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Moon Valley Campground

88%
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7 reviews
 · Vernon, Sussex, New Jersey
27 acres hosted by Dominic G.
4 lodging sites · 1 tent site
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Located 50 miles from midtown Manhattan (approx 1:08 minutes) is our brand new campsite located right off the Appalachian Trail. The camp is at the base of Wawayanda mountain right between the iconic hikes "Stairway to Heaven" and "Pochuck Boardwalk" on the Appalachian Trail. Hike right from camp up to "Pinwheel Vista" (named one of NJ's best viewpoints!) At the entrance to the property is the Valley Farmers Cooperative that sells local grass fed meats and artisanal farm goods. You can walk two minutes to Heaven Hill Farm which has plenty of goods, produce, and fun fall activities like pumpkin picking and haunted hayrides. Drive your car from route 94 directly to your campsite nestled in the woods with a great view of the valley. A perfect getaway from the city with plenty to offer. About 10 minutes down 94 is the beautiful town of Warwick or about 4 minutes in the opposite direction is the town of Vernon. Warwick is a quaint small town with plenty of great restaurants and bars, and famous for its apple picking. Vernon has plenty to offer as well including the popular ski resort/waterpark Mountain Creek and Minerals Spa (Located just under 10 minutes away.) The quiet charm of Wawayanda State Park appeals to hikers, campers, swimmers and boaters. Forested hills surround Lake Wawayanda creating a restful backdrop for canoeists and fisherman, while steep mountains challenge casual as well as serious hikers. A twenty-mile stretch of Appalachian Trail runs through the park, while the top of Wawayanda Mountain offers sensational views. More than sixty miles of trails are marked in the park.
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Campspot 1

Tent site · Sleeps 6
Our sole primitive campsite, without a glamping tent, offers a traditional camping experience. Unlike typical campgrounds, it's not clustered with other sites. Enjoy easy access to the Appalachian Trail and nearby firewood/water stations.
Campfires allowed
No toilet
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Lenape

100% (4)
Quirky · Sleeps 6
Located 50 miles from midtown Manhattan (approx 1:08 minutes) is our brand new campsite located right off the Appalachian Trail. The camp is at the base of Wawayanda mountain right between the iconic hikes "Stairway to Heaven" and "Pochuck Boardwalk" on the Appalachian Trail. Hike right from camp up to "Pinwheel Vista" (named one of NJ's best viewpoints!) Lenape offers a private area of the forest with a nice open grassy lawn. This site has the closest access to the Appalachian Trail from our camp. There is a large stone fire pit and a picnic table included at this site. This unique site is a comfortable escape surrounded by nature making it the perfect getaway for all kinds of campers. This is one of many sites at Moon Valley Campground At the entrance to the property is the Valley Farmers Cooperative that sells local grass fed meats and artisanal farm goods. You can walk two minutes to Heaven Hill Farm which has plenty of goods, produce, and fun fall activities like pumpkin picking and haunted hayrides. Drive your car from route 94 directly to your campsite nestled in the woods with a great view of the valley. A perfect getaway from the city with plenty to offer. About 10 minutes down 94 is the beautiful town of Warwick or about 4 minutes in the opposite direction is the town of Vernon. Warwick is a quaint small town with plenty of great restaurants and bars, and famous for its apple picking. Vernon has plenty to offer as well including the popular ski resort/waterpark Mountain Creek and Minerals Spa (Located just under 10 minutes away.) The quiet charm of Wawayanda State Park appeals to hikers, campers, swimmers and boaters. Forested hills surround Lake Wawayanda creating a restful backdrop for canoeists and fisherman, while steep mountains challenge casual as well as serious hikers. A twenty-mile stretch of Appalachian Trail runs through the park, while the top of Wawayanda Mountain offers sensational views. More than sixty miles of trails are marked in the park.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No showers
Picnic table
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The Lookout

75% (4)
Dome · Sleeps 6
Located 50 miles from midtown Manhattan (approx 1:08 minutes) is our brand new campsite located right off the Appalachian Trail. The camp is at the base of Wawayanda mountain right between the iconic hikes "Stairway to Heaven" and "Pochuck Boardwalk" on the Appalachian Trail. Hike right from camp up to "Pinwheel Vista" (named one of NJ's best viewpoints!) The dome offers a great view of the valley down below and mountains in the distance. Included outside is a grassy area with a fire pit and picnic table. This unique site is a homey escape surrounded by nature making it the perfect getaway for all kinds of campers. This is one of many sites at Moon Valley Campground At the entrance to the property is the Valley Farmers Cooperative that sells local grass fed meats and artisanal farm goods. You can walk two minutes to Heaven Hill Farm which has plenty of goods, produce, and fun fall activities like pumpkin picking and haunted hayrides. Drive your car from route 94 directly to your campsite nestled in the woods with a great view of the valley. A perfect getaway from the city with plenty to offer. About 10 minutes down 94 is the beautiful town of Warwick or about 4 minutes in the opposite direction is the town of Vernon. Warwick is a quaint small town with plenty of great restaurants and bars, and famous for its apple picking. Vernon has plenty to offer as well including the popular ski resort/waterpark Mountain Creek and Minerals Spa (Located just under 10 minutes away.) The quiet charm of Wawayanda State Park appeals to hikers, campers, swimmers and boaters. Forested hills surround Lake Wawayanda creating a restful backdrop for canoeists and fisherman, while steep mountains challenge casual as well as serious hikers. A twenty-mile stretch of Appalachian Trail runs through the park, while the top of Wawayanda Mountain offers sensational views. More than sixty miles of trails are marked in the park.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
No potable water
No pets
No showers
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Heavens Landing

