Stokes State Forest — Local services in Sandyston Township

Probably my favorite NJ park for camping. Quieter and more secluded than HighPoint and full of great trails and various areas that can really show the diversity of New Jersey. If your an RV camper that needs power or running water to “camp”. Then I suggest the local KOA. Our family goes 2-3 times a year for the weekend. Close enough to go at a moments notice, far enough to feel secluded. Sunrise mountain road is a great drive for Sunday afternoon. I only gave it 4 stars as the reservation system gets more and more painful as compared to other reservation systems out there. NJ has moved from reserve America but the system is...

Another brilliant New Jersey gem of a State Forest. Camping, abundant hiking through the beautiful woods and countryside, picnicing, swiming, a wonderful place to enjoy nature. In the winter there is snowshoeing, criss-countryskiing, and skating.

Among many beautiful areas, the Sunset Mountain deserves special mention, particularly in the Autum. It presents beautiful views of forests on one side and farmlands on the other. It can be hiked or driven up, and is well worth the trip. One of the most spectacular points on the...

The campsites are well kept but the facilities such as the bathrooms and showers and pretty unclean. Our family has been camping at stokes for about 25 years and the bathrooms/showers have always been an issue. Showers have an outstanding amount of mold on the walls, improper drainage and the bathrooms are filthy and are clearly not cleaned as often as they should be. Also the dry wells built under the water well has stagnant water due to...