after a long winter, I managed to forget to put the anode back in our water heater.  I went over and sheepishly asked him if I could borrow a 1 1/2" socket.  He not only lent us a socket, but asked if I needed help, and if I had teflon tape (which I did) and was willing to lend a hand.

    The site was fairly level, side-to-side, so I really only needed to level front to back.  That was a bonus.

    Our daughter really enjoyed the playground (which was excellent, by my standards). The only complaint I have is that the kiddie swings seem to be modeled after the seasickness machine that they had on Mythbusters (https://archive.org/details/MythBusters..Season.3..480p576P..DVDripHDTV..X265HEVC..O69..FIXED/Mythbusters+-+S03E26+-+Seasickness+-+Kill+or+Cure.mkv).  I could only go on the swing with her for a little bit before I started to turn green.  Other than that?  She fought us about leaving the playground, and really would have been content if that was all we did.

    I took her older cousins to  the fishing pier, and we didn't even get a nibble, but I think it was too cold for panfish that close to shore.

    The trails were well marked, and the day we took a hike, we ended up on the equestrian trail that runs all the way around the pond.  It was a long, but easy hike.

    The bath house was absolutely immaculate, and the design made even my public-bathroom-phobic sister-in-law comfortable and at ease.

    All in all, it was a fantastic trip, and I hope to go back soon.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Lums Pond State Park Campground
    November 28, 2021

    Lums Pond State Park Campground

    GREAT !

    Loved this place. Sites very well spaced, facilities clean, laundry room spotless, camp store has everything you might need and the hiking trails can’t be beat. We camped there twice…and did not disappoint either time. The only reason I gave this 4 stars instead of 5 is because there is no Wi-Fi…even though description states differently.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Lums Pond State Park Campground
    November 24, 2021

    Lums Pond State Park Campground

    Peaceful State Park

    The sites are large and the whole campground is very open. There is a small camp store with the essentials and very clean bath and shower facilities. The pond is huge; perfect for kayaking or canoeing.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Turkey Swamp Park
    November 8, 2021

    Turkey Swamp Park

    Nice time

    Ok Park, only 30 amps, a little hard with a larger rv but did see some 5ers come in. Make sure you have 100 feet of water hose! You share a spigot with another site and you park lengthwise.



Guide to Westville

Camping near Westville, New Jersey, offers a variety of experiences for outdoor enthusiasts. From family-friendly campgrounds to serene spots for RVers, there’s something for everyone in this area.

What to do:

  • Hiking and Biking: Explore the trails at French Creek State Park Campground. One reviewer mentioned, "Hiking and biking this park is fun. It's a great place to camp and enjoy downtime!"
  • Fishing: At Elk Neck State Park Campground, you can enjoy fishing in the nearby waters. A visitor shared, "The lake has fishing & boat rentals. No gas motors."
  • Water Activities: Lums Pond State Park Campground offers kayaking and canoeing. One camper noted, "The campground is peaceful. Clean facilities and lots of room to spread out."

What campers like:

  • Spacious Sites: Campers appreciate the roomy sites at Lake-In-Wood Campground. A family shared, "The sites appeared to all be a very good size."
  • Clean Facilities: Many visitors rave about the cleanliness of the restrooms and showers. One review from Turkey Swamp Park stated, "Restrooms with showers clean and well stocked."
  • Family-Friendly Activities: Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park at Quarryville is known for its fun activities. A camper mentioned, "Kids enjoy the water park and nighttime laser tag parties."

What you should know:

  • Limited Cell Service: Many campgrounds, like Belleplain State Forest, have poor cell reception. One visitor noted, "The only downside is the cell service, but it’s not their fault!"
  • Seasonal Availability: Some campgrounds, such as Sun Outdoors Cape May, are only open from April to November. A reviewer mentioned, "It’s large and their website states there are day passes, so it is very crowded in the water park."
  • Pet Policies: If you’re bringing a pet, check the campground’s rules. For example, Lums Pond State Park Campground allows pets, but some sites may have restrictions.

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Campgrounds with Activities: Look for places like Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park at Quarryville, which has a water park and playground. One parent said, "This place is awesome for kids and families!"
  • Plan for Clean Facilities: Families appreciate clean restrooms. A visitor at Turkey Swamp Park mentioned, "The bathrooms were clean as well- which to me is a BIG PLUS!"
  • Pack for Activities: Bring gear for fishing or biking. A camper at Elk Neck State Park Campground noted, "Great trails and great staff."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Sizes: RVers should ensure their site can accommodate their vehicle. A review for Lake-In-Wood Campground mentioned, "Some tight spots to navigate through."
  • Look for Full Hookups: Campgrounds like Lums Pond State Park Campground offer full hookups, which are great for RVs. One camper said, "Sites are paved and mostly level."
  • Be Prepared for Weather: Check the forecast before your trip. A visitor at Round Valley State Park Campground mentioned, "The hike in was a tough one! Weather was 95 and sunny on the hike in, which didn't make it any easier."

Camping near Westville, New Jersey, has a lot to offer, whether you're looking for family fun or a peaceful getaway.

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