New camper! Would love to find a seasonal camp site for next year. A swimming lake is a MUST! Seeking a kid friendly one, but not overly family oriented. Amenities are cool, but overcrowding not so much.

I've recently exited a very toxic long-term relationship and am starting to heal and have some opportunity to reconnect with nature now. I live where all the highways come together (295, 76, 42 interchange, Bellmawr) and am new here - I moved here from Portland, OR where I lived for 20 years. There was no lack of nature there, even in the city.

I need to start getting more healthy and like to hike and backpack - happy to hike solo, but would prefer not to backpack solo. I'm middle-aged, overweight, but strong and have been athletic most of my life. I grew up in Knoxville, so meandering through the woods along creeks, gullies, and hollows in deciduous forests is my most fond memory of being outdoors.

I'm thinking SE PA and South Jersey, but am willing to drive an hour or two for the right spot. I just don't know the area. Any recommendations for day hikes for this winter/spring? Any groups that meet regularly?

Thanks in advance!

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Hey guys! Im trying to organize a camping trip for me an 7 others. Does anyone know of any good campsites in nj for group camping? And how about some of the campsites that have a pool and basketball court and such? Thanks !