Description

Running water, huzzah! Unlike other campgrounds of Wharton State Forest, Hawkins Bridge Campground is inundated with drinking water and flushing toilets. But, it does share it’s situational commonality with the State Forest’s other campgrounds; Hawkins Bridge Campground is situated next to the snaking Wading River.
Campsite area
Tent sites
13 sites
Up to 25 guests per site
Up to 6 vehicles
No wheelchair access
Essentials
Campfires allowed
Toilet available
Amenities
Potable water available
Picnic table available

Activities

Offered near the campground.

Biking
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Horseback riding
Paddling
Snow sports
Swimming
Wildlife watching

Terrain

Natural features you'll find at Hawkins Bridge Camping Area.

Forest
Lake
River, stream, or...
Swimming hole
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Hipcamper Rachel
Rachel L.
recommends this listing.
August 19th, 2022

We stayed in Hawkins Bridge Campground last week and we really liked it! We actually originally booked in Lower Forge (not realizing it was a 7 mile hike to camp) so they switched us here, but we really liked it.
If all sites were booked, it would have been pretty crowded/close proximity, however we were the only ones in the area that night so it was very quiet.
The outhouse/bathroom was close and clean.
There was a fire pit included with a grill over the one side for easy cooking.
The main thing I do want to mention is: you have to drive on dirt roads to get to the camp and there is no cell service.
We were in a truck so we had no issues but if it had rained or if we had a smaller car, we may have had an issue making it to the camp.

Hipcamper Thomas
Thomas M.
didn't provide a recommendation.
May 31st, 2017

Spent the night here before launching for a canoe trip down the wading river. Nice site area for groups. Water available that tasted good. Easy access to the river.

Hipcamper Thomas M.
recommends this listing.
May 31st, 2017
Park
Wharton State Forest
State
New Jersey
Country
United States
Phone Number
(609) 561-0024
Directions
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Official Website
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Coordinates
39.707° N, 74.563° W
Unknown price
Tent Only - Group: 13 Sites
(Up to 25 people per site)