There are lots of opportunities for camping at the New Jersey Shore — and all throughout the Garden State.
If this is your first time camping (or your fifth, or fiftieth) here are some handy tips to remember:
- Stick to designated roads and trails so you don’t get lost.
- Be considerate of others on the roads, on the trails, and in the campgrounds.
- Keep noise to a minimum, especially in the early morning and at night.
- Be considerate of privacy — keep your distance from other campers and try not to walk right through somebody’s campsite.
- Check weather forecasts and plan accordingly!
- Carry a compass and/or a GPS (global positioning system) and know how to use it.
- Avoid sensitive areas where wildlife may be residing and nesting.
The golden rule of camping is to leave the area better than it was when you found it. That includes disposing of waste, avoiding the spread of invasive species, and minimizing the use of fire (a camp stove has far less impact on the area than an actual fire). Bring out what you bring into the campsite, and make the world a better place by picking up any litter you find.
New Jersey is full of campsites if you’re interested in camping — many places also rent trailers for your stay. Here are a few that may be close to your favorite Jersey Shore destinations!
Acorn Campground
PO Box 151, Dept. A
Green Creek, NJ 08219.
(609) 886-7119
Albocondo Campground
1480 Whitesville Rd.
Toms River, NJ 08755
732-349-4079
Arrowhead Campground
163 Leektown Road
Egg Harbor, NJ 08215
(609) 296-8599
Avalon Campground
1917 Route 9 North
Clermont NJ 08210
(609) 624-0075 or (800) 814-2267
Baker’s Acres Campground
230 Willets Ave
Parkertown, NJ 08087
732-296-2664
Barnegat Bay Campground
473 Main St.
Barnegat, NJ 08005
609-698-3344
Best Holiday Trav-L-Park
218 S. Frankfurt Avenue
Egg Harbor, NJ 08215
(609) 965-2287
Brookville Campground
224 Jones Rd.
Barnegat, NJ 08005
609-698-3134
Cedar Creek Campground
1052 Rt. 9,
Bayville, NJ 08721
732-269-0034
City North Bass River
Stage Rd, P.O. Box242
Tuckerton, NJ 08087
609-296-9163
Indian Branch Park Campground
2021 Skip Morgan Drive
Dept. 21B
Hammonton, NJ 08037
(609) 561-4719
King Nummy Trail Campground
205 Route 47 South
Dept. NJ
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
(609) 465-4242
Long Beach Island Trailer Park
19 Harding Ave.
Beach Haven, NJ 08008
609-492-9151
Scrubbie Pines Campground
Rt. 72, PO Box30
Barnegat, NJ 08005
609-698-5684
Sea Grove Camping Resort
2665 Route 9, Box 603
Ocean View, NJ 08230
(609) 624-3529 or (800) 432-6629
Sea Pirate Campground
P.O. Box 271
West Creek, NJ 08092
(609) 296-7400 or (800) 822-CAMP
Seashore Campsites
720 Seashore Road
Dept. COA
Cape May, NJ 08204-4626
Cape May (609) 884-4010
Surf & Stream
1801 Ridgeway Rd.
Toms River, NJ 08757
732-349-8919
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park
1079 12th Avenue
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 476-2811 or (800) 355-0264