Canvas tent · Sleeps 6
Nestled in the forest, Heavens Landing offers a serene retreat for nature immersion. It pairs well with Hilltop Hideaway for larger groups, connected by a private path
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Hilltop Hideaway

Canvas tent · Sleeps 6
Located 50 miles from midtown Manhattan (approx 1:08 minutes) is our brand new campsite located right off the Appalachian Trail. The camp is at the base of Wawayanda mountain right between the iconic hikes "Stairway to Heaven" and "Pochuck Boardwalk" on the Appalachian Trail. Hike right from camp up to "Pinwheel Vista" (named one of NJ's best viewpoints!) Drive your car from route 94 directly to your campsite nestled in the woods with a great view of the valley. A perfect getaway from the city with plenty to offer. About 10 minutes down 94 is the beautiful town of Warwick or about 4 minutes in the opposite direction is the town of Vernon. At the entrance to the property is the Valley Farmers Cooperative that sells local grass fed meats and artisanal farm goods. You can walk two minutes to Heaven Hill Farm which has plenty of goods, produce, and fun fall activities like pumpkin picking and haunted hayrides. Warwick is a quaint small town with plenty of great restaurants, bars, breweries, wineries, and orchards. Vernon has plenty to offer as well including the popular ski resort/waterpark/mountain bike park "Mountain Creek", Minerals Spa, and Great Gorge Golf Course (Located just under 10 minutes away.) The quiet charm of Wawayanda State Park appeals to hikers, campers, swimmers and boaters. Forested hills surround Lake Wawayanda creating a restful backdrop for canoeists and fisherman, while steep mountains challenge casual as well as serious hikers. A twenty-mile stretch of Appalachian Trail runs through the park, while the top of Wawayanda Mountain offers sensational views. More than sixty miles of trails are marked in the park. Site Guidelines Do not: leave food or trash loose outside or have fires outside of the fire pit. Please no loud music or loud noise after 10pm Do: Bring basic camping essentials (cookware, bug spray, flashlights) Leave campsite as you found it. Ask for recommendations! Site Rules Respect the land and tent as you would your own. What you carry in, you must carry out Don’t leave out food that could attract wildlife Be mindful of any local fire bans and quiet hours Keep valuables on you or secured in your vehicle Do not drive on grass Keep food stored inside your car and garbage closed in green bin at night and when you leave camp Respect & Safety, Don't carve your name into anything, or cut down trees. Treat the property and all the animals with the utmost respect.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
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Pets allowed
No showers
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Reviews

88% Recommend8 ratings · 7 reviews
Mixed feelings
· October 2024
With kids ·
The Lookout
Adorable tent and beautiful view, even with the road in sight and the occasional loud train in the evenings. The host was very communicative which is always so helpful. The amenities are very basic which we knew going in, though the porta potty is shared by 3 tents. The open space by the tent was great for our young kids. We really enjoyed our stay, and are glad we came, but we likely wouldn't return to this site.
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Ana H.
9 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2024
What a gem
With kids ·
Lenape
Spacious woodsy site nestled in a quiet, private campground. Each site has its own character and some have distinct amenities. Our site had a large sturdy teepee with a comfortable bed, plus a fire pit flanked by benches and an Adirondack chair. Trailhead is steps away. Host is terrific - responsive, reliable and eager to help. He ensured we had pre-purchased firewood waiting for us at the site. Highly recommended all around.
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Melissa N.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2024
Wonderful Campsite!
Lenape
My partner and I have been here before and we've never had any complaints. The area was beautiful and isolated for privacy and the hiking trail is close by! Our dog, Charlie, had a blast for his first camping trip. The best feature about this campsite is that the site owner is SUPER responsive 🎉 we would definitely recommend this site. It's a beautiful getaway.
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Nadia P.
10 months on Hipcamp
Mixed feelings
· August 2024
Perfect Sanctuary!!!
The Lookout
My son and I spent 3 days there. Unfortunately it rained the whole time!! But the Dome proved the perfect sanctuary. It was clean, spacious, the bed was super comfortable. No leaks! The battery&fan lasted the whole time! We charged our phones and fan with it. Tons of games to choose from! The trash containers were bear ready but we didn’t see any nor did we see any snakes (to my son’s disappointment) . Beautiful night sounds filled the air. There were sheep in a field near by that were fun to watch. The outhouse was very clean!!! We would definitely come back and recommend it to others! Oh- and there is an Acme 7 min. Down the road!
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Jessica M.
11 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2024
With kids ·
The Lookout
The Dome was perfect. Beautiful setting and very clean. We had a wonderful time.
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Robert A.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2024
Hop on the hiking trail with ease
With pets ·
Lenape
We could not ask for a better spot to start our day hike on the Stairway to Heaven, Appalachian Trail. The site was beautifully maintained, good for dogs and kids. No running water, but for a short stay- easy to bring enough water for drinking, cooking and cleaning. Add showers to this campground and it would be perfect!
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Genevieve M.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2024
With kids ·
The Lookout
The dome was amazing and huge! Very comfy and clean. Views from the site are amazing. Highly recommend this site for a couple getaway or a family getaway.
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Michael A.
1 year on Hipcamp

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Vernon, Sussex, New Jersey, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Dominic G.

Joined in October 2023

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