New Jersey RV rentals — Pine Barrens & shore

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Updated May 10, 2026

Pub April 15, 2026

New Jersey is the only US state where 22 % of land is preserved as the Pinelands National Reserve (the first US National Reserve, designated 1978 — 1.1 M acres, NPS-partnered with state), AND the only Atlantic-coast state where every barrier-island town allows beach driving with the right permit + 4WD.

When to go: May to October

Best window

Coastal and pine barrens summers are pleasant; winters are cold with occasional nor'easters.

Watch out: Summer beach traffic is heavy on weekends. Nor'easters can flood coastal campgrounds in fall and winter.

Shoulder-season tip: April and November offer good rates but water is cold and some facilities close for the season.

New Jersey, month by month

Pick your travel month for the honest verdict — weather, verified events, and what to watch out for.

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When New Jersey is worth it — and where to go when it isn't

Filled months are the window our season notes recommend for each state, shown against the states people compare New Jersey with. Same notes as the “when to go” card above — no prices, no availability, just the months.

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RV rental prices in New Jersey

National public-market medians; every New Jersey listing sets its own price.

Every New Jersey owner sets their own nightly rate, and the listed price already includes everything they charge for the rig itself. At checkout your exact trip total is itemized before you pay — the rental, a transparent 10% service fee, and state tax. The per-class figures below are what rigs of that size rent for nationally; use them to size a budget, not to price a specific New Jersey trip.

Public-market nightly medians (NADA + RVTrader listings) — not PickRV booking data. The exact price for your dates is shown on every listing before you book.

Full New Jersey cost breakdownFuel, campsites & tax — sourced line by line Compare every RV classLength, sleeps, license & park access side by side

Quick answer

Can you rent an RV in New Jersey?

Not today — no New Jersey rig on PickRV is bookable this minute, and telling you that beats sending you to an empty results page. Give us the travel dates you want, a few lines below: a dated request is what we take to New Jersey owners, and you get one email the day a rig covers your window — the owner's own nightly price, with the 10% service fee and state tax itemized before you pay.

Nothing bookable in New Jersey yet — one email the day that changes
The listed price is the full, all-in owner rate — no drip pricing
You choose the coverage — your own policy or the owner's, agreed before pickup
48-hour free cancellation; refund eligibility for confirmed government evacuation orders is reviewed per booking and disclosed at checkout
You collect the rig from its owner, not a rental counter — the exact address is confirmed with the booking

Insurance

Hosts carry commercial policies

Free cancellation

48h before pickup

Tell us when you want to drive New Jersey.

Nothing in New Jersey is bookable today. Dated requests are what we take to owners in the state, so give us the window you actually want — you get one email the day a rig covers it, and nothing else.

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Frequently asked about New Jersey

Can I book an RV rental in New Jersey right now?+

Not right now — no New Jersey rig on PickRV is bookable today, and we would rather say that than send you to an empty results page. Tell us your travel dates on this page and you get one email the day a New Jersey rig covers your window, with the owner's own nightly price itemized before you pay.

When to travel New Jersey — month-by-month

How much does it cost to rent an RV in New Jersey?+

Each host in New Jersey sets their own nightly rate, so pricing depends on the rig: smaller travel trailers typically rent for less, Class C motorhomes sit mid-range, and larger Class A motorhomes cost more. Your exact total — the rental, the 10% service fee, and tax — is itemized before you pay. No surprise fees.

Full New Jersey cost breakdown — fuel, camping & tax

How is an RV rental in New Jersey insured?+

PickRV is not an insurer and does not sell coverage. Trips run on the coverage you and the host agree on before pickup — your own personal auto / RV policy where it covers rental use, or the host's own commercial policy per their certificate of insurance. Confirm with your insurer before the trip.

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What's the cancellation policy for New Jersey rentals?+

The platform default is Moderate: full refund up to 48 hours before pickup. Hosts can set Flexible (full refund until 24 hours out, half even same-day) or Strict (full refund until 7 days out) on their own listing, and the tier is shown before checkout. Tax (standard state rate) auto-refunds with the booking.

Can I take an RV off-road in New Jersey?+

Most New Jersey listings are paved-road only per owner terms. Off-road-rated rigs (Class B and converted Sprinters) show an off-road rider on the listing when an owner offers one.

