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Serene lake fishing at an Atlantic City–Cape May RV campground
Nestled in the New Jersey Pine Barrens is the beautiful Chestnut Lake RV Campground. Designed for tranquility, the campground is inviting to guests who like to relax while enjoying favorite pastimes such as fishing in our serene lake, taking a dip in the pool or reading a book poolside.
Additionally, this Atlantic City-Cape May RV Resort is a great place for the whole family - including the four legged members!
Make Chestnut Lake RV Campground your camping home base as you visit all the attractions of New Jersey, Atlantic City, New York City and Philadelphia. From the beaches, boardwalk, lake and shore, Chestnut Lake RV Campground has it all!
Find your Home Away from Home with a Seasonal or Annual Site!
Take a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life with a seasonal or annual site! Begin relaxing as soon as you arrive without having to set up and break down each time you want to vacation. Your site and a community of friends will be ready to welcome you back time and again. Some benefits of having your own seasonal or annual RV site or vacation home include:
Don’t miss the opportunity to secure your spot, make lifelong friends, and make our campground your true escape from the everyday.
Amenities
Disc Golf
Clubhouse
Shuffleboard
Swimming Pool
Fishing
Near Beach
Pets Welcome
Store
Mini Golf
Restroom/Shower Facilities
Laundry Facilities
Picnic/BBQ Area
Playground
Volleyball
Horseshoes
Within 10 Miles Coastal U.S.
Billiards/Game Room
Library
WiFi $$
Cable TV- Satellite TV
Activities
Download Activities PDFWhether you're planning a retreat for the whole family, a group of friends or a getaway for two, there's no shortage of unique activities to explore at Chestnut Lake RV Campground. Plan activities upon arrival or visit this page before your departure to plan ahead. Looking for more? Our friendly staff can fill you in on all of the great ways to make your stay a memorable experience.
- Activities Center
- Bingo/Card Playing
- Children's Playground
- Planned Activities
- Arts & Crafts
- Card Room
- Dancing
- Mini Golf
- Potlucks
- Volleyball
- Kayaks/Rowboats
Upcoming Events
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Christmas in July
07/25/2025 – 07/27/2025
Celebrate the magic of Christmas in July with us! Friday kicks off with site decorating and an Elf on the Shelf scavenger hunt at 6 p.m., followed by "The Polar Express" screening with a hot chocolate bar at 8 p.m. Saturday brings a full day of holiday cheer: write letters to Santa at 10 a.m., help decorate our community Christmas tree and snowman at 11 a.m., craft ornaments at noon, and visit with Santa in the Rec Hall at 2 p.m. Join our snowball fight at 3 p.m., then learn the site decorating winners at 4 p.m. Evening festivities include a Christmas photo booth at 5 p.m., cookie exchange at 6 p.m., and a magical wagon ride through our wonderland at 7 p.m. Sunday features our Kids Can Cook Series with gingerbread house making at 10 a.m., community meeting at 11 a.m., and spread holiday cheer by doing a good deed for your neighbor at noon to earn a special ticket!
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Happy New Year Weekend
08/01/2025 – 08/03/2025
Ring in the New Year with a weekend of celebrations! Friday evening features New Year's Eve ball decorating at 7 p.m., followed by scratch-off bingo at 8:30 p.m. Saturday's festivities begin at 10 a.m. with our Kids Can Cook Series, creating chocolate-covered pretzels. Join us for New Year's word scrabble at noon, confetti party popper making at 1 p.m., and our Jingle in the Trunk game at 3 p.m. Create lasting memories with time capsule making at 5 p.m., then enjoy our glow-in-the-dark kids' NYE party in the Rec Hall from 6 to 8 p.m. Adults can mingle at our appetizer party from 9 to 10 p.m. Start the new year boldly with our Polar Bear Plunge at the pool Sunday at 9:30 a.m., followed by a kids' nature walk at 11 a.m.
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Carnival Weekend
08/08/2025 – 08/10/2025
Join us for an action-packed Carnival Weekend! Start Friday evening with candy bar bingo at 6 p.m. Saturday brings our Kids Can Cook Series at 10 a.m., where we'll make frozen banana ice cream sandwiches. Don't miss our Annual Carnival from 12 to 3 p.m., followed by adult swim from 7 to 9 p.m. The fun continues Sunday with a Marshmallow Scoop Game at 11 a.m. and a marshmallow stack competition at 12 noon, then wrap up the weekend with family volleyball at 1 p.m.
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Wet and Wild Weekend #2
08/15/2025 – 08/17/2025
Beat the heat at our Wet and Wild Weekend! Friday starts with kids' swim time from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., followed by adult bingo at 7:30 p.m. Saturday brings excitement with a fire truck visit at 11 a.m., water wagon wars at 3 p.m., and more water games at 5 p.m. Cap off the fun with our pool party from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
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Zoo to You Weekend
08/22/2025 – 08/24/2025
Get wild with our Zoo to You Weekend! Start Friday with animal trivia at 6 p.m., followed by adult swim from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday begins with our Kids Can Cook Series at 10 a.m., featuring mini chicken and waffles. Experience our special Zoo to You program at noon, then create button snails at 4 p.m. Join us for kickball at 6 p.m. and end the day with a movie and popcorn bar in the Rec Hall at 7 p.m. Don't miss our community meeting Sunday at 11 a.m.
