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hi, i am going on a small roadtrip with a friend to Green Ridge State Forest from NJ. We wanted to stop halfway which would be around harrisburg area. Does anyone know of any quiet more secluded tent camping near this area of PA? It does not have to have bathrooms or anything, just more of a place to camp for a night or two and We dont really want to be in a noisy family area and prefer to be more quiet.
I was looking at maybe Fowler's Hollow (but i am having trouble finding out how expensive it is, etc. etc. Thank you!
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I sent you the link to the PA DCNR site for Fowler's Hollow when you asked about this before. Here's a tip: go to the sites for campgrounds and select "make reservation" then go through the steps. Once you have selected a date and campsite it will give you the option to see the price. Fowler's Hollow primitive sites are $19 a night in May. Prices may change based on the dates. Note that they are pretty well already booked up now so if you are planning on staying there you had better check now to see if they will have space for you. Here is the link to sites available for tents on May 23, for example. Click on the green "per night" to see the price per site:
http://www.pa.reserveworld.com/SiteSearch.aspx
In fact, based on the "availability calendar" on the Fowler's site, I think they may be closed for camping until Memorial Day weekend. This may be the case in a lot of parks, especially this year when the state has been cutting back on funds and personnel at the parks.
As I warned, this is a popular area for camping and it is near heavily populated areas. Don't count on cruising in late in the evening and finding a space to camp. Pick your destination now and make reservations or you may have a frustrating time finding the ideal place to rest for the night.
I sent you the link to the PA DCNR site for Fowler's Hollow when you asked about this before. Here's a tip: go to the sites for campgrounds and select "make reservation" then go through the steps. Once you have selected a date and campsite it will give you the option to see the price. Fowler's Hollow primitive sites are $19 a night in May. Prices may change based on the dates. Note that they are pretty well already booked up now so if you are planning on staying there you had better check now to see if they will have space for you. Here is the link to sites available for tents on May 23, for example. Click on the green "per night" to see the price per site:
http://www.pa.reserveworld.com/SiteSearch.aspx
In fact, based on the "availability calendar" on the Fowler's site, I think they may be closed for camping until Memorial Day weekend. This may be the case in a lot of parks, especially this year when the state has been cutting back on funds and personnel at the parks.
As I warned, this is a popular area for camping and it is near heavily populated areas. Don't count on cruising in late in the evening and finding a space to camp. Pick your destination now and make reservations or you may have a frustrating time finding the ideal place to rest for the night.
Looking for a semi - secluded tent camping spot in Western PA?
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Hi I live in Pittsburgh and want to go camping in a semi-secluded area with some type of water (creek, river, pond, lake) for fishing and to be able to have a camp fire at night drinking a few beers. Most places around me or that I know of all the camping spots are right next to each other, that are run by the state, which means no drinking at night by the fire and your super close to the next camper . I want a place that I can camp and not be near people. Anyone know any within a 2 hour radius? I'd be willing to pay a fare amount of money to have this.
Also, we would like to go 9/2/2011 -9/4/2011.
Any help or suggestions would be much appreciated!
Thanks!!
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yes, plenty of places in Allegheny National Forest but you need to be willing to hike back in a few miles for a secluded area. The John P Saylor Trail about 2 hours east near Johnstown is a nice 13 miles loop with a lot of pretty tent sites along it including some streamside (though I doubt there is much to fish for). No charge to camp there but also no services (like toilets or drinking water.) You'll have to pack in all you need..
Bear in mind this is a holiday weekend and you may not be able to be terribly picky about being "secluded" or snagging the most desirable spots, especially if you plan on a drive-up site. Nearly everyone wants to camp by the water and any site with good fishing is likely to already have people laying claim to it. You might want to consider renting a canoe and going down Tionesta Creek up in the Allegheny Forest. Lots of cool campsites on sandbars along there and no one will bother you.
Another option is about 2 hours south of the 'Burgh in Coopers Rock state park in West Virginia. There is camping in the park itself (if you are discreet about your alcohol use, not whooping naked around the fire, you are not likely to be bothered) and also more relaxed camping across the highway from the park (same exit but go the other way) at Chestnut Ridge campground. It's a developed large private camping area with some cabins and a stocked lake, but there are also some wooded primitive areas where you can have a bit of privacy.
Check the PA DCNR website for recommendations on fishing. Since I don't fish I am not an expert on areas that would be best for that.
yes, plenty of places in Allegheny National Forest but you need to be willing to hike back in a few miles for a secluded area. The John P Saylor Trail about 2 hours east near Johnstown is a nice 13 miles loop with a lot of pretty tent sites along it including some streamside (though I doubt there is much to fish for). No charge to camp there but also no services (like toilets or drinking water.) You'll have to pack in all you need..
Bear in mind this is a holiday weekend and you may not be able to be terribly picky about being "secluded" or snagging the most desirable spots, especially if you plan on a drive-up site. Nearly everyone wants to camp by the water and any site with good fishing is likely to already have people laying claim to it. You might want to consider renting a canoe and going down Tionesta Creek up in the Allegheny Forest. Lots of cool campsites on sandbars along there and no one will bother you.
Another option is about 2 hours south of the 'Burgh in Coopers Rock state park in West Virginia. There is camping in the park itself (if you are discreet about your alcohol use, not whooping naked around the fire, you are not likely to be bothered) and also more relaxed camping across the highway from the park (same exit but go the other way) at Chestnut Ridge campground. It's a developed large private camping area with some cabins and a stocked lake, but there are also some wooded primitive areas where you can have a bit of privacy.
Check the PA DCNR website for recommendations on fishing. Since I don't fish I am not an expert on areas that would be best for that.
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