Ocean City

My husband, pitbull pup and I stumbled upon Bass River State Forest last year and have already made it an annual must! The sites are both beautiful and quiet and you're only steps to hiking and the water. 

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We walked around the pond and took in our campsite from across the way.

Pine Creek

Old Cranbury farm in the middle of West Jersey. Pitch your tent in our hay field or set up a spot in the woods. Fish off our dock. Dark skies for viewing the stars.

All set up for the afternoon. Music: check. Beer: check. 

Testing out the waters of the pond on site.

We found the perfect set of trees to hang our Eno hammock!

Cast-iron cooked beef hot dogs on fire toasted baguette with grilled onions and loads of mustard.

Always have to have our hatchet! Comes in handy every time.

Getting our first fire of the day started. 

Burning those logs down to charcoals and getting ready to cook dinner.

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Lakefront Nature Getaway

Discover Cape May County - the hidden gem of Southern New Jersey.  Be our guest on a crystal clear lake surrounded by tall pines and wetlands, creating a vast wildlife habitat in a sanctuary of natural artistry.  Great care has been taken to nurture a secluded environment to explore, restore and create; all on a hidden lake with its own sandy beach.  Local beach passes, hiking trails, direct access to the county bike path, fire pit, hammocks, water sports, etc. are all included in your stay.
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Our secluded four-season retreat welcomes the guest seeking the peace of an exclusive nature getaway, just minutes from renowned beach communities.  Leave behind the distractions and busyness of life and make room for stillness and the internal conversations that bring healing and wellness. Whether sitting amidst the pines, catching a sunset from the deck, hiking winding trails, exploring the adjacent county bike path, fishing in a hidden cove, wading in perfectly clear waters, or writing, drawing, birding, boating, singing, praying; a time of peaceful recreation, creativity and restoration awaits.
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THE ROOM:
The Loft is in its own building, adjacent to the main house where your hosts live.  Guests enter through a private, "contactless" foyer using a personalized keypad. 
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A set of stairs lead you to a spaciously designed and well appointed 2nd story loft with a private deck providing full views of the beautiful lake while enjoying your morning or sunset beverage.  Large windows flood the open concept space with natural light.  The room also has a french balcony, hardwood floors throughout, an eating area for two, a bar/small sink with granite counters, a generous & comfortable living space, a dreamy queen size bed nook with nearby reading chairs, a walk in closet, and a modern bathroom with glass door and tiled shower. 
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THE PROPERTY:
Our 40 acre property is hidden within a quiet suburban neighborhood, and is home to an abundance of turtles, migratory birds, fish, deer, otters, foxes, and much more.  Guests have endless access to hiking trails, county bike path, observation tower, prayer labyrinth, scattered lakeside vistas, swimming, water sports, and so much more. 
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LOCATION:
We are located in the quiet town of CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, just five miles from the pure white sandy beaches of Stone Harbor and Avalon, and twelve miles from historic Cape May!  With nature hikes, abundant wildlife, glorious sunsets, miles of bike trails, fabulous restaurants, breweries, wineries, shopping, golfing, historical enrichment & more - there's something for everyone on New Jersey’s Cape May Peninsula.

Great Times Camp Ground

Great Times Camp ground has been the home of "Great Times Day Camp" for 25+ years. In the heart of the pinelands, GTDC provides a beautiful ground for campers to enjoy the outdoors and experience new things like boating, hiking, and more. Update - We have added a parking location close to the main site area! It is now extremely easy to access the site location!AC Available! Great Times Camp Ground consists 52 acres of the amazing outdoors including a large natural lake, acres of woods to explore, and lots of fun activities such as volleyball, basketball, and even a beach to enjoy. Great Times operates as a children's day camp during the summer months, but now can be enjoyed all year round.Activities Available:- Basketball Courts- Tennis Courts- Fishing- Beach- Sport Fields for ActivitiesIf you would like the bunkhouse / cabin - you must add it as an extra, otherwise it will be assumed that you are tent camping.

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Lake Safe Haven @ St. Babs

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!

Open Field for Dry Camping

Learn more about this land:

A cleared patch of land for future cattle raising, situated on the property of a historic Seaville home. 

The field is perfect for tent camping, camper vans, campers, or even sleeping under the stars.  This field is available for dry camping, meaning there is no water or sewage hookup and everything is pack in, pack out. There is a water hose within walking distance available to fill buckets or bottles as needed. A fire pit is also available for use. 

The property also has friendly pigs and goats that love attention. 

Short distance from back bays, ocean, trails, beaches and an incredible amount of tourist attractions the Cape May County area has to offer!

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