Thousand Trails Chestnut Lake
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
Whether 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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Opening Weekend
04/04/2025 – 04/06/2025
Welcome back to our seasonal campers! Join us Sunday at 9 a.m. in the Welcome Center for coffee and danish as we kick off another wonderful camping season.
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Welcome Back Weekend
04/11/2025 – 04/13/2025
Help us make a difference during Welcome Back Weekend! We're collecting gloves, socks, and small toiletries to create blessing bags for those in need. While the collection continues throughout the weekend, join us Saturday for kids' crafts at 11 a.m., followed by a refreshing nature walk at 1 p.m. End the afternoon with a cozy movie and popcorn in the Rec Hall at 3 p.m.
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Easter Weekend
04/18/2025 – 04/20/2025
Join us for a fun-filled Easter weekend! Friday kicks off with candy bar bingo at 6 p.m. and ends with adult scratch-off bingo at 8 p.m. On Saturday, enjoy an Easter egg hunt at 10 a.m., pictures with the Easter Bunny at noon, egg decorating at 1 p.m., and PEEPS house making at 3 p.m. Wrap up the day by tracking the Easter Bunny at 6 p.m. and a glow-in-the-dark egg hunt at 8 p.m. Don't miss the excitement!
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Earth Day
04/25/2025 – 04/27/2025
Celebrate a weekend of creativity and outdoor fun! Start Friday evening with a kids' craft at 6 p.m., making popsicle stick candle holders, followed by an adult craft at 8 p.m., designing mosaic picture frames.
Saturday is packed with activities for all ages: plant a tree at 11 a.m., create delicious layers of the Earth pudding cups at noon, and embark on a nature scavenger hunt at 1 p.m. Take a relaxing wagon ride at 3 p.m., and wrap up the day by building an exciting marble run project at 5 p.m. Don't miss out on the fun! -
Cinco de Mayo Weekend
05/02/2025 – 05/04/2025
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a weekend of festive fun! Friday kicks off with sombrero cookie decorating at 6 p.m., followed by an adult dart tournament in the Rec Hall at 9 p.m. On Saturday, join us for pinata making at 11 a.m., a sombrero hunt at 1 p.m., and a relaxing wagon ride at 3 p.m. Bring your favorite dish to share at our Cinco de Mayo taco bar at 5 p.m., then enjoy pinata fun for all ages at 6:30 p.m. Don't forget Sunday's community meeting at 10:30 a.m.
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Mother's Day Weekend
05/09/2025 – 05/11/2025
Celebrate Mom with a creative weekend of activities! Friday begins with kids making handprint picture frames at 6 p.m., followed by a special paint and sip event at 7 p.m. ($25). Saturday offers beaded bubble wand making at 11 a.m., playdough creation at 1 p.m., and a paint and plant activity for kids at 3 p.m. Moms can enjoy crafting color-changing fireplace pine cones at 7 p.m. Complete the weekend by treating Mom to a breakfast of danish, fruit, yogurt, and coffee Sunday at 10 a.m.
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Chopped Competition Weekend
05/16/2025 – 05/18/2025
Get ready for our culinary showdown weekend! Friday evening offers fingerprint candle jar crafting at 7 p.m., followed by Wii gaming in the Rec Hall at 8 p.m. Saturday's competition day begins with ingredient pickup at 10 a.m., while kids design their own aprons. Join us to plant our community garden at 11 a.m., make gummy bears at 1 p.m., and enjoy outdoor games in the field at 3 p.m. The excitement peaks with our Chopped competition judging at 5 p.m.
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Memorial Day Weekend
05/23/2025 – 05/26/2025
Join us for a patriotic Memorial Day celebration! Friday opens with our pool season kickoff at noon, followed by a respectful flag ceremony at 6 p.m. and patriotic slime making at 7 p.m. Saturday begins with flag raising at 9 a.m., then help us decorate the campground at 10 a.m. Enjoy hot dogs and chips at 1 p.m. while a DJ provides poolside entertainment. Challenge your neighbors to a horseshoe tournament at 6 p.m., then gather for a movie under the pavilion at 8 p.m.
Sunday's festivities include crafting pom pom bald eagles at 10 a.m. and creating a community sidewalk chalk mural at 11 a.m. Cool off with snow cones at the pool pavilion at 1 p.m. before our afternoon parades - decorated golf carts at 3 p.m. and patriotic pups at 4 p.m. Cap off the holiday weekend with glow-in-the-dark games in the field at 8:30 p.m. -
Super Hero Weekend
05/30/2025 – 06/01/2025
Calling all superheroes for an action-packed weekend! Friday kicks off with wiffle ball in the field at 7 p.m., while adults can join our pool tournament in the lounge at 8:30 p.m. Saturday morning, help us honor our real-life superheroes - our first responders - with coffee and donuts in the Rec Hall at 10 a.m. Challenge your family to parents vs. kids kickball at 11 a.m., then create string cheese superhero snacks at 1 p.m. The superhero costume contest begins at 4 p.m., with categories for adults and children of all ages and pets! Test your strength with water balloon pinatas at 4 p.m., the. create your own popsicle masterpiece at 6 p.m., ready for pickup Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Don't miss our community meeting Sunday at noon.
