Earle Deer Run RV Park

A nice, neat small campground.Sites 1-9 in one area and 10-15 off to the side. We were supposed to be in site 10 and got a call the day before arrival saying we were in site 15. The gravel road ends before you reach site 15. A Spring, soggy ground made it next to impossible to get our 38' Class A into this site. The lawn was muddy and the RV just sunk in the grass when trying to back in. There is a deep ditch and woods in front of the site. A smaller camper probably wouldn't have an issue. Do bring extra sewer hose as the sewer is in the rear of the site. Did not use the bath house, so can not comment. GoWiFi worked well. Close to Asbury Park and other sites in the area. Lot of deer and wild life.Quiet and peaceful. If you avoid site 15 with a big rig you shouldn't have any issues.

We stayed at NWS Earle in site 1. Once you figure the sewer (middle of pad) and electric at the center back. We initially set up with the sewer under the middle of the coach, water not connected as we were too far back, electric fine. Next morning we moved the coach about 15’ forward so sewer was just under rear of coach, water and electric were both good. To get up on the pad had to gun it to jump the curb, then gun it again to get on the pad. That said a nice location if you have a car. With our Navion it’s fairly easy to get around. Bathhouse and laundry were old but good condition and clean. Campground not so much a little money would go a long way. The base is small, also needs a dose of funding. NEX is small but well stocked. It is a great place to walk and ride bikes (level). Lots of deer and wild turkey early in the mornings. We would come back.

Nice , but small park. Definitely heed the warning in other review about not taking that first right for sites 9 - 15. No way to make that turn, use the next right and gravel access road. And the notes about sewer hookup in strange location are very spot on! Earle is close to Red Band train station (20 minute drive) we found ample parking and $29 got us both round trip tickets to NYC. Twenty five minutes in the other direction is the New Jersey Shore. So, awesome location. Helpful staff at MWR, small NEX, more like a large Shopette. Pool wasn't open yet, but looks nice. Walmart 13 minutes away. I'd stay here again.

Very nice. Nice large concrete pads and neatly mowed and cared for lawns. There was lots of elbow room between most sites, but some were a little tight. The base is pretty close to trains and/or ferry to go in to NYC. It is also close to the Jersey Shore which was a very pleasant surprise. Loved the shore. My complaint about the park is that it is within the buildings of the base. The park is not set away or at the outer fringes of the base but within the comings and goings of the base and the buildings. Now...here is BIG WARNING!! If you are assigned #9 through 15 you need to be aware of the driveway going to your site. You will be told to turn in to the first gravel road on the right (after turning right on T-1). DON'T turn on that first gravel road! That first gravel road begins about 10' wide with curbs on both sides and a fire hydrant on the corner. You can't swing wide to make the turn because the T-1 road your turning off of isn't wide. We did it with a 40' 5th wheel and the truck had to swing over the curb on one side and the RV had to jump the curve on the other side (a fairly high curb at that) and then came within inches of the fire hydrant. There is an alternative. If you drive on T-1 just a little further - about 75 feet - (to the 3rd right) there is a gravel pass-through - about 75 feet - that is much more doable to get to #9 through 15. The sewer hookups are at the rear of the site and most are on the rear/wrong side) of the site. No big deal. Just have a long sewer hose.

Very quiet and well kept area. At night and on weekends the base is like a ghost town, very few people around. Plenty of green areas with a park, baseball field, tennis & basketball courts, a running track around the field, outside pool. This place is great to RV with or without children, plus the base is within 1.5hrs of Atlantic City or Philadelphia, 1hr to NYC or 2hrs for Skiing & waterparks in the Poconos mountains in PA.

17 – 28 June 2017, Earle Deer Run RV Park, Navy Weapons Station, Colts Neck, NJ I could not find a good GPS street address for the post. I used 201 Hwy 34S, Colts Neck, NJ. That address is North of Hwy 18, the post is South of Hwy 18. From Hwy 18 go South on State Route 34S about one half of a mile, the post will be on your left. The main gate is as described in other comments, a large structure to drive thru (either left or right side as directed). After you pass that structure a small gatehouse will have a packet for you with your site assignment if you arrive after duty hours. After you pass the gatehouse turn right on the second street (T-1 Road). There are two separate RV parking areas, for sites 9 – 15 turn right on the first small gravel road (by the fire hydrant). The road is pretty rough, lots of pot holes. All sites are back in with a tree line in front of each pad. I was in site #11 and had no problem parking with RVs occupying sites 10 and 12. The sewer connections for these sites are off of the pad on the opposite side of the electric and water connections. I had to buy an extension for my sewer hose. The water connection is really close to the ground as previously stated. Hard to use a “Y” connection. Sites 1 – 8 require you to drive to the end of T-1 Rd, turn right and then left and then right into the parking area. This is a circular park with some of the pads elevated slightly. The sewer connections for these sites are in the middle of the cement pad near the rear. The laundry facility was clean, $175 for a wash, $125 to dry. No book exchange, in fact they discourage anything being left in the laundry facility. The post is well maintained and landscaped. We had a small heard of deer outside of our coach every night. Very small but well stocked NEX, nice gym and workout area. Very friendly and professional staff from the gate guards to the lodging facility staff. We drove the jeep to NYC and spent a couple of nights there to catch a couple of Broadway shows. The ride took us about an hour and a half. Close to the shore and Jersey Beaches, lots of great restaurants and a Super Walmart close by. We will return to this park in the future, we had a great time. Amenities/Facilities rating was a four because of the sewer and water connections. We have a 45’ coach and we tow a Jeep Wrangler 

