We live on Long Island and have had a camper for about 3 years now. We've only camped on Long Island in that time span but have just finished up a week at Lake George RV Park and it was great. We are already planning to start looking for our big trip for next summer and are looking for suggestions.1) campground should be less than 4 hours from NYC. 2) campsite should have water, electric and sewer sites3) must allow dogsThe trip will be in July of 2015 with two 28' trailers. It will consist of my parents who are mid to late 60's. My brother and sister in law in early 40's and their two boys aged 7 and 5. It will also be myself age 35. We've briefly looked at strawberry park and odetah online. Any other suggestions maybe west or south of NYC?

Looked towards Pa and maybe the Lancaster area, nice campgrounds and plenty to do.

You can't lose by going to Rip Van Winkle Campground in Saugerties, NY. This is our favorite place. We will be there in a couple of weeks and I can't wait.RVW doesn't have all of the bells and whistles of some campgrounds, but they do have a heated pool and daily activities.Check out their website and Facebook.Bruce

Did you get a picture with Toasty?! We just got back from LGRVP last night; went up for a few days. We went to Strawberry Park a couple of times years ago when the kids were young. It's a nice park if you're looking to keep the kids busy. Keep in mind though, that you have been spoiled now at LGRVP.

dblr wrote:Looked towards Pa and maybe the Lancaster area, nice campgrounds and plenty to do.X2. PA Railroad Museum, Strasberg RR, Dutch Wonderland (amusement park) and other attractions having to do with the Amish way of life. CG's we've used in the area would be Old Mill Stream (right next to Dutch Wonderland) and the Jellystone in Quarryville. The latter is nicer with lots for the kids but is IMHO pricey. Gettysburg and the surrounding area is also a good choice.

2 campgrounds that I can think of, both are probably close to your 4hr limit.Normandy Farms in Foxboro MA and Cherrystone Campground in VAIf it were me I would consider 1st cherrystone, place is just awesome, your kids will have a blast crabbing on the docks. Both campgrounds have every bell & whistle under the sunMike

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Big_Shoe
Explorer
Jul 28, 2014
You may want to check out Cherryhillpark.com

That is if you would like to tour Washington DC.

The rv park offers a dog walking service and the campground is "dog" friendly. Use the Metro System, less than a mile away and leave your car parked. You can take the metro to the mall, giving you access to all the monuments and museums.

As for the campground itself, it is outstanding. The staff working the front desk can help you with ticket purchases for bus tours and give you directions to some of the local sights.

Have fun.
Big_Shoe
Explorer
Jul 28, 2014
You may want to check out Cherryhillpark.com

That is if you would like to tour Washington DC.

The rv park offers a dog walking service and the campground is "dog" friendly. Use the Metro System, less than a mile away and leave your car parked. You can take the metro to the mall, giving you access to all the monuments and museums.

As for the campground itself, it is outstanding. The staff working the front desk can help you with ticket purchases for bus tours and give you directions to some of the local sights.

Have fun.
gr8filed
Explorer
Jul 27, 2014
I know it's farther than you would like but point sebago rv resort in casco maine is tops in my book. Just got back after a week trip with 4 family's. Lake front with full service marina, 18 golf coures, golf cart rentals {a must}, planned activities for the kids, adult entertainment. NO POOL but who cares. The lake is beautiful. Takes about 6 hrs from southern putnam county. Very easy drive.
Flintstones
Explorer
Jul 27, 2014
You have definately been spoiled after a week at Lake George RV Park.

With boys 7 and 5, a trip to Frontiertown in Ocean City, Maryland is in order. It's a busy place, go go go, but plenty to do and lots to see.

It's about 4 hours from NYC, maybe a little bit more, but worth the drive.
jtbr3
Explorer
Jul 27, 2014
with kids for week from LI, I would head to Hershey, Cape May, Knoebels or Poconos. Even DE/MD has nice campgrounds. Good luck
mdcamping
Explorer
Jul 27, 2014
2 campgrounds that I can think of, both are probably close to your 4hr limit.

Normandy Farms in Foxboro MA and Cherrystone Campground in VA

If it were me I would consider 1st cherrystone, place is just awesome, your kids will have a blast crabbing on the docks. Both campgrounds have every bell & whistle under the sun

Mike
Drbolasky
Explorer
Jul 27, 2014
dblr wrote:
Looked towards Pa and maybe the Lancaster area, nice campgrounds and plenty to do.

X2. PA Railroad Museum, Strasberg RR, Dutch Wonderland (amusement park) and other attractions having to do with the Amish way of life. CG's we've used in the area would be Old Mill Stream (right next to Dutch Wonderland) and the Jellystone in Quarryville. The latter is nicer with lots for the kids but is IMHO pricey. Gettysburg and the surrounding area is also a good choice.
NY_RVer
Explorer
Jul 27, 2014
Did you get a picture with Toasty?! We just got back from LGRVP last night; went up for a few days.

We went to Strawberry Park a couple of times years ago when the kids were young. It's a nice park if you're looking to keep the kids busy. Keep in mind though, that you have been spoiled now at LGRVP.
nomad297
Explorer
Jul 27, 2014
You can't lose by going to Rip Van Winkle Campground in Saugerties, NY. This is our favorite place. We will be there in a couple of weeks and I can't wait.

RVW doesn't have all of the bells and whistles of some campgrounds, but they do have a heated pool and daily activities.

Check out their website and Facebook.

Bruce
dblr
Explorer
Jul 27, 2014
Looked towards Pa and maybe the Lancaster area, nice campgrounds and plenty to do.

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