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RonWSl
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Oct 18, 2013

Christmas Snow - Where to Go?

I am in Central Florida and want to be a "Reverse" Snowbird around Christmas time. I want to plan a trip within a reasonable distance from here for the week between CHristmas and New Years (no kids coming home this year :() maybe 8-12 hours driving time, or 500 -750 miles or so. Would like somewhere we can see snow, maybe some winter sports for old folks (snow tubing). Was looking at maybe N.C. perhaps around Hickory. Gatlinburg seems too crazy during that time. Finally, DW is not totally onboard with this due to concerns about driving in the snow (Hickory seems to be doable as far as it is near main roads/interstates). We have a Ford F350, dually diesel, 4xr4 towing 36' fifth wheel. DW has suggested Williamsburg but I doubt that will be a winder wonderland or close to same. Any suggestions as to locations or rv parks would be appreciated.

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  • RonWSl's avatar
    RonWSl
    Explorer
    Oct 18, 2013
    Thanks for the replys. The few areas I have looked at, I have also checked rvparkreviews and then go to the websites for the ones listed. Surprisinly, a lot seem to be year round. Please keep the ideas coming...hopefully, I can talk DW into something besides Williamsburg.
  • Bearhawk's avatar
    Bearhawk
    Explorer
    Oct 18, 2013
    We always have a white Christmas (I think once in the 40's there was one without). Go North till you run out of road!
  • Merrykalia's avatar
    Merrykalia
    Explorer II
    Oct 18, 2013
    I am not sure about how far it would be, but Winter Place, outside of Bluefield/Princeton West Virginia might just meet your expectations. It has excellent tubing, ski and snowboard lessons, a nice warm and cozy lodge.

    It is about 2 miles off of I-77, so even if it does snow, the roads are usually cleared and open within a few hours after the snow stops.


    Winter Place link

    Or you could consider the Boone/Blowing Rock, NC area. There is sure to be snow