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Thousand Trails Chestnut Lake

609-652-1005
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Serene lake fishing at an Atlantic City–Cape May RV campground

Address:631 Chestnut Neck Rd, Port Republic, NJ
Open/Close: 04/17/2026 — 10/11/2026
Number of Sites: 189
No Membership Needed to Book Your Perfect Stay!
Membership Option: Thousand Trails Camping Pass - Northeast Region

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!

2026 + 2027 Annual Offer: Secure your site today and get 50% off this year's annual, plus lock in 2027 at this year's current rate.**

2026 Annual Offer: Sign up today and receive up to 30% off your 2026 annual stay.**

Find your Home Away from Home with a Seasonal or an Annual Site!

Starting at - per month*

  • A spot of your choice at our resort
  • A way to spend even more time being active and social outdoors
  • A sense of community with other annual site guests

Don't miss the opportunity to secure your spot, make lifelong friends, and make our campground your true escape from the everyday.

*The amount shown reflects the lowest possible monthly price for a 12-month standard annual site for the 2026 season and may vary based on site selection, availability or other factors. Pricing and availability subject to change without notice. Must pay any separate charges for taxes, fees and utilities (which may be billed monthly and vary by campground).

Details and specifications for participation in our seasonal or annual site offering apply and are set forth by clicking here.

Amenities

  • 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

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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

Chestnut Lake Events

  • Foodie Weekend

    07/17/2026 –07/19/2026

    Calling all food lovers! Friday evening begins with a kids' popcorn bar and movie at 8 p.m. On Saturday, Kids Can Cook - Week 7 starts at 10 a.m., followed by a hula hoop competition at noon and a watermelon eating contest at 1 p.m. Join the scavenger hunt at 3 p.m., then compete in the "White Dinner" competition at 5 p.m. The evening continues with Family Feud at 7 p.m. On Sunday, join us for the Chestnut Lake Community Meeting at 10:30 a.m.

  • Christmas in July

    07/24/2026 –07/26/2026

    Celebrate the magic of Christmas in the middle of summer! Friday kicks off with site decorating throughout the campground, followed by an Elf on the Shelf scavenger hunt at 6 p.m. and a showing of The Polar Express at 8 p.m. On Saturday, Kids Can Cook - Week 8 begins at 10 a.m., followed by decorating the community Christmas tree at noon. Write letters to Santa at 1 p.m., take pictures with Santa at 2 p.m., and enjoy a "Let It Snow" snowball fight at 3 p.m. Site decorating winners will be announced at 4 p.m. At 6 p.m., bring cookies to exchange before hopping on a wagon ride through the Christmas wonderland at 8 p.m. On Sunday, cool off with snow cones at 1 p.m.

  • Happy New Year

    07/31/2026 –08/02/2026

    Ring in the New Year with a full weekend of celebration! Friday evening begins with New Year's Eve ball decorating at 7 p.m., followed by Scratch-Off Bingo at 8:30 p.m. On Saturday, Kids Can Cook - Week 9 starts at 10 a.m., followed by making a countdown clock at noon. Try the cotton ball challenge at 1 p.m., play the Jingle in the Trunk game at 3 p.m., and create a time capsule at 5 p.m. Kids can celebrate early during the Kids' New Year's Eve party from 7-9 p.m., while adults enjoy an appetizer party from 9-11 p.m. On Sunday, join a kids' nature walk at 11 a.m.

  • Wet & Wild Weekend II

    08/07/2026 –08/09/2026

    Kick off the fun Friday evening with Ice Cream Bingo at 7 p.m., followed by Scratch-Off Bingo at 9 p.m. Saturday begins at 10 a.m. with Kids Can Cook - Week 10. At noon, don't miss the fire truck arriving at the campground. Cool off at 1 p.m. by enjoying the water slide, then gear up for Wagon Water Wars at 4 p.m. The day wraps up with a party at the pool at 6 p.m. - bring a snack to share with your fellow campers!

  • Chestnut Lake Car Show Weekend

    08/14/2026 –08/16/2026

    Car enthusiasts won't want to miss this exciting weekend! Friday begins at 6 p.m. with a craft to make a wooden race car, followed by an adult dart competition at 8 p.m. Saturday features the Chestnut Lake Car Show from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Kids Can Cook - Week 11 begins at 10 a.m., and kids can vote for their favorite car at noon. Enjoy music from the Chestnut Lake DJ at 1 p.m., meet the drivers and collect signatures at 2 p.m., then join the scavenger hunt at 3 p.m. Trophy presentations begin at 3:30 p.m. The evening continues with adult karaoke in the lounge at 7 p.m. On Sunday, celebrate birthdays for July through December with cake at 10 a.m.