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Labor Day Weekend
08/29/2025 – 09/01/2025
Join us for a fun-filled Labor Day Weekend! Friday evening features back-to-school bingo at 7 p.m., followed by adult scratch-off bingo at 8 p.m. Saturday kicks off with our craft and yard sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., alongside bubble mania at 10 a.m. Learn to make homemade applesauce at noon, then enjoy a wagon ride at 3 p.m. and cornhole competition at 5 p.m. Sunday starts with fishing tournament registration at 8:30 a.m., with the tournament running from 9 a.m. to noon. Enjoy poolside music with our DJ, then gather for a community campfire at 7 p.m. Round out the holiday weekend Monday morning with danish and coffee in the Rec Hall at 10 a.m.
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Tailgate Weekend
09/05/2025 – 09/07/2025
Score big at our Tailgate Weekend! Join us Saturday for kids' pool games at 10 a.m., followed by multi-size ball games at the volleyball area at noon. Test your skills at our hanging donut competition at 2 p.m., then get creative coloring footballs at 4 p.m. Gather for our tailgate party at the Rec Hall at 5 p.m., then wrap up the day with our field goal washer game at 7 p.m.
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Chili Cook Off Weekend
09/12/2025 – 09/14/2025
Game on for our Chili Cook Off Weekend! Start Friday evening with Yahtzee in the Rec Hall at 6 p.m. Saturday brings the excitement of life-size Monopoly at 10 a.m. and jumbo Jenga at noon, followed by capture the flag at 3 p.m. Show off your cooking skills at our chili cook off contest at 5 p.m., then wrap up the day with a cozy movie and ice cream in the Rec Hall at 7 p.m.
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Welcome Fall Weekend
09/19/2025 – 09/21/2025
Welcome autumn at the campground! Start your Saturday with an invigorating morning hike at 10 a.m., followed by kids' choice crafts at noon. Join us at 2 p.m. to create festive fall gnomes. Remember to attend our community meeting Sunday at 10:30 a.m.
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Friendsgiving Weekend
09/26/2025 – 09/28/2025
We're looking forward to a weekend of fun and togetherness at the campground! We'll start Friday evening with family bingo at 7 p.m., where everyone can enjoy the excitement. On Saturday, get creative with a Thanksgiving craft at 11 a.m., and then gather with fellow campers at 5 p.m. for a warm and welcoming community Thanksgiving meal.
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Halloween Weekend #1
10/03/2025 – 10/05/2025
Join us for spooktacular Halloween fun! Start Friday at 6 p.m. with a special wagon ride to plant pumpkin seeds. On Saturday, take a wagon ride to the pumpkin patch at noon, then show your creativity with pumpkin painting at 1:30 p.m. Don your best costume for our contest at 3 p.m., followed by trick-or-treating at 4 p.m. Cap off the festivities with our Halloween party at 6 p.m.
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Halloween Weekend #2
10/10/2025 – 10/12/2025
Join us for spooktacular Halloween fun! Start Friday at 6 p.m. with a special wagon ride to plant pumpkin seeds. On Saturday, take a wagon ride to the pumpkin patch at noon, then show your creativity with pumpkin painting at 1:30 p.m. Don your best costume for our contest at 3 p.m., followed by trick-or-treating at 4 p.m. Cap off the festivities with our Halloween party at 6 p.m. As we prepare to close for the season, please consider donating non-expired, non-perishable food items to the Welcome Center - last year, our generous campers helped us donate 15 bags of food to the Community Church. Let's make an even bigger impact this year!
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Closing Weekend
10/24/2025 – 10/26/2025
As we wrap up our 2025 season on October 26 at 12 p.m., please consider donating any non-expired, non-perishable food items to the Welcome Center for our Community Church donation drive - last year, our generous campers donated 13 bags of food! Remember to disconnect all utilities (water, electric, and septic) before departure, and note that fires are not permitted on the final day. Thank you for another wonderful season, and we look forward to welcoming you back in spring!
Location
631 Chestnut Neck Rd, Port Republic, NJ 08241 | GPS: 39.5416, -74.4692 | Get Directions
Download Resort Map | Ranger Station/Front Desk: 609-652-1005
Download Resort Map | Ranger Station/Front Desk: 609-652-1005
General Policies & Information
General Policies
- Policies subject to change without notice.
Hours
- Campsite check-in: 12 noon
- Rental check-in: 4 p.m.
- Check-out: 11 a.m.
Check-in/Check-out
- Upon check-in you may be asked to provide a valid ID, and a certificate of insurance and registration for your camper.
