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Camping in New Jersey

Discover 23 state parks offering camping in New Jersey

🏕️ Camping in New Jersey State Parks at a Glance

Book ahead 11 months
Nightly fee $20–$30
Max stay Up to 40 nights per year, with 7 nights required between each occupancy
Booking system State-run via NJ Outdoors portal
  • RV hookups: Generally none (no water/electric/sewer) except select Water & Electric hookup sites at Spruce Run Recreation Area; no sewer hookups
  • Pets: Not permitted except at 'Pet-Friendly' campsites in 14 designated parks (Allaire, Bass River, Belleplain, Brendan Byrne, Cheesequake, High Point, Jenny Jump, Parvin, Round Valley, Stephens, Stokes, Swartswood, Wawayanda, Wharton); +$5/night; rabies vaccination paperwork required
  • Firewood: Firewood not provided; purchasable at some areas; no explicit out-of-state ban confirmed on official pages reviewed
  • Good to know: Cancellation: full refund (minus $10 processing) if 7+ days out; 50% refund 3-6 days; non-refundable within 48 hours; in-person office check-in required during business hours.
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Official agency: New Jersey State Park Service (NJ Dept. of Environmental Protection)

Booking windows, fees and rules shown as of June 2026 and change periodically — always confirm current details on the official reservation portal above before booking.

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New Jersey State Parks with Camping

old chapel at Allaire State Park

Allaire State Park

+4 Horseback Riding Bird Watching Hunting Biking
Waterloo Lake at Allamuchy Mountain State Park

Allamuchy Mountain State Park

+11 Picnicking Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Ice Fishing Sledding Ice Skating Scenic Overlooks Kayaking Winter Sports Biking
Atsion (New-Jersey)

Atsion

+1 Canoeing
Atsion Mansion (New-Jersey)

Atsion Mansion
Barnegat lighthouse at shore

Barnegat Lighthouse State Park

+3 Bird Watching Scenic Overlooks RV
Bulls Island (New-Jersey)

Bulls Island

+1 Biking
The Cape May Point Lighthouse and waves on the Atlantic at sunset

Cape May Point State Park

+3 Bird Watching Scenic Overlooks RV

Centerton Golf Course
Perrine Pond at Cheesequake State Park with reflections of brilliant autumn foliage and a cloudy sky

Cheesequake State Park

+2 RV Biking
Farny State Park (New-Jersey)

Farny State Park

+4 Mountain Biking Hunting Paddling Biking
Grover Cleveland Birthplace (New-Jersey)

Grover Cleveland Birthplace
220-foot High Point Monument obelisk surrounded by fall foliage at New Jersey highest point

High Point State Park

+1 Scenic Overlooks
Undeveloped sand dunes and beach grass with osprey flying at Island Beach State Park New Jersey

Island Beach State Park

+6 Photography Bird Watching Scuba Diving Surfing Beachcombing Kayaking

Keens Mill

Penn State Forest

+7 Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Hunting Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Biking

Pigeon Swamp State Park

+2 Hunting Kayaking
Ringwood State Park (New Jersey)

Ringwood State Park

+6 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Mountain Biking Bird Watching Kayaking Biking
Stokes State Forest (New-Jersey)

Stokes State Forest
Tall Pines State Preserve (New-Jersey)

Tall Pines State Preserve

+3 Golfing Canoeing Biking
Walt Whitman House (New-Jersey)

Walt Whitman House
Wawayanda State Park (New Jersey)

Wawayanda State Park

+9 Photography Horseback Riding Snowshoeing Scenic Overlooks Jet Skiing Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Biking
White Oaks (New-Jersey)

White Oaks
Whitesbog Village (New-Jersey)

Whitesbog Village

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❓ Camping in New Jersey — FAQ

How far ahead can I book New Jersey state park campsites?

You can reserve New Jersey state park campsites 11 months in advance via State-run via NJ Outdoors portal. Booking windows change periodically, so confirm on the official reservation portal before planning. (As of June 2026.)

How much does camping cost in New Jersey state parks?

Nightly campsite fees in New Jersey state parks typically run $20–$30, depending on site type (tent vs. RV/full-hookup), season and residency. Exact rates are shown at booking.

How long can I stay at a New Jersey state park campground?

The maximum stay is Up to 40 nights per year, with 7 nights required between each occupancy. Confirm current limits with the official agency before your trip.

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