We stayed here for two weeks, including over Labor Day, and were pleasantly surprised by the experience. Upon arrival at the gate, we were given a welcome packet with our site number and information on where the office is to check in after setting up. When you arrive, you will pull in through a large building which is the ID check. Stay in the right lane, since the left is for commercial deliveries. The sites are long and paved and very easy to back into, but the connections are not placed in the best spots. The power pedestal is located at the back of the pad, and was a stretch for the length of our cable, so check your power cable before you park. The sewer connection is the worst I've ever seen, it is located in the middle of the pad right under where our axels were. I had to crawl under the axels to connect the sewer, and had to remove part of the piping from the plug because it was sticking up four inches high. That aside, everything else was great. It was quiet and you have enough room to not be on top of your neighbors. Although we did have an issue with one neighbor who had guests over and blocked our parking access, so I had to go ask them to move, even though they were sitting outside and watched us pull up and still did nothing until I asked. The utilities worked well, no cable TV, but over the air channels were fine and wifi is standard Navy GoWifi. The laundry room has three washers and dryers and all worked well. It was perfectly located to visit our family and be able to catch the train to NYC. There is no commissary on base, but a Super Walmart is about 10 minutes away, and I recommend visiting Delicious Orchards just up 34 for great baked goods, fruits, vegetables and deli meat. The base is small, but we still had plenty of areas to walk our dogs without worrying about traffic. Aside from the connection locations, it is a very nice campground and we would definitely return. 

We really enjoyed our stay. Nice, quiet park conveniently located between NYC and Philly. Lots to visit in the area. Not much on the base, but not too far to the nearest stores. When you enter the base, be sure to take the second right. Ask if you should take the first or second road into the park. They dead end and it could be an issue if you are longer. We read in other reviews about the weird hookups and they are right. We found out that it used to be trailer park that was converted into an RV park. Be sure to have extra sewer hose and make sure that your electric will reach before you start setting up. Office staff is very helpful and are located off site at the gym, mwr, small store building. Sites are very long and accommodated our 69' rig and we still had plenty of room for our car. I recommend Purr'n Pooch if you want to board your pets. It's a luxury hotel for pets. We used them when we went to NYC. The train station is just a few miles from there. It was very convenient. Be sure to visit Sandy Hook area. Recommend eating at Bahr's Seafood Restaurant. We will be staying here again when we are in the area.

This was our first visit to this FamCamp. Small (15 sites total) and quiet. Unlike most of the military campgrounds we have visited, this one appears to actually be a campground and not a trailer park. They apparently enforce length of stay policies. Only one camper appeared to have been here a while - no homesteaders. The reservation process was seamless. NWS Earle is well marked and access was easy. Bear left after coming in the gate and loop around and through the inspection building. We arrived after hours and our packet was at security office past the main gate inspection station. You will be handed your packet without having to exit your vehicle. The pads are level and paved with a paved extension for the picnic table. Sites are FHU but beware when siting your rig that the connections are in weird locations. Get out and have a look before you start backing. - Our power connection was at the very back of the concrete pad. Make sure when you site your rig so your cord will reach. - The sewer connection was in the center of the concrete pad about 15 ft from the back of the pad. I ended up climbing under our RV to make the connection. - The water connection was on the left side as usual but the spigot was very close to the ground. Water tasted and smelled fine. - The cable TV connection which is on the side of the electrical box was inoperative. When I asked the office they were not even aware there was one. - WiFi signal strength was good with reasonable speed. The system requires you re-log in periodically, but that just keeps the system fresh. As mentioned in other reviews, there is no commissary but they have a well-stocked NEX with many Navy souvenirs and uniform items; basic food items and alcohol. We had to travel a ways to find the nearest grocery store or Walmart, so plan accordingly. Swimming pool looked nice but we have not used (yet). The laundry facility also houses the latrines and showers with a pushbutton lock on the doors. Three washers ($1.75) and three dryers ($1.25). No change machine so bring a roll of quarters. Everyone we dealt with here from reservations to arrival have been very pleasant and very helpful. Overall we are very happy with this FamCamp and would definitely return.