  • Prom Weekend

    08/21/2026 –08/23/2026

    Celebrate prom season with a fun weekend at the campground! Friday begins at 6 p.m. by making a duct tape corsage, followed by decorating the Rec Hall at 8 p.m. On Saturday, Kids Can Cook - Graduation Celebration starts at 10 a.m., then join a game of kickball at noon. Pass the Prize begins at 2 p.m., followed by crafts at 4 p.m. Get dressed up for prom from 7-10 p.m. in the Rec Hall. On Sunday, join the Chestnut Lake Community Meeting at 10:30 a.m.

  • Back to School Weekend

    08/28/2026 –08/30/2026

    Get ready to head back to school with a fun weekend of activities! Friday begins with Back-to-School Bingo at 6 p.m., followed by an adult pool tournament at 9 p.m. On Saturday, the Back-to-School Triathlon begins at 11 a.m., with winners announced at 4 p.m.

  • Labor Day Weekend

    09/04/2026 –09/07/2026

    Celebrate the holiday weekend with a full lineup of activities at the campground. Friday evening begins with Candy Bar Bingo at 7 p.m., followed by Adult Scratch-Off Bingo at 8 p.m. Saturday features a craft and community yard sale from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., along with Bubble Mania at 10 a.m. Join us at noon to make applesauce, then hop on a wagon ride at 3 p.m. The cornhole competition begins at 6 p.m. with a $10 entry fee. Sunday starts with fishing tournament registration at 8:30 a.m., with the tournament running from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Later in the day, enjoy hot dogs at the pool at 1 p.m. and a chocolate tug-of-war at 3 p.m. Monday morning wraps up the weekend with coffee and Danish at 9 a.m.

  • Tailgate Weekend

    09/11/2026 –09/13/2026

    Enjoy a day of friendly competition during Tailgate Weekend! Saturday begins with kids' pool games at 10 a.m., followed by a multi-size ball game at noon. Try your luck at the bean bag toss at 2 p.m., then join the fun during the toilet paper toss at 4 p.m. Gather at the cooking pavilion for the tailgate party at 5 p.m., and finish the day with the field goal washer game at 7 p.m.

  • Chili Cook-Off Weekend

    09/18/2026 –09/20/2026

    Join us for a weekend of games leading up to our delicious chili competition! Friday begins with Yahtzee at 6 p.m. On Saturday, enjoy a life-size Monopoly game at 10 a.m., followed by Jenga at noon. Capture the Flag begins at 3 p.m., and the Chili Cook-Off contest starts at 5 p.m. Stick around for a movie with ice cream at 7 p.m.

  • Friendsgiving

    09/25/2026 –09/27/2026

    Celebrate friendship and gratitude during our Friendsgiving weekend! Friday night begins with Family Bingo at 7 p.m. On Saturday, enjoy a Thanksgiving craft at 11 a.m., followed by our community Thanksgiving dinner at 5 p.m. The evening continues with music and fun during the Chestnut Lake DJ party at 6 p.m.

  • Halloween Weekend #1

    10/02/2026 –10/04/2026

    Celebrate another spooky Halloween weekend! The fun begins Friday at 6 p.m. with a wagon ride to plant the pumpkin seeds. On Saturday, take a wagon ride to the Pumpkin Patch at noon, then enjoy pumpkin painting at 1:30 p.m. Show off your best costume during the costume contest at 3 p.m., followed by trick-or-treating around the campground at 4 p.m. The evening wraps up with a Halloween party at 6 p.m.

  • Halloween Weekend #2

    10/09/2026 –10/11/2026

    Halloween fun is on at Chestnut Lake! Friday evening begins with a wagon ride at 6 p.m. to plant the pumpkin seeds and kick off the weekend. On Saturday, hop on the wagon at 12 p.m. for a ride to the Pumpkin Patch, then join us for pumpkin painting at 1:30 p.m. Show off your best costume during the costume contest at 3 p.m., followed by trick-or-treating around the campground at 4 p.m. The evening wraps up with a Halloween party at 6 p.m. for a festive end to the day.

  • Let's Clean Up Weekend

    10/16/2026 –10/18/2026

    Join your fellow campers Sunday at 10:30 a.m. for the Chestnut Lake Community Meeting as we gather to discuss the season and help keep our campground looking its best.

  • Closing Weekend

    10/23/2026 –10/25/2026

    As the camping season comes to a close, please help us wrap up the campground and support our community. Bring any non-expired, non-perishable food items to the Welcome Center for donation to the Community Church - last year we collected 18 bags of food. Closing time is 12 p.m. on October 25, 2026, with no exceptions. Campfires are not permitted on October 25, and all campers must disconnect water, electric, and septic before departure. Thank you for a wonderful season at Chestnut Lake - we look forward to seeing you again in the spring!

Location & Resort Map

631 Chestnut Neck Rd, Port Republic, NJ 08241 | GPS: 39.5416, -74.4692 |  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.
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