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06-18-2012, 07:43 AM
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Boston, New York, Washington DC Base Camps?
We'd like to do the tourist thing around Boston, NewYork and Washington DC but would be happier to have a base camp out of the city a ways. Anyone have any recommendations for campgrounds within 60 miles TOAD driving, or with bus/subway/train connections to any of the above cities?
Thanks in advance.
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06-18-2012, 07:59 AM
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The KOA in Fredericksburg VA is in my opinion a good choice for your DC stay. Don't forget to go see the Seabee Memorial at Arlington!
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06-18-2012, 08:39 AM
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Senior Member
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One down, two ta go. And we even get to use the dusty KOA card.
THANKS!!!
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06-18-2012, 09:10 AM
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06-18-2012, 09:46 AM
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We spent a week at Drummer Boy in Gettysburg, PA last summer. It was a large campground, but very nice and had plenty for the kids to do. It was about an hour from DC. We took a bus tour to DC and spent a day. The bus picked us up right in the campground and dropped us off there that night. After seeing the traffic in DC, I wouldn't do it any other way.
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06-18-2012, 10:20 AM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
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X-2 We camp in Gettysburg about 3 times a year and really enjoy it as well.
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06-19-2012, 02:08 PM
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Senior Member
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New York area??? Anyone? Anyone?
I hear they valet park in Harlem.....but there may be a problem getting it back at the end of the evening....
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06-19-2012, 02:28 PM
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AKA Bluebird
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Originally Posted by grayfox
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x2 I've stayed there. Hourly city bus to nearby metro station and Grey Line Tours will pick you up at the campground. No hassle!
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06-19-2012, 02:42 PM
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AKA Bluebird
Join Date: Aug 2006
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SinkorSwim
We'd like to do the tourist thing around Boston, NewYork and Washington DC but would be happier to have a base camp out of the city a ways. Anyone have any recommendations for campgrounds within 60 miles TOAD driving, or with bus/subway/train connections to any of the above cities?
Thanks in advance.
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This place might work. They say they have tours to the city.
Black Bear Campground :: Nearest Full Service Campground to New York City
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06-19-2012, 02:51 PM
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AKA Bluebird
Join Date: Aug 2006
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BTW - Hershey is not all that far from Gettysburg.
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2006 4x4 Ford 250 SD / 2007 Flagstaff 827 FLS
One very patient wife and one furry child who travels with us. Forty-two years of trailering and camping, and I still have a blast.
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06-19-2012, 03:32 PM
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IT Guru
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I've heard really nice things about the Prince William Forest RV Campground in Dumfries, VA. That is just a short ride up I-95 to the Metro Station in Springfield/Franconia.
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06-19-2012, 03:39 PM
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Senior Member
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Boston: Minuteman CG
NYC: Newburg KOA
DC: Cherry Hill CG or Fairfax Lake Park (Fairfax Co., VA owned)
In all four cases, public transport to the tourist sites is available.
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06-19-2012, 03:49 PM
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AKA Bluebird
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For your own safety please be aware that, for strangers, I95, the beltway, etc are difficult for at the best of times and a total nightmare during commutes. JMHO
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2006 4x4 Ford 250 SD / 2007 Flagstaff 827 FLS
One very patient wife and one furry child who travels with us. Forty-two years of trailering and camping, and I still have a blast.
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06-19-2012, 04:14 PM
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Senior Member
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Thanks all, with a combination of those we are good-to-go.
We need to kill some time to let the humidity die off before getting too far south
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06-19-2012, 05:03 PM
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Submarines once..........
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Fire Instructor
Boston: Minuteman CG
NYC: Newburg KOA
DC: Cherry Hill CG or Fairfax Lake Park (Fairfax Co., VA owned)
In all four cases, public transport to the tourist sites is available.
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Newburg KOA was awesome for our kids. We have been there twice and they always had a blast. They made sure there is plenty to do even in the spring.
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06-19-2012, 05:26 PM
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Boston
Minuteman Campground just west of Boston. We will be staying there this weekend. Boston Minuteman Campground
KOA in Middleboro Ma is about 35 miles south of Boston. Very close to Plymouth (10 miles). Cape Cod is about 20 to 25 miles and Newport 35 to 45 miles. My house 1 mile. Boston / Cape Cod KOA | Camping in Massachusetts | KOA Campgrounds
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06-20-2012, 07:11 PM
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Junior Member
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Location: Green Bay, Wisconsin
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We stayed at Prince William for our DC trip and it was one of the nicest and cleanest parks we stayed at that trip. They are a Good Sam club and have all pull thrus. Our NYC trip we stayed in Jersey City at Liberty Harbor Marina and RV park. Its basically a parking lot with full hook ups and bath and shower facilities. You can see the lady liberty from your site and its about a three block walk to the PATH station that takes you into the city. In fact we are going to be there over the 4th of July in a couple of weeks. There is a nice little out door bar right outside the gates of the campground that over looks the marina. There is also a water taxi that will take you across if you aren't into the subway scene.
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06-28-2012, 07:54 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: Washington DC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SinkorSwim
We'd like to do the tourist thing around Boston, NewYork and Washington DC but would be happier to have a base camp out of the city a ways. Anyone have any recommendations for campgrounds within 60 miles TOAD driving, or with bus/subway/train connections to any of the above cities?
Thanks in advance.
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Pohick Bay Regional Park is about 20 minutes from DC. Alot closer than fredericksburg. Fits most rigs, if you are interested, let me know and I will get you prices.
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06-29-2012, 10:36 AM
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Thanks all, decided to skip Boston as we have been there a couple of times before. Just booked a week at Liberty Harbor, the concept of driving right thru New York and over the George Washington bridge has me a wee bit nervous but we have our entry and exit days pegged on Sundays so hopefully that helps. The $75 for a full service site and $50 for a boondock site right downtown was just too attractive to pass up. We have to move sites a few times and boondock for two nights as there were not a lot of sites left but thats no big deal. Now the drive in/out of New York on the other hand...... Did thru Chicago as a warm up
Still reading up on all the DC options. And are now thinking we'll do a couple weeks on the Jersey Shore area, mayby a week by Atlantic City area and a week down on the cape. Good 50% off Passport America campground 25m north of Atlantic City.
Thanks again!
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08-17-2012, 11:41 AM
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Junior Member
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We just stayed at the Cherryhill Campground in DC last month. Awesome. Skip the waste of time bus to the Metro. Drive yourself. Takes 3 min easy drive. Cost less to park at the metro station then taking the bus. You can come and go without waiting for the bus. Green line metro takes you directly to the Smithsonian and other sites. Cherry hill was perfect. Great pools, site, etc.
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