Best camping near Newark
9 campgrounds · 9 ranked · updated 2026-07-12 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Newark, 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 9 of 9 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
C⛰
#1
Camp Hudson
Good
11.6 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°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 85: live conditions (good) · 377 things to do within 15 mi
85Elite
F⛰
#2
Fort Wadsworth - Gateway National Rec Area
Fair
11.2 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Coastal flood advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
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 84: live conditions (fair) · 383 things to do within 15 mi
84Elite
T⛰
#3
Tamarack Campground
Good
18.3 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
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 85: live conditions (good) · 307 things to do within 15 mi
85Elite
G⛰
#4
Goldenrod Campground
Good
18.4 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
Why 85: live conditions (good) · 308 things to do within 15 mi
85Elite
W⛰
#5
Wiley Post A
Good
18.4 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
The Wiley Post A camping area is located in the Adirondack Park in upstate New York. This park is the largest protected natural area in the contiguous United States and offers…
Why 85: live conditions (good) · 309 things to do within 15 mi
85Elite
W⛰
#6
Wiley Post B
Good
18.4 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
The Wiley Post B camping area is located in the Adirondack Mountains of New York. The campground is situated at an elevation of 2,700 feet and offers stunning views of the…
Why 85: live conditions (good) · 308 things to do within 15 mi
85Elite
G⛰
#7
Goldenrod
Good
18.4 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
The Goldenrod camping area is located in Allegany State Park in western New York. The campground is situated in a beautiful, wooded area, with many opportunities for outdoor…
Why 85: live conditions (good) · 307 things to do within 15 mi
85Elite
E⛰
#8
Ecology Village Campground
Good
18.7 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
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 85: live conditions (good) · 294 things to do within 15 mi
85Elite
F⛰
#9
Floyd Bennett Field - Gateway National Rec Area
Good
18.7 mi away
· Muggy night · low 73°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 74°F
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 85: live conditions (good) · 290 things to do within 15 mi
85Elite
Camping near Newark
The Newark area has 9 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 Newark
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.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.