We live on Long Island and to get off the Island is just horrible. Last year going southbound on the BQE which has car swallowing potholes we couldnt avoid one and launched both right side hub caps. They probably flew through one the apartment windows!. This being stress full no matter what time of day, we would like to try to just get off the isalnd and find a closer place to just chill, then start the drive the next day. As well as I wouldnt mind spending some mountain time in PA. We camped a couple times at Drummer Boy in Gettsburg which was a KOA. Thanks for your thoughts

Twin Grove Campground is nice.It's located near the intersection of I-78 and I-81.The former Lickdale, now Jonestown KOA is very close to the intersection of I-78 and I-81.I have never stayed there but, I have been told it's a nice campground.These may be a little farther than you want to drive the first day, I'm not familiar with any CG's in eastern PA.Someone will have more suggestions. Enjoy your travels.

How about a campground around Lancaster, a great place to chill.

You've got to try Rip Van Winkle Campground in Saugerties, NY. This is one of our favorite places. It's only a couple-hour drive for you. My friend, who lives in Bellmore, goes there just about every chance he can.Bruce

My friends go to Granite Hill in Gettysburg, also heard that J&D Campground near Knoebels is nice. I have to miss our Rickett's Glen trip but really want to visit that place. Nice hiking and waterfalls...http://www.knoebels.com/http://www.jdcampground.com/http://www.granitehillcampingresort.com/http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/rickettsglen/

I found the best way off the Island is leaving at the crack of dawn and using the GWB for southern destinations. The BQE is horrible! I've had entire contents of my food pantry empty on the floor, including the three pound BJ's coffee can contents. Drawers have opened, just a crappy road. I have a seasonal at the Copake KOA and leave from there on our trips, since the FW is there. A good kick off point for you would be Newburgh KOA or Jellystone in Gardiner. Of course I would not use these as a start off point for a trip going south. All the campgrounds I mentioned are good for a few days of chillaxin' as well.Edit: just realized you were looking for PA & NJ campgrounds

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msgross
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May 21, 2014
My friends go to Granite Hill in Gettysburg, also heard that J&D Campground near Knoebels is nice. I have to miss our Rickett's Glen trip but really want to visit that place. Nice hiking and waterfalls...

http://www.knoebels.com/
http://www.jdcampground.com/
http://www.granitehillcampingresort.com/
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/rickettsglen/
nomad297
Explorer
May 21, 2014
You've got to try Rip Van Winkle Campground in Saugerties, NY. This is one of our favorite places. It's only a couple-hour drive for you. My friend, who lives in Bellmore, goes there just about every chance he can.

Bruce
dblr
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May 21, 2014
How about a campground around Lancaster, a great place to chill.
gbopp
Explorer
May 21, 2014
Twin Grove Campground is nice.
It's located near the intersection of I-78 and I-81.

The former Lickdale, now Jonestown KOA is very close to the intersection of I-78 and I-81.
I have never stayed there but, I have been told it's a nice campground.

These may be a little farther than you want to drive the first day, I'm not familiar with any CG's in eastern PA.
Someone will have more suggestions.

Enjoy your travels.

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