You Can Still Find NJ Campsites for Memorial Day and Father's Day Weekends

Independently owned campgrounds have campsites and on-site rentals; book now.

Pomona, New Jersey -- May 23, 2023 -- The New Jersey Campground Owners and Outdoor Lodging Association (NJCOA) has several parks across the state reporting openings for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, as well as Father's Day weekend in June.

According to NJCOA's Executive Director Joann DelVescio, with the summer season almost upon us, sites will go fast so book now. "People are just itching to get out of the house and on the road for summer vacations, and they're definitely looking at New Jersey for shoreline adventures as well as a country spaces for getting away from the big cities nearby like New York and Philadelphia." says DelVescio, "While we do have parks indicating they have openings, we can't stress enough the need to book ahead to ensure a campsite."

Openings were available at the time of reporting by park operators, but some sites may have been booked in the interim. Travelers should contact parks directly to make reservations. Each park has its own policies for bookings, cancellations, pets, and facility usage.

Parks reporting openings, listed by NJ vacation region:

Skylands Region (northwestern NJ):

Camp Taylor Campground, Columbia, NJ. www.camptaylor.com, (908) 496-4333. 400-acre park on the Delaware Water Gap Mountain, adjacent 100K acres of public land.
Kymer's Camping Resort, Branchville, NJ. www.njcamping.com, (973) 875-3167. Located on 200 acres in the Kittatinny Mountains.
The Great Divide Campground, Newton, NJ. www.campthegreatdivide.com, (973) 3834026. Park has a lake for boating and fishing, plus family-friendly themed weekends.

Greater Atlantic City Region (Atlantic City and beyond):

Spacious Skies Country Oaks, Dorothy, NJ. www.campatcountryoaks.com, (609) 476-2143. A small campground with a personal setting, but with big park amenities.

Shore Region (eastern shores of NJ, mid-state):

Atlantic Shore Pines Campground, Tuckerton, NJ. www.atlanticshorepines.com, (609) 296-9163. Minutes from the beaches of LBI, AC, Seaside, and Ocean City.
Baker's Acres Campground, Little Egg Harbor, NJ. www.bakersacres.com, (609) 296-2664. Beautiful, wooded atmosphere straddling the Pinelands and Jersey Shore.

Southern Shore Region (Southern tip of NJ):

Ocean City Campground & Beach Cabins, Ocean View, NJ. www.oceancitycampground.com, (609) 390-3649. Secluded, shady campsites and deluxe amenities provide an escape from the hubbub of city life.
Ponderosa Campground, Cape May Court House, NJ. www.ponderosacampground.com, (866) 465-7794. Large salt-water pool, plus Little Hooves Farm on-site.

According to DelVescio, a more complete listing of New Jersey campgrounds and RV parks is online at www.GoCampingNJ.com. "Our easy-to-use website lets you filter parks by vacation region, name, or amenities," says DelVescio. "Plus, while you're on the site you can request a free mailing of a printed guide, or flip through the digitized version - whatever your preferred method is for finding the best campsites NJ has to offer."

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About NJCOA: Since 1963 the New Jersey Campground Owners Association, headquartered in Pomona, NJ, has been the official state association for NJ's independently operated campgrounds throughout the state. More information is available at www.GoCampingNJ.com.