2 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Sun Outdoors Cape May and Beachcomber Camping Resort house upscale glamping accommodations near the Jersey Shore, just minutes from Wildwood's beaches. These glamping campsites feature stylish yurts and safari-style canvas tents with proper beds, electricity, and climate control systems for year-round comfort. The luxurious canvas accommodations at Sun Outdoors come equipped with kitchenettes, private decks, and some units include en-suite bathrooms. One guest shared, "The cottages were really nice and comfortable - they even extended their stay because of the accommodations." Both resorts offer premium glamping experiences with boutique camping touches like furnished outdoor spaces, fire rings, and picnic areas. Belleplain State Forest also provides yurt rentals for those seeking a more nature-immersed glamping experience with forest views while maintaining essential comforts.
The glamping sites are strategically located near Cape May's historic district and the popular Wildwood boardwalk, creating perfect basecamp locations for coastal adventures. On-site amenities at Sun Outdoors include a swimming lake with inflatable water features, heated pools, and recreation centers. A visitor noted, "We loved the giant inflatable slide, floating trampoline, and kayak rentals at the lake." The safari tents and yurts at Beachcomber provide direct access to hiking and biking trails, including the Cape May Bike Trail which connects directly to shopping areas and beaches. Most glamping accommodations remain open from April through October, with Sun Outdoors operating from April 6th to November 4th. Advance reservations are essential during peak summer months when these boutique camping experiences frequently sell out. Several glamping sites offer special packages for wildlife viewing excursions to the nearby Cape May Point hawk observatory.
"The park was easy to find and located just a few minutes’ drive from Wildwood beaches and a few extra minutes to Cape May beaches and attractions."
"We had a "safari tent, which was immaculate. It even had a separate bathroom with indoor plumbing. Campground is not far from a convenience store if needed."
"The attendant was very friendly and helpful when we arrived without making a reservation first and was able to get us in for a single night stay despite the "no vacancy" for the last 3 weeks straight."
"We stayed in site T021 (walk-in site) and had plenty of privacy and space to set up our screen room, tent, and firepit."
Available this weekend
from $20 - $80 / night
"Great Location and close to Cape May City. 10 min drive to Washington Street Mall. Lots to do during the day."
"The first time there was staff riding around picking up garbage and keeping things neat. Last time it seemed like it was just a bunch of teenagers flying around on golf carts not doing much."
"Lots to do and the beautiful beaches of Cape May, New Jersey are a short 10 minute drive. The different types of camping/glamping experiences exceeded my expectations."
"A beautiful wooded campground close to the beaches of Cape May, New Jersey. Very family oriented and really a great place for adults too."
from $42 / night
"We went to Ocean View Resort in New Jersey to kick off the 2022 season in our new Fleetwood Discovery LXE. And we’re glad we did! "
"This is one of the largest, if not the largest, campgrounds in Southern New Jersey. While on the pricier side, everything is top-notch."
"Arrived at 1pm on Wednesday. Check in was smooth. They allowed me to drive around first and pick out a campsite before checking in. They charge $5 extra for a dog."
"nice clean campsites with good electric and water hookups. Great activates at the lake and playground. Site was level. Bath house was a little run down , but serviceable. "
"Looking for a trip to the Jersey shore (near Stone Harbor, Avalon, Wildwood, Cape May, & more) - look no further than Shellbay Camping Resort."
"I remember my excitement to go camping, meet other kids at the campground, and have plenty of things to do close by (beach, shopping, swimming pool)"
"We normally bring our own wifi, but are waiting on a replacement unit to arrive this week. That’s why I was hoping they’d have wifi, or at least cable tv as a backup. "
"The place is immaculate and the staff is extremely nice and accommodating! I will definitely be returning. Fun fact... Mr. Softee comes around evenings with the best soft serve ice cream!!!!"
"They come around every day to pump out your system. One day we got missed, and I spoke to someone in the office. They were there to pump us out (special trip) within the hour."
from $60 - $300 / night
"Nice, Clean and Friendly. perfect for home base really close to lots of jersey shore happenings. and the staff is so amazingly helpful!!"
