4 RV Campgrounds In Barnegat, NJ - RV Parks & Camping

Barnegat sits on New Jersey's coastal edge where Barnegat Bay meets the Atlantic, and you'll find several RV campgrounds serving this gateway to the Shore. What makes this area work for RVers is the split between some free options and paid facilities -- you've got choices whether you're passing through on Route 9 or settling in for a week of crabbing and beach access.

The campground scene here leans heavily toward family-oriented parks with bay access. Most facilities sit within 15 minutes of Barnegat Lighthouse State Park, and you're looking at genuine Shore camping without the Atlantic City crowds. Brookville Campground represents the newest addition to local options, joining established parks that've hosted generations of summer visitors.

Route 9 runs straight through town as your main artery, connecting you north to Toms River and south toward Long Beach Island. The Garden State Parkway sits about 10 miles west, making Barnegat accessible but not overrun with highway traffic. You'll deal with summer congestion on weekends -- locals know to avoid Route 9 southbound Friday afternoons from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Most campgrounds here cater to seasonal campers who claim spots April through October, but transient sites exist if you call ahead. The bay-side location means you're trading mountain views for salt air and fishing access. Check our full listings below for specifics on amenities, hookups, and whether that free site includes dump station access or just overnight parking.

Barnegat's several RV campgrounds split evenly between free and paid options -- some stations (a portion%) won't charge you anything, while a portion% operate as commercial facilities with fees. That 50-50 split is unusual for Shore towns where paid parks typically dominate.

The free options usually mean basic overnight parking without hookups, though some include dump station access. You're looking at $40-65 per night for paid campgrounds with full hookups during summer peak season. Shoulder season rates (April-May and September-October) drop to $30-45. Most parks here focus on weekly or seasonal rates rather than overnighters -- a week typically costs what four nights would run you, so there's incentive to stay longer if your schedule allows.