Best camping near South River

5 campgrounds · 5 ranked · updated 2026-07-29 · off-season

Explore the best camping near South River, 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 5 of 5 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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Cheesequake State Park
#1 Cheesequake State Park Marginal
5.9 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…
Why 100: 257 things to do within 15 mi
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Quail Hill Scout Reservation
#2 Quail Hill Scout Reservation Marginal
12.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
Quail Hill Scout Reservation is a Boy Scouts of America campground operated by Monmouth Council BSA near Marlboro in central New Jersey. The facility serves as a scout camping…
Why 100: 139 things to do within 15 mi
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Earle RV Military
#3 Earle RV Military Marginal
17.1 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…
Why 100: 163 things to do within 15 mi
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Turkey Swamp
#4 Turkey Swamp Marginal
17.7 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…
Why 100: 145 things to do within 15 mi
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Camp Sacajawea
#5 Camp Sacajawea Marginal
19.2 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…
Why 100: 179 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near South River

The South River area has 5 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 South River

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.

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