RV campgrounds near Woodbury, New Jersey offer camping options within 10-30 miles of the city in pine barrens and suburban settings. Most sites in this region sit at elevations under 200 feet with sandy, well-draining soil that can affect site leveling. Summer temperatures average 85°F with high humidity while spring and fall provide milder camping conditions in the 60-70°F range.
What to do
Beach access from camp: Thousand Trails Chestnut Lake in Port Republic provides a central location for beach excursions. "We were only a short drive from the beach, as well. It was a very nice campground," notes one visitor who appreciated the convenient beach proximity while maintaining the camping experience.
Brewery exploration: Village Scene Park in Hatfield puts you near craft beer options. "When you get thirsty for some of the local stuff – and why wouldn't you here in a beer haven like Philly? – then head due south of VSP on Koffel Road, where you'll come across Imprint Beer Co, where you can try a nice native lager," shares a camper who found local drinking spots.
Fishing opportunities: Mays Landing Resort features a stocked pond for fishing. "Baby turtles were hatching when we arrived," mentioned one camper who discovered unexpected wildlife while enjoying the water features. The small lake provides catch-and-release fishing without requiring a state license.
What campers like
Clean facilities: Spring Gulch Resort Campground maintains regularly cleaned facilities. "Bathrooms were cleaned multiple times each day, showers were warm," reported a tent camper who stayed for five nights, noting the consistency of maintenance even during busy periods.
Swimming options: Lake-In-Wood Campground offers both lake and pool swimming areas. "I did like the lake and waterpark. However, the water in the waterpark was ice cold," mentioned a camper who enjoyed having multiple water recreation options during their stay.
Family activities: Mays Landing Resort organizes seasonal events for families. "The playground was great my daughter really enjoyed the scavenger hunt. The miniature golf course could have been maintained better, but it was so inexpensive I couldn't consider it an issue," noted a father who visited with his daughter.
What you should know
Site leveling challenges: Shady Pines Campground has significant site grading issues. "The much bigger problem was that it sloped so much it was impossible to level. I didn't have enough blocks to prop up the leveling jacks enough to level the RV," reported one RVer who tried multiple sites before finding one that worked.
Seasonal operation: Most campgrounds near Woodbury operate from April through October with limited winter availability. "We stayed early in the season and found it to be a little closed up still," noted a visitor to Thousand Trails Lake & Shore, explaining how amenities can be reduced during shoulder seasons.
Permanent residents: Several RV parks serve as residential communities. "This is more like a long term stay place that has a couple of short term sites," observed a Mays Landing Resort visitor, pointing out the residential atmosphere that differs from traditional camping experiences.
Tips for camping with families
Pool access timing: Spring Gulch Resort Campground has limited pool hours during weekdays. "Staff was nice but not enough staffing to keep amenities like pool open after 5 during the week," noted a camper who found the scheduling restrictive for families with daytime activities planned.
Playground options: Mays Landing Resort offers play areas for younger children. "It does have a nice playground for the little kids," mentioned a visitor who found the equipment suitable for smaller children but limited for older ones.
Child safety concerns: Some campgrounds have water hazards without safety barriers. "Parents of small children and toddlers: the tent loop is surrounded by water on 3 sides. There is no safety fence. The water is mostly standing water so expect mosquitoes," warned a tent camper at Mays Landing Resort who took extra precautions with children.
Tips from RVers
Site selection strategy: Thousand Trails Chestnut Lake uses a first-come system for site assignments. "We weren't sure about this campground. We booked through Thousand Trails and you can't reserve sites. Our trailer is 37 feet long, so there is always the concern we won't find any sites will fit in," explained an RVer who eventually found suitable accommodation.
Temporary site markers: Village Scene Park requires marking your site when leaving temporarily. "As we have a class B unit we will be in and out of the site - we needed some way to designate that the site was taken if we went out. The resort did not plan for this but they did come out and give us a length of caution tape to us to block the site," shared a visitor who discovered this need after arrival.
Dump station limitations: Operating hours for sanitary facilities vary significantly. "We didn't have a problem finding sites, the first night we stayed our neighbors were partying late into the night- not good when we have two young children with us. We moved the next morning and our next site was wonderful- much larger and quieter," noted an RVer at Thousand Trails Chestnut Lake who appreciated the flexibility to relocate.
