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CANOEING - KAYAKING - TUBING - SCENIC TRIPS AVAILABLE

Join in our Seasonal Fishing Contest
from May 1 through 5:00 PM on September 2.
Entry fee - $5.00. Trophy & Cash Prize!
Fishing limited to our river only.
See store for rules and to sign-up.

Fishing at Winding River Campground

Heated Swimming Pool at Winding River Campground

Playground at Winding River Campground


All activities are subject to change due to weather conditions and participation!
Check in store for added activities and times.
Discounts cannot be combined.

2013
April
April 26-28 SPRING SPRUCE UP WEEKEND
Got cabin fever? We have the cure! Dust away those cobwebs and come in early to clean up your site ($). Saturday afternoon, kids meet up front for a game of dodge ball. At night, take a break by your fire and enjoy some s’mores. Supplies available in the store. Stay 2 nights and receive 20% off your stay. (Discount cannot be combined with any other offer.)
 
May
May 3-5 SOUTH OF THE BORDER WEEKEND
Hola Amigos! We are planning a spicy weekend for you. Saturday activities will include a craft ($) and piñata. Later in the evening bring your favorite margarita and join us for Mexican Bingo ($). Stay 2 nights and receive 20% off your stay. (Discounts cannot be combined with any other offer). Campers Only: Take $10.00 off canoes. Limit 1 discount per site.
May 10-12 MOTHER’S DAY WEEKEND
It’s mom’s special weekend! Treat her like royalty. Kids, come make mom a special gift ($). Join us in the rec hall to play “How well do you know your mom game”. Stay 2 nights and receive 20% off your stay. (Discounts cannot be combined with any other offers.)
May 17-19 ARMED FORCES WEEKEND
As a gift back to our men and women who serve (police, fire fighters, EMT, Military), we would like to offer 1 night free with a 2 night minimum stay. (ID’s and reservations are required to receive the discount. Cannot be combined with any other offers/discounts). Campers, we need your help to send our active military persons much needed items. We will be collecting snacks, blankets, toiletries and more. Meet in the rec hall to pack up and ship out the items. Then join us around the fire for a hot dog roast. (Sign up in store. Free for those who donate items.) Stay 2 nights and receive 20% off your stay. (Cannot be combined with any other offers.)
May 24-27 MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
Start your summer off right! A $75.00 deposit is required for this 3 night minimum weekend. POOL OPENS! Friday evening, join us for ADULT ONLY BINGO ($). Saturday morning ceramics ($). “Horseshoes” anyone? Kids, get your list in the store for a scavenger hunt. Saturday evening, meet in the field for Night At the Races ($). See store for details. Sunday, relax by the pool, take a canoe or kayak ride or join in a game of kickball. Sunday evening, grab a sundae ($), and bring your chairs to listen to the band “Kids Don’t Bounce”.
 
June
May 31 - June 2 SPRING INTO SUMMER WEEKEND
Would you like to have a weekend to relax? Come on over and enjoy our natural surroundings. Take a canoe or kayak ride down a wild and scenic river. Saturday kids’ activities include a craft ($), Bingo ($), and a game of kickball. Adults come out and enjoy a game or two of Garden Plant Bingo($). Stay 2 nights and receive 20% off your stay. (Discounts cannot be combined with any other discounts or offers.) Campers Special Only: Take $10.00 off a canoe or double kayak. (Limit 1 discount per campsite.)
June 7-9 ANIMAL ADVENTURE WEEKEND
You don’t have to be Dora or Diego to enjoy this weekend. Meet in the rec hall for a craft ($). Go on a nature walk to see all the different kinds of animals out there, or join in on the scavenger hunt. In the afternoon, join us as Skyhawke Farms brings some of their favorite animals to share with us. Ice cream social in the evening ($).
June 14-16 FATHER’S DAY WEEKEND
Hey, dads … this is your weekend! Dads and kids meet at the fishing hole for a fishing contest (9:30AM to 11:00AM). We will supply bait, you bring the rod and reel. Prizes will be awarded. In the afternoon, kids, come and make Dad a gift ($). After lunch, adults rest up and get ready to play in a Horseshoe Tournament (cash prize and t-shirt awarded to the winners), then in the evening listen to music by Rob Huntley.. “Campers Special” - Take $10.00 off a canoe or double kayak. (Limit 1 discount per site.)
June 21-23 MAGICAL WEEKEND
It’s an abracadabra weekend! Come and join us for a magical time. Do you have the magic to win the kids vs. kids obstacle course? We’ll see! Later in the evening, come cool off and grab a sundae and watch a magic show.
June 28-30 ONCE UPON A TIME WEEKEND
This weekend is out-of-this world! Join us Saturday, when we will have a craft ($). And don’t forget to hop aboard the wet carriage ride! Later in the evening, join us as we learn discover the secrets of hidden laboratory. Piccirillo Science tellers will show you how with jets of gas, popping potions, smoke filled bubbles, and buckets of fog. You won’t want to miss this one.
 