ScoutWe stayed at the group site campground with our horse. We found the sites to be large, and clean. The staff is very friendly and helpful, and they have fall activities for the family, at the lake and nature hikes. The porta potty's are very clean, have hand sanitizer and plenty of paper. Will be returning again in a few weeks. Plenty of trails to ride on. A true gem in our own backyard.
ScoutQuiet primitive campsites with slight road noise. We didn’t hear any train during our stay. We stayed at site 10 on the left branch where the newer gravel tent sites are in the pines. The potalet is nearby. It’s was dark at our campsite when we arrived. Nice and level gravel pad with plenty of room - sites are large enough to pull into and k turn if needed (although we saw the sign saying to park parallel to the site entrance in the morning- we have a roof top tent on our vehicle). When I put my headlamp on there were all these tiny sparkles on the ground out among the pine trees surrounding our campsite. When I walked up really close to one and shined my lamp on it, I saw that they are pretty big spiders. A little unnerving but also pretty? Told my brain I was in a glittery fairy forest and slept fine. 🤣
ScoutThis is one of the largest, if not the largest, campgrounds in Southern New Jersey. While on the pricier side, everything is top-notch. The roads are all paved, and not gravel (I hate trying to sleep and listening to the sound of stones grating together). The sites are more spacious than most campgrounds, so it doesn't seem so crowded. The bathrooms are all modern and spotless. There are numerous bathrooms which means most sites have one nearby. They do charge a quarter for showers to encourage water conservation and donate the money to conservation causes. The pool is large, as is the lake. Both are well-maintained. The camp store is enormous and is really nice and well-stocked with everything one might need from food to pool and beach stuff to camping supplies and equipment. There is a nice cafe with indoor and outdoor seating. The camp store has a lending library of books and DVDs. There are numerous activities that appear to be well-run, The grounds are shaded with many trees for a great wooded campground feel. The campground is so large that it has an internal shuttle with stations scattered about to help people go between the various important sites such as at the pool, the lake and the store. I found other campers, particularly the seasonals, to be more friendly than other campgrounds at the shore. This requires constant tree care including removing dead trees and branches which they do regularly. The staff is friendly and well-trained. I was in a tent, and when a rare October nor'easter came through, I was offered the opportunity to use a cabin free-of-charge. Fortunately my tent and equipment made it through days of rain and high winds just fine . On my first stay in May, I had to run my dog back to Baltimore towards the end of my trip where he was sadly diagnosed with incurable metastatic cancer. When I returned, I was late and unable to check out by 11, but they allowed me to take as much time as needed to clear the site, as nobody was staying there the next day, which was deeply appreciated - I was an emotional wreck. Oh, and I found the complimentary Wi-Fi to be a great service, and sufficiently fast to allow me to stream ultra-high-definition movies at my site - Most campgrounds charge extra for less-than-good service - a lot more. I find that a big bonus. Overall, I LOVE this campground and highly recommend it.
