Primitive Camping Around NW Ohio.?

Jared and

We have a pop up camper and all we need is a pump for water, a outhouse, fire ring, and dumpster. I don't want a large campground I have tried Indiana's, Ohio's, and Michigan's state sites and maybe I am not looking in the right place. I am from Oregon and used to BLM camping you pull in put your money in a slot and usually don't see more than one or two people the whole time you are there. We want to go camping next year we didn't go this year because we are sick of crowded places.
I dont want electric, flushing toilets, a water hookup, showers, a pool. I really dont care if we have to bring in our own water and take out our own trash. I want a fire ring and a outhouse.

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Hi!
This may not help much, I don't have an Ohio map in front of me .I moved here (Oregon) from Ohio, and remember what a struggle it was to find quiet camping. Hocking Hills is great, or the park near Cleves (Miami something Park? less great, but site 13 is quiet) Other than that, not sure. They have a different idea of camping in Ohio, less wildernessy, far less primitive (they don't have much protected land left) and private. I know what you mean, the facilities are unimportant if the site and park are about nature loveliness. The area around Blue Creek, near Peebles, has some cool caves and streams, maybe there are parks in the region. Good Luck!

By the way, I am going tent/car camping tomorrow, want to head away from Portland to a warm lake, but am weary of RT. 26 and 84, and the Mt. Hood area. Any ideas or places that stand out as stellar /low elevation (we want a warm quiet lake) within 2 or 3 hours that you recall?

I do remember heading out of Ohio to fulfill nature needs. Hocking Hills is a highlight, but may be far way for you, but Red River Gorge in KY is lovely, and has good tent camping for those who want to be away from RV'S and other things of man. I spent a week there once, resting after the Appalachian Trail. Lots to see, cool rock formations, and creeks. Best to you!.

Help w/ campgrounds in OR.???!!!!?

Christina

My boyfriend and I are looking for camp sites (tent camping) in OR. They need to be affordable, have restroom facilities, showers (would be nice but not mandatory), a fire pit, and most of all FUN!! We are considering Loon Lake Recreation Center, Rogue River, or Mt. Hood...are these any good?? Any suggestions on specific campgrounds would be appreciated! Thanks! :o)

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I have done tons of camping in Oregon. The only public camp grounds that I have stayed at that has every thing you are asking for and I can say anything about from experience is these. Cove Palisades State Park in Central Oregon. Fort Steven's State Park near Astoria, and Barview Jetty County Park outside of Tillamook. All of my camping experience in or around Mount Hood has been off the beaten path and more "primitive"

The three above are all tremendously fun. All three have everything you are asking for, including showers. My personal favorite is the one at Barview Jetty. Here is why. I am a fishermen and the fishing is good here. You can catch various types of fish from the jetty. You can even buy a device that attaches to you fishing pole to catch crab. I would make a seafood feast of fish and crab at the end of the day for dinner. They have fish cleaning stations here that make it easy to do. Just up the road from the campground (walking distance) is a small store where you can buy bait, beer and even pizza! I will post links for all three that tell you more specifics about them, what there is to do, how much they cost, etc. Have fun!

http://www.co.tillamook.or.us/gov/parks/Campgrounds.htm

http://www.oregonstateparks.org/park_179.php

http://www.oregonstateparks.org/park_32.php

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What are some good campsites along the Oregon coast?

joe g

I'm going to the beach this weekend and I'm looking for a good campsite off the beaten path, and a relatively short drive from Portland. Where would I go to avoid crowds and tourists? I'd like a quiet campsite with just the bare necessities, nothing fancy at all. The further from big towns the better. Preferably one close to the beach, surrounded by forest, good for hiking and good for doing outdoors stuff. Lots of stuff to explore would be great. Pretty and scenic is great too, of course. The cheaper the better, we just need a place to park the car and set up a tent. Anything helps :) thanks guys

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In the summer, it's pretty tough to find anywhere secluded to camp along the Oregon Coast. Pretty much every campgound is well known. Honestly, you will probably have to go to Mt. Hood, Gifford Pinchot or the Gorge and hike into a lake somewhere if you really want seclusion.

As for the coast, I agree that Cape Lookout is a good choice. There is a lot to do there.

Oswald West would be my personal choice, but I think they have the campground closed right now due to some dangerous trees that might fall. You might want to call the state and see what's up. I have camped at Os a bunch of times and it tends to be more outdoor minded people. I hiked in with my backpack, but they have wheelbarrows for your gear. You can watch surfers down there, too.

