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Shotwell

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Shotwell, near Sandyston, New Jersey, is a charming campground that offers a peaceful escape into nature. With spacious campsites that provide a good amount of privacy, it’s perfect for those looking to unwind and enjoy some solitude.

The campground allows campfires, so you can gather around the fire ring and roast marshmallows under the stars. Visitors have mentioned that the sites are well-maintained, with picnic tables and even platforms for tents, which come in handy after a rain. One camper noted, “Campsites nice and private... Perfect for me.”

For those who enjoy a bit of rustic charm, Shotwell features lean-tos that are basic but equipped with stoves, making them a cozy option for a night in the woods. The area is quiet, away from the hustle and bustle, and the well-kept communal bathroom adds a touch of convenience.

If you’re up for some exploration, the surrounding landscape is filled with beautiful natural features like forests, ponds, and marshes. It’s a great spot to take a leisurely hike or simply soak in the sights and sounds of the outdoors. Whether you’re camping with family or just looking for a weekend getaway, Shotwell has a welcoming vibe that makes it a great choice.

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Location

Shotwell is located in New Jersey

Address

1 Coursen Rd
Sandyston, NJ 07826

Coordinates

41.202745670013634 N
74.7966887308905 W

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Namanock Island — Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

13 min away

Slumberland at the River's Edge

37 min away

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48 min from Kiryas Joel
59 min from Scranton
1 hr 12 min from New York
1 hr 22 min from Allentown

Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site

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Good Coverage
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Excellent Coverage

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Dispersed
Group
Tent Cabin

Features

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Trash
Picnic Table
Firewood Available
Phone Service
Reservable
Drinking Water
Toilets
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Sanitary Dump

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Dan M.

Guide

Reviewed Apr. 19, 2025

Private

Nice private campground, the address listed is a little confusing as it stops randomly on RT 206, so kind of hard to find find it at night. Some RVs had their generators running all night along with a bunch of string lights they had put up were on throughout the night

Site132

Month of VisitApril

Joyce H.

Traveler

Reviewed Sep. 22, 2022

Part 2: private

You can here road noise which was covered up mostly by the crickets in September but might be really annoying in winter. Otherwise great for solitude

Month of VisitSeptember

Joyce H.

Traveler

Reviewed Sep. 22, 2022

Private

Campsites nice and private. Only one other camper on the other loop. Rustic. Perfect for me. Spacious campsites.

Month of VisitSeptember

Travis S.

Scout

Reviewed Aug. 20, 2021

Great Weekend Campground

My wife and i have a 15’ Jayco and this place is our go to. We bring our dog and have a great time.

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Month of VisitAugust

Paul N.

Guide

Reviewed Jun. 12, 2019

Good spot

Good spot to get away for a few days. Really like the lean-to, bare bones, but they have stoves inside, and are dry.

Ethan K.

Legend

Reviewed Nov. 1, 2018

Away from main road, quiet and secluded

I really enjoyed camping at Shotwell. To get there, you have to drive about 2 miles down a road away from the welcome center. This is nice because it is quiet from traffic from cars. Each campsite is fairly big and far enough away from each other so you feel like you have your own space. Some of the sites had a platform to set up your tent on which is nice, especially if you are going after it recently rained. Our site had a picnic table and fire ring. There was a communal bathroom which was fairly well maintained and a large dumpster near the front of the site to drop off your trash. They did have a cabin-like option but I did not stay in it and do not know much about renting those.