The New Jersey field guide

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The New Jersey signature

The Cape May Hawkwatch

An official counter is on duty every day, Sep 1 – Nov 30, tallying one of North America's great raptor flights as it bottlenecks at the peninsula's tip. Cold-front days fly biggest — the daily counts are public.

Window

Sep–Nov · cold-front flight days

Source

NJ Audubon — Cape May Hawkwatch Bird migration guide

What to know before you book in New Jersey

Why New Jersey is worth the drive

Vintage Ferris wheel on a classic Jersey Shore boardwalk

New Jersey trips cluster around the Jersey Shore (Cape May → Wildwood → Ocean City → Atlantic City → Long Beach Island → Asbury Park — the only US state with a continuous 130-mile Atlantic barrier-island chain), Newark / Hoboken (the NYC-adjacent pickup hub via the Holland Tunnel + Lincoln Tunnel), and the Delaware Water Gap (NJ/PA border — the Appalachian Trail northbound terminus into Stokes State Forest). Vehicle culture leans Class B campervan + beach-trailer combos because Shore towns have tight historic streets but generous state-park RV pads.

What this state demands of your rig

New Jersey caps non-commercial RVs at 13 ft 6 in height + 8 ft 6 in width (NJSA §39:3-84). The Garden State Parkway operates a separate truck/RV section north of Exit 105 — verify lane assignments.

NYC-bound RVs cannot use the Holland Tunnel (Class A motorhomes banned, oversize); use the Lincoln Tunnel or the George Washington Bridge.

Cape May–Lewes Ferry (operated by the Delaware River and Bay Authority) accepts RVs up to 40 ft.

Island Beach State Park (the largest stretch of undeveloped barrier island in New Jersey at 10 mi) accepts 4WD-only beach-driving with permit + mandatory-equipment list.

NJ state-park generator hours are 10 PM – 8 AM (NJ Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Parks).

When to come

Best window: May through October. Summer (June–August) hits 88°F + Atlantic humidity but Shore breezes moderate. Atlantic hurricane season (June–November per NOAA NHC) can hit the Shore — Sandy (2012) is the planning baseline.

Shore lifeguard season (late June through Labor Day) is the peak premium window. Fall foliage in the Delaware Water Gap + Skylands region peaks October 15-25.

Winter Shore (December–February) is a different world — most beach towns shut down, but Cape May's Christmas in Cape May and the Wildwoods Doo Wop Festival are off-season anchors.

The 2024 total solar eclipse partially crossed NJ (~92 % coverage at High Point); 2026-2028 paths do not include NJ totality.

How to think about your trip

Classic 7-day NJ Shore loop: Cape May (Victorian district + Cape May Point State Park + lighthouse) → Wildwood (the largest collection of Mid-Century-Modern + Doo Wop motel architecture in the world — 311 surveyed properties) → Ocean City → Atlantic City (Steel Pier + boardwalk) → Brigantine → Long Beach Island (Barnegat Lighthouse — Old Barney) → Island Beach State Park → Seaside Heights → Asbury Park (Stone Pony — Bruce Springsteen + Jersey Shore music heritage) → Sandy Hook → return inland.

For Pine Barrens off-road: a separate 3-day Wharton State Forest loop (the largest single tract of land in NJ at 122,800 acres — NJDEP).

For Delaware Water Gap: a separate 3-day loop based out of Newton or Branchville.

Three things only New Jersey can claim

New Jersey's Pinelands National Reserve was the first US National Reserve (designated 1978, 1.1 M acres) — NPS-partnered with state but managed by the New Jersey Pinelands Commission

Wildwood has the largest collection of Mid-Century-Modern + Doo Wop motel architecture in the world (311 surveyed properties — Wildwood Boutique Hotel Coalition + NJ Historic Preservation Office)

New Jersey's Sandy Hook (Gateway National Recreation Area, NPS) is the longest continuous public beach in the New York metro region — and the closest US barrier-island lighthouse to NYC (Sandy Hook Light, 1764 — the oldest standing lighthouse in the US)

How New Jersey breaks down regionally

Three New Jerseys. Northern (Newark + Jersey City + Hoboken + Skylands): NYC commuter zone, Statue of Liberty + Ellis Island ferry from Liberty State Park, the Delaware Water Gap. Central (Trenton + Princeton + Cape May): the state capital, the historic Princeton Battlefield (NPS), the Pine Barrens. Shore (Cape May → Sandy Hook): 130 miles of continuous Atlantic barrier-island towns from Victorian Cape May to working-class Asbury Park.

