Best camping near Ocean
16 campgrounds · 16 ranked · updated 2026-08-02 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Ocean, 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 16 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Earle RV Military
Marginal
5.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
New users please read 2mi SE of Colts Neck TYPE:MIL SITES: CAMPGROUND PH: 732.866.2448 EL(ft):126 AMENITIES:(see box below map) RS LAT,LON:40.264,-74.157 ACCEPTS RES LINKS…
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#2
Allaire State Park
Marginal
7.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
Allaire State Park camping area, located in the state of New Jersey, offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides sites for tent and trailer camping…
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#3
Allaire State Park Campground
Marginal
7.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
Allaire State Park Campground is located in the state of New Jersey, offering a serene camping experience for nature enthusiasts. The campground provides various amenities to…
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#4
Camp Sacajawea
Marginal
8.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
Camp Sacajawea is a campground located near Lakewood in central New Jersey. The facility accommodates tent and RV camping in a woodland setting typical of the Pine Barrens region…
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#5
Allaire State Park Group Campground
Marginal
8.6 mi away
· Muggy night · low 75°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
Allaire State Park Group Campground is a popular camping area located in New Jersey. The campground offers several amenities to ensure a comfortable stay. It provides picnic…
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#6
Cabin
Marginal
10.3 mi away
· Muggy night · low 78°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
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…
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#7
Turkey Swamp
Marginal
13.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
Turkey Swamp Camping Area is located in Freehold, New Jersey, and offers stunning natural views surrounded by a dense forest of oak, hickory, and pine trees. The campground is…
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#8
Camp Ajax
Marginal
14.1 mi away
· Muggy night · low 78°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
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…
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#9
Ajax
Marginal
14.1 mi away
· Muggy night · low 78°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
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…
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#10
Beach Plum
Marginal
14.2 mi away
· Muggy night · low 78°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
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…
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#11
Dune Grass
Marginal
14.2 mi away
· Muggy night · low 78°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
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…
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#12
Sandy Hook - Gateway National Rec Area
Marginal
14.2 mi away
· Muggy night · low 78°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
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…
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#13
Cannonball
Marginal
14.2 mi away
· Muggy night · low 78°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
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…
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#14
Endicott
Marginal
14.2 mi away
· Muggy night · low 78°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
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…
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#15
Cheesequake State Park
Marginal
17.5 mi away
· Muggy night · low 75°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
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…
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Camping near Ocean
The Ocean area has 16 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 Ocean
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.