Three or four day hiking excursions in eastern US?

My husband and I are experienced day hikers, but now we’re looking to get away for a few days and simply backpack, no campgrounds, no modern effects. We live in Ohio and have about a week of vacation to burn. We have time to drive as far as South Carolina, New England, etc. We are looking to do this at the beginning of May. I’ve looked at Linville Gorge in North Carolina, Mt. Marshall also in North Carolina, and a couple places in Virginia. Thanks a lot for any advice!!!

Campgrounds (pref RV-free) in Southern NH, Northern MA?

Looking for suggestions for car/tent camping in New Hampshire and Mass – away from the crazy crowds at the shoreline. Must be well-wooded, have flush toilets (showers are nice) and nearby kid-friendly recreation. Separate RV area (or none) preferred.

Just got back from Bear Brook State Park in NH. Too noisy on weekends with numerous loud children (and adults) starting at 6:00 AM. Archery course was great. The lake was okay for fishing, clean & refreshing for swimming/canoes but also crowded. Kid fishing pond was almost stagnant and had no fish.

Looking for alternatives where young children and adults can enjoy the peace and quiet of nature, dining al fresco and sleeping in tents. 10 adults coming from various New England locations limits the range in which to gather, so Mass and Southern New Hampshire are the locations of choice. Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

Are there party campgrounds?

Im looking to go camping with a few friends in the new england area preferably in massachusetts, connecticut, and Rhode Island. We don’t need anything excessive just clean bathrooms and some water. We want to use tents not RVs. Also we’re looking to party a bit, nothing out of control but also don’t want to go to to a family campground and disturb people. We are also under 21 so this can cause issues with reservations. Let me know of any ideas please!

Campground Rate Confusion?

A group of friends and I are planning on going camping this summer somewhere in New England. When reading about the Rates for each campsite, I noticed that nearly all the rates for each campsite was for 2 adults and 2-3 children under 18… with a fee of 8 dollars per additional person.

Together, we are a group of 6 between the ages of 18-20, and I’m curious as to how they will charge us.

Has anyone ever gone camping with friends instead of family? How did they charge you?

Do any ocean beaches on the east coast allow campfires?

More specifically a campground, and preferably in New England…Thanks in advance!

Any free or very cheap places to camp in the New England area? Who wants to pay $30/night to camp?

My wife and a few friends of ours are planning on going camping sometime next August. We live in RI but would be willing to travel to anywhere in the New England area (within 4 hours or so). I know most "campgrounds" will rent you a site you can pitch a tent, but they charge you anywhere between and a night! On top of that they’ll charge you an additional fee per person/per night. It would cost 6 of us over 0 to go camping for a week, and that’s just the site. What has become of just pitching a tent in the woods and having a good time? Anyone know of any places where we can just pull up, pitch a tent, and eat out of the truck?

Just got a camper and looking for good places to camp with kids within 3 hours of Hartford CT?

The kids are 4 and 7. I have tried to find reviews of campgrounds in New England/New York/New Jersey but have not found any good sites. Most have so few reviews I cannot get a good comparison. I would like to find a campground with lots of things we can do (biking swimming playgrounds etc) that is very family friendly and possibly has some inexpensive activities in the area such as wineries, kid museums or outdoor adventures.

Camping under 21 in New England?

Me and my friends were planning to go camping for a weekend in Maine. We made reservations and everything but now they’re saying that everyone in our party has to be at least 21. Are there any campgrounds in the new england area that don’t have that rule? Thanks )

Where can we go camping!? southern New England?

Where can we go camping in southern new england. Not in a campground, just in the woods, near a lake or pond… anyone know of any good spots like this?

What are your favorite campgrounds in New England, and why?

Please tell us something about your favorites and why you enjoy going there.

Is there a place to rent camping equipment in New England (NH, MA, VT)? Tents and cooking gear?

Is there a place to rent camping equipment in New England (NH, MA, VT)? Tents and cooking gear?

Camping In New England In The Fall Months

Camping in New England can be truly an appreciated adventure when you go during the height of the fall foliage. While it is true that you can go camping elsewhere during those fall months and watch the leaves change, there is something more vibrant and crisper about the changing leaves in New England. Whether you have ever previously witnessed the changing leaves in any of these historically rich and naturally beautiful states or you are just looking for the best campsites ever, this is the trip for you.

Be prepared to meet some of the nicest and friendliest locals you will ever find. New England is a place where the rest of the world is welcome to visit, learn, and partake of the lifestyle that is most definitely uniquely country and steeped long in tradition. Camping in New England means coming face to face with people and nature that can literally be so stunning that it can change your perspective on life forever.

There are simple fairs, like pumpkin festivals and sheep and wool festivals to all out  Oktoberfest fairs that bring out the beer drinker in all of us. Each fall festival celebrates and honors something unique. Each one is held on different grounds and each brings something new to the honorable traditions that have kept these festivals alive and well for generations.

There are fall festivals that celebrate the season and there are those that specifically dedicated to celebrating one certain aspect of life. You can find these festivals throughout the New England states over the period of traditionally fall months, with most happening in September and October. Admission is relatively cheap and in some cases even free. Be prepared to play games with your family, ride some country fair rides, and eat some of the best fall foods you’ve ever tasted.

With New England’s small country charm you and your family are simply bound to have a great time. There is something magical about the crystal clear lakes and rivers you can fish for freshwater rainbow trout (or your choice of fish) and bring it back to the campfire for a whole new experience in fresh fish. Anyone who loves to experience the outdoor lifestyle should never pass up the chance to go camping in New England during those early fall months.


Be prepared to deal with some unexpected weather. While New England is absolutely gorgeous in the fall months it is also relatively easy to find yourself experiencing a quick and harsh change in the weather.

New England autumns can bring drastic changes from one day to the next. It is possible to experience a twenty degree drop in temperature in just an hour as a fast moving front paves the way. Keeping in touch with the weather report and being prepared for the possibility of overnight frost is just one more way to be prepared when camping in New England. Always heed all weather warnings and make sure that you are able to receive regular weather updates to make sure that you aren’t about to find yourself smack dab in the middle of the changing weather unprepared.