Campgrounds Available This Weekend Near Paterson, NJ
Paterson, NJ, known for its rich history and scenic Great Falls, is a great starting point for campers looking to explore the diverse landscapes of New Jersey and beyond. Just outside the city, campgrounds in the Ramapo Mountain State Forest provide a serene escape with hiking trails, lakes, and backcountry camping. For a beachside adventure, campers can head to the Jersey Shore, where parks like Bass River State Forest offer lakeside and RV-friendly camping near the coast. The Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, located about an hour away, features stunning riverfront campsites, hiking, and canoeing. For a more rugged experience, the Catskill Mountains in New York provide fantastic dispersed camping and backcountry hiking. Whether you're looking for lakes, forests, or ocean views, Paterson offers easy access to a variety of camping destinations.
Assateague Island Campground is part of Assateague Island National Seashore in Maryland (49 min east of Salisbury, MD) with an elevation of 0 feet. There are a total of 159 campsites including 74 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 84 sites can accommodate RVs between 34 and 66 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $40.00 to $80.00. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, dump station, swimming, restroom. Activities include biking, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
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.
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.
Historic Bushman House in Adams County is located 32 min west of Hanover, PA with an elevation of 535 feet. The site is open all year. Prices start at $325.00 per night. Activities include biking, fishing, horseback riding, 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.
Lums Pond Campground is part of Lums Pond State Park in Delaware (41 min northwest of Dover, DE) with an elevation of 65 feet. There are a total of 74 campsites including 10 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 64 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 35 and 50 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 12 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. 64 sites have full hookups (electric, water and sewer). Fees range from $17.00 to $51.00. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, dump station, playground, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include biking, fishing, hiking trails.
Hickory Run Campground is part of Hickory Run State Park in Pennsylvania (48 min south of Scranton, PA) with an elevation of 1,476 feet. Hickory Run Campground is rated 3.0 stars from 1 reviews. There are a total of 382 campsites including 3 cabins. The campground is open all year. 252 sites can accommodate RVs between 15 and 185 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 11 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. 15 sites have full hookups (electric, water and sewer). 1 site has electric and water hookups. 114 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $20.00 to $44.10. Activities include hiking trails.
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