The Best Camping in New Jersey

There is plenty of potential for activity in New Jersey's largest state park. Wharton offers Mullica River for boating, as well as three other rivers for canoeing. Hikers can follow the 50-mile Batona Trail, which connects Wharton to the Brendan T. Byrne and Bass River State Forests. Other trails...

The park's 11 miles of trails include a hike up Jenny Jump Mountain for beautiful views of the surrounding area. In addition, there are opportunities for fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and hunting within the park. The park has 22 tent and trailer sites, with access to fire rings, picnic tables, sho...

Hike to some of the best views in northern New Jersey on over 26 miles of trail. Highlights include a section of the Appalachian Trail (7 miles) leading to a glacial lake, the challenging hike to the peak of Mt. Tammany (1527 ft), and the Rockcores Trail, a new interpretive trail. Best way to see...

Bring along your friends for this one – the park offers only group campsites, three in all, which can take a range of 15 to 35 people. The sites do not have water on site, but you can haul water from the main office. Rates run between $30 and $50 per night for NJ Residents ($60-100 for non-NJers)...

The variety of hiking trails is a main attraction here, including a stretch of the Appalachian Trail that runs up Sunrise Mountain, and the opportunity to explore Tillman Ravine. For the same views at Sunrise Mountain without the uphill climb, the summit is also accessible by car. The park has 51...

You'll need at least a weekend to sample all that High Point State Park has to offer. One of the park's must-do hikes is to High Point Monument (1,803 ft), where you have panoramic views of the Pocono and Catskill Mountains, and the Wallkill River Valley. Additionally, there are 50 total miles of...

Featuring the 67-acre Lake Absegami, Bass River State Forest is a great place to spend a weekend on the water – swimming, canoeing, boating, and fishing are all possible here. There are also hiking trails through the surrounding woods. The park has 176 tent and trailer sites, which include fire r...

There are 67 tent and trailer sites here, open from April 1 to Oct 31. You'll have access to fire rings, picnic tables, showers, and toilets from these sites, as well. There are three shelters, in addition, and six picnic areas, which have tables, charcoal grills, and restrooms. When you're not k...

A fun place for all things nature, from a easy nature walk to camping! Entrance fees are charged per vehicle from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day. Lake Nummy is available for swimmers. There are picnic tables and grills and a concession stand (open in summer) on the beach. Camping is open a...

Buttermilk Falls and Crater Lake Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Layton, New Jersey.

Sunfish Pond via Appalachian Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Blairstown, New Jersey.

Stoney Brook Trail via Appalachian Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Frankford Township, New Jersey.

Vernon Valley via Appalachian Trail is a point-to-point trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Vernon township, New Jersey.

Morris County High Point Via Ogden Mine Railroad Bed is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey.

Batona Trail: Carranza Memorial to Quaker Bridge is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near Vincentown, New Jersey.

Wading River: Godfrey Bridge Rd to Bodine Field Rd is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near Chatsworth, New Jersey.