The best campgrounds near Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey with wildlife watching

Looking for a camping experience near Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey that offers incredible wildlife watching? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 870 options specifically tailored to your preference, you're sure to find the perfect campsite. And with prices as low as $10 per night and an average price of $62 per night, you can enjoy the great outdoors without breaking the bank. Check out top campsites like Paradise Valley Homestead (248 reviews), The Mountain Top @Wright's Farm (219 reviews), and Pine Creek (216 reviews) for a truly memorable experience. Plus, enjoy popular amenities such as potable water, showers, and campfires, as well as activities like biking, paddling, and wind sports. Get ready to immerse yourself in nature and discover the beauty of wildlife at Hipcamp!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Looking for a camping experience near Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey that offers incredible wildlife watching? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 870 options specifically tailored to your preference, you're sure to find the perfect campsite. And with prices as low as $10 per night and an average price of $62 per night, you can enjoy the great outdoors without breaking the bank. Check out top campsites like Paradise Valley Homestead (248 reviews), The Mountain Top @Wright's Farm (219 reviews), and Pine Creek (216 reviews) for a truly memorable experience. Plus, enjoy popular amenities such as potable water, showers, and campfires, as well as activities like biking, paddling, and wind sports. Get ready to immerse yourself in nature and discover the beauty of wildlife at Hipcamp!

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Horse Farm Camping

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47mi from Atlantic Highlands · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Bordentown, NJ

Learn more about this land:A beautiful horse farm centered between Philadelphia and New York City. 45 minutes from the beach, 45 minutes from the mountains. Local breweries, wineries and distilleries within minutes. World famous Columbus Farmers Market 5 minutes down the road. Historic Burlington City and the Delaware River just 5 minutes in the opposite direction. We are very social people if you are looking for a new way to meet fun people. Action sports is what we 're doing here a lot of the time (horseback riding, skateboarding, off road riding), so we can point you in the best direction to do the most fun things in the area.

2. Howell Fireside Chills

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24mi from Atlantic Highlands · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · Howell, NJ

Howell Fireside Chills offers guest to relax and unwind at the fire-pit. With plenty of space to walk around in the woods that has a trimmed path, you can feel one with nature and the wildlife that graze and live in the 40+ acre fields behind my 10 acre. On clear nights you got a beautiful sight of the skies above with the stunning stars that shine and if your lucky to see a shooting star in the August and December months.

3. Wildflower Hill

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30mi from Atlantic Highlands · 1 site · Tent · Gillette, NJ

Nestled on the ridgeline of the 3rd Watchung Mountain, the property sits above The Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. You'll be in a neighborhood, for sure, but a quiet one with lots of room for people and pets to stretch. The property has a 3000 square foot Summer wildflower field with a cozy tent spot in the center. There is also a grand flat grass area for setting up multiple tents. A 100-foot dog trolley run spans the land so your fluffy can run and stay close, too. Numerous outdoor chairs and tables are set up in various spots to best enjoy the land. There is a fire pit and free firewood available. Use of up to two 8-foot single kayaks or a single 17-foot canoe is available. The Passaic River has a number of drop-in spots nearby and Round Valley and Spruce Run reservoirs are a short drive. Hiking trails go throughout the Great Swamp. They have a terrific education center and the famous Raptor Trust.

4. Gateway National Recreation Area

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59 sites · New York

Gateway National Recreation Area: A Tapestry of Nature and History.

Toilets

Campfires

Showers

5. Washington Crossing State Park

4 sites · Pennington, New Jersey

Discover the historic beauty of Washington Crossing State Park.

Campfires

Toilets

Potable water

6. Historical Lake Front Barn

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41mi from Atlantic Highlands · 1 site · Tent, RV · Mendham, NJ

Nestled in the mountainside in Morris County this 10 acre farm estate is home to a plethora of wildlife, small lake, and large brook that runs through the property. The lake is home to native wildlife and the brook is loaded with trout. There are a couple of professionally maintained landscaping areas perfect for camping and firepit. It comes with a firepit, and everything you need for an amazing night out in the wilderness. There are beautiful hiking trails on site as well as right across the way adjacent to the property that are highly regarded in the state. The most secluded property you can imagine, it is home to some truly magnificent wildlife. There is no littering, and absolutely no hunting. As a nature lover, the respect I have shown these animals, is the reason why they love it here. Who knows what you may see! Firewood is available for purchase at the top of the driveway. It is handcut and seasoned for 3 years and stored in a custom hutch. $5 a compartment money goes in the mailbox.

