East Coasters - camp?

mkt

Several people I know from the East coast...or maybe just the East, call going to a summer home or cabin, "Camp". Which sounds so odd to me & my Western ears. We (western states) would called "going up to the cabin" or a summer home. So my question is .... what do you call it when you camp in a tent? Are they BOTH "camp"?
To Shareef - A summer home or cabin is a place you go to escape the summer heat or vacation in the mountains. I live in a place that is regularly 115 in the summer, to go fishing & hiking in 75 degree weather is a treat for our family - and it's nice to get out of the city.

Ours was in our family for 4 generations when it was sold. Now we rent one when we can get away.

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I wouldn't know. I'm from the East Coast, but we don't have such things as "summer homes." Why would you have a different home in the summer?

Best beach camping on the east coast?

Aidan B

I'm looking for a place for me and my girlfriend to camp on the beach(or near). I've looked into a few state parks in Delaware, Maryland, and virginia. They look okay but seem to be more for rvs and campers. I will be using a tent. Is there anything in the area that is better for tent camping? I live near Philadelphia, pa and would like to keep the drive under 4 hours.

Thanks!
Also, I would like to go south.
Should have been more clear. I don't want to be on the beach, I just want to be close to the beach.

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First Landing State Park in Virginia Beach is right off the beach with (if I recall correctly) mostly tent sites.

http://first-landing-state-park.org/

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East Coasters - camp?

mkt

Several people I know from the East coast...or maybe just the East, call going to a summer home or cabin, "Camp". Which sounds so odd to me & my Western ears. We (western states) would called "going up to the cabin" or a summer home. So my question is .... what do you call it when you camp in a tent? Are they BOTH "camp"?
To Shareef - A summer home or cabin is a place you go to escape the summer heat or vacation in the mountains. I live in a place that is regularly 115 in the summer, to go fishing & hiking in 75 degree weather is a treat for our family - and it's nice to get out of the city.

Ours was in our family for 4 generations when it was sold. Now we rent one when we can get away.

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I wouldn't know. I'm from the East Coast, but we don't have such things as "summer homes." Why would you have a different home in the summer?

Best beach camping on the east coast?

Aidan B

I'm looking for a place for me and my girlfriend to camp on the beach(or near). I've looked into a few state parks in Delaware, Maryland, and virginia. They look okay but seem to be more for rvs and campers. I will be using a tent. Is there anything in the area that is better for tent camping? I live near Philadelphia, pa and would like to keep the drive under 4 hours.

Thanks!
Also, I would like to go south.
Should have been more clear. I don't want to be on the beach, I just want to be close to the beach.

Answer
First Landing State Park in Virginia Beach is right off the beach with (if I recall correctly) mostly tent sites.

http://first-landing-state-park.org/

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Does anyone know of a good but cheap or good priced Tent Camping Site in the North East Coast?

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tuki27

Okay, I am a broke college student who is trying to have a good time for spring break but not spend too much money. Me and 3 of my friends are looking to stay at a camp site. We are from NJ and are looking to stay at either Southern Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, or even Virginia (Northern). Can someone help me out with a safe, fun, cool place???
Thank you!

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i don't know much about camp sites around those areas, but the average of what i've seen from the east cost to the west cost, Maine to Alaska, its about $15 a night

Where can I camp in the Northeast on the ocean?

Courtney

I want to camp either on a beach or somewhere that has an ocean view from the tent site. I live in New York, so anywhere on the east coast would be great. Any ideas?
I live in upstate NY and I want to stay at a tent site that has a view of the ocean, or even a site on the beach if thats possible. I'm just going for the weekend and was really hoping to find something in Cape Cod.

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Out on Long Island all the way out by Montauk there are campsites right on the beach in Hither Hills Park. Also look into the Otis Pike Fire Island High Dune WIlderness, Probably one of the most remote shore campsites in NY.

http://www.nps.gov/fiis/planyourvisit/fireislandwilderness.htm

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