By Amanda Wallace NorthJersey.com
Camping season is well underway, and New Jersey has no shortage of beautiful campgrounds from the middle of the woods to the Jersey Shore and everywhere in between. Whether you have an RV, want to pitch a tent, or are looking for a glamping experience, there are plenty of options to choose from.
Here is your guide to finding campgrounds in and around the Garden State.
State-run campgrounds and obtaining permits
New Jersey has 19 state-run parks, forests, and recreation areas that are available for camping, 11 of which are located in North Jersey.
State-run camping facilities include:
- High Point State Park in Sussex
- Wawayanda State Park in Hewitt
- Stokes State Forest in Branchville
- Swartswood State Park in Swartswood
- Worthington State Forest in Columbia
- Kittatinny Valley State Park in Newton
- Jenny Jump State Forest in Hope
- Stephens State Park in Hackettstown
- Voorhees State Park in Clinton
- Spruce Run Recreation Area in Clinton
- Round Valley Recreation Area in Lebanon
- Cheesequake State Park in Matawan
- Washington Crossing State Park in Titusville
- Allaire State Park in Farmingdale
- Brendan T. Byrne State Forest in New Lisbon
- Wharton State Forest in Hammonton
- Bass River State Forest in Tuckerton
- Parvin State Park in Pittsgrove
- Belleplain State Forest in Woodbine
If you would like to make a reservation and obtain a permit to camp at one of the state-run campgrounds you can visit njportal.com/DEP/NJOutdoors/Park/Search to filter through park amenities, available dates, and to make campsite reservations.
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