This is a know before you go spot. Yes you must lug your gear in, but when I went there were large carts for that purpose. Bathrooms are serviceable overall (no showers as others have noted), and the place is intermittently staffed; bring everything you need. Try for a spot with the cover, it was hot when we were there and it helped. We were warned of rampant ticks but had no issues. If it’s summer - beware of weekends. This is a large peninsula and there are several public beaches, a light house, old army barracks and military facilities to explore, etc. - and there is traffic to contend with. Arriving midweek is a big plus to avoid it.

Once you are there, you can walk right across the street to a bayside inlet and sandy shore that is not highly trafficked because no one can park there except those using the campground. There are flat biking trails up and down the Hook and all the way thru neighboring town of Sea Bright if you are so inclined, access to the oceanside beaches with a short drive or a longer walk (we didn’t). Having a camp pass does NOT cover you for beach parking, so check when you come in or go back to the ranger station if you want to park in the beach lots.