Josh S.

National Park, NJ

Joined June 2020

Great Primative camping

My brother and I stayed here last fall, I believe site 18.  It was a short walk from vehicle to campsite which included a fire ring and picnic table only.  Site was off a dirt road that had a fair amount of traffic (bicycles, trucks delivering firewood).   Overall it was  a nice basic site for getting away.  No cell service (verizon) unless you bushwacked up the hill behind camp.

Secluded but still convenient

We went to Stokes for a one nighter to test out my new truck tent.  We stayed at site 11 on Lake Ocquittunk.  While making reservations it said almost all sites were full but upon arrival the vast majority of sites were empty which made for a quiet/relaxing night.  It was a fair sized site with room for a couple large tents.  Site was located on a small hill next to the lake with the road directly in front and water about 50 yards away and the bathrooms about 100 yards away.  Facilities were clean and stocked so no complaints there.  After packing up we drove down the road and were able to get in a nice 5 mile hike up to the fire tower.  Due to cooler temps there were really no bugs to complain about while camping.

Overall we had a great time and will definitely be coming back for a more extended stay.  If you are looking for more secluded campsites try to get 13 or 14 as they seem to sick back more.  Sites 8-11 are adjacent to the road and in peak times probably have a fair about of foot and vehicle traffic.