Stephens State Park Campground — Hotel in Hackettstown

Camped here on a weekend in May 2021 and had a wonderful time. Fees are reasonable, the area is beautiful. There are numerous trails, but even walking by the river is nice. Our site (19) was right next to the bathroom/showers and dishwashing area. We anticipated that there will be a lot of traffic to the loo and were a little worried, but people were actually very respectful and quiet. The trees and the layout absorbed noises so that we hardly heard noises from the other campers. The only downside is that out campsite was very near to the other site on the other side (site 21). We were lucky that no one was camping overnight, because it would have been a less relaxing experience. A group of girl scouts day camped there on Saturday and it took all my reserves of patience. Thankfully, they left at 9 pm, but if there were campers there the whole time, it would have been a different experience. There are hammock sites, which are marked out in the map they give out. If you prefer hammock camping, do give the office a call and they can help you out. Office was responsive and helpful as I had to call them. The firewood was a good deal at $7 for a big bag with a...

Stayed at campsite #40, which is at the end of the one way. It was the last site closest to the road in which you exit the campground. The road is rather busy so you could hear the cars at all hours. The site was semi private from the site next to it and had a trail to get to the other site. There was little to no privacy from the sites across the road. The water spigot is directly across the street. The dumpster is also at the end of the road a few feet away. The bathroom was clean with several stalls, had a dish washing station outside and showers were also available. Firewood was for sale, but the office was closed so we could not purchase any - travelled to Lowes to pick some up. The river was a good five minute walk down/up steep stairs. You cannot swim or wade in the water. The trails are great and they provide plenty of picnic tables...

We camp a LOT (RV & tent) & this was one of the worst nights we have experienced. A group from out of state was in party mode BLASTING music until after 11:30pm with no park employees in site to fix the situation. We then woke up at 7am to the same group getting the party started again. I could hear it even with ear plugs in. We packed up & left after just 1 night & will never be back. No enforcement of the rules = ruins the camping experience for...