NJ Memorial Day Campgrounds, State Park Reservations Still Open

NEW JERSEY — Memorial Day weekend is right around the corner, only two weeks away, meaning it's time to mark the unofficial start of summer in New Jersey with small gatherings, family barbecues and annual camping trips.

If camping is on your agenda, it is not too late to make those reservations at your favorite state park or local campground.

While it might be too late to snag your choice spot, there are still plenty of spots available at these nearby parks and campgrounds:

ALLAIRE STATE PARK, FARMINGDALE
Reserve your spot (CLICK HERE)

BASS RIVER STATE FOREST, TUCKERTON
Reserve your spot (CLICK HERE)

BELLEPLAIN STATE FOREST, WOODBINE
Reserve your spot (CLICK HERE)

BRENDAN T BYRNE STATE FOREST, NEW LISBON
Reserve your spot (CLICK HERE)

JENNY JUMP STATE FOREST, HOPE
Reserve your spot (CLICK HERE)

PARVIN STATE PARK, PITTSGROVE
Reserve your spot (CLICK HERE)

ROUND VALLEY RECREATION AREA, LEBANON
Reserve your spot (CLICK HERE)

STOKES STATE FOREST, BRANCHVILLE
Reserve your spot (CLICK HERE)

SWARTSWOOD STATE PARK, SWARTSWOOD
Reserve your spot (CLICK HERE)

WHARTON STATE FOREST, HAMMONTON
Reserve your spot (CLICK HERE)

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.