Great Egg Harbor River
13 mi west · National Park Service
Both the harbor and river were named for the shorebird and waterfowl eggs covering their meadows. During the American Revolution, privateers hid here.
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Camping near Atlantic City
Campgrounds and camping areas near Atlantic City on federal land, with which ones take reservations on Recreation.gov.
14campgrounds and camping areas
13 mito the closest
1within 30 miles
April–Novemberbest months
Good to know: Popular campgrounds book up months ahead on Recreation.gov; first-come sites fill early on weekends and holidays.
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Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River
78 mi north · National Park Service
The Delaware River, the largest free-flowing river in the eastern United States, runs past forests, farmlands and villages. It also links some of the most densely populated regions in America.
Camp Gateway - Sandy Hook
79 mi north · National Park Service
Welcome to Gateway National Recreation Area, Sandy Hook Unit! There are a variety of cultural and recreational opportunities available at the park including history tours, living history demonstrations, hiking, birding, kayaking, camping,…
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Great Egg Harbor River
Both the harbor and river were named for the shorebird and waterfowl eggs covering their meadows. During the American Revolution, privateers hid here.
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Paddling
- Picnicking
75 miles and farther (13)
Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River
The Delaware River, the largest free-flowing river in the eastern United States, runs past forests, farmlands and villages. It also links some of the most densely populated regions in America.
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Paddling
- Picnicking
Camp Gateway - Sandy Hook
Welcome to Gateway National Recreation Area, Sandy Hook Unit! There are a variety of cultural and recreational opportunities available at the park including history tours, living history demonstrations, hiking, birding, kayaking, camping,…
- Biking
- Birding
- Boating
- Camping
- Canoeing
- Cultural Activities
- Evening Programs
- Fishing
Gateway National Recreation Area
Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for millions of visitors every year.
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Paddling
- Swimming
Camp Gateway - Staten Island
This campground boasts a spectacular view of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, the longest vehicle suspension span in the United States. When it opened in 1964, it was the longest span in the world for 17 years.
- Biking
- Birding
- Boating
- Camping
- Evening Programs
- Fishing
- Guided Interpretive Walks
- Hiking
Camp Gateway- Brooklyn Ny
There's no other campground in the world where a family can sleep under the stars, tour the Statue of Liberty, watch a Broadway musical and kayak in one of the world's premier bird migration sanctuaries-all in one trip.
- Archery
- Biking
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Ranger programs
- Star Gazing
National Parks of New York Harbor
These 12 sites preserve more than 400 years of American history! We invite you to explore the past and investigate its relevance in our lives today.
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- History
- Paddling
- Picnicking
Assateague Island National Seashore Campground
Assateague Island National Seashore is a 37-mile long barrier island on the Atlantic Coast of Maryland and Virginia.
- Beach
- Biking
- Birding
- Camping
- Canoeing
- Clam Digging
- Crabbing
- Fishing
Blue Marsh Lake (Dry Brooks Day Use Area)
Located at Blue Marsh Lake northwest of Reading, Pennsylvania, three group picnic shelters are available for reservations within the Dry Brooks Day Use Area.
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Hiking
Alosa Campsites
The Alosa Campsites are boat-in only sites located on the west (Pennsylvanian) shore of the Delaware River near Bushkill, Pennsylvania. The side of the river with the campsites will be on your right while traveling downstream.
- Boating
- Camping
- Canoeing
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Swimming
Pax River Hog Point Campgrounds
Visitors eligible for reservations at this location are limited to Active Duty, Reservists, Retired Military, Unremarried Widow, Veterans and Department of Defense employees.
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Canoeing
- Crabbing
- Fishing
- Golf
- Hunting
Pax River Paradise Grove Campgrounds
Visitors eligible for reservations at this location are limited to Active Duty, Reservists, Retired Military, Unremarried Widow, Veterans and Department of Defense employees.
- Camping
- Canoeing
- Crabbing
- Fishing
- Golf
- Hunting
- Kayaking
- Paddle Boating
Greenbelt Campground
Greenbelt Campground is an urban oasis just 10 miles (16 km) from Washington, D.C. This beautiful, wooded park is known for its safety, affordability, peaceful surroundings and National Park Service hospitality.
- Biking
- Camping
- Hiking
- Nature education
- Picnicking
- Ranger Station
- Ranger programs
- Wildlife viewing
Greenbelt Park Picnic Areas
You may book a picnic areas up to six months ahead. Greenbelt Park is an urban oasis just 10 miles (16 km) from Washington, D.C. This beautiful, wooded park is known for its peaceful surroundings and National Park Service hospitality.
- Biking
- Camping
- Hiking
- Picnicking
- Wildlife viewing
Distances are straight-line miles from downtown Atlantic City. Listings come from Recreation.gov’s federal recreation database; check each official page for hours, fees, fire restrictions and closures before you go.
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Questions
Where is the closest place for camping near Atlantic City?
Great Egg Harbor River (National Park Service), about 13 miles west of Atlantic City as the crow flies. Next are Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River (78 mi) and Camp Gateway - Sandy Hook (79 mi).
When is the best time for camping near Atlantic City?
Based on Atlantic City’s average highs, April–November. Conditions at higher elevations can be much cooler.
Can I reserve a campsite near Atlantic City?
10 of the 14 places listed here take reservations on Recreation.gov; others are first come, first served.
Who manages these places?
Federal agencies including National Park Service, Commander, Navy Installation Command (CNIC), US Army Corps of Engineers. Each listing links to its official page for hours, fees, closures and current conditions.