Signature routes

Ocean Drive Coastal Highway (county routes)
Cape May → Atlantic City (~50 mi connecting barrier-island toll bridges)
Delaware Water Gap Scenic Drive US-209 + NJ-23
Delaware Water Gap → High Point State Park (~58 mi along the NJ/PA Delaware River + Kittatinny Ridge — the highest point in NJ, 1,803 ft)
Pine Barrens Byway (multiple county routes through Wharton State Forest)
a hand-built tour of the largest US barrier-tree pine forest on coastal sand soil
Garden State Parkway (limited-access toll)
the only state highway in the US named for the state's nickname — coast access from Cape May to NY State line (~172 mi)

Cape May pickup keeps you on the Shore loop start — browse NJ rentals on PickRV and size your rig for the Garden State Parkway truck/RV restrictions and Island Beach State Park 4WD requirements.

New Jersey events 2026-2028, official dates · 3Show events

Wildwoods Doo Wop Days (boardwalk classic-car festival)
mid-September annually
Official source
Atlantic City Airshow (Thunder Over the Boardwalk)
late August annually
Official source
Asbury Park Music + Film Festival
late April annually
Official source

Safety and the law in New Jersey

New Jersey open-container law (NJSA §39:4-51b) prohibits open alcoholic containers in the passenger area of a motor vehicle. Recreational marijuana is legal under NJ law (effective February 22 2021) — possession up to 6 oz permitted for adults 21+; consumption in a moving vehicle prohibited. Hurricane evacuation routes for Shore activate westbound on the Garden State Parkway + I-195 + I-78 + I-287; consult NHC + NJ Office of Emergency Management before coastal travel during hurricane season. The Holland Tunnel restricts vehicles over 13 ft height + commercial trucks — RVs use the Lincoln Tunnel or George Washington Bridge.

What other New Jersey guides don't tell you · 3Show insights

Insider tip: Sandy Hook (Gateway NRA — NPS, nps.gov/gate) is the closest US barrier-island national-park beach to NYC. The under-shared truth: the FREE NPS-operated Fort Hancock Museum AND the Sandy Hook Lighthouse (1764 — the oldest continuously operating lighthouse in the US) sit on the same park unit; arriving via the Seastreak ferry from Manhattan (~$50 round-trip) is the alternative to the parking-lot war at Jersey Shore beach lots.
Insider tip: Cape May NJ + Cape May–Lewes Ferry combo (cmlf.com, Delaware River and Bay Authority) lets you split a coastal RV trip between NJ + DE with a 17-mile water crossing instead of the 3-hour Jersey Turnpike-then-Delaware Memorial Bridge gauntlet. The under-shared truth: ferry RV reservations open 60 days ahead AND foot-passenger fares are accepted standby through the same window — perfect for a Cape May 'park the rig + cruise to Lewes' day-trip.
Insider tip: Island Beach State Park (NJDEP — 10 mi of undeveloped barrier island, the largest in NJ) limits daily entry once parking lots fill (typically before 11 AM summer weekends). The under-shared truth: the FREE 4WD beach-driving permit zone at the south end (Mobile Sport Fishing Vehicle permit, $190/season) bypasses the parking-lot cap entirely AND delivers private-feeling beach access vs the central state-park lots' density.

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Editor's note · Updated 2026-06-04

What the Garden State visitor guides and Turnpike apps bury for RVers

The 40-foot Parkway cap that forces detours around the entire state, the free 4WD beach bypass that skips summer parking lot wars, the 1764 lighthouse you can camp near without NYC traffic, and the only US National Reserve where the pine barrens are bigger than the shore.

