Harmony Ridge Campground

The Great Outdoors

New Jersey is packed with scenic natural areas. While you're camping at Harmony Ridge Campground, you'll be within a few miles of Stokes State Forest. Featuring beautiful views of the Sunrise Mountain from its portion of the Appalachian Trail, this forest is made up of farmland, mountain ridges, and undeveloped woods. Hiking, camping, fishing, picnicking, hunting, and canoeing can be enjoyed in the forest, as well as horseback riding and mountain biking.When you rent an RV near Branchville, you’ll also want to set aside some time to explore the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. This sprawling spot covers over 70,000 acres, and it's only a 15-minute drive from the campsites at Harmony Ridge Campground. Check out the 1,000-foot-deep Water Gap, explore the rich floodplains, and visit some of the area's waterfalls while you're here. Historical landmarks can be found within the area, and the stunning views provide excellent photo opportunities. Use wheels to cover more ground; bike along the 30-mile McDade Recreational Trail or take a scenic drive along Old Mine Road to catch sights of the historic Millbrook Village, the centuries-old Westbrook Bell House, and the colonial-era Van Campen Inn. Fishing, hunting, canoeing, and swimming are some of the other popular pastimes in the recreation area.Wawayanda State Park is a short drive east of Harmony Ridge Campground. The 34,000-acre park features 60 miles of hiking trails, 20 of which make up part of the Appalachian Trail. Mountain biking trails can be accessed here too. Water recreation is popular here, with Lake Wawayanda offering excellent opportunities for boating, canoeing, and swimming. Anglers can cast a line to hook trout, largemouth bass, pickerel, and landlocked salmon. Horseback riding, interpretive programs, hunting, and camping are other ways to enjoy the park.

Explore the City

Set aside some time to visit some of the cities and attractions near your campsite at Harmony Ridge Campground. Lakota Wolf Preserve is in Columbia, just an hour's drive south of Branchville. Visitors can embark on an educational tour of the preserve. During your tour, you can expect to spot multiple species of wolves, foxes, and bobcats. It's the largest preserve of its kind in the northeastern United States, offering a unique and enlightening insight into some of nature's most elusive and powerful predators.The whole RV camping crew will also enjoy a trip to Space Farms: Zoo and Museum in Sussex. At this diverse attraction, you can observe over 500 animals, including grizzly bears, Kodiak bears, and Hokkaido bears, along with lemurs, kangaroos, Japanese sika deer, and more. Once you've wrapped up your tour of the zoo, you can explore the expansive museum complex covering various aspects of history. Check out the Eskimo exhibit, a fluorescent mineral theater, and around 50 antique cars during your visit. Other items on display include a miniature circus, early farm tools, bicycles, and old toys.Another interesting place to soak in some of the local history and culture is the Sterling Hill Mining Museum in Ogdensburg. The mine was established at the site of one of the richest zinc deposits in the world. The mines closed in 1986, and the museum opened a few years later, offering tours and exhibits. While you're here, you can learn about mineral collecting, sluicing, fluorescence, and even astronomy. Experience the mine firsthand with a walking tour of the mine's tunnel, where you can view the lamp room and multiple mine galleries.