~10 min drive
Avalon
Wide beaches, a lively dune-lined shoreline and a charming village of shops and cafes on Seven Mile Island. Beach tags are required; children under 12 are free, and Avalon and Stone Harbor honor each other’s tags.
Beaches, boardwalks, wildlife and small-town charm, all within an easy drive of camp.
Avalon Campground sits in the middle of Cape May County, so you can choose a different beach town every day of your stay. Most guarded beaches charge a daily, weekly or seasonal beach tag, and the Wildwoods’ beaches are free.
Wide beaches, a lively dune-lined shoreline and a charming village of shops and cafes on Seven Mile Island. Beach tags are required; children under 12 are free, and Avalon and Stone Harbor honor each other’s tags.
A relaxed, family-friendly island town with a walkable downtown, the Stone Harbor Bird Sanctuary and the restored Harbor Square Theatre.
Famous for wide, free beaches, the Wildwood Boardwalk, amusement piers and water parks. A classic Jersey Shore day with ice cream and rides.
A laid-back beach town with a promenade, fishing, great seafood and Ludlam Bay sunsets.
America’s oldest seaside resort: Victorian architecture, the Cape May Lighthouse, Washington Street Mall, whale and dolphin cruises and Cape May Point State Park.
A dry, family-oriented town with a classic boardwalk, mini golf and wide sandy beaches.
Drive times are approximate and vary with seasonal traffic. Beach tag rules, prices and lifeguard hours are set by each town and change by season, so confirm with the borough before you go.
FREEOver 550 animals from around 250 species on 85 acres, including giraffes, zebras, leopards and lemurs. Admission and parking are free, and it is open daily 10 AM to 4:30 PM. USA Today readers ranked it a top-five free attraction in the US in 2026.
BoardwalkRoller coasters, water parks, arcades and snacks along two miles of classic boardwalk.
HistoricClimb the historic lighthouse, hunt for Cape May “diamonds” and watch the sunset at Cape May Point State Park.
NatureSalt-marsh trails, exhibits and kids’ programs in nearby Stone Harbor.
TastingsTour vineyards and sample award-winning wines at the tasting rooms along the Cape May Wine Trail, a short drive from camp.
Day tripAbout 45 minutes north: the Steel Pier, boardwalk, aquarium and Absecon Lighthouse.
Beach days are great, but so are lazy afternoons at the pool, evenings at the fire pit and weekends at the splash pad. Avalon keeps everyone busy without leaving the grounds.
Reserve your 2027 stay and spend your days exploring the Jersey Cape.