NJCOA names award winners during Fall Tour and Annual Meeting
Attendees visited campgrounds and attractions in the Delaware River Region.
Marmora, New Jersey --On Wednesday, September 10th, the New Jersey Campground Owners Association (NJCOA) presented awards in several categories during its annual membership meeting held at Lake Kandle Campground in Sewell, New Jersey.
Award nominations were reviewed by a panel of New Jersey tourism professionals. NJCOA President Justin Crane announced the winners in the following categories:
- Best Brochure: Indian Rock RV Park & Campground, Jackson Township
- Best Event: "Campers Crawl" hosted by Ponderosa Campground, Cape May Courthouse
- Best Photo: Tie
o "Spring Snow" by Kymer's Camping Resort, Branchville
o "Happy Fourth of July" by Little Oaks Campground, Cape May Courthouse
- Best Website: Tie
o https://www.sleepyhollowcampground.com hosted by Sleepy Hollow Family Campground, Egg Harbor Township
o https://lakekandle.com hosted by Lake Kandle Campground, Sewell
- Most Creative Activity: Tie
o HRC Tea Boil hosted by Harmony Ridge Campground, Branchville
o "The Labyrinth Corn Maze of Myths & Legends Weekend" hosted by Four Seasons Family Campground, Pilesgrove,
- Best Social Media Presence: Four Seasons Family Campground, Pilesgrove, for https://www.fourseasonscamping.com, https://www.instagram.com/4seasonscamping, and https://www.facebook.com/FourSeasonsCampground
The annual membership meeting and awards ceremony were part of NJCOA's annual Fall Tour, which is held in a different region each year. This year the event was held in the Delaware River Region on September 9th and 10th. Four Seasons Family Campground in Pilesgrove served as the host park.
Joann DelVescio, NJCOA's Executive Director, reports that 61 campground operators representing 27 parks were in attendance.
"Last year we enjoyed the Southern Shore Region of New Jersey, known for its ocean-side beaches," said DelVescio. "This year we enjoyed the fruits of the harvest in the Delaware River Region, making stops along the way at a William Heritage Winery to sip local wines and Mood's Farm Market to pick apples. We also visited the new Edelman Fossil Park & Museum of Rowan University for a guided tour, and attendees could spend pre-tour time on their own visiting the Flea & Farmer's Market at Cowtown Rodeo in Pilesgrove."
DelVescio says, "The more our members learn from their fellow campground operators and what we have to offer all around us, the more ideas they generate for better camper experiences."
In addition to Four Seasons Family Campground, tour attendees visited:
- Oldman's Creek Campground, Monroeville
- Old Cedar Campground, Monroeville
- Jellystone ParkTM South Jersey, Williamstown
- Lake Kandle Campground, Sewell
DelVescio thanks the industry suppliers that sponsored the Fall Tour, including:
- Northeast Campground Brokers
- Merchantry Tourism, LLC (dba Anderson's Brochure Distribution Service)
- Fine D. Zine
- Leavitt Recreation & Hospitality Insurance
- Bergholz's tree Experts
During NJCOA's annual meeting, the membership voted in John Robinson of Four Seasons Family Campground and William McCormick of Tamerlane Campground to fill at-large seats on the board of directors.
NJCOA will next host The Campground Conference, March 2-4, 2026 in Lake Buena Vista, FL. More details are available at www.campgroundconference.com.
For more information about the New Jersey Campground Owners Association (NJCOA) visit www.gocampingnj.com, or follow New Jersey Campgrounds on Facebook and Instagram - @NJCampgrounds.
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About NJCOA: Since 1963 the New Jersey Campground Owners Association, headquartered in Marmora, NJ, has been the official state association for NJ's independently operated campgrounds throughout the state. More information is available at www.gocampingnj.com.
2025 NJCOA award winners pictured left to right:
John Preste - Kymer's Camping Resort
Lynn Pricskett - Sleepy Hollow Family Campground
Karen Kymer - Kymer's Camping Resort
Hunter Smith - Four Seasons Family Campground
Taylor Mundy - Harmony Ridge Campground
John Robinson -Four Seasons Family Campground
Jace Kandle - Lake Kandle Campground
Anita Pfefferkorn - Indian Rock RV Resort
Marci Kelleher - Ponderosa Campground
Tina Chapman - Ponderosa Campground
Judy LaPorta - Little Oaks Campground
Best Photo award winners: Spring Snow" by Kymer's Camping Resort and "Happy Fourth of July" by Little Oaks Campground.
The caravan of vehicles touring through Jellystone ParkTM South Jersey.
The breakfast crew at Four Seasons Family Campground.
Welcome from NJCOA Executive Director Joann Delvescio and Matt Martin of Old Cedar Campground ahead of a visit to the park.
NJCOA Fall Tour attendees enjoy a relaxing stop at William Heritage Winery after a day of touring campgrounds.
