Take a tour of the original Friday The 13th camp in Hardwick, NJ
By: Mike Brant | Published: 2026-03-13 15:25:16 | Source: nj1015.com
It’s been almost 46 years now since Jason made his first appearance at Camp Crystal Lake. And now in 2026, Jason is just as popular as ever.
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It was on May 9, 1980, when the original Friday the 13th made its debut in the United States. But what most people might not know is how big a role New Jersey plays in the movie.
A majority of the film was actually shot here in the Garden State at a camp…

