South Mountain Reservation, NJ
RV rental South Mountain Reservation, NJ: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more
RV rental South Mountain Reservation, NJ: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more
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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
Danilo C.
August, 2026
Esse RV era tudo o que esperávamos, aconchegante, limpo, tudo novinho. Recomendo fortemente.
Timothy M.
August, 2026
My family had a great trip with The Wayfarer! We have 2 boys that loved the bunks and our infant slept with us on the main bed.
Mike had almost every item we would have needed to make the trip comfortable, from flashlights and fire starters to camp chairs and a pop up canopy. He also gave me clear instructions during the key exchange so we were able to setup camp and get to the great outdoors quickly like we wanted.
Beginners or seasoned campers will find The Wayfarer a great choice for your next trip.
The only caveat, which is common to almost every compact RV, is that I am 6’2” tall and did not fit on the main bed. I had no trouble standing up inside the camper and I spent so much time enjoying the trip during the day that it didn’t affect my ability to sleep well at night, but a consideration for anyone taller than me and planning to spend more time lounging inside the camper.
Overall, a great choice for couples or small families and I will definitely be booking against for future trips.
Mike had almost every item we would have needed to make the trip comfortable, from flashlights and fire starters to camp chairs and a pop up canopy. He also gave me clear instructions during the key exchange so we were able to setup camp and get to the great outdoors quickly like we wanted.
Beginners or seasoned campers will find The Wayfarer a great choice for your next trip.
The only caveat, which is common to almost every compact RV, is that I am 6’2” tall and did not fit on the main bed. I had no trouble standing up inside the camper and I spent so much time enjoying the trip during the day that it didn’t affect my ability to sleep well at night, but a consideration for anyone taller than me and planning to spend more time lounging inside the camper.
Overall, a great choice for couples or small families and I will definitely be booking against for future trips.
Benjamin F.
August, 2026
I had a great experience renting this RV from Alexander through Outdoorsy. From start to finish, Alexander was incredibly helpful, friendly, and easy to work with. The RV was exactly as expected, and he made the entire rental process smooth and stress-free. You can tell he genuinely cares about his renters and their experience. I would absolutely recommend Alexander to anyone looking to rent an RV, and I will definitely be renting from him again. Thank you, Alexander, for such a great experience!
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