Best camping near Carteret
18 campgrounds · 18 ranked · updated 2026-07-15 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Carteret, New Jersey — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 15 of 18 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Camp Hudson
Marginal
9.1 mi away
· Muggy night · low 77°F· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy· Comfortable day · high 90°F
Camp Hudson is a popular camping area in the New Jersey section of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Located in Warren County, New Jersey, the campground provides…
Why 81: live conditions (marginal) · 1244 things to do within 15 mi
81Elite
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#2
Cheesequake State Park
Poor
9.8 mi away
· Muggy night · low 75°F· Heat advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Cheesequake State Park in New Jersey offers a peaceful camping experience with beautiful surrounding views of the park's lush forests and wetlands. Nearby activities include…
Why 78: live conditions (poor) · 257 things to do within 15 mi
78Top-rated
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#3
Fort Wadsworth - Gateway National Rec Area
Marginal
8.9 mi away
· Muggy night · low 77°F· Heat advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
New users please read 7mi E of Staten Island TYPE:NP SITES:7 CAMPGROUND PH: 718.354.4655 EL(ft): AMENITIES:(see box below map) NH FT RS ND SH DW LAT,LON:40.605,-74.059 ACCEPTS RES…
Why 77: live conditions (marginal) · 1254 things to do within 15 mi
77Top-rated
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#4
Beach Plum
Marginal
15.3 mi away
· Muggy night · low 77°F· Heat advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Located in the state of New Jersey, Beach Plum camping area offers a serene camping experience for nature enthusiasts. The campground boasts several amenities, including picnic…
Why 78: live conditions (marginal) · 248 things to do within 15 mi
78Top-rated
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#5
Camp Ajax
Marginal
15.3 mi away
· Muggy night · low 77°F· Heat advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Camp Ajax is a first-come-first-serve camping area located in New Jersey. It offers stunning views of the Delaware River and is surrounded by beautiful forests. The area offers…
Why 78: live conditions (marginal) · 246 things to do within 15 mi
78Top-rated
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#6
Dune Grass
Marginal
15.3 mi away
· Muggy night · low 77°F· Heat advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Dune Grass camping area, located in New Jersey, offers a serene getaway for campers seeking a peaceful outdoor experience. Nestled along the picturesque coastline, this campground…
Why 78: live conditions (marginal) · 248 things to do within 15 mi
78Top-rated
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#7
Cannonball
Marginal
15.3 mi away
· Muggy night · low 77°F· Heat advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Cannonball Campground in New Jersey offers stunning views of Round Valley Reservoir, as well as nearby hiking trails, fishing, and kayaking. The campground has 48 campsites, with…
Why 78: live conditions (marginal) · 248 things to do within 15 mi
78Top-rated
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#8
Endicott
Marginal
15.3 mi away
· Muggy night · low 77°F· Heat advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Endicott is a National Park Service campground located in New Jersey at Sandy Hook, a barrier peninsula in the Sandy Hook-Staten Island watershed. The facility operates on a fee…
Why 78: live conditions (marginal) · 248 things to do within 15 mi
78Top-rated
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#9
Ajax
Marginal
15.3 mi away
· Muggy night · low 77°F· Heat advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Ajax Camping Area is a popular campground located in the state of New Jersey. This campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable camping experience. The campsite…
Why 78: live conditions (marginal) · 246 things to do within 15 mi
78Top-rated
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#10
Sandy Hook - Gateway National Rec Area
Marginal
15.5 mi away
· Muggy night · low 77°F· Heat advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Sandy Hook - Gateway National Recreation Area is a popular camping destination located in the state of New Jersey. Situated on a scenic peninsula, this campground offers a variety…
Why 78: live conditions (marginal) · 242 things to do within 15 mi
78Top-rated
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#11
Cabin
Marginal
17.6 mi away
· Muggy night · low 77°F· Heat advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
The cabin camping area in New Jersey offers stunning views of the surrounding forest and lake. Nearby activities include hiking, fishing, swimming, and kayaking. The campground…
Why 78: live conditions (marginal) · 189 things to do within 15 mi
78Top-rated
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#12
Floyd Bennett Field - Gateway National Rec Area
Marginal
17.8 mi away
· Muggy night · low 77°F· Rip Current Statement· Heat advisory
New users please read 8mi SE of Brooklyn TYPE:NP SITES:38 CAMPGROUND PH: 718.354.4655 EL(ft): AMENITIES:(see box below map) NH FT RS ND SH DW LAT,LON:40.582,-73.889 ACCEPTS RES…
Why 77: live conditions (marginal) · 1145 things to do within 15 mi
77Top-rated
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#13
Ecology Village Campground
Marginal
17.9 mi away
· Muggy night · low 77°F· Rip Current Statement· Heat advisory
Located in the heart of New York's Catskill Mountains, the Ecology Village Campground camping area offers a unique and breathtaking experience for nature lovers and outdoor…
Why 77: live conditions (marginal) · 1155 things to do within 15 mi
77Top-rated
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#14
Tamarack Campground
Marginal
17.9 mi away
· Muggy night · low 77°F· Rip Current Statement· Heat advisory
Tamarack Campground is a picturesque camping area in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains in upstate New York. The stunning views of the surrounding mountains and forests make…
Why 77: live conditions (marginal) · 1180 things to do within 15 mi
77Top-rated
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#15
Goldenrod Campground
Marginal
18.0 mi away
· Muggy night · low 77°F· Rip Current Statement· Heat advisory
Goldenrod Campground is a National Park Service facility located on Southern Long Island in New York at sea-level elevation. The campground serves the Gateway National Recreation…
Why 77: live conditions (marginal) · 1181 things to do within 15 mi
77Top-rated
Camping near Carteret
The Carteret area has 18 campgrounds on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best camping near Carteret
How are these campgrounds ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
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