Planning for summer of 2015 already. Our kids will be 12, 10, and 6 and like all of the typical kid stuff, beaches, rides, games, etc. We're looking for FHU with close proximity to attractions.Ideally, I am looking for a campground that is close to (or on if possible) the beach, a fun kid friendly boardwalk, and near Philly (we want to head out there for one day). Not sure what boardwalk is the best. Does it matter? Are they all the same? We don't want to be with the drunk college students but we don't have toddlers anymore either and the kids like action. Suggestions for campgrounds with pools and water slides will be appreciated. Thoughts? Thanks.

Try Holly Shores. Midway between Wildwood (Boardwalk, amusments for kids, HUGE beaches, etc) and Cape May.

Frontiertown in Ocean City, Maryland is where you want to go. Fun for kids and Mom and Dad. It's about 2 1/2 hours south of Philly. Plenty to do at the campgound and Ocean City boardwalk is one of the best in the country. Disney duplicated it in Orlando and one of their attractions.

x2 on both replies.Holly Shores is just far enough away from the 'honky tonk' of the Wildwood boardwalk areas. It's a short drive into Wildwood for the amusement piers, arcades and the widest beach around.Frontier town is a bit more open and on the bay. They have a water park on the grounds and I believe admission is included with camping. The Wild West show is extra, I believe. Again, it's not a bad drive into the 'honky tonk' atmosphere of Ocean City.IMO Wildwood has a larger boardwalk and more amusements. If you do go to Wildwood, take a ride on the Cape May - Lewes Ferry and watch for the dolphins. You don't have to take the car and just enjoy the 70 minute cruise.Enjoy wherever you choose.

Each area of the Jersey shore has its own personality. For kids and family, stay around the Wildwood area. Nice boardwalk and beaches. I would hit philly on the way there or when heading home rather than commuting back and forth from the shore.

We always liked Seashore Campsites near Cape May. Boardwalks, Wildwood is larger and better ride piers but very honky tonk to me, we like the Ocean City Boardwalk best, family friendly but smaller ride piers. Good luck and enjoy

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antvq
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Jun 04, 2014
Try Holly Shores. Midway between Wildwood (Boardwalk, amusments for kids, HUGE beaches, etc) and Cape May.
Flintstones
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Jun 04, 2014
Frontiertown in Ocean City, Maryland is where you want to go. Fun for kids and Mom and Dad. It's about 2 1/2 hours south of Philly. Plenty to do at the campgound and Ocean City boardwalk is one of the best in the country. Disney duplicated it in Orlando and one of their attractions.
esyers
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Jun 05, 2014
x2 on both replies.
Holly Shores is just far enough away from the 'honky tonk' of the Wildwood boardwalk areas. It's a short drive into Wildwood for the amusement piers, arcades and the widest beach around.

Frontier town is a bit more open and on the bay. They have a water park on the grounds and I believe admission is included with camping. The Wild West show is extra, I believe. Again, it's not a bad drive into the 'honky tonk' atmosphere of Ocean City.

IMO Wildwood has a larger boardwalk and more amusements. If you do go to Wildwood, take a ride on the Cape May - Lewes Ferry and watch for the dolphins. You don't have to take the car and just enjoy the 70 minute cruise.

Enjoy wherever you choose.
jfkmk
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Jun 05, 2014
Each area of the Jersey shore has its own personality. For kids and family, stay around the Wildwood area. Nice boardwalk and beaches. I would hit philly on the way there or when heading home rather than commuting back and forth from the shore.
dblr
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Jun 05, 2014
We always liked Seashore Campsites near Cape May. Boardwalks, Wildwood is larger and better ride piers but very honky tonk to me, we like the Ocean City Boardwalk best, family friendly but smaller ride piers. Good luck and enjoy
jfkmk
Explorer
Jun 05, 2014
Ocean city NJ does have a very nice board walk, especially for younger children. We've camped at Ocean View campground, just off of exit 17 of the gsp and loved it.
ependydad
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Jun 05, 2014
All depends on your preferences.

I like Avalon/Stone Harbor because it's very quiet and quaint. We can drive to Atlantic City, Ocean City (NJ), Wildwood, or Cape May. Philly wouldn't be a tremendously easy drive, but doable.

I greatly prefer the Jersey shore to Ocean City, MD and we visit both fairly often.
AJMom
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Jun 05, 2014
I grew up spending the summers at the Jersey shore in Sea Isle, and still to this day try to avoid Wildwood. It's just too big and noisy and "overdone" for me. I think Ocean City, NJ is the perfect shore town for a family with kids looking for a fun boardwalk. Their amusement parks have rides for all ages, the food on the boardwalk can't be beat, and it is definitely MUCH more affordable than Wildwood (we call it "Childwood" due to the large groups of roaming teenagers).
Jersey_Shore
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Jun 07, 2014
We stay at Seashore Campsites/Campground. 10 minutes to Cape May and Ocean City isn't too far. Stay away from Wildwood. OC is a much better choice as AJMom mentioned.
Nearby Cape May County Zoo is another great stop for the kids.
We also like to go to Higbee Beach/Wildlife Management Area in West Cape May for a day. Secluded and away from the crowds.
Philly is about a 90 minute drive.
jfkmk
Explorer
Jun 07, 2014
Jersey Shore wrote:
We stay at Seashore Campsites/Campground. 10 minutes to Cape May and Ocean City isn't too far. Stay away from Wildwood. OC is a much better choice as AJMom mentioned.
Nearby Cape May County Zoo is another great stop for the kids.
We also like to go to Higbee Beach/Wildlife Management Area in West Cape May for a day. Secluded and away from the crowds.
Philly is about a 90 minute drive.

I forgot about the Cape May Zoo! Also, hit sunset beach, look for the Cape May diamonds and see the sunken concrete ship (I forget the name).