This years camping trip was the “Year of the cat”. Pine Grove Furnace State park in Pennsylvania
A group of us are going to road trip the east coast. I live in Michigan. We’re planning on going the following route: Michigan > Pennsylvania > Connecticut > Massachusetts > New Hampshire > Maine > Vermont > New York > Michigan.
I believe we’re going the beginning/middle of June 2010 and plan on finding campgrounds to stay at rather than hotels.
If anyone has any advice or neat things about any of those states, weather, campgrounds around there, or ANYTHING AT ALL please let me know! I don’t know ANYTHING about the east coast soo I’m going into this trip blind but excited 
Thanks a bunch!
I mean michigan to OHIO then to Penn.
Im from Pennsylvania and looking to go on a fishing and camping trip this summer with my wife and two sons(7&3). I figure NY is my best bet since the fishing in PA is not very good. Canada would probably be best but I dont want to travel that far. The fishing around Lake Ontario is fantastic but the Idea of taking my two small boys two such a big lake scares me, plus there is not alot of panfish spots to take the kids. I looked into the finger lakes but I know very little about the area. Seems like all they have is wineries and campgrounds not on the lakes. Any suggestions would be very much appreciated.
I live in NYC, and I’m wondering if anyone can recommend a good campground near the city (maybe upstate or in Pennsylvania) with clear views of the night sky? I want to go camping somewhere I can see the meteor shower in August, preferably somewhere within a three-hour drive of the city. If you don’t know the name of a campground that’s ok, even a general area would be helpful. Thanks!
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Camping in Pennsylvania can range from rustic to high-end with sites coming in an endless selection of sizes and personalities. There is however one thing that they all have in common- a great chance to break away from everyday life with all its rushes and stresses.
Frequently located near well-known tourist attractions as well as historical sites, these camp sites provide cost effective holidaying opportunities and a chance to enjoy all that the beauty the Pennsylvania countryside has to offer not only for adults but the entire family.
What are you camping preferences?- Two westernly located Pennsylvania State Parks offer camping backpack style, several camp sites offer tent only camping, and loads of state park and private camp sites offer camping for any and all types of camping equipment. The majority of Pennsylvania camp sites have electric hookups and showers, while a few are totally rustic and down to earth. Some camp sites even have walk-in sites for individuals who prefer something more private. If creature comforts are your cup of tea, many Pennsylvania state park camp sites offer year-round modern cabins, available via reservation lottery system. Backcountry camping is another option for super adventurous family’s, in most sections of Allegheny National Forest.
What kind of activities do you like when camping?- Apart from traditional activities usually forming part of your camping trip such as hiking, mountain biking, swimming, boating and fishing – numerous privately owned PA camp sites offer additional activities to pick and choose from, these include planned hiking trips and tours, swimming pools, recreation and game centers, evening or adult entertainment, snack bars and camp stores. Water, electric and sewer hookups are available at the majority of Pennsylvania camp sites. Many private camp sites even offer cable television and telephone connections. A couple of camp sites, including some state parks, also allow campers to tag along their pets to enjoy the family holiday.
Actual planning of your trip- The majority of state park and public camp sites open the second Friday of April which is also the day before the start of trout season and close the third Sunday in October. There are however a number of Pennsylvania camp sites that remain open until mid-December which is also the day after the last day of deer season and a few remain open all year.
It is however of utmost importance to note that shower facilities at these sites may not be available during the winter months of October through April, however. Memorial Day through Labor Day is the busy time most sites and coincides with the operation of most swimming areas and educational activities.
Reservation Pennsylvania Camp sites- The majority of sites are available via reservations well in advance. Although not required, reservation comes highly recommended for public and private camp sites. Your more rustic sites do not accept reservations, and operate in its entirety on a first-come, first-serve.
Camp sites can be reserved online or by contacting Pennsylvania Parks. Private Camp sites can be reserved by contacting these sites directly either online or via phone, all depending on your contact preferences of course.
Camping in Pennsylvania and New Jersey can be an annual family tradition that everyone can look forward to. You can find some of the most traditional and versatile camping areas in these two states. You can camp on the mountains of the Appalachian Trail or you can camp along the Jersey shore.
Pennsylvania has some of the nicest spots where you can drive or hike into the wilderness and just erect your tent. The state also has some of the cleanest and full functional camping grounds that you and the family can enjoy. If you are a backpacker, Pennsylvania has some of the best hiking trails, including the Appalachian Trail. Many people have made it a goal to hike that the entire Appalachian Trail; which spans from Georgia and Maine.
There are seasonal campgrounds and there are several that are open all year round. You will have to contact your favorite campgrounds to find out when they are open. If you are into hiking, the history of Pennsylvania or you are just camping while you are hunting or fishing; Pennsylvania has it all.
The camping in New Jersey will appeal to all types of campers. If you enjoy backpacking, RVs or camping with just tent you can find a place for you. There are campgrounds that are traditional in nature, out in the woods and removed from civilization. However; there are also campgrounds that are close the beaches and amusement parks of New Jersey.
The campgrounds might only allow RVs or they may allow RVs and everything else that falls in between an RV and a tent. You have to contact the campground to find out what their rules are and what accommodations are available in each park.
You can have the best of both worlds in New Jersey. You can stay in a wonderful wooded area with trees and lakes and then you go and enjoy the beaches and boardwalks of the Jersey shore. There are a few campgrounds that are located near the Great Adventure theme park, so you and the family can stay a few days and play.
Whether you are camping in Pennsylvania or New Jersey, you will be creating memories that your children will want to recreate with their children. You can create a camping trip that can be a historical lesson of the area or you make the camping trip about just having fun in the wilderness, at the beach or at a nearby theme park.
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