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kfp673
Explorer II
May 20, 2015

Any eastern PA "Hidden Gems"

Hello All,

Well.. as always memorial day weekend snuck up on us so fast that all of our go to campgrounds are sold out. We live in the Philadelphia suburbs and typically camp in the Poconos out to Lancaster area and sometimes along the shore. We really prefer state parks but they are all full (PA & NY) We have a 30' TT and 2 7 yr old twin daughters so I welcome any suggestions of private campgrounds that might be fun. We prefer electric and water hookup but are fine with just electric if there are shower houses. I did find a site at the Honesdale KOA but can't find any pictures or reviews. Also tried the Ocean City MD campgrounds but they are also full.

Any thoughts on a "hidden gem" that might possibly have an open site this last minute? I welcome any and all recommendations. Thanks!

7 Replies

  • kknowlton's avatar
    kknowlton
    Explorer II
    May 23, 2015
    I don't know how full they are, but you might check with Driftstone on the Delaware. It really is right on the river, and some of the back-in sites near the office are amazing - HUGE, shaded, and with electric (& I believe also water) hookups. They're not far from Stroudsburg, Shawnee-on-Delaware area, the Water Gap, etc. and there are tubing & canoeing - I believe you can even do it right from the CG.
  • RGar974417's avatar
    RGar974417
    Explorer
    May 22, 2015
    Plenty of hidden gems but not much chance of finding a spot this weekend.We love Locust Lake , Pine Grove Furnace and Promised Las State Park s.
  • vermilye's avatar
    vermilye
    Explorer
    May 22, 2015
    While both campgrounds are probably booked up for the weekend, Ricketts Glen State Park is my favorite state park. 22 waterfalls along a 7 mile hike. Dry camping, however hot showers. Some photos here.

    On of of our trips to Ricketts Glen we stayed at the Pioneer Campground (water & electric), a fairly short drive to the glen.
  • 4runnerguy's avatar
    4runnerguy
    Explorer
    May 20, 2015
    I can't help you with a specific recommendation, but have you checked out US Campgrounds.info? They show state, county, and city CG's in addition to SP's, SF's, NFS, and NPS CG's. You might find a city or county CG that has openings. Just another option.
  • ford_truck_guy's avatar
    ford_truck_guy
    Nomad
    May 20, 2015
    We went through this years back.... ended up at Cherry Hill park near DC.. had a great time , and got to watch Rolling Thunder while there... Great weekend . also there are a few real nice campgrounds south on 81 in Virginia.. real nice area and not too far of a ride... We stayed in New market VA at the Endless caverns... had a fantastic time..
  • nomad297's avatar
    nomad297
    Explorer
    May 20, 2015
    Spring Gulch in New Holland, Oak Creek in Narvon, Lake in Wood in Narvon.

    Bruce

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