NE PA to Fort Wilderness

Goose killer · 02-22-2015, 06:34 PM

Booked a week at Fort Wilderness for November. Thinking about my route down. Gonna just do 95 as it's a strait shot. About 16 hrs. I plan on staying at the campground (Pedro's) at South of the Border on the way down. It's full hookups, and cheap, about half way, and I wanna stop there anyway. Any reviews? On the way back I was thinking of making it a two stop trip. Anyone have any recommendations close to the 95 route. Thinking South Carolina/Georgia and VA/Maryland. Any other tips/tricks welcome.

PSUFan1 · 02-22-2015, 06:54 PM

I know you didn't say North Carolina but we are planning to stay at Carolina Crossroads on our way to myrtlebeach this year. It's gotta good reviews on this forum. It's located in northern North Carolina. Good luck with your planning.

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dblr · 02-22-2015, 07:12 PM

For a 2 stop trip on the way home maybe New Green Acres near Walterboro SC and either Carolina Crossroads or the campground at Kings Dominion. We have also used the Yogi Bear at Emporia Va. and Bass lake in Dillon SC all good for a overnight stop

Goose killer · 02-22-2015, 07:22 PM

Thought about the Yogi Bear. That's a good location. Usually like the Yogi Bears. That one looked a little run down.

**ependydad** · 02-22-2015, 10:42 PM

I'll also recommend Carolina Crossroads in Roanoke Rapids, NC. Easy in/easy out.

In Southern Georgia (I think) is Whisperin' Pines in Rincon. Again, stayed there and it was pretty easy.

I spent a night at Kosmos Village in Glenn Allen, VA. Basically, they have a couple of dozen RV spots in front of a trailer park. Short office hours and no facilities- but it was a cheap place to spend the night when I needed A/C. I'd stay there again if arriving late, leaving early, and not planning on exploring. Though, our neighbors said they had been there a month.

Goose killer · 02-22-2015, 10:58 PM

Lots of good info. I'm so excited about this trip. I'm thinking New Green Acres first night ( about 5 hrs from Disney). And Yogi Emporia VA second night (about 5.5 hrs from NGA). Then 7 hrs to home on Sunday.
Carolina crossroads looked super nice. Not really a fan of the no trees mega lots tho. Looks like a mall parking lot.
Any other tips on this trip keep em up!!!

Taranwanderer · 02-23-2015, 12:27 AM

Goose--I'm in WB and heading to FL in 2 weeks. Doing 81 south to I-77 to I-26 to I-95. Taking 95 through Philly, Wilmington, Newark, Baltimore, the DC Beltway, and Richmond is not a fun drive. The 81 route is 30 miles longer but a much nicer drive/pull. Good luck either way!

dblr · 02-23-2015, 07:13 AM

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PSUFan1 · 02-23-2015, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Taranwanderer

Goose--I'm in WB and heading to FL in 2 weeks. Doing 81 south to I-77 to I-26 to I-95. Taking 95 through Philly, Wilmington, Newark, Baltimore, the DC Beltway, and Richmond is not a fun drive. The 81 route is 30 miles longer but a much nicer drive/pull. Good luck either way!

Taranwanderer is 81 hilly since it is inland?

SilverbackMel · 02-23-2015, 07:45 AM

Here's a tip: ENJOY THIS TRIP AND MAKE "MAGICAL MEMORIES".

lkin · 02-23-2015, 01:06 PM

South of the border- Stayed there last year for a night on the way to Ft Wilderness from Massachusetts. Its an open field, clean, cheesey. Ok for a stopover. Certainly easy on easy off. Bunch of tourist trap stores and restaurants.
Actually a nice contrast to the Fort, which is awesome!

nineback · 02-23-2015, 01:17 PM

81 is hilly and lots of truck traffic but I agree it is better than 95. Where 26 and 95 meet can be a mess sometimes with traffic backups. It just depends on the day and if it is close to a holiday.

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Taranwanderer is 81 hilly since it is inland?

RVBikers · 02-23-2015, 01:23 PM

I agree with Taranwanderer & nineback. take the extra time and go I-81. the traffic & tolls from Philly to DC are horrible at any time of day. The tolls for a car would be about $30 alone, probably doubled with a trailer, or more...
and I personally cant stand the boring scenery through VA & nothing but pine trees in the Carolinas.
I-81 is hilly but much better scenery, CHEAPER, and lot less stressful.

SilverbackMel · 02-23-2015, 01:27 PM

DO NOT talk down against South of the Border �� My brother used to travel there for VACATION!! �� in America we have something for everyone. I stopped there once, like 40 years ago for a bathroom break!

Goose killer · 02-23-2015, 02:47 PM

Don't worry Silver Back I will. Wife and kids are bonkers about it. Should have waited a few months to tell them. Taranwander let me know how you make out. I did 95 to Annapolis, it was a nightmare. And that was in a car. I'm rt off 84 so 84-81 is easy. Wondering how much more mtns etc. plus I hate the concrete on 81 bobbing the rig. Wondering if that ever clears up. DBLr that site is crazy. People are legitimately obsessed with this place.

greymedic · 02-23-2015, 05:12 PM

We've done this trip a couple of times from Wayne County NEPA. We take I-81 to I-66 to US 17 to I-95 to get out off the winter weather ASAP. Fredricksburg KOA is OK for an overnight stop; then Pedro's @ South of the Border (cheap just basics); then Kingsland, GA and finally WDW.

dblr · 02-23-2015, 07:45 PM

Goose killer, yes you are right, they are obsessed but they will be the first ones to offer information and also first if you need help there or on the way to the Fort, trust me I know this for a fact, they are very helpful. Have a great trip and a safe one and for the record we use the 301 route to get around Balt. & D.C.

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