Reserve Labor Day Campgrounds, State Parks Spots In New Jersey

NEW JERSEY — Labor Day weekend is just around the corner. If camping is on your agenda and you’re like the many others who wait until the last minute, you’ll want to make those reservations at your favorite state park or local campground soon.

Labor Day is Sept. 6 this year. While it might be too late to snag the prime locations, plenty of spots still are available at these nearby parks and campgrounds:

Waywayanda State Park, Hewitt
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Stokes State Forest, Branchville
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The Great Divide Campground, Green
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Worthington State Forest, Columbia
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Triple Brook Camping Resort, Blairstown
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Washington Crossing State Park, Titusville
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Turkey Swamp Park, Freehold
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Allaire State Park, Farmingdale
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Wading Pines Camping Resort Chatsworth
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Wharton State Forest, Hammonton
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Country Oaks Campground, Dorothy
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Oldman’s Creek Campground, Monroeville
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Belleplain State Forest, Woodbine
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Sea Grove Camping Resort, Ocean View
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Due to COVID-19, some campgrounds throughout New Jersey may fill up quickly, because of space limitations; or these campgrounds may have restrictions for particular amenities within them.

Not sure where to go? Check out CampgroundReviews.com to see photos, which spots earned the highest marks for amenities and tips from fellow campers.

If you’re among those who like to wait until the last minute, here are a few things to keep in mind:

1) Check out a smaller park.

If your favorite state park or campground is fully booked, try a regional or municipal park. These spots often fill up less quickly than their larger camping counterparts.

2) Rough it.

If you’re not afraid to spend the weekend without electricity or running water, head for the forest. Most national forests have campgrounds that don’t require advance reservations. The same goes for Bureau of Land Management parks.

3) Hope for a cancellation.

Have your heart set on a specific state park and campground? You can always head there, wait patiently and hope another camper doesn’t show up to claim their spot.

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