Best camping near Essex Fells

3 campgrounds · 3 ranked · updated 2026-07-19 · off-season

Explore the best camping near Essex Fells, 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 3 of 3 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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Camp Hudson
#1 Camp Hudson Marginal
19.6 mi away
· Muggy night · low 78°F· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy· Comfortable day · high 88°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 74: live conditions (marginal) · 1244 things to do within 15 mi
74Top-rated
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Camp Lewis
#2 Camp Lewis Marginal
14.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Camp Lewis is a popular camping area in New Jersey with beautiful surrounding views of the Delaware River. The campground offers a range of amenities including picnic tables, fire…
Why 69: live conditions (marginal) · 177 things to do within 15 mi
69Top-rated
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Fort Wadsworth - Gateway National Rec Area
#3 Fort Wadsworth - Gateway National Rec Area Poor
19.2 mi away
· Muggy night · low 78°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
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 63: live conditions (poor) · 1254 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Essex Fells

The Essex Fells area has 3 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 Essex Fells

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?

Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.

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Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.

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