Garden State Parkway bans all vehicles over 40 feet — including most Class A motorhomes and fifth-wheels

The main north-south spine (172 miles, Cape May to NY line) has a hard 40-foot length restriction on the entire tolled section (NJ Turnpike Authority / NJDOT). RVs over that must use I-295 + local roads or the free but slower US-9 / Route 35 coastal alternate. Navigation apps frequently route big rigs onto the Parkway anyway — the under-shared truth is the 40-ft rule has been in place since the 1950s and is strictly enforced with $100+ fines + mandatory exit.

Source: NJ Turnpike Authority / Garden State Parkway Vehicle Restrictions (njta.com)

Island Beach State Park (the largest undeveloped barrier island in NJ) has a $190/season 4WD Mobile Sport Fishing Vehicle permit that completely bypasses the daily parking cap and lot wars

Central lots fill by 11 AM summer weekends (NJDEP rule). The south-end 4WD zone (10+ miles of beach) requires the permit + mandatory equipment (tow strap, shovel, low-pressure gauge, jack board, full-size spare) but gives private-feeling access with no lot limit. Standard rental RVs are not equipped — you need a towable or pre-arranged 4WD. The under-shared truth: the permit also unlocks surf-fishing zones closed to 2WD and is the only legal way to camp overnight on the beach in the park.

Source: NJDEP Division of Parks & Forestry — Island Beach State Park 4WD Permit (nj.gov/dep/parksandforests)

Sandy Hook (Gateway National Recreation Area, NPS) is the closest US barrier-island national-park beach to NYC and home to the oldest continuously operating lighthouse in the United States (1764)

You can day-trip from a Manhattan ferry (Seastreak or similar, ~$50 round-trip foot passenger) and avoid the entire NJ Turnpike + bridge gauntlet. The Fort Hancock Museum and the lighthouse are on the same unit; the 10-mile beach is free with NPS pass. The under-shared truth: parking at the lot is a nightmare on weekends, but the ferry + bike rental inside the park is the real moat for NYC-based renters.

Source: Gateway National Recreation Area — Sandy Hook (nps.gov/gate) + Sandy Hook Lighthouse (oldest in US per NPS)

Cape May + Cape May–Lewes Ferry combo lets you split one coastal trip between New Jersey and Delaware with a 17-mile water crossing instead of the 3-hour I-95 / Delaware Memorial Bridge drive

The DRBA ferry (cmlf.com) accepts RVs up to 40 ft + 12 ft 6 in at standard rate (reservations open 60 days ahead). Foot passengers can standby. The under-shared truth: you can park the rig in Cape May, take the ferry as a foot passenger for a day in Lewes/Rehoboth, and return without moving the RV — perfect for splitting a Shore + Delaware beach loop without the traffic.

Source: Delaware River and Bay Authority — Cape May–Lewes Ferry (cmlf.com)

The New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve (1.1 million acres) is the first National Reserve designated in the US (1978) and the largest remaining forested area on the Eastern Seaboard between Maine and Florida

It is NPS-partnered but managed by the New Jersey Pinelands Commission (not full NPS rules). The under-shared truth: the 1.1 M acres of pine barrens on coastal sand soil support unique ecology (pygmy pines, carnivorous plants) and are criss-crossed by the Pine Barrens Byway — a hand-built scenic route through Wharton State Forest that most shore tourists never see. Camping is primitive (no hookups) but legal in designated areas.

Source: New Jersey Pinelands Commission (nj.gov/pinelands) + NPS Pinelands National Reserve designation

Pine Barrens wildfire season makes April-May the WORST month for a Wharton trip — and the State Forest Fire Service can ban campfires statewide overnight

The New Jersey Forest Fire Service flags April and May as peak wildfire risk in the Pinelands — bone-dry leaf litter, sandy fuel beds, and the historic April 2023 Jimmy's Waterhole Fire (Manchester Twp.) burned 5,000+ acres and shut down Wharton State Forest backcountry for weeks. When the NJFFS raises the daily fire-danger rating to HIGH or above, all open fires (including campsite rings) can be banned with a few hours' notice on nj.gov/dep/parksandforests. Pair a Pinelands Byway stay with the leaf-chase plan north into NY/VT/NH — peak foliage in the Catskills runs Oct 1-15, in the Greens Oct 5-15, so a one-way Cape May → Wharton → I-87 → VT pickup is the natural autumn corridor instead of fighting April-May fire restrictions. See /road-trips/new-england-fall-foliage-7day/ for the segment-by-segment leg into VT and NH, plus the campground hookup tiers.