7. 60's Surf Camper

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16mi from Atlantic Highlands · 3 sites · Lodging · Inwood, NY

Located in the heart of Rockaway Beach NYC, this vintage 1963 Shasta camper is perfect for a small getaway with a few pals to enjoy the sun and the surf! Take a trip back in time! The camper can sleep up to 4, where the second bed is created from the seating area. There is a beautiful city view over the bay that can be seen from the seating area. All linens are provided. A fridge to keep your drinks ice cold, a BBQ, 2 beach chairs with umbrella, a cooler, and a coffee maker with coffee, are all yours to enjoy and are included free in the rental! We also have two surfboards available to rent for an extra fee. Guests have access to a private toilet, and an outdoor shower for rinsing off after a long day on the beach or shredding the surf. Fishing, and the most amazing city view sunsets are just a 1 minute walk up the block to the bay park. Quality Wifi is included.The Atlantic ocean, the beach, concession stands, and our wonderful new boardwalk are just a few short blocks away, a 4 minute walk. Great neighborhood restaurants and bars are within walking distance. Rent a surf board and hit of the surf beaches or just head to the beach to relax. Perfect for couples or a small family getaway, come and enjoy this vintage camper, and all that this beach town has to offer!

8. Round Valley Recreation Area

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85 sites · Lebanon, New Jersey

Discover Round Valley Recreation Area's natural splendor.

Campfires

Toilets

Potable water

Public campgrounds near Atlantic Highlands

Fort Wardsworth

13mi from Atlantic Highlands · 7 sites · in Gateway National Recreation Area

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Floyd Bennett Field

14mi from Atlantic Highlands · 52 sites · Tents, RVs · in Gateway National Recreation Area

Washington Crossing Campground

45mi from Atlantic Highlands · 4 sites · in Washington Crossing State Park

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Round Valley Campground

46mi from Atlantic Highlands · 85 sites · in Round Valley Recreation Area

Stories from the community

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Gina

October 2025

16 ft travel trailer

With pets

2 nights at Howell Fireside Chills

Abraham, the host, “made” this site! He was accommodating, helpful and so pleasant! The site wasn’t what I was expecting (I thought it would be in a more rural setting because dogs can be off leash) however I stayed because Abraham was so darn nice. My dog and I had a very restful, relaxing stay.

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John

September 2025

21 ft campervan

With pets

Weekend Trip to Horse Farm Camping

Bern’s horse farm is very beautiful and really enjoyed the natural scenery and tranquil surroundings. Would definitely stay again. Thank you for being a wonderful host.

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Debbie

September 2025

20 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Horse Farm Camping

Beautiful horse farm. Camping was right in the middle of the horses! Sites each had a picnic table and a fire ring. I bought firewood and everything was perfectly provided. Was really a cool experience!

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Sarah

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Horse Farm Camping

Loved this little spot! I ended up using site 1 at this property, as the host suggested since it was open, and it was nice to tuck into the trees with the rain. A nice little camp spot, horses nearby, super nice hosts!

Maureen

September 2025

Tent

With pets

1 night at Horse Farm Camping

Such a serene location. Clean, well kept safe location for a break from driving.

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Patrick

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Horse Farm Camping

We had a wonderful time on Bren's land. The area was gorgeous and having the opportunity to interact with the horses was amazing. Bren and the rest of the folks at the site were amazing the entire time. I couldn't recommend this enough.