ScoutMy check in was for 8-6-2026, and bc I’m a new driver and wanted to beat traffic I got there early (7am) so I sit there waiting till check in time. When suddenly the park police show up. He’s accusing me of camping over night there. I told him simply I wasn’t and where I was night prior (would never sleep somewhere without permission). So we go to the store to kill time before we check in. Come back for Check in and the whole staff in just the office alone were so arrogant and cold to my mom and I, leaving rude comments to us and not only where they like that but the staff outside the office was acting like that alongside the rangers and park police. They would watch us the whole visit in the distance parking there cars a little ways watching everything we did,even driving by slowly a bunch of times in just an hour alone. My mom and I couldn’t do anything with out them showing up 2 mins later. Example we were walking our dog enjoying our time(trying to) and all of a sudden one of the office ladies pulls up right in front of us speeding, parks their car, gets out and walks a distance from us standing there and taking pictures of us…. For walking our dog who’s on a leash and didn’t even do anything. The whole trip we felt uncomfortable and unwanted and to find out they police when we were going on walks where coming up to campers near us bribing them with free firewood to get any information on use (told to us by other camper). I paid a lot of money to be harassed and followed the whole time. We never did anything we abide by every rule and keep to ourselves everywhere we go. They even made my mother cry…
ScoutGreat place. Close to beach. No septic hookup
TravelerI am writing this review because I genuinely want to warn other families before they book this campground. What should have been a relaxing camping trip turned into an extremely upsetting experience for our family. From the beginning, we felt singled out and unwelcome. We arrived at our campsite and then went to the office. We did not know that the campground required every guest to go to the office before going to their site. This was an honest misunderstanding. Instead of simply explaining the rule and moving on, the situation became unnecessarily confrontational, and we felt like the staff was looking for reasons to have an issue with us. What was especially upsetting was how our children were treated. Our children were riding scooters and were stopped and told that scooters were not allowed. We were extremely confused because we could clearly see much younger children riding/driving around the campground. Our 14-year-old was not allowed to do so, while we observed significantly younger white children being allowed to ride. What made this even worse was the way our children were spoken to. They came running back to us scared and intimidated by the interaction. As parents, that was extremely upsetting to see. There is a huge difference between calmly explaining a campground rule to a child and speaking to a child in a way that makes them feel frightened. If there is a rule that scooters are not allowed, then the rule should be applied consistently to every child, regardless of age or background. What we witnessed did not feel consistent. As the experience continued, we felt increasingly targeted. We were left with the strong impression that they did not want our family there. At one point, it honestly felt like they were trying to find reasons to get rid of us, which made us question whether the campground had overbooked and was looking for a way to push us out. We also had a very concerning experience regarding payment. We were forced to pay in cash and were not provided with a receipt. As paying guests, we found this extremely troubling and unprofessional. The entire experience left our family feeling uncomfortable, intimidated, and unwelcome. Camping with children should be about relaxing, enjoying the outdoors, and making good memories—not having your children come running back to you because they are scared of how an adult spoke to them. I cannot speak to anyone else's intentions, but**based on what we personally experienced and witnessed, we felt that our family was being treated differently because of our background. Seeing younger white children being allowed to do something that our children were stopped from doing made the situation even more concerning.I strongly recommend that families think twice before booking this campground. If you do decide to stay, make sure you understand every rule before arriving, document your interactions, and keep proof of every payment. We are sharing this review because other families deserve to know what our experience was like before spending their money and vacation time here. No family should leave a campground feeling intimidated, targeted, or unwelcome.
TravelerI am writing this review because I genuinely want to warn other families before they book this campground. What should have been a relaxing camping trip turned into an extremely upsetting experience for our family. From the beginning, we felt singled out and unwelcome. We arrived at our campsite and then went to the office. We did not know that the campground required every guest to go to the office before going to their site. This was an honest misunderstanding. Instead of simply explaining the rule and moving on, the situation became unnecessarily confrontational, and we felt like the staff was looking for reasons to have an issue with us. What was especially upsetting was how our children were treated. Our children were riding scooters and were stopped and told that scooters were not allowed. We were extremely confused because we could clearly see much younger children riding/driving around the campground. Our 14-year-old was not allowed to do so, while we observed significantly younger white children being allowed to ride. What made this even worse was**the way our children were spoken to. They came running back to us scared and intimidated by the interaction. As parents, that was extremely upsetting to see. There is a huge difference between calmly explaining a campground rule to a child and speaking to a child in a way that makes them feel frightened. If there is a rule that scooters are not allowed, then the rule should be applied**consistently to every child**, regardless of age or background. What we witnessed did not feel consistent. As the experience continued, we felt increasingly targeted. We were left with the strong impression that they did not want our family there. At one point, it honestly felt like they were trying to find reasons to get rid of us, which made us question whether the campground had overbooked and was looking for a way to push us out. We also had a very concerning experience regarding payment. We were forced to pay in cash and were not provided with a receipt. As paying guests, we found this extremely troubling and unprofessional. The entire experience left our family feeling uncomfortable, intimidated, and unwelcome. Camping with children should be about relaxing, enjoying the outdoors, and making good memories—not having your children come running back to you because they are scared of how an adult spoke to them. I cannot speak to anyone else's intentions, but**based on what we personally experienced and witnessed, we felt that our family was being treated differently because of our background.** Seeing younger white children being allowed to do something that our children were stopped from doing made the situation even more concerning.**I strongly recommend that families think twice before booking this campground.** If you do decide to stay, make sure you understand every rule before arriving, document your interactions, and keep proof of every payment. We are sharing this review because other families deserve to know what our experience was like before spending their money and vacation time here. No family should leave a campground feeling intimidated, targeted, or unwelcome.
