Camping Near Sea Isle City, New Jersey
Campgrounds on the New Jersey Shore
Camping in Log Cabins in New Jersey
Danielle North, Leaf Group
New Jersey may have urban areas, but it also has many campgrounds. (Photo: Comstock/Comstock/Getty Images )
Cabins at Stokes State Forest in New Jersey
Camping at New Jersey Shore
For those familiar with New Jersey only through humorous anecdotes and infamous television shows, camping may not seem to be a common New Jersey pastime. In reality, however, the state is home to over a million acres of state parks and open space. With this prevalence of natural areas, there are also many campgrounds with log cabins throughout New Jersey.
Skylands Region Campgrounds
New Jersey's Skylands region is located in the northwest corner of the state. There are two state forests and one state park that have campgrounds with log cabins. High Point State Park (state.nj.us) has three cabins that are available for rental from mid-May to mid-October. Two of the cabins have three bedrooms, while the third is a bunk room-style cabin with room for up to 28 people. All of the cabins have a living room, kitchen and full bathrooms. Stokes State Forest (state.nj.us) offers 10 cabins that include kitchens and half baths. The rental season for these cabins runs from April to mid-December. In Voorhees State Park (state.nj.us), three cabins are available from April through October. Each cabin has bunk beds and a wood stove.
Delaware River Region Campgrounds
The Delaware River region extends along the west edge of New Jersey. This region is home to one state forest and one state park. In Brendan T. Byrne State Forest (state.nj.us), campgrounds include three cabins with living rooms, bunk beds, full kitchens and half baths. Parvin State Park (state.nj.us) features 18 two-bedroom cabins with full kitchens and bathrooms. Camp Jellystone (campjellystone.com) is another option in the Delaware River region. Offering 15 cabins, 11 with kitchens and bathrooms, this campground also includes a pool, basketball and volleyball courts, a playground and laundry facilities. Guests of the Four Seasons Family Campground (fourseasonscamping.com) can choose from rustic cabins, that include beds and a small refrigerator, or deluxe cabins, that provide one bedroom, full kitchens and bathrooms. This campground also offers basketball and volleyball courts, wireless Internet and a game room.
South Shore Region Campgrounds
At the southern tip of New Jersey, campers have their choice of several campgrounds. Avalon Campground (avaloncampground.com) features one- and two-bedroom cabins that are available from mid-April to mid-October. These cabins are air-conditioned and include beds and small refrigerators. The Beachcomber Camping Resort (beachcombercamp.com) offers three types of cabins: one bedrooms, two bedrooms and two bedrooms with lofts. In these cabins, you'll find half baths, a kitchenette and cable TV. Cabins at the Ponderosa Campground (ponderosacampground.com) are available with or without bathrooms. The campground also features a pool and a playground. One- and two-bedroom cabins are available from April to November at the Sea Grove Camping Resort (seagroveresort.com). This resort includes a store, snack bar, pool, and basketball and volleyball courts. And at the Ocean View Resort (ovresort.com), there are one- and two-room cabins available, as well as a miniature golf course, tennis and basketball courts, and a pool.
Atlantic City Region Campground
Wharton State Forest (state.nj.us) is located in the Atlantic City region of New Jersey. The campgrounds include nine cabins on Atsion Lake. Each cabin includes a refrigerator, fireplace, porch and full bathroom. These cabins are available for rental from April through October.
Shore Region Campgrounds
The Shore region, in the eastern part of New Jersey, offers a state forest campground as well as private campgrounds. Bass River State Forest (state.nj.us) features six efficiency cabins that do not include a kitchen or a bathroom, and six regular cabins. All of the cabins are lakefront and open from April through October. At Cedar Creek Campgrounds (cedarcreeknj.com), there are two two-bedroom cabins that are available year-round. Both have televisions and full bathrooms. One cabin has a fully equipped kitchen, while the other has a kitchenette. The Sea Pirate Campground (sea-pirate.com) includes cottages as well as deluxe and basic cabins. Cottages are available with one or two bedrooms and feature fully stocked kitchens, televisions and air conditioning. Deluxe cabins offer the same amenities as cottages but are smaller, while the basic cabins, one- or two-room, provide beds, air conditioning and a small refrigerator. And guests at Wading Pines Camping Resort (wadingpines.com) have their choice of 16 log cabins to rent. These cabins include beds, ceiling fans and outdoor charcoal grills. The resort includes a swimming pool as well as basketball, volleyball and tennis courts.
New Jersey Division of Parks and Forestry: High Point State Park
Four Seasons Family Campground: Cabins
Visit New Jersey
Sea Pirate Campground: About
New Jersey Division of Parks and Forestry: Stokes State Forest
New Jersey Division of Parks and Forestry: Voorhees State Park
New Jersey Division of Parks and Forestry: Brendan T. Byrne State Forest
New Jersey Division of Parks and Forestry: Parvin State Park
New Jersey Division of Parks and Forestry: Wharton State Forest
New Jersey Division of Parks and Forestry: Bass River State Forest
A Colorado native with insatiable wanderlust, Danielle North has worked as a freelance writer since 2004. North has written for eHow and specializes in articles about travel, backpacking and camping, and vegetarian cuisine. North has bachelor's degrees in English and psychology from the University of Colorado.
Treehouse Camping in New Jersey
Campgrounds in Atlantic City, New Jersey
Camping in Wharton State Forest, New Jersey
Camping in Ocean City, New Jersey
Campgrounds in Pine Barrens, New Jersey
East Coast US Travel»