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Jessi

August 2025

15 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Historical Lake Front Barn

We stayed here for two nights during Labor Day weekend, absolutely beautiful weather, no bugs. Good swimming hole in the creek and a stone skipping lake nearby. The abandoned house was fine, and overall quiet. This area is rich horse ppl mansions everywhere, I wasn’t worried about my safety at all. Great spot for my dog too and a nice walking trail. We weren’t bored. Around 9:30 am the host with police badge on windshield of truck came and told us there was a large group coming and asked us to leave earlier than check out time, he was cool though, and luckily we have very little to pack up. There is also a camera at the site, but we felt like we were left alone the whole time we were there, and really weren’t bothered at all by the camera there. We would def come back here again, I felt like it was worth the money and a nice area! Nice camp site!

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Chip

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Wildflower Hill

Kurt was responsive and thoughtful. The space is quiet and rustic, but has lighting, tables, electrical access, and a fire pit. This is a good spot for solo or small group camping.

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John

August 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Howell Fireside Chills

We had a great stay at Abraham’s property. The site is secluded and spacious, and Abraham was very responsive and accommodating throughout our visit. He made sure we had everything we needed and the amenities were all in place. Highly recommend.

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Sarah

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Horse Farm Camping

We had a good night of rest at this site while tent camping with our pup. The site is an open area, but far enough back that it still felt private!

we camped away from the flower bed in November

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dino

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Wildflower Hill

Amazing welcome even after showing late… really late

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austin

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Horse Farm Camping

Great location and i will be back. So awesome with horses around (and the option to ride a horse time permitting). Location is secluded with animals all around; awesome! That said arrival was a bit of a mess. Bren was responsive on hipcamp up until the day of arrival. We arrived late and found someone else in our campsite. According to bren this is an issue on hipcamp’s part allowing multiple bookings and not properly transmitting messages. Regardless of fault, i suggest bren buy a calendar or use a notepad to mark off dates campsites are booked (whenever he manually accepts bookings) so that he does not accept multiple bookings for the same campsite on the same day. Thankfully the group was leaving the next day, so we just spent one night in the car. Bren was willing to work with us and set us up somewhere else but we didn't really like the options and just opted for the car as a one night fix. Rest of the stay was perfect!

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Timothy

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Historical Lake Front Barn

2nd time booking this site and probably won't be the last! Kids had a great time, was bummed Buttermilk Falls was closed down though..

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Theresa

August 2025

19 ft campervan

1 night at Horse Farm Camping

Bren was a top notch host! His communication was timely and thorough. The site was easy to find and so very private/peaceful! I will def be back!

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Sari

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Horse Farm Camping

The land was beautiful and it was a treat to be so close to the horses on the farm (literally left there with a new appreciation for equine therapy!) Nice hikes nearby too. The only bummer was that the road near by was pretty loud all night. If you’re a heavy sleeper or live in a city it probably won’t bother you.

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Kyle

July 2025

Tent

With pets

1 night at Horse Farm Camping

I loved the horse farm. The camping site was isolated enough away from everything, with a nice view. Bren is a great guy, very welcoming. The horses come right up to you from behind the fences. I brought my dog with me and they were very friendly with him. Water sources are easily accessible. The fireflies were amazing. 10 out of 10.

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Regina

June 2025

25 ft pop-up camper

Weekend Trip to Horse Farm Camping

It was a lovely shaded spot. Thank goodness since we camped during a heat wave. 🥵 It was quite private, except for the horses who would meander down to check us out. There is water available and a porta john however it's a little under a quarter mile away. All in all we really enjoyed our stay and would stay again in cooler weather. 😊

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Impressive

June 2025

29 ft travel trailer

With kids

3 nights at Horse Farm Camping

We loved camping at Bren’s farm. The spot he gave us was private, în close proximity to the horses (that were fenced). He have us water. We had to back into the site through a long driveway, so just make sure you arrive on daylight and go slowly and use spotters. I did fine with our 29’ Travel Trailer. You can run your generator as much or as little as you need, as nobody will hear you. Mike

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Chad

June 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Horse Farm Camping

Great spot, nice and private. Can hear the road until traffic dies off, but it’s not too bad; didn’t disturb us. The horses are right there next to the spot and there are chickens and other animals on the farm.

Leora

June 2025

1 night at 60's Surf Camper

Cute camper with great convenience to the beach! It is parked in a driveway in an urban environment so it's not like an isolated quiet space, but since we knew that going in found it perfect for an urban getaway!