- Members should also have their membership card on hand.
- Minimum check-in age is 18 years.
- Leashed pets are always welcome at the campground; but are not allowed in our rentals. However, we do allow service animals and a service animal may have stayed in a rental.
- For late arrival arrangements, please contact our Reservation Department at (609) 465-4517.
- Early check-in and/or late check-out may be available for an additional fee. If interested in either option, contact the management office in advance of your arrival to inquire about availability.
Pet Policy
- Leashed pets are always welcome at the campground.
- Rental Pet Policy: Pets are welcome. For those who camp with pets, there is a pet fee of $10 per pet per night for our pet-friendly rental units. The fee may vary at select properties. Service animals are not pets. The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state/local laws regarding service animals. Service animals may accompany a disabled person without any proof of disability or certification for the service animal. Guests traveling with a service animal will not be charged a pet fee. Charges may be incurred, however, should a service animal damage the rental unit.
Reservation & Payment Policies
- Your credit card will be charged Itinerary Total prior to arrival, up to a maximum deposit of one night rack rate. Any remaining balance will be due on arrival.
- Prices and site type are subject to availability.
- The rates displayed do not include any applicable service fees or charges for optional incidentals.
- RV sites and lodging typically accommodate four guests. A guest fee is added per day to the reservation rate for each additional guest over four.
- If I used a credit card for a deposit, guarantee or payment, I authorize MHC Property Management L.P. to charge any expenses incurred during my stay to that credit card or apply funds you have on deposit with us against what I owe.
Cancellation Policies
- In the case of multiple sites booked, cancellation penalties apply to each site that is cancelled or changed.
- No refunds will be issued for early check-out.
- RV campsites: For stays 1 to 27 days, we allow full refunds for cancellations up to 2 days prior to your arrival date.
- Rental accommodations: For stays 1 to 27 days, we allow full refunds for cancellations 7 days prior to your arrival date. For guests booking a stay in a rental accommodation located in California of 30 or fewer consecutive days, a full refund will be given for reservations cancelled within 24 hours of booking provided the reservation’s arrival date is at least 72 hours after the time of booking.
- Long-term or seasonal stays: For stays 28 days to 184 days at an RV campsite or in a rental accommodation, if you cancel or change your reservation up to and including 45 days prior to your scheduled arrival date, we will issue a refund for the amounts paid by you. If you cancel your reservation and provide less than the required 45 days’ notice, you will forfeit your deposit amount. For guests booking a long-term or seasonal reservation in a rental accommodation in California (31 days to 184 days), if you cancel or change your reservation up to and including 45 days prior to your scheduled arrival date, we will issue a refund for the amounts paid by you. If you cancel your reservation and provide less than the required notice, you forfeit your deposit amount.
- Annual stays: Due to the strong demand for our extended-stay reservations (lasting 185 days or more) and the limited site availability at many of our campgrounds and resorts, we recommend securing an extended-stay site by placing a site holding deposit. This deposit can be made at your convenience and consists of a $150 site holding fee, which is fully refundable under the following terms and conditions. Should an Agreement for Use of RV Site for your extended stay not be fully executed within seven (7) business days (excluding weekends and federal holidays) following our receipt of your $150 site holding deposit, or within any additional time needed between the parties to finalize the Agreement, then the site holding deposit ($150) is fully refundable to your original form of payment. Once we issue your refund, it may take an additional 7-10 days for your financial institution to make funds available in your account. Please contact us at (855) 336-8892 if you have not signed an Agreement for Use of RV Site or received a refund within that time frame. Please note that the $150 site holding deposit secures a site at your selected campground or resort, but does not secure a specific site. A manager or other employee working at that campground or resort should reach out to you after you make the $150 site holding deposit to discuss site location and the execution of an Agreement for Use of RV Site. In order to sign an Agreement for Use of RV Site allowing an extended stay at a campground or resort, you must meet residency requirements for seasonal or annual stays. If you become an annual guest pursuant to an executed Agreement for Use of RV Site, the $150 site holding deposit will then be applied to either the administrative fee (if applicable), or will be credited towards the annual site payment. Advertised rates do not include taxes and fees. Electricity is not included for stays of 30 days or longer. Usage of any seasonal or annual site may be limited to dates that the campground or resort is open. While, if you become a seasonal or annual guest pursuant to an Agreement for Use of RV Site, you may leave your RV on the site year-round, there are restrictions that limit the amount of time you may occupy your RV on the site that vary by campground and resort. Open dates and length of stay vary by campground and resort. Must be a current Thousand Trails member or purchase a Camping Pass membership in connection with seasonal or annual stays at Thousand Trails campground. Amenities vary by campground and resort. Please discuss details with the manager of the campground or resort that you select. Start the process for your longer stay by following this link.
Campground Services & Information
- Cable $3 per day
- WiFi is available from FastWave for a fee.
- 2 vehicles per site as room allows.
- No boats or storage trailers allowed on sites.
Port Republic, NJ
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