July
July 4-7 STARS AND STRIPES WEEKEND
This weekend is a 3 night minimum. Friday night, kids meet up front for a game of Bingo, with adult Bingo to follow. Saturday, join in for some good ole’ fashion games, 3 legged races, wheel barrow races, jump rope contest. Saturday afternoon, kids get your bike ready for our Red, White, & Blue bike parade, prizes award. Then grab your water pistols and hop aboard the Pony Water Wagon Express. In the evening, head to the rec hall to grab a root beer float ($), then head out to the field and listen to the band Time Traveler.
July 12-14 FLASHBACK WEEKEND
Take a walk down Memory Lane! There will be hula hooping, bubble gum chewing, and watermelon eating contests. Don’t forget to make your tie-dye t-shirt ($). Then, men, get those bikinis and evening gowns out and strut yourself down the runway! We’ll provide you with the questions, you give us the walk, talk and act! Join in on our $1.98 contest. (Sign up in the store.) Then hang out by the pool as the DJ spins some tunes.
July 19-21 SNAKES, SCALES AND TURTLE TAILS WEEKEND
This is a weekend you don’t want to miss! Saturday, join us for ceramics. Then pick up your scavenger hunt list in the store. Later in the evening, come out and get entertained as you learn all about different reptiles. You can even touch some of them!
July 27-29 CANDY CANE CHRISTMAS WEEKEND
Deck your trailers with bells and holly. Bring your decorations for a Christmas tree decorating contest. Prizes will be awarded. Friday night, join us for Christmas grab bag Bingo ($). Saturday, meet us in the Rec Hall for Christmas ceramics ($). Come play some Christmas games in the field, like frozen t-shirt contest, snow mellow fight, and marshmallow eating contest. Saturday afternoon, Christmas craft show in the field. Later in the afternoon, take a Sleigh(ay) ride through the campground to see the festive colors. Hey kids, get ready for the big jolly fellow in red, “Santa”. He will be arriving on Saturday evening when he will give out free cookies and ice cream.
 
August
August 2-4 DOG DAYS OF SUMMER WEEKEND
Sit back and relax by the pool, or take a trip down the river! Adult and kids’ ceramics ($). Dress your favorite pet up, and bring up front to see who has the best dressed animal (prize awarded). Later that evening, bring your chairs up front for some good old karaoke fun!
August 9-11 ISLAND ADVENTURE WEEKEND
Call out of work, grab your Hawaiian outfits and margarita glass, too! Join us Saturday for a craft ($), scavenger hunt, lemon sucking challenge, Island wet hayride. In the afternoon, adults and kids don’t forget to sign up in the store for a henna tattoo ($), limited space available. At night, put your favorite island shirt or skirt on and enjoy all your favorite Jimmy Buffet music with Vince Schneider.
August 16-18 HORSESIN’ AROUND WEEKEND
Come rustle up some fun at Winding River this weekend! We have a squirt gun show down, stomp-it game, pony rides, and wet pony express hayride. Does your horse have what it takes to win the race? Then join us for Night at the Races ($), Saturday evening.
August 23-25 WATER WAR WEEKEND
Splash your way over for a weekend filled with water adventures. Make sure to bring your bathing suit, towel, and best water gun. Join us Saturday for kids’ sand art ($) and kids’ tubing race (must sign up in store in advance, under 18 needs consent form signed). Just when you thought you were drying off, hop aboard the Wet Wagon Ride where you can soak down all your fellow campers. In the early evening, join us for pizza ($) (must sign up in the store by 2:00PM on Saturday!), pool party with DJ!
 
