Wharton State Forest offers multiple campgrounds including Atsion Family Camp with spacious waterfront sites featuring fire rings and picnic tables, ideal for kayakers who can launch directly from their campsites.

The sandy Pine Barrens terrain requires extra preparation after rainfall, and most campgrounds operate seasonally from April through October with advance reservations essential during peak periods.

Basic amenities include pit toilets, seasonal water pumps, and access to extensive trails and river paddling opportunities throughout the forest.