ScoutPulled in like noooo it’s super small tight but here for a week in a cabin kids had a great time nice people pool and weekend activities. We would come back
LegendWe spent a weekend at Avalon Campground to tour the trailers at the Vintage Trailer Rally. We toured about 15 RVs which was a lot of fun. The owners all took time to share details about their renovations and how they use the trailer.
For me, this is a 4-star campground because of lack of wifi and cable tv. We normally bring our own wifi, but are waiting on a replacement unit to arrive this week. That’s why I was hoping they’d have wifi, or at least cable tv as a backup.
THINGS I LIKED:
— Nice campground— nothing fancy, but everything worked and it was pretty clean and well-maintained
— Friendly staff including an escort to the site(which was a good size with working utilities)
— Lots of nearby beach towns
— Easy access from Exit 17 off Garden State Parkway
— They have a concrete pickleball court which we enjoyed
THINGS I DIDN’T LIKE SO MUCH:
— WiFi cost extra fee and didn’t work well at all
— Cable TV reception wasn’t good
WOULD WE COME BACK?
Absolutely, this is a great spot! They’re adding a swimming pool which is under construction now, so that should be a good addition
Glamping near Wildwood, New Jersey provides easy access to the Atlantic shoreline while nestled among pine forests typical of southern New Jersey's coastal plain. The region sits on sandy soil with elevations rarely exceeding 20 feet above sea level, creating well-draining campsites even after heavy rainfall. Summer temperatures regularly reach 85-90°F with high humidity, making water-based amenities particularly valuable at campgrounds throughout the area.
Biking trails: Cape May County offers extensive cycling options connecting several campgrounds to beaches and attractions. Sun Outdoors Cape May provides access to a rail trail system, as noted by one camper: "There is an 11 mile rail trail across the street as well." The network of trails offers flat, family-friendly terrain ideal for beginner cyclists.
Beach activities: Multiple public beaches within 15 minutes of most campgrounds provide varied experiences from crowded boardwalk beaches to quieter natural areas. A visitor at Cape Henlopen State Park Campground shared: "The hikes in the campground are beautiful. The historic aspect of the Cape amazed me. It was a site for WWII soldiers to watch for enemy invaders. The towers are still there."
Freshwater swimming options: Several resorts maintain lakes with beach areas as alternatives to ocean swimming. A camper at Ocean View Resort Campground noted: "This place had a lot to do with kids! Lake, pool, ice cream, arcade, mini golf, mining station, activities." Most lake facilities operate between Memorial Day and Labor Day with lifeguards on duty during peak hours.
Privacy among the pines: Unlike ocean-front camping, the wooded settings provide shade and separation. At Belleplain State Forest, a visitor observed: "Our site was HUGE!!!! It was also super private with trees and a lot of privacy from the road and our neighbors. We had friends stay in the lean-tos nearby and others visit."
Family-oriented activities: Most resorts organize scheduled events throughout summer. According to one Beachcomber Camping Resort visitor: "The entire family had fun. Kids were super happy about all the activities this campground has to offer. Staff is great as well."
Water recreation beyond beaches: Many campers appreciate alternatives to ocean swimming. A visitor to Sun Retreats Seashore Campsites remarked: "Pros love the pool, lake, waterslides, and proximity to Cape May." These water features typically operate from 10am to 6pm during summer months with some resorts offering extended evening hours.
