RV park near Camden, NJ (near Philadelphia)

NJ6PACK wrote:
I believe you said you were comming from Washing DC.....if so look into Amtrak to Philly from there you will need transportation to the SS NJ

Try calling the SS NJ direct and ask about transportation from Amtrak to the ship....tell them you served on the shipand maybe they can arrange something for you.

Btw.....Thank you for your service I'll tell my husband you thanked him.

Funny story about the SS NJ.....when they got the ship and the debate was where they were going to put it. In either Bayone NJ or Camden, The local radio station was talking about it and everone was stating how each city would benifit from it...it was getting a little boring until I called in on the air, my suggestion was the battship should sail up the Delaware River one last time towards Camden and as it comes around the bend it should unload all it's guns on the city and level everything.....I told them you would solve the crime problems and you could have a fresh start on the city.....that got the next few callers a little crazy

Bet that did get some attention. LOL

I believe you said you were comming from Washing DC.....if so look into Amtrak to Philly from there you will need transportation to the SS NJ

Try calling the SS NJ direct and ask about transportation from Amtrak to the ship....tell them you served on the shipand maybe they can arrange something for you.

Btw.....Thank you for your service

Funny story about the SS NJ.....when they got the ship and the debate was where they were going to put it. In either Bayone NJ or Camden, The local radio station was talking about it and everone was stating how each city would benifit from it...it was getting a little boring until I called in on the air, my suggestion was the battship should sail up the Delaware River one last time towards Camden and as it comes around the bend it should unload all it's guns on the city and level everything.....I told them you would solve the crime problems and you could have a fresh start on the city.....that got the next few callers a little crazy

Thanks to all for suggestions and especially the warnings about safety in that area. I think when we go it will definitely be just a day trip. What kind of transportation is there from outlying areas? Are there trains?

Go to Lake Kandle Swimclub and Campground located in Washington Twsp NJ
We stayed there a few years ago one weekend and were very happy

http://www.lakekandle.com/index.html

It is about 15 miles from Philly but it is a very country like setting. The campground is small with about half seasonals. There is a nice lake along with a with a big pool

At the farm next to the campground there is a nice country store that sells good food

A word of caution about Camden, NJ.....Be safe there. Camden is probably the worst NJ has to offer (Worse than Newark). Only Go to the New Jersey or the Aquarium next door (Which is great)but otherwise stay away from the area. When you are there you will be fine, There is a heavy police presence there.

If you have some more time try to go to Cowtown Rodeo in Woodstown, NJ

http://www.cowtownrodeo.com/

It is the longest running Rodeo in America and it's worth seeing if you are in the area....about a 1/2 hour from Kandle lake

Hope this helps,

Chris

Only with the RV windows open.

Mr. Camper wrote:

trailertraveler wrote:
Probably the closest to Camden and Philadelphia is Timberlane Campground in Clarksboro.

Excellent campground. Once you get out of Philly traffic it's a quick trip to the campground. Spacious sites, friendly people and great location.

Good to read about that. The CG is only about a half hour from me, and it's right off I-295. I was wondering if you can hear the traffic from the CG.

trailertraveler wrote:
Probably the closest to Camden and Philadelphia is Timberlane Campground in Clarksboro.

Excellent campground. Once you get out of Philly traffic it's a quick trip to the campground. Spacious sites, friendly people and great location.

trailertraveler wrote:
Probably the closest to Camden and Philadelphia is Timberlane Campground in Clarksboro.

Thanks. That's only about 40 miles away. Definitely doable.

jfkmk wrote:
You're right, the SS New Jersey is docked right across the river from Philly. I've been there a couple of times, and really enjoyed it. There are also other things to do in the immediate river front area, and I believe you can get some kind of combo tickets to see things on both sides of the river. That being said, Camden itself is a very dangerous dump. It is not surprising you can't find too much camping in the Camden area. Depending on how far you or others. When you visit the SS New Jersey, please be careful traveling through the outlying areas. Once you get to the park around the river front, it is safe.

Thanks. We will probably just do a day trip then, coming up from Washington DC, and will head on out after the tour for greener pastures. Any other need-to-see things in this part of the world. I would like to go to NYC but I doubt DH will agree to that.
Thanks again!

Probably the closest to Camden and Philadelphia is Timberlane Campground in Clarksboro.