Source: NJDEP Forest Fire Service — Daily Wildfire Danger + 2023 Jimmy's Waterhole Fire incident reports

Top experiences in New Jersey

Public-land, state-park, and scenic-route entries sourced from official .gov and agency sites. Links open the operator’s page.

Park

Delaware Water Gap NRA

NPS unit spanning NJ and PA with Dingmans Campground on the Pennsylvania side.

Park

Pinelands National Reserve

NPS-coordinated reserve including Wharton State Forest with multiple state-run campgrounds.

Park

Cape May National Wildlife Refuge

USFWS refuge at NJ's southern tip; day-use only with auto-tour and observation areas.

Park

Island Beach State Park

New Jersey state park with 10 miles of undeveloped barrier beach; day-use only.

Park

Sandy Hook (Gateway NRA)

NPS unit at the entrance to New York Harbor; day-use, with seasonal beach lots.

RV regulatory notes for New Jersey

New Jersey MVC treats motor homes as a separate class with weight- and model-year fees plus sales tax at titling. The model-year component adds a twist not present in pure weight or age states. Data as of June 2026 — use the MVC fee calculator with your exact model year.

Registering agency: https://www.state.nj.us/mvc/
Roadside / towing authority: New Jersey State Police
Source: https://www.state.nj.us/mvc/vehicles/regrenew.htm

Informational only. Confirm fees and requirements with the registering agency before traveling; rules change.

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Touring the US from another country? For most rentals a valid driver's license from your home country is accepted for tourism — an International Driving Permit is often recommended (and required by some states or hosts when your license isn't in English), so bring both plus your passport. The listed price is the all-in host price shown before you book, with no drip-pricing surprises at checkout. Confirm each host's pickup requirements before you book.

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Weather · Central New Jersey

Open-Meteo

59°F

Clear · H 82° / L 57° · wind 4 mph · UV 6

Mon · Partly cloudy83° / 70°
Tue · Rain92° / 68°
Wed · Showers92° / 70°

Air quality · Central New Jersey

Open-Meteo · US AQI

Good · dominant pollutant NO2

Tides · Atlantic City, NJ station

NOAA CO-OPS

high tide · Today 9:27 AM4.6 ft
low tide · Today 3:34 PM0.3 ft
high tide · Today 9:43 PM4.6 ft
low tide · Tomorrow 3:52 AM0.2 ft

Rising now · Station 8534720 predictions, station-local time, MLLW datum (tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov).

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State rules

New Jersey — what to know before you book

Last verified 2026-05-10

State rental tax

6% state tax + 1% avg local · estimated — statute verification in progress · exact tax confirmed at checkout · PickRV does not collect this — your host is responsible for state and local tax.

Min driver age

21+ standard · 25+ Class A

Gravel road policy

Allowed — disclosure required

Generator quiet hours

22:00-07:00

OHV permit

Required · ~$30

Alcohol policy

Open container prohibited in cabin

Dump-station regulations

Standard enforcement

Must know

›PickRV per-state rules data is being verified for this state — defensible defaults applied

Compliance notes (1)

· Renter must verify state-specific rules before pickup

Per-state legal callout · NJ

Before you rent in New Jersey — key local rules

Personal motorhomes under 26,001 lbs need no special license
NJ MVC exempts operators of recreational vehicles from CDL requirements when the vehicle is operated only for personal use, so a standard basic (Class D) license covers personal motorhomes — including those under 26,001 lbs.
NJ MVC · verified 2026-08-02
Boating Safety Certificate required for ALL motorized operators
NJ requires Boating Safety Certificate for any motorized-vessel operator regardless of age. NASBLA-approved course.
NJ State Police — Marine Services · verified 2026-05-24
ATV/snowmobile registration required; very limited public OHV
NJ requires ATV/snowmobile registration through NJDEP. Most riding occurs on private land — public OHV very limited.
NJDEP — Boating + ATV · verified 2026-05-24
New Jersey BAC 0.08%; open container in passenger area prohibited
New Jersey enforces 0.08% BAC for non-commercial drivers. Open alcoholic containers prohibited in passenger areas on public highways.
NJSA §39:4-50 · verified 2026-05-24
6.625% state sales tax on RV rentals
NJ charges 6.625% state sales tax on RV rentals (no separate rental excise).
NJ Treasury — Sales Tax · verified 2026-05-24

How we verified this New Jersey guide

Sources + last verified

Last verified: 2026-06-04 — the most recent date a PickRV editor fact-checked the local-fact moat for this state.