Seasonal considerations: Most campgrounds operate limited schedules. A visitor at Shell Bay Campground mentioned: "Looking for a trip to the Jersey shore - look no further than Shellbay Camping Resort. Great sites for camping with electric and water, seasonal sites with water, electric and sewer hookups and extremely well maintained grounds, paved roads, with family friendly rules to ensure enjoyment by all."
Varied glamping options: The region offers diverse luxury camping experiences beyond typical cabins. One camper at Beachcomber noted: "A beautiful wooded campground close to the beaches of Cape May, New Jersey. Very family oriented and really a great place for adults too. We stayed in a teepee and it is one of the coolest places I have camped."
Connectivity challenges: Cell service varies significantly throughout the area. A Belleplain visitor reported: "Virtually NO cell service with AT&T, TMobile or Verizon. AT&T was the better of the 3. Our Winegard/Gateway give us no internet which we normally get. There'd be way too many trees for Starlink."
Pool access timing: Schedule swim breaks during mid-afternoon lulls. Most campground pools experience peak crowds between 11am-1pm and after 3pm. A visitor to Cape Henlopen State Park Campground mentioned: "The tent site was big with lots of choice locations for your tent. There is a lot of privacy between the tent sites because of the trees."
Golf cart considerations: Many resorts allow rental carts but have specific rules. A camper at Sun Retreats Seashore Campsites & RV Resort noted: "Only complaint really would be the folks who drove their golf carts like maniacs. Some enforcement from management would be good there."
Budget for extra activities: Many campground amenities require additional fees. A visitor observed at Ocean View Resort: "Does get very crowded and definitely have to book ahead. We loved where our site was located. Will definitely be visiting again."
Site selection strategies: Choose sites based on access to amenities versus privacy needs. One RVer at Adventure Bound Campground shared: "We had a pump out site. They come around every day to pump out your system. One day we got missed, and I spoke to someone in the office. They were there to pump us out (special trip) within the hour."
Campground navigation challenges: Many campgrounds have narrow interior roads. A visitor to Sun Outdoors Cape May reported: "We were disappointed by the cramped site assignment because I'd indicated the size of our RV when making the reservation. There were a handful of empty sites that could have more easily accommodated our rig."
Hookup quality variations: Water pressure and electrical reliability differ between campgrounds. A camper at Belleplain State Forest noted: "Nice clean campsites with good electric and water hookups. Great activities at the lake and playground. Site was level. Bath house was a little run down, but serviceable."
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does glamping in Wildwood, New Jersey cost?
Glamping costs in the Wildwood area typically range from $100-250 per night depending on the accommodation type, amenities, and season. Ocean View Resort Campground offers glamping options with varying price points just a short drive from popular shore destinations. Premium glamping accommodations with air conditioning, private bathrooms, and upgraded furnishings tend toward the higher end of the price range. Basic glamping tents with minimal amenities are more affordable, especially during weekdays and off-peak seasons. Many sites require minimum stays during peak summer months, which affects overall cost.
What is the best season for glamping in Wildwood, NJ?
Late spring through early fall is ideal for glamping in Wildwood, with peak season being June through August when beach activities are in full swing. Sun Outdoors Cape May, located near Wildwood, is particularly popular in summer but can be extremely hot with temperatures sometimes reaching 100°F. May and September offer more moderate temperatures and fewer crowds while still providing warm days perfect for enjoying both glamping and beaches. Some glamping sites close during winter months, while others offer heated accommodations year-round. Fall weekends can provide a perfect balance of comfortable temperatures and reasonable rates.
What glamping tent options are available in Wildwood, NJ?
The Wildwood area offers several glamping options including luxury teepees at Beachcomber Camping Resort, which features amenities far beyond traditional camping. Their Deer Crossing Teepee provides exceptional comfort with numerous luxuries. Near Wildwood, you'll find various glamping accommodations including safari tents, cabins, and yurts at nearby campgrounds. Some sites offer fully furnished accommodations with real beds, electricity, and sometimes even air conditioning, allowing you to enjoy nature without sacrificing comfort.
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