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South Mountain Reservation played a key role in the Revolutionary War; due to its high peaks with excellent views of New York City, George Washington set up a beacon hill signal station on the hilltops. There, his soldiers were able to covertly observe military movements and report back. Nearly a hundred years later, the state of New Jersey began purchasing land in 1895 with its eye on establishing a recreational park for the New Jersey residents to enjoy. Development began in earnest in the 1930s when the Civilian Conservation Corps, operating under President Roosevelt’s New Deal, blazed miles of trails, built footbridges, shelters, and paved roads. This work allowed people to more easily enjoy the park’s beauty.

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Getting Outdoors

Covering a little over 2,100 acres of woodlands, South Mountain Reservation consists of low mountain ridges that many people would call hills. The forest floor is flat enough that these nubbly mountains grant hikers and adventurers an excellent view of the New York City and Newark skylines. Around 15 miles of trails wind and weave through groves of towering hemlocks and hardwood trees. Some trails ascend to the hilltops for a sweeping view of New Jersey. Other trails meander past old, long-abandoned settlements, small meadows that were once used as grazing lands, and quaint, picturesque waterfalls that will delight a landscape photographer.

Camping at South Mountain Reservation

In the heart of New Jersey suburbs, there is no RV camping at South Mountain Reservation due to the local regulations and policies. However, a few miles to the west, there are several options that may work. RV camp near Flanders, NJ, at Fla-Net Park Campgrounds. The campground has oversized RV sites for large rigs, and guests can choose between partial or full hookups. The restrooms with hot showers and flush toilets are a short walk from most sites.

Exploring the Area

In the heart of northern New Jersey, it’s only logical to hop into a rental motorhome and hit the surrounding towns and cities in search of attractions and interesting sights. Thomas Edison National Historical Park, found in West Orange, is a must-see for many visitors to New Jersey. The historical park spotlights Thomas Edison, an inventor, and entrepreneur who generated thousands of inventions, many of which are still in use today (eg: lightbulbs, nickel-iron batteries, and x-rays).

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Recent RV rental reviews in South Mountain Reservation

Susan V.

January, 2025

Excellent experience with Vanish
Great communication and easy retrieval and drop off. The RV had everything and was a smooth ride !
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Chris F.

January, 2025

Working with Jared was a breeze. RV was brand new and super clean. Easy delivery and set up. Jared responded quickly to all my questions. Highly recommend!
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Lori M.

December, 2024

I needed a camper at my home for the Christmas Holiday because I had several families coming from out of state. The service through Outdoorsy was great and my host was AMAZING. The camper was beautiful and my son and his family were very comfortable in it.
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2021 Aspen Trail - Sleeps 5, full bath, kitchen, TV

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