Frontier Campground

The Great Outdoors

Petersburg campers looking for a nearby seaside park should consider a visit to Corson's Inlet State Park. This park is located just minutes from Frontier Campground. It features one of the last untouched stretches of beaches and dunes along the New Jersey coast. This park is perfect for a seaside stroll, and during the walk, keep a lookout for local bird species, including herons, terns, and plovers. The park's inlet is ideal for watersports due to its calm currents, and there's a boat ramp that is open to the public 24 hours a day. Fishing is also popular, and common catches include striped bass, bluefish, and kingfish.You may also want to explore some of New Jersey's lush forests, and one of the best ways to do this is by visiting Parvin State Park. This park is located at the edge of the Pine Barrens region of New Jersey and consists of pine forests and swamps surrounding Parvin and Thundergust Lake. Parvin Lake is the larger of the two and is perfect for watersports like swimming and boating. The Parvin Grove section of the lake features a swimming beach complete with lifeguards and concession stands, and there's a boat ramp located at Fisherman's Landing. By Thundergust Lake, there are two reservable picnic areas and a pavilion so you can enjoy a lakeside lunch.Motorhome campers who enjoy history may want to plan a trip along the Delaware River and visit Fort Mott State Park. This park is historically significant as it features the remains of Fort Mott, a coastal defense fort built in the late 1890s for use in the Spanish-American War. Visitors can explore the fort and learn more about the park's history through informative panels and volunteers. Beyond the fort is the serene Delaware River, and visitors can take a hike along the river's banks or sit down at one of the many picnic tables and enjoy a packed lunch with a view.

Exploring the City

While enjoying a motorhome rental near Petersburg, campers may want to plan a trip to a nearby city to soak up some local culture and history. Philadelphia is one of the nearest major cities and features some of the best attractions in the region. If you're traveling with the family, you may want to stop off at the Philadelphia Zoo. This zoo is the oldest recognized zoo in the country and contains over 1,300 animals, some of which are sure to astound and amaze all ages. Some of the most intriguing critters you'll see include sloth bears, cheetahs, and giant otters. The zoo also has some other fun attractions, such as a zoo train, a carousel, and much more.Philadelphia also has some world-class museums, and one of the best in town is the Philadelphia Museum of Art. One of the largest art museums in the country, the Philadelphia Museum of Art contains over 240,000 objects illustrating over 6,000 years of art history. The museum has an especially well-respected collection of Asian, European, and American art, with pieces by well-known artists such as Vincent van Gogh, Paul Cezanne, and Pierre-Auguste Renoir.Being such an old city, Philadephia is full of intriguing history you won't see anywhere else. One of the strangest historical sights is the Eastern State Penitentiary. This defunct prison was once one of the biggest prisons in the country, holding world-famous criminals such as Al Capone and Willie Sutton. Since its closure in the 1970s, the jail has been open to the public.