Type of Camping You Do

[DaGrinch]

Originally Posted by rmac04401

Pat, you should try Raystown Lake just west of Lewistown. Seven Points. Been there twice very nice need to reserve early around holidays. Last time I went was only $25 night.

Shhhh! Don't give away the secret!

We like Raystown so much, we go at least a half dozen times a year. So far, 3 times with the 4th time the 4th of July weekend.

We normally do the state parks/federal lands. The senior pass gives us a 50% discount at Raystown Lake ($54 total for 3 nights!) and PA allows a senior discount at their state parks even if you are non-residents. Have done some private CG's and KOA's over the years.... prefer what we do now.
DW HAS to have electricity. Otherwise, I'll fill the FW tank going in, dump everything going out. Looking forward to the days when she retires so we can make MUCH longer trips. Boondocking didn't used to be an option with my wife. Might change a bit since we now have an on-board generator.

[rmac04401]

Originally Posted by DaGrinch

Shhhh! Don't give away the secret!

We like Raystown so much, we go at least a half dozen times a year. So far, 3 times with the 4th time the 4th of July weekend.

We normally do the state parks/federal lands. The senior pass gives us a 50% discount at Raystown Lake ($54 total for 3 nights!) and PA allows a senior discount at their state parks even if you are non-residents. Have done some private CG's and KOA's over the years.... prefer what we do now.
DW HAS to have electricity. Otherwise, I'll fill the FW tank going in, dump everything going out. Looking forward to the days when she retires so we can make MUCH longer trips. Boondocking didn't used to be an option with my wife. Might change a bit since we now have an on-board generator.

I forgot everyone was looking😱 we have been there twice. We need to find another site the scenery was good first time but the playground across the road can make a peaceful weekend not!

[actadh]

Been camping at reclaimed strip mines this season. Free sites and free firewood. Beautiful lakes and trails- the Buckeye Trail runs through the area.

[Wolverine 1945]

Originally Posted by dwayneb236

We do state parks mainly but have no problems with RV parks. We are big into hiking, kayaking and fishing, so we will camp near as we can to these activities. We love the woods and nature of state parks. We love the amenities of RV Parks.. They are super convenient for us and that's what we have our trailer for. Either place we camp we have a great time because we are away from work and the everyday humdrum of life.

I am sure there are many many great State parks,,,
But if you ever find your way to Michigan you should try to get into Platte River Nat. Park,,, near Sleeping Bear Dunes !!!

[dwayneb236]

Wolverine, if we ever get up that way we sure will. We are not able to go far or much at the moment due to we both work. Eventually our plan of course is to retire and hit all the states we can.

[MarcS]

DW and I are primarily Michigan State Parks. She wants to do some boondocking, I'm apprehensive. Lol

[Wolverine 1945]

Life is sooo much easier with ele & a dump station !!!
But a little elbow room is very nice !!!

[RSchleder]

We typically stay at KOA's when traveling. Local campgrounds when we reach our destination!

[youroo]

Mobile Motel with kitchen and we don't have to carry suit cases in and out! We always have a Room! We have used "City,county,township,private,state,federal, Military,RV sites and rest areas"! Youroo!!

[Wolverine 1945]

Originally Posted by RSchleder

We typically stay at KOA's when traveling. Local campgrounds when we reach our destination!

80 days camping already in 2016,,, man that is great !!!
But each to there own,,, It is State campgrounds for us !!!

[bareftn]

Originally Posted by Biker

We stay at clothing optional resorts. Nice places with nice people. Sometimes while on the road we will spend a night on BLM land or a SP. We find a remote site so we dont need to dress while there. Carry enough with us that we can do without hookups till we get to the resort.

X2 above and state parks

[bareftn]

I agree on full hookups, if I want to boondock I would just find a motel with no pool and B&W tv

[Rhody]

Stay away from anything that has the word RESORT in it!!

[Wolverine 1945]

Originally Posted by Rhody

Stay away from anything that has the word RESORT in it!!

I have seen a lot of them on line,,, they look very nice,,, but to much like a trailer park for me !!! We don't have small children,,, so we don't need all that ex stuff !!! Just a little quiet space !!!

[Rhody]

Originally Posted by Wolverine 1945

I have seen a lot of them on line,,, they look very nice,,, but to much like a trailer park for me !!! We don't have small children,,, so we don't need all that ex stuff !!! Just a little quiet space !!!

BINGO!

Don't Need The Muffy & Buffy Factor Either! lol

[actadh]

Originally Posted by MarcS

DW and I are primarily Michigan State Parks. She wants to do some boondocking, I'm apprehensive. Lol

Try a driveway trial run, or rent a tent site with no utilities at the state park if possible.

It is doable. That is what we have been doing which is staying at primitive campsites in the AEP Recreation lands in SE Ohio . Mind that the nearest town is within 15 miles so we can still run to McDonalds for a meal break and wifi. But it is fun. I am used to showering and washing my hair every day. The biggest water usage and water storage culprit is washing my hair, so if we are longer than three nights I need to wash my hair less often. Can still take a Navy shower every day and wear a hat