If you want to be RIGHT ON the beach, there is a state campground called "Beachside Recreation Site" just south of Waldport. It is not that secluded, but it's the best for going to sleep to the sound of the ocean! I have camped here in the fall, after school was back in. It might be crowded/full in the summer.

I also stayed at South Beach campground in a yurt two years ago in the summer. I made the reservation WAY in advance and it was a zoo. There were kids everywhere and it wasn't very calm. However, it was a nice walk to the beach and the $35 yurt was a lot cheaper than any hotel in Newport or Lincoln City.

Picking the right Sleeping bag?

Laaaadeeee

where can i buy a light, inexpensive sleeping bag somewhere around Greenwich village Manhattan? i really need this! thx in advance!
sorry about the wrong category

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Hi Maria,

It's hard for anyone to answer your question at the moment because we don't know what you plan on using the sleeping bag for,,, Like if you plan on using it so you can sleep in somebody else's home, while you are visiting, then you can get by with any reasonable-quality cheap bag. But if you are planning on going camping -- like outdoors in a camping tent -- then it is likely to be a whole lot colder, so you will need a better-quality bag. Something thicker with more insulation, and maybe even a hood for your head.

You also asked that the bag be light. Well, the lightest sleeping bags are down bags. These are filled with goose down, the fluffy chest feathers that keep these birds warm even in freezing Arctic climates. But down bags are more expensive, from maybe $150 to $400 and more, like if you're planning to sleep on Mt. Everest.

A cheap sleeping bag can be bought for $40 or so. But it will have synthetic filling, not down. And it will be heavier and bulkier than a down bag suited to the same temperature range.

Rather than limiting yourself to Greenwich Village, you could go to any Kmart or WalMart for a cheap sleeping bag. And it will be fine for a sleepover at some friend's place.

I hope this helps you some. :-)

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Picking the right Sleeping bag?

best tent camping mt hood image

Laaaadeeee

where can i buy a light, inexpensive sleeping bag somewhere around Greenwich village Manhattan? i really need this! thx in advance!
sorry about the wrong category

Answer
Hi Maria,

It's hard for anyone to answer your question at the moment because we don't know what you plan on using the sleeping bag for,,, Like if you plan on using it so you can sleep in somebody else's home, while you are visiting, then you can get by with any reasonable-quality cheap bag. But if you are planning on going camping -- like outdoors in a camping tent -- then it is likely to be a whole lot colder, so you will need a better-quality bag. Something thicker with more insulation, and maybe even a hood for your head.

You also asked that the bag be light. Well, the lightest sleeping bags are down bags. These are filled with goose down, the fluffy chest feathers that keep these birds warm even in freezing Arctic climates. But down bags are more expensive, from maybe $150 to $400 and more, like if you're planning to sleep on Mt. Everest.

A cheap sleeping bag can be bought for $40 or so. But it will have synthetic filling, not down. And it will be heavier and bulkier than a down bag suited to the same temperature range.

Rather than limiting yourself to Greenwich Village, you could go to any Kmart or WalMart for a cheap sleeping bag. And it will be fine for a sleepover at some friend's place.

I hope this helps you some. :-)

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Picking the right Sleeping bag?

best tent camping mt hood image

Laaaadeeee

where can i buy a light, inexpensive sleeping bag somewhere around Greenwich village Manhattan? i really need this! thx in advance!
sorry about the wrong category

Answer
Hi Maria,

It's hard for anyone to answer your question at the moment because we don't know what you plan on using the sleeping bag for,,, Like if you plan on using it so you can sleep in somebody else's home, while you are visiting, then you can get by with any reasonable-quality cheap bag. But if you are planning on going camping -- like outdoors in a camping tent -- then it is likely to be a whole lot colder, so you will need a better-quality bag. Something thicker with more insulation, and maybe even a hood for your head.

You also asked that the bag be light. Well, the lightest sleeping bags are down bags. These are filled with goose down, the fluffy chest feathers that keep these birds warm even in freezing Arctic climates. But down bags are more expensive, from maybe $150 to $400 and more, like if you're planning to sleep on Mt. Everest.

A cheap sleeping bag can be bought for $40 or so. But it will have synthetic filling, not down. And it will be heavier and bulkier than a down bag suited to the same temperature range.

Rather than limiting yourself to Greenwich Village, you could go to any Kmart or WalMart for a cheap sleeping bag. And it will be fine for a sleepover at some friend's place.

I hope this helps you some. :-)

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