Whether you’re looking to rough it with a pop-up tent, park your RV on a beautiful piece of land, or enjoy the benefits of camping with modern amenities, these kid-friendly campgrounds in NJ have something for everyone. Besides being prime spots to rest, relax, and recharge in the great outdoors, most have amenities (hello, pool) and activities perfect for families looking to create lifelong memories. From Pleasant Acres Farm RV Resort in Sussex down to Adventure Bound Camping Resorts in Cape May, there are so many places to go camping in NJ from now through October. Scroll down to find a campground in NJ and get packing—your adventure awaits. (featured photo credit: istock/James Mahan)
Campgrounds In NJ: Where To Find Family Fun In The Woods
Northern NJ campgrounds
Kymer’s Camping Resort
Located in the Kittatinny Mountains, this camping resort has four options for visitors – park model rentals (houses for families of 2-6), cabins, luxury tent rentals, and, of course, tent/trailer campsites. Spend your days swimming in the Olympic-size pool, playing disc golf, tennis, or basketball, challenging the fam to a game of miniature golf, or watching the kids on the playground or splash pad. Upcoming themed weekend events include Mother’s Day Weekend and Memorial Day Weekend. The season runs from April 1 to October 31.
69 Kymer Road, Branchville, NJ 07826
Sun Retreats Pleasant Acres Farm RV Resort
Located on a working farm, this campground in NJ offers plenty of modern amenities, including basketball and volleyball courts, swimming pools, a fishing lake, a dog park, a playground, and sports fields. And let’s not forget the animals—kids can learn to milk a cow and shear a sheep. There are family cabins, pet-friendly spots, and RV areas available on-site. The resort also has fun weekend activities, from craft fairs to chili cook-offs and swim parties. Also, check out their sister property, River Beach RV Resort, in Mays Landing.
61 DeWitt Road, Sussex, NJ 07461
The Great Divide Campground
This NJ campground has 270 pet-friendly RV and tent campsites – in wooded and open areas – and cabin rentals for visitors who want amenities like a full kitchen, home theater system, electronic fireplaces, and central air conditioning. There is a private lake for fishing and boating, a swimming pool, a basketball court, a game room, a playground, and a camp store. Don’t miss the Great Divide Barn events, such as Pirate Weekend, Christmas in July, and Homecoming Weekend. The season runs from May through October.
68 Phillips Road, Newton, NJ 07860
Central NJ campgrounds
Butterfly Camping Resort
Located about 11 miles from Six Flags Great Adventure, this campground in NJ offers RV and tent site rentals and cabins. The campsites are in 30-by-40-foot areas with water, electricity, cable, a picnic table, and a fire ring. There are rustic, deluxe, and cottage cabin options that sleep a max of 6 (no pets allowed). Your kids will love the weekly Saturday events, including kid crafts by the pool, a sundae social, and monthly activities. The campground is open from April 3 to October 18.
360 Butterfly Road, Jackson, NJ 08527
Tip Tam Campground
You can choose how to stay at this campground in NJ—rent a cabin, grab a tent site, or book an RV campsite with full hook-ups. The best part is that attractions like Six Flags Great Adventure and the Jersey Shore BlueClaws are not far away.
301 Brewers Bridge Road, Jackson, NJ 08527
Southern NJ campgrounds
Adventure Bound Camping Resorts – Tall Pines and Cape May
With two locations in Southern New Jersey (Elmer and Cape May), Woodland Acres offers rustic cabins, modern amenities, and RV rentals. Family activities include a splash park, swimming pool, a gaga pit, and inflatable play centers. These campgrounds in NJ host upcoming event weekends, including a Camp-A-Saurus Rex Weekend, Christmas in July Weekend, and Tailgate Celebration, as well as frightfully delightful Halloween weekends to close out the season. The season runs from April through October.
240 West Shell Bay Avenue, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
49 Beal Road, Elmer, NJ 08318
Atlantic Shore Pines Campground
If you want to be near the beach, Atlantic Shores in Tuckerton is an ideal spot to get the best of both worlds (shore and forest). The site offers full hook-ups, camping cabins, lodges, and seasonal site rentals, and beachgoers can take a 15-minute trip to Long Beach Island (beach badges are available on-site). Make sure to try out their volleyball court and swimming pool, and sign up for family-style games like Water Wars and Pirate-themed weekends.
450 Ishmael Road, Tuckerton, NJ 08087
Baker’s Acres Campground
This campground in NJ spans 60 acres and offers 300 shaded campsites (ranging from primitive to electric, water, and cable hook-ups), RV rentals, cabins, and cottages. Families will appreciate the amenities that cater to kids, such as a playground, an arcade room, bocce ball courts, and volleyball courts. Check out the map, which guides you to the best photo-op spots (get ready for an insta photo dump). Don’t miss the annual Fish Fry weekend, featuring a concert with local live bands, Christmas in July Weekend with holiday fun, and a Viva-Las Vegas weekend with family-friendly casino-style games for everyone. This campground is open May through October.
230 Willets Avenue, Little Egg Harbor, NJ 08087
Four Seasons Family Campground
Situated in the Delaware River Region of South Jersey, all campgrounds on the property have 100-amp electrical service, water, a picnic table, and a fire ring. There are two cabin options for visitors: the Homesteader Cabins and the Rancher Cabins, which comfortably sleep four and offer modern amenities. There is a swimming and fishing lake with a beach, an arcade, sports courts (volleyball and basketball) with sports equipment available (softball, volleyball, basketball, and soccer), a playground, and a dog park. Upcoming event weekends at this campground in NJ include Pirates in Paradise Weekend, Out on the Field Weekend, Wet N’ Wild Weekend, and more.
158 Woodstown-Daretown Road, Pilesgrove, NJ 08098
Ocean View Resort Campground
Located on 180 wooded acres between Atlantic City and Wildwood, this campground has 1,173 campsites equipped with electricity, water, sewer, cable TV, a fire ring, and a picnic table. Cabin and cottage rentals are available (no pets allowed). The site offers a swimming lake, a kid-friendly splash park with a giant pirate ship and water slides, a game room, tennis courts, a pool, a catch-and-release pond, a mini-golf course, and more. A tram car is available to take campers around the resort. Upcoming activities include a spin art, candy bingo, a magic show, and a kids’ movie night.
2555 Shore Road, Ocean View, NJ 08230
Sea Pirate Campground
Whether you are looking for a cabin, cottage, RV, or seasonal site, this West Creek campground has it all, plus it’s only minutes from Long Beach Island. From their Wet and Wild Week to Reptile Week, there are plenty of things to keep your family entertained.
148 Main Street, West Creek, NJ 08092
Sun Retreats Hospitality Creek
When you book a stay at Sun Retreats, there are cabins, tent sites, and RV hook-ups, and it is pet-friendly, so there is no need to leave your furry kids at home. Splash in the swimming lake, cool off in the pool, try Gem Mining, and bounce high on a jumping pillow on the grounds. There are also boat rentals, a floating obstacle course, and fishing for the family.
117 Coles Mill Road, Williamstown, NJ 08094
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