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NASCAR Weekend
06/06/2025 – 06/08/2025
Rev up for NASCAR Weekend! Start Friday with NASCAR bingo at 7 p.m. (bring a new Hot Wheels car for entry), followed by adult bingo at 8 p.m. Saturday features our Kids Cooking Series at 10 a.m., creating rally road racer snack cars, then build your own race car track at 1 p.m. Join our community tailgate pool party with DJ at 2 p.m., and showcase your Hot Wheels in our car competition at 6 p.m.
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Father's Day Weekend
06/13/2025 – 06/15/2025
Celebrate all the great dads at our Father's Day Weekend! Friday features kids' pool games at 6 p.m., followed by adult-only swim from 8 to 10 p.m. Start Saturday with our Kids Can Cook Series at 10 a.m., creating lawnmower Rice Krispie treats. Join us for pizza with Dad by the pool at noon, then enjoy Casino Night in the Rec Hall at 7 p.m. Round out the weekend by treating Dad to an ice cream soda Sunday at 1 p.m.
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Teen Weekend
06/20/2025 – 06/22/2025
Calling all teens for an awesome weekend of activities! Start Friday night with pizza and a movie at 8:30 p.m. (ages 12 and up). Saturday brings banana sushi making at 11 a.m., a free throw contest at 1 p.m., and GellyBall at 2 p.m. (ages 12 and up). Enjoy teen swim from 6 to 8 p.m., followed by a pool challenge in the Rec Hall at 9 p.m. (ages 12 and up). Sunday features a hopscotch challenge at 11 a.m. and cotton candy in the Rec Hall at 1 p.m.
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Kick Off to Summer Weekend
06/27/2025 – 06/29/2025
Welcome summer with a splash-filled weekend of fun! Start Friday evening with ice cream bingo at 7 p.m. Saturday begins with kids' swim time from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., followed by our Kids Can Cook Series at 11 a.m., where we'll create beach bear dirt cups. Don't miss the fire truck visit at 1 p.m. and water wagon wars at 3 p.m. Adults can enjoy their own pool time from 7 to 9 p.m. Join us Sunday for our community meeting at 10:30 a.m., then cool off with water games at the basketball court at noon.
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4th of July Weekwnd
07/03/2025 – 07/07/2025
Celebrate Independence Day with a patriotic and festive weekend! Our site decorating contest begins Thursday, along with our Toys for Tots collection. Enjoy kids' swim time from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday starts with a water balloon toss at 11 a.m., followed by hot dogs at the pool at 1 p.m. Show your spirit in our golf cart and bike parade at 3 p.m., with prizes for the best decorations, then create festive blowers at 4 p.m.
Saturday features our Kids Cooking Series at 11 a.m., where we'll make donut apples. Enjoy poolside music with our DJ starting at 1 p.m., followed by a scavenger hunt at 2 p.m. and cornhole competition at 3 p.m. Get creative with Christmas ceramics in the Rec Hall at 4 p.m. On Sunday, we'll announce site decorating winners at 10 a.m., make Christmas crafts at 11 a.m., and enjoy an ice cream social at 1 p.m. -
BBQ Weekend
07/11/2025 – 07/13/2025
Get ready for a sizzling BBQ Weekend! Friday features capture the flag at 6 p.m., followed by adult swim from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday starts with our Kids Cooking Series at 10 a.m., where we'll create cucumber sail boats. Join the fun with a hula hoop competition at noon and kids' cornhole tournament at 2 p.m. Gather with fellow campers for our community BBQ dinner at 4 p.m., then enjoy a movie with our special popcorn bar at 8 p.m. Sunday brings more excitement with twister at 10 a.m., Christmas ceramics at noon, and our chocolate tug of war at 2 p.m.
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Wet and Wild Weekend #1
07/18/2025 – 07/20/2025
Cool off with our Wet and Wild Weekend! Begin Friday with ice cream bar bingo at 7 p.m. Saturday starts with kids' swim time from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., followed by our Kids Can Cook Series at 11 a.m., where we'll create watermelon pizza. Don't miss the fire truck visit at noon, then enjoy our water slide at 1 p.m. and water wagon wars at 4 p.m. Complete your weekend with refreshing snow cones by the pool Sunday at 1 p.m.
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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
Download Resort Map | Ranger Station/Front Desk: 609-652-1005
General Policies & Information
General Policies
- Campsite check-in: 12 noon
- Campsite check-out : 12 noon
- Rental check-in: 4 p.m.
- Rental check-out: 12 noon
- 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.
- Two-hour early check-in for your reservation may be available for $30. Please contact the management office, in advance of your arrival, to inquire about availability.
- Two-hour late check-out for your reservation may be available for $30. Please 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: We allow full refunds for cancellations up to 2 days prior to your arrival date for daily and weekly reservations.
- Rental accommodations: We allow full refunds for cancellations 7 days prior to your arrival date for daily and weekly reservations.
- Daily and weekly reservations: For cancellations received less than the required notice period prior to arrival, your deposit will be forfeited up to one night rack rate.
- Extended stays: For long-term reservations (28 days or longer), we allow full refunds for cancellations up to 60 days prior to your arrival date. For cancellations received less than the required notice period prior to arrival, the deposit amount will be held on account for a future stay.
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.
Enjoy year-round camping in the great outdoors at Thousand Trails’ network of campgrounds, with spacious campsites, hiking trails, fishing, and family fun.