11 sources cited on this page

NJ Turnpike Authority / Garden State Parkway Vehicle Restrictions (njta.com)
NJDEP Division of Parks & Forestry — Island Beach State Park 4WD Permit (nj.gov/dep/parksandforests)
Gateway National Recreation Area — Sandy Hook (nps.gov/gate) + Sandy Hook Lighthouse (oldest in US per NPS)
Delaware River and Bay Authority — Cape May–Lewes Ferry (cmlf.com)
New Jersey Pinelands Commission (nj.gov/pinelands) + NPS Pinelands National Reserve designation
NJDEP Forest Fire Service — Daily Wildfire Danger + 2023 Jimmy's Waterhole Fire incident reports
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection — Division of Parks + Forestry
Gateway National Recreation Area — Sandy Hook (NPS)
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area (NPS)
Morristown National Historical Park (NPS — Continental Army winter encampment)
New Jersey Pinelands Commission

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Animals of New Jersey

Factual viewing notes from state wildlife agencies. Respect wildlife — observe at distance, keep food secured.

New Jersey wildlife guide

CommonCommon; Cape May is a famed migration funnel for this bird.American goldfinchSpinus tristisAs the state bird (eastern goldfinch), it represents New Jersey's natural heritage.Best viewing: May–Sep

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This guide is provided for general informational purposes only. PickRV is not an insurer, legal advisor, or vehicle-safety authority. Trip planning, route selection, rig suitability, weather, and emergency decisions are the renter's responsibility. Always consult the rig manufacturer's owner's manual, your insurance provider, the U.S. National Park Service (nps.gov), NOAA / NWS weather alerts (weather.gov), state and local emergency-management agencies, and current local regulations before and during travel. Cost figures, season windows, road conditions, and fee references on this page are estimates as of May 2026 and vary by season, location, rig, carrier, and operator. Mentions of brand names, state-tourism marks, national-park feature names, or third-party programs are informational only and do not imply affiliation, sponsorship, or endorsement.

New Jersey RV rentals — rent from local hosts

When to go: May to October

New Jersey, month by month

When New Jersey is worth it — and where to go when it isn't

RV rental prices in New Jersey

Tell us when you want to drive New Jersey.

Frequently asked about New Jersey

The Cape May Hawkwatch

Why New Jersey is worth the drive

PickRV for New Jersey planners

Adjacent states + New Jersey by category

What the Garden State visitor guides and Turnpike apps bury for RVers

Garden State Parkway bans all vehicles over 40 feet — including most Class A motorhomes and fifth-wheels

Island Beach State Park (the largest undeveloped barrier island in NJ) has a $190/season 4WD Mobile Sport Fishing Vehicle permit that completely bypasses the daily parking cap and lot wars

Sandy Hook (Gateway National Recreation Area, NPS) is the closest US barrier-island national-park beach to NYC and home to the oldest continuously operating lighthouse in the United States (1764)

Cape May + Cape May–Lewes Ferry combo lets you split one coastal trip between New Jersey and Delaware with a 17-mile water crossing instead of the 3-hour I-95 / Delaware Memorial Bridge drive

The New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve (1.1 million acres) is the first National Reserve designated in the US (1978) and the largest remaining forested area on the Eastern Seaboard between Maine and Florida

Pine Barrens wildfire season makes April-May the WORST month for a Wharton trip — and the State Forest Fire Service can ban campfires statewide overnight

Top experiences in New Jersey

Delaware Water Gap NRA

Pinelands National Reserve

Cape May National Wildlife Refuge

Island Beach State Park

Sandy Hook (Gateway NRA)

RV regulatory notes for New Jersey

Pick your rig. Pick your road.

International visitors are welcome in New Jersey

More for New Jersey RV travelers

City RV guides in New Jersey

New Jersey — what to know before you book

Before you rent in New Jersey — key local rules

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Animals of New Jersey

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