Campgrounds Available This Weekend Near Mount Vernon, NJ
Nestled in the picturesque landscape of Mount Vernon, NJ, outdoor enthusiasts can explore a variety of camping options that cater to RV, tent, and dispersed camping styles. RV camping is abundantly available at nearby parks like Merlin's Campground, where spacious sites immerse you in lush greenery, complete with convenient amenities and easy access to local hiking trails. For those seeking a more traditional experience, tent camping at Watchung Reservation offers a serene setting surrounded by rolling hills, vibrant flora, and tranquil streams, perfect for families and solo adventurers alike. If you’re looking for solitude, dispersed camping is permitted in select areas of the Wharton State Forest, allowing campers to pitch their tents amidst untouched wilderness while exploring the scenic Pine Barrens region. The geography surrounding Mount Vernon includes varied terrain, from lush woodlands to serene lakes, providing ample opportunities for fishing, hiking, and wildlife observation. Whether you prefer the comfort of an RV, the simplicity of a tent, or the adventure of dispersed camping, the Mount Vernon area provides a gateway to unforgettable outdoor experiences.
Alosa Campsites Campground in Northampton County is located 38 min east of East Stroudsburg, PA with an elevation of 327 feet. There are a total of 6 campsites which are all tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from mid April to mid November. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $16.00 per night. Some amenities include swimming. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Potomac Group is located in the Hector Ranger District, Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests (just 28 min west of Ithaca, NY) with an elevation of 1,879 feet. The site is open all year. Prices start at $20.00 per night. Some amenities include swimming. Activities include fishing, hiking trails.
Cape Henlopen Campground is part of Cape Henlopen State Park in Delaware (53 min southeast of Dover, DE) with an elevation of 2 feet. There are a total of 175 campsites including 12 cabins. The campground is open all year. 114 sites can accommodate RVs between 15 and 128 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 12 months in advance. 3 sites have full hookups (electric, water and sewer). 117 sites have electric and water hookups. 21 sites have water hookups. Fees range from $26.00 to $80.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, general store, laundry facility, playground, swimming, restroom, trash dumpster, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Poplar Grove Youth Group Campground is part of Catoctin Mountain Park in Maryland (34 min east of Hagerstown, MD) with an elevation of 1,877 feet. There are a total of 3 campsites. The campground is open all year. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. Prices start at $35.00 per night. Activities include hiking trails.
Owens Creek Campground is part of Catoctin Mountain Park in Maryland (just 27 min east of Hagerstown, MD) with an elevation of 1,271 feet. There are a total of 50 campsites including 1 tent-only site. The campground is normally open from the end of April to the beginning of November. 49 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 22 and 55 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $30.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, swimming, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include fishing, hiking trails, rock climbing.
Greenbelt Campground in Prince George's County is located just 18 min east of Silver Spring, MD with an elevation of 90 feet. There are a total of 140 campsites including 53 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 84 sites can accommodate RVs between 20 and 48 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $20.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, dump station, flush toilets. Activities include biking, hiking trails.
Antietam Creek Campsite Campground in Washington County is located just 29 min south of Hagerstown, MD with an elevation of 297 feet. There are a total of 20 campsites which are all tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. Prices start at $10.00 per night. Activities include biking, fishing, hiking trails.
Marsden Tract Group Campsite Campground in Montgomery County is located just 8 min northwest of McLean, VA with an elevation of 152 feet. There are a total of 6 campsites which are all tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $20.00 to $40.00. Activities include biking, hiking trails.
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