New Jersey State Parks · New Jersey
Worthington State Forest
New Jersey State Parks · New Jersey, United States
- Sites
- 81
- Hookups
- 81 no hookups
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Pets
- No
- Elevation
- 384 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 4
- Cell coverage
- AT&T weak · Verizon weak · T-Mobile none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Nearest town
- Columbia
- Address
- 2 Old Mine Road, Columbia, NJ 07832
- Phone
- 908-841-9575
- Activities
- Camping, Group Camping
Season dates aren't confirmed for this campground yet - opening and closing dates haven't been verified. Check the operator's page or call ahead before you plan a trip.
Site map
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About
Worthington State Forest, in the Delaware Water Gap near Columbia, runs along two miles of Delaware River frontage with a boat ramp and access to the Delaware River Water Trail. The campground has 78 tent and trailer sites (sites 1-23 tent-only; 29-82 open to tents, travel trailers, and motorhomes) and 3 group sites (35-person capacity each), none with hookups. Showers, modern toilets, and drinking water are available at the main sites; the group sites have water and restrooms but no showers. The forest experiences frequent power outages due to its remote location, during which flush facilities close and composting/portable toilets are used instead. Pets are not permitted in the campground, though trained service dogs are welcome.
Fees
This park's own page does not list a per-night fee for its standard tent/trailer sites. New Jersey's standard statewide rate at comparable state park campgrounds is $20/night for NJ residents and $25/night for non-residents, plus a $5 reservation fee - confirm the exact rate for this park before booking. Pets are not permitted in the campground.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36° | 24° | -3° | 52° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 39° | 25° | -3° | 62° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 48° | 33° | 7° | 71° | 9 of 11 |
| April | 62° | 42° | 29° | 86° | 4 of 11 |
| May | 70° | 52° | 35° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 76° | 59° | 50° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 84° | 68° | 61° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 83° | 67° | 60° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 77° | 61° | 49° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 62° | 46° | 36° | 82° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 48° | 34° | 22° | 67° | 5 of 10 |
| December | 38° | 29° | 12° | 60° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Trails nearby
- McDade Trail - Hialeah Trailhead · 1.4 mi as the crow flies
Joseph M. McDade Recreational Trail 28 mi Hike · Drive there - Mt. Tammany Trail · 2.6 mi as the crow flies
Mount Tammany Trail 1.3 mi Hike · Drive there - Appalachian Trail - Dunnfield · 2.6 mi as the crow flies · Drive there
- Appalachian Trail - Lenape Lot · 2.8 mi as the crow flies · Drive there
- McDade Trail - Smithfield Beach Trailhead · 2.9 mi as the crow flies
Joseph M. McDade Recreational Trail 28 mi Hike · Drive there
All 57 trails in Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map, within 10 miles as the crow flies; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
Nearby campgrounds
- Worthington State Forest Campground · National Park Service · 1 mi
- Mohican Outdoor Center · National Park Service · 6 mi · 16 sites
- Alosa Campsites · National Park Service · 8 mi · 6 sites
- Rivers Bend Group Campground · National Park Service · 9 mi · 5 sites
- Valley View Group Campground · National Park Service · 10 mi · 5 sites
All public campgrounds in New Jersey · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2026-08-25. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.