Camping in New Jersey with swimming

Atlantic beaches, wild woodlands, and Appalachian mountains provide campers with options in New Jersey.

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6 top campgrounds in New Jersey with swimming

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Paradise Valley Homestead

12 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents33 acres · Oak Ridge, NJ
Always working on improvements! My second glamping site "The Medieval Encampment", is available for booking starting April 1st of 2025. I will have more pictures soon. In April of 2024, my long awaited 1st Glamping site was available for booking. It's been very popular! Please read the description carefully of the "Gypsy Rose Vardo", to see if it's the right fit for you. I also have 10 large camping sites available on our 33 acre property located in Northwest NJ. Sites 1 through 4 are on mowed, fairly level fields and are large enough for campers or RV's up to 30ft, or a couple of tents, and sites 5 and 6 are further back in the woods, available only for a few small tents, sites 7 through 10 are much further into the property and are only accessible with a high clearance AWD or 4WD SUV or you can park and hike your gear in. There are 3 compost toilet outhouses spread out through the property, so it's an easy walking distance from any site. Although we are only 2 1/2 miles from a main highway, the last 2 miles are on a dirt road with no houses. We are surrounded by protected land, so no neighbors and lots of wildlife, including the occasional bear, coyote or raccoon. Keep all food items secured. Because we are surrounded by protected land we are not sprayed for insects, so be safe and do tick checks often and bring the bug spray. We are 45 minutes from NYC or the Delaware Water Gap and an hour away from the NJ shore. There are horse farms nearby that offer trail rides. We are also close to the Highland and Appalachian Hiking trails. There are two reservoirs within a 20-minute drive for canoeing or kayaking. There are walking trails through our property, including a ten-minute hike on a marked trail to a small waterfall in a ravine.
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Lake Safe Haven @ St. Babs

14 sites · Lodging18 acres · Rio Grande, NJ
Recently Featured on the cover of The Philadelphia Inquirer's real estate section! Founded in 2016 by independent film celebrity and former top global digital entertainment executive Will Keenan in honor of his late Mother Barbara A. Sees-Keenan (a career-RN called the "Mother Teresa of Nursing" at Cooper University Hospital in Camden NJ), StBabs Church of All Religions has been featured on NBC News and SiriusXM's Howard Stern Show, and in the Philadelphia Inquirer, the UK Daily Mail, NJ.com, The Press of Atlantic City, and the Cape May County Herald, among many others. StBabs has been awarded grants by the National Philanthropic Trust, the National Endowment for the Arts, the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, the New Jersey Department of State, Schwab Charitable, the Wawa Foundation, and Live Music Society, among others. “Safe Haven at StBabs Grande Retreat" is 18 spiritual acres of private lake, beach & forest. One of the best places to bird-watch on the whole Jersey Cape, and winner of one of the largest bass fish in all of NJ caught at our lake!
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$349
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Camp David- 13 acres, Three Cabins

5 sites · Lodging13 acres · Newton, NJ
Nestled outside the village of Stillwater, NJ right across the Appalachian trail and the Kittatinny Mountain Ridge, Camp David sports three luxurious log cabins: > Bell's Cabin- Main cabin that sleeps up to six > The Chatham House- Sleeps up to ten > Chief's Cottage- sleeps up to ten All cabins have their own separate listing and can be booked together or combined. The main cabin, Belle's Cabin, is made from hand hewed logs and is the only cabin furnished with a king size bed. All cabins come equipped with full bathrooms, updated kitchens, wood stoves, and the main cabin has a walkout porch on the second floor. All cabins have climate controlled heating/cooling units as well as hot water. Camp David was originally a German hunting camp at the turn of the 20th century. It was later donated to the Boy Scouts in the 1940’s. By the 2000’s, it was left abandoned at which time I purchased it and began to restore it back to its true form while maintaining the cabin life integrity. I am a contractor and arborist by trade and the last ten years I have worked hard to bring the site back to life. The camp consists of 13 acres abutted by 100's of acres of state park land. There are two stocked ponds connected by a cascading stream, multiple fire pits with seating, furnished gazebo with wood stove, picnic tables, and multiple park benches located throughout the property. Below are close locations to visit: > Walpack Fish and Wildlife Management Area- Great for sightseeing, hiking, biking, fishing, hunting > Walpack Inn- Beautiful restaurant with an entire back wall, window view overseeing Kittatinny Valley > Appalachian Trail- hiking, sightseeing > Catfish Fire Tower- Great hiking and views > Buttermilk Falls- beautiful waterfalls > Long Pine Pond & Crater Lake- Both are spring fed and great for swimming and boating (clear water) > Swartswood Lake- Swimming & boating > Delaware River- Great for swimming, boating, tubing, canoeing, fishing > Delaware Water Gap National Recreational Area- More sightseeing, hiking, fishing, swimming, Bushkill Falls > Dingmans Ferry
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The Great Divide Campground

187 sites · Tents130 acres · Newton, NJ
Nestled in the foothills of New Jersey’s rural Sussex County, the Great Divide is your gateway to fields, forests, mountains—and the finest in New Jersey camping and recreation. Adventure, relaxation, family time or solitude, you’ll find it here. No matter what type of getaway you seek, we invite you to experience camping your way. With dozens of amenities and attractions, the Great Divide is the perfect vacation spot for families, couples and groups. Hesitant to leave creature comforts behind? We offer cabins and cable TV hookups. Prefer to ‘unplug’? Choose a primitive campsite and enjoy sleeping under the stars. From our Olympic-sized pool to our full schedule of family-friendly activities, there’s something for campers of all ages and interests. In addition to our beautiful locale, Great Divide visitors enjoy the hospitality of our friendly team. Each of them is passionate about protecting and enjoying the New Jersey outdoors—and they’re here to make your stay comfortable and memorable. Unforgettable experiences, friendly faces. They’re what draw people to the Great Divide, and what keep them coming back, season after season.
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Camping in New Jersey with swimming guide

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Welcome to Hipcamp, the ultimate destination for camping enthusiasts! If you're looking to combine your love for swimming with the great outdoors, you're in luck. In New Jersey alone, we offer over 40 options for camping with swimming facilities. Whether you prefer a rustic cabin, a spacious RV, or a cozy tent, we've got you covered. And with prices starting as low as $40 per night, there's something for every budget. Check out our top-rated campsites like Paradise Valley Homestead (248 reviews), Horse Farm Camping (47 reviews), and Pleasant Valley Lavender (35 reviews) to see what fellow campers have to say. Plus, you'll find popular amenities like trash disposal, pet-friendly areas, and potable water, along with exciting activities such as fishing, wind sports, and wildlife watching. So pack your swimsuit and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience in beautiful New Jersey!

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