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Jersey Shore waves crash steps from your RV site. Pine Barrens rivers twist through 244 parks statewide. You chase boardwalk thrills in Atlantic City, then hike Delaware Water Gap cliffs, all without crossing state lines.
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Cruise Garden State Parkway south to Cape May's gingerbread homes and dune-backed beaches. Swing west on Interstate 80 into Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area for river kayaks and hawk watches. Cut through Pine Barrens on Route 72, where jeep trails link cranberry farms to hidden lakes.
Beaches pull families in summer heat; fall colors draw photographers to Appalachian ridges. Spring wildflowers suit birders; winter snow calls cross-country skiers. Plant your base in Cape May Court House with 14 parks, Cape May's 10 spots for shore access, or Hammonton as a Pinelands gateway.
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May through October delivers ideal RV weather. Summer packs Jersey Shore beaches with sun and surf. Fall paints northwest hills gold for hikes. Spring brings mild days to explore Pinelands trails without crowds. Winters bring snow to higher elevations, but coastal sites stay milder.
Yes, most of New Jersey's 244 parks offer full hookups. Cape May Court House parks plug you into 50-amp power near beaches. Hammonton sites in the Pinelands provide water, sewer, and electric amid cranberry bogs. Look for pull-throughs on the Garden State Parkway corridor.
State forests like Wharton offer low-cost sites under $20 nightly. Bass River State Forest permits primitive RV camping near lakes. No widespread free BLM land exists, but Atsion Recreation Area runs $20 with water access. Check New Jersey DEP for first-come boondocking in remote Pinelands.
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