Willow Pond Camp

Drove by to check it out.

Willow pond is a nice quiet campground. Sites are level and full hook up. We did have a problem with out power and had to be moved to Range 14. Willow pond is close to all post amenities and its an easy in and out. Dump station is large and clean. Limited sites make it a nice quiet place to stay.

It’s a nice place for the money. Food and the PX are close. The only down side is the constant aircraft noise. I enjoyed it because it felt like Afghanistan again but some will find it to be a burden. The bathrooms were open but not very clean. There is no sewer lines so you have to haul your waste via a cart or hook up and move over there every time you’re full. That’s a huge downside. The barracks behind it can get noisy during weekend drill, but that’s ok Soldiers are enjoying their time together. All in all we’re going to stay here for a month in the summer. Can’t be that bad.

The scenery in front of this campground can be picturesque although noisy due to location (near barracks and main road just behind sites). New D-Fac (that is chow-hall for old timers) being built next to the bathroom facility. I figured after the D-Fac Construction, they might clean up the campground area. Most campers are staying long term and keep place dusty since they seem to drive in and out of the unpaved dirt road in front of the sites.. Stayed during Labor day weekend so no troop movement. Bathroom was closed, no shower facilities, although Mr. Bob was available. Cannot expect too much from this campground but rental is available for kayaks and equipment at the MWR, just have to drive a mile. Fort Dix has a few good sites where they could have constructed better campgrounds and attracted campers whom would not mind paying.

This is the worst military campground that I have been! There is no 50 amp, no concrete pads. They need to remodel the whole campground at dislocation. The employees at this location are great however one of the male employees has no personality at all. The location is great however the directions are wrong.

OMG This place is one step up above Walmart. You pay 20 bucks for a secure armed by guards campsite with water and 30 amps/ I guess its good for a one nighter! Good thing we stopped at the BX first for a slice of pizza. The gate guard guard here did not ask abut weapons.

MWR Staff was friendly and gave great advice to navigate NYC. Willow Pond does not have internet but found a strong signal at Dunkin Donuts/ shoppette. Grass in the area was tall but heard it had rained for several days prior to our arrival. With only 8 spots at this camp availability is tough as I know I talked with 2 spots who are there for long term active duty. Did not use the bathroom so I can not comment on the cleanliness as others have. Great camp for short term stays just book in advance and you will have no problems. If I am in the area again I would definitely stay here again.

If I could rate Cleanliness/Hospitality a 0 I would have. When I contacted the MWR upon arrival I felt like I had interrupted their day. The only value to Willow Pond is the locality to Philadelphia. There are NO shower facilities and the "bathroom" facilities were so dirty I wouldn't have taken my dog in for fear of him catching a disease. There is no WIFI (even at the PX/Food Court - I did find WIFI at the Dunkin' Donut). There were NO picnic tables at the site and the picnic tables that were scattered around the open area adjacent to the pond were taken up by GIs that were demob (their barracks are immediately behind the FamCamp). I would NOT recommend this FamCamp except as a possible overnight stopover when there were no other campgrounds available.

A good stop over passing through New Jersey on our way North. Very few places to camp in Central New Jersey, so this is convenient. Picturesque setting looking out over Willow Pond. Only 30 amp electric and no sewer, but just fine for short stays. Easy access to excellent commissary/BX. Construction on the route inside the base getting to the park, but detour signs are fine until you reach 8th St. Go left onto 8th Street. We missed the turn into Willow, but at the opposite end of the park is a larger street to turn left into the park. Staff very helpful and friendly. We knew our assigned space so were able to get settled and then go check in.

Stayed for two nights. Bathrooms were winterized. Hookups worked fine. Over all a good place to get away.

This place may be one of worse experiences we have encountered at a military famcamp. Made a reservation only to arrive and find an RV in our site. Contacted MWR and a rep was sent over. Rather than put us in one of the sites that was empty and reassign the site that was occupied to the next arrival (no difference in sites, all are crap), we had to sit around for 2 hours while the owner of the RV was called to move it to another location. Half the sites were occupied by active duty, including the one I was assigned. After his departure we took possession of a site littered with trash and just for the final straw, a disposed condom. I hate to make such a blanket statement, but I am starting to be of the belief that active duty who use these parks as a housing hedge really do not appreciate the value of these parks as do older retirees. They really have not taken any effort to learn or understand RV park courtesy. They seem to come and go with trailer park mentality. $20 an night for 30amp and water. Should have found a local park using our good sam catalog.

We stayed here on our way north again. Although the site has no amenities it has location and a pleasant charm. Additionally the easy access to the Commissary, Exchange and the gas station more than makes up for the lack of "goodies". We will make every attempt to stay here again!

This is now Joint Base McGuire Dix Lakehurst. A very large base with many gates. If you have a site number, unhook and then check in at Outdoor Rec. Directions to famcamp from Route 68 Gate - after entering gate go around traffic circle and take first right onto 4th St. At first stop light/dead end take right onto New Jersey Ave. Take first left after church onto 8th St. Go approx 1 mile (past Firestation and VA clinic) and around curve (you will see campground on your left behind trees), taking left onto Willow Pond to site. Directions from Route 545 (Brown Mills Gate, on southside of base) - inside gate street turns into Texas Ave. At first stop light, take left onto 8th St. Take first right onto Willow Pond to site. Do NOT use Route 545/Wrightstown Gate(northside of the base only) coming into or out of the base in your rv. This gate has a 6000 pound limit and a 13'0" height restriction. If using this gate in your vehicle, once through gate take 2nd exit (Texas Ave) on the traffic circle. After passing Burger King/Express Station on the right, turn right at the 2nd traffic light onto 8th St. Take 1st right to Willow Pond. To Outdoor Rec from fampcamp - exit famcamp turning right onto 8th St. Approximately 1 mile (passing VA Clinic and Firestation)take a left onto Doughboy Loop. Passing Red Cross and pool, Outdoor Rec will be on your left. The ITT Office and Equipment Resource Center are in the same building. Yes, there are only 8 sites, but they do take reservations. Reservations are nice so you don't have to make the drive if there are no openings. Sites are decent with gravel pads but only 30A and water. We were here only for 4 nights, so not having sewer was not an issue for us and will use the dump station on the way out. Bring your water filter as they have problems with rusty water. Older restrooms, but no shower house or laundry. Very nice PX and Commissary! For $20/night we were happy with the sites for the security and distance to Philadelphia, Atlantic City and some sightseeing around the state. Some neighbors were active duty waiting for housing and were very friendly and helpful, others were here just for a few nights as we were.