On Wednesday, Sept. 10, the New Jersey Campground Owners Association (NJCOA) presented awards in several categories during its annual membership meeting held at Lake Kandle Campground in Sewell, New Jersey.
Award nominations were reviewed by a panel of New Jersey tourism professionals. NJCOA President Justin Crane announced the winners in the following categories:
- Best Brochure: Indian Rock RV Park & Campground, Jackson Township
- Best Event: “Campers Crawl” hosted by Ponderosa Campground, Cape May Courthouse
- Best Photo: Tie
- “Spring Snow” by Kymer’s Camping Resort, Branchville
- “Happy Fourth of July” by Little Oaks Campground, Cape May Courthouse
- Best Website: Tie
- sleepyhollowcampground.com hosted by Sleepy Hollow Family Campground, Egg Harbor Township
- lakekandle.com hosted by Lake Kandle Campground, Sewell
- Most Creative Activity: Tie
- HRC Tea Boil hosted by Harmony Ridge Campground, Branchville
- “The Labyrinth Corn Maze of Myths & Legends Weekend” hosted by Four Seasons Family Campground, Pilesgrove
- Best Social Media Presence: Four Seasons Family Campground, Pilesgrove, for fourseasonscamping.com, instagram.com/4seasonscamping and facebook.com/FourSeasonsCampground
The annual membership meeting and awards ceremony were part of NJCOA’s annual Fall Tour, which is held in a different region each year. This year the event was held in the Delaware River Region on Sept. 9 and 10. Four Seasons Family Campground in Pilesgrove served as the host park.
Joann DelVescio, NJCOA’s executive director, reported that 61 campground operators representing 27 parks were in attendance.
“Last year we enjoyed the Southern Shore Region of New Jersey, known for its ocean-side beaches,” said DelVescio. “This year we enjoyed the fruits of the harvest in the Delaware River Region, making stops along the way at a William Heritage Winery to sip local wines and Mood’s Farm Market to pick apples. We also visited the new Edelman Fossil Park & Museum of Rowan University for a guided tour, and attendees could spend pre-tour time on their own visiting the Flea & Farmer’s Market at Cowtown Rodeo in Pilesgrove.”
DelVescio said, “The more our members learn from their fellow campground operators and what we have to offer all around us, the more ideas they generate for better camper experiences.”
In addition to Four Seasons Family Campground, tour attendees visited:
- Oldman’s Creek Campground, Monroeville
- Old Cedar Campground, Monroeville
- Jellystone Park South Jersey, Williamstown
- Lake Kandle Campground, Sewell
DelVescio thanked the industry suppliers that sponsored the Fall Tour, including:
- Northeast Campground Brokers
- Merchantry Tourism, LLC (dba Anderson’s Brochure Distribution Service)
- Fine D. Zine
- Leavitt Recreation & Hospitality Insurance
- Bergholz’s tree Experts
During NJCOA’s annual meeting, the membership voted in John Robinson of Four Seasons Family Campground and William McCormick of Tamerlane Campground to fill at-large seats on the board of directors.
NJCOA will next host The Campground Conference, March 2-4, 2026 in Lake Buena Vista, FL. More details are available at campgroundconference.com.
For more information about the New Jersey Campground Owners Association (NJCOA), visit gocampingnj.com, or follow New Jersey Campgrounds on Facebook and Instagram – @NJCampgrounds.
