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There’s A Fun-Filled Covered Wagon Campground In New Jersey And It’s A Unique Overnight Adventure

New Jersey offers diverse camping options, including unique experiences like staying in luxurious Conestoga covered wagons at The Great Divide Campground.

Published Jun 20, 2020

Written by 

Kristen Koennemann

There are so many ways to camp in New Jersey! You can find a rustic site right under the stars, pitch a tent in several state parks, spend the night in a cabin, and enjoy the luxury of an RV...but that's just the start. We also offer unique camping adventures in the Garden State. One wonderful example is the Conestoga covered wagon at The Great Divide Campground in Sussex County.

The Great Divide Campground sits on gorgeous former farmland.

A scenic view of a lush green landscape with a pond and a swimming pool under a clear blue sky.
The Great Divide Campground LLC/Facebook

It even has a charming red barn...

A red barn with a yellow railing and windows, featuring a sign that reads "The Barn" above the entrance.
Image: Camp The Great Divide

Complete with a game room that includes billiards, air hockey, foosball, and video games. Special events are also held here.

A cozy game room featuring a pool table, arcade machines, and seating areas with dim lighting.
Image: Camp The Great Divide

Other amenities include a pool for swimming...

A serene outdoor scene featuring a fenced swimming pool beside a lake, surrounded by trees and green grass.
The Great Divide LLC/Facebook

And a pond for boating and fishing.

A serene park scene featuring a pond, green grass, picnic tables, and a cloudy blue sky.
The Great Divide Campground/LLC

Picnic among the trees, make use of the fire rings, and relax as you escape the ordinary and enjoy nature.

A serene forest clearing with picnic tables, surrounded by trees displaying autumn foliage and a fire pit in the center.
The Great Divide Campground LLC/Facebook

When it's time to settle in for the night, they've got something for everyone.

A winding gravel path leads to a wooded campsite with tents and people enjoying the outdoors.
Image: Camp The Great Divide

You'll find a variety of site types including seasonal rentals but there's one unique site option that stands out...

A campsite with several RVs parked among trees, with a gravel road and green grass in the foreground.
Image: Camp The Great Divide

The luxurious Conestoga covered wagons! There are two to choose from.

A covered wagon on a grassy area surrounded by trees, with wooden chairs in front.
The Great Divide Campground/YouTube

One sleeps 2 adults and 2 children.

Interior of a cozy tent with bunk beds, a round table with stools, and wooden flooring.
The Great Divide Campground/YouTube

The other sleeps 2 adults and 4 children.

Interior of a cozy cabin with wooden bunk beds and simple white bedding, featuring warm wooden floors.
The Great Divide Campground/YouTube

Both offer electricity, air conditioning, mini-fridges (as seen in the photos), and fire rings.

Cozy interior of a glamping tent featuring a bed, table with stools, and a small fridge. Warm, inviting atmosphere.
The Great Divide Campground/YouTube

Enjoy all the charm of an 1800s-style wagon with modern amenities. You can camp in style with a partner or your family. Upgrade your vacation from camping to glamping!

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