Ocean City's Coastal Escape RV Park is a campground listed at 1410 Somers Point Rd in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, positioned as a base for campers heading toward the Ocean City shore area. The listing carries a 4.6 rating across 129 reviews, and the visitor comments gathered here repeatedly circle the same handful of subjects: the manager's day-to-day involvement, a pool that draws families, wooded and open site options, and steady upkeep under newer ownership.
This review pulls together the source listing details and the visitor reviews that accompany them. It does not describe a personal stay, and it does not fill gaps the data leaves open. Where campers disagree or where the listing is thin, that is stated plainly rather than smoothed over.
Ocean City's Coastal Escape RV Park at a Glance
The property is categorized as a campground on Somers Point Road in Egg Harbor Township, ZIP 08234, with coordinates placing it inland of the barrier islands rather than on the beach itself. Contact runs through a listed phone number, +1 609-653-8449, and an official website at occoastalescape.com, which is the sensible place to confirm anything time-sensitive before planning a trip.
Listing attributes describe a park built around RV use: RV camping is an allowed activity, a camping store is listed on site, and the activity set also notes camping and a swimming lake. Reviewers add texture the tags cannot, describing pull-through sites in a shaded rear section alongside more open sites nearer the front, plus a pool area, playground, arcade, and laundry room. The park is described by long-term campers as an established property that has been under several owners, with the current team credited for visible improvements.
What Do Visitors Like About Ocean City's Coastal Escape RV Park?
Sentiment across the collected reviews is strongly favorable. Of the fifteen reviews available here, fourteen carry five stars and one carries four, and even the four-star entry is praise rather than complaint. Recurring positives include the manager's availability and willingness to help, the cleanliness of bathrooms and showers, the pool and family amenities, and the quiet atmosphere. A second thread runs through reviews from seasonal campers who have returned for years or decades and who credit new ownership with upgrades to electrical, water, and sewer service. The few caveats are mild: the park is described as older, and one reviewer characterizes it as low on frills while still clean and cared for.
1. A Manager Who Is Present and Hands-On
Almost every review mentions staff, and most mention the manager by name. Beverly Fox Martin wrote that the manager helped her unhook and re-hook her teardrop RV so she could use her car in Ocean City, and also gave advice on connecting utilities and finding nearby gas and coffee. Amy Costa described the manager meeting her family on the road, fixing an RV problem, and escorting them back to the campground with tips for new campers. Gothic Serpant-99 called both the manager and Kelly welcoming and professional on a first night of the season, and Andrea Bass noted the manager is on site daily.
That presence shows up as a practical theme rather than a marketing line: reviewers describe responsiveness to concerns, help with backing into sites after dark, and support for campers who need assistance with setup tasks. Panagiotis Lazaridis mentioned owners offering power washing and deck building for older campers, framed as help rather than a guaranteed service.
2. Upgrades Under Newer Ownership
Several reviewers compare the park against its earlier state. Duff Joseph wrote that the property looked as though it had been run down previously but now has new electrical, with sewer and water working well. Dara Schlegel, revisiting after years away, said new owners had cleaned it up considerably. Andrea Bass described an older park that is obviously working on upgrades, including recently updated showers and bathrooms.
Panagiotis Lazaridis, a thirteen-year camper, called the current ownership the third and by far the best, noting changes made within a month of taking over, while also observing that water conditions are improving rather than finished. Taken together, the reviews describe a property in transition, with improvements visible but not presented as complete.
3. The Pool and Family Amenities
The pool is the single most repeated amenity in the reviews. Duff Joseph called it large and new with plenty of lounge chairs and umbrellas; Dara Schlegel called it gigantic and advised bringing pool toys and a float; ralph stover described it as a wonderful huge pool. Hannah Hollandsworth wrote that her kids loved the pool and the scheduled activities, naming a foam party and a DJ with games.
Beyond water, reviewers list an arcade, a playground, volleyball, a small store, and a laundry room with coin-operated machines. Charlotte Bird mentioned that someone can come to a site to drain tanks so campers avoid the dump station, and Amy Costa noted a dog park was about to be added at the time of her review. These are visitor accounts of what they encountered, not confirmed current offerings.
4. Quiet, Wooded Sites and a Shore-Access Location
Campers consistently describe the setting as peaceful. David Iacobucci called it very quiet and peaceful with easy access for any camper type. Dara Schlegel contrasted shady wooded pull-through sites at the back with more open sites at the front, and Panagiotis Lazaridis mentioned plentiful wildlife and trash-free areas.
The location is framed as convenient rather than beachfront. Andrea Bass and Duff Joseph both put the drive to Ocean City at about ten minutes, and Andrea Bass added that Somers Point is close by with restaurants and shops. Beverly Fox Martin called the park's slightly off-the-beaten-track position its finest feature, which is a fair summary of how reviewers treat the trade-off between proximity and calm.
5. Pet-Friendly and Inclusive in Practice
Dogs are allowed according to the listing, and reviewers describe the policy in friendly terms. Dara Schlegel said the park is very pet friendly but noted insurance breed restrictions, which is worth checking before arrival. Amy Costa wrote that her small dog enjoyed walking the grounds, and Panagiotis Lazaridis mentioned neighbor chickens visiting sites.
Inclusivity comes up specifically. Melissa Stansell, a seasonal camper of more than twenty years on and off, wrote that staff were supportive of her autistic son and welcoming as he built some independence at the park. That account is one family's experience, but it is the kind of detail that rarely appears in a listing and is worth noting.
6. Seasonal Community and Rates
A striking share of the reviews come from campers who return year after year. Melissa Stansell counts two decades of seasonal stays, Panagiotis Lazaridis thirteen years, Jose Rios four years as a seasonal camper, and Andrea Bass described neighborhoods of people who have come every summer for over thirty years. Vicki Benford mentioned meeting other campers as part of the appeal.
On cost, Melissa Stansell described the rates as the most reasonable campground rates in the area, and Dara Schlegel noted quick check-in and simple reservations. These are individual impressions rather than published pricing, and no rate figures appear in the source data.