September
August 30 - September 1 LABOR DAY WEEKEND
A $75.00 deposit is required for this 3-night minimum weekend. Enjoy your last summer holiday relaxing by the pool or taking a trip down the river. Saturday morning ceramics ($). Later in the evening, join us for our annual Chinese Auction. Sunday come on out and participate in a scavenger hunt, or take a jump or two on the moon bounce ($). After dinner, get your chairs and favorite drink ready for music by the band “No Clue”.
September 6-8 POOR MAN’S WEEKEND
Come on out and join us for a relaxing weekend. Fish, canoe, or even sit by the fire and enjoy the sounds of nature. Kids, come and join us in the field for a game of dodge ball. Adults, in the evening meet in the rec hall for a game or two of Bingo (buy 2 cards get 1 free). Kids, at dusk meet up front with your flashlight for a candy hunt. ll Campers: take 20% off a two night stay. (Discounts cannot be combined with any other offers). Rent 1 canoe or double kayak, and get the second for half price. (Limit 1 discount per site. Campers only).
September 13-15 DERBY WEEKEND
Calling all cars … I mean kids! Start your engines and join us Saturday to decorate a wooden box car ($). Get them ready for the “Box Car Derby Race”. When that is done, there will be an Ice Cream Social ($). All Campers: Take 20% off a two night stay. Rent 1 canoe or double kayak and get the second for half price. (Limit 1 discount per site.) Reminder: Don’t forget to sign up to be a part of our haunted walk.
September 20-22 BACK TO NATURE WEEKEND
Spend a little time with nature. Take a canoe or kayak ride down the river. Saturday, kids make a craft from nature in the rec hall. Then grab your list for a scavenger hunt. Later in the afternoon, meet by the fire for campfire cooking. All Campers: Take 20% off a two night stay. Take $10.00 off canoe or double kayak. Limit 1 discount per site. (Discounts cannot be combined with any other offers).
September 27-29 FALL FOR AUTUMN WEEKEND
Welcome to Fall! Experience the colors of the season as it comes to an end. Friday night grab bag Bingo. Saturday craft show. Join us for some fun fall games: Pumpkin Relays, Corn Husking Race, and Pumpkin Seed Spitting. Adults, join in on the pumpkin carving contest. (Prizes will be awarded. Color-me-Halloween Bags available.) ($). All Campers: Take 20% off a two night stay. (Discount cannot be combined with any other offers.)
 
October
October 4-6 THRILLS AND CHILLS WEEKEND
Come join us for the last hurrah of the season! Campers, get your decorations and scary masks out and be a part of our haunted walk. Must sign up in the store. Prizes will be awarded. Friday night ADULT ONLY BINGO! Saturday activities will include a hayride to pick a pumpkin ($), pumpkin painting, costume parade, and Trick or Treating. In the evening, beware of things that go bump in the night as you walk your way through our haunted walk. While waiting, listen to some great music with Andy Berlin by the fire.
October 11-13 LAST CAMPING HURRAH
Seasonals, enjoy one last camp out with your family and friends, and get your trailers ready for the long winter break. Campers: Take 20% off a two night stay. (Discounts cannot be combined with any other offers.)
 
Please check in the store each weekend for added activities and times.
 



Have a happy, healthy and safe winter!
– The Horsey Families



Winding River Campground
6752 Weymouth Road
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 625-3191 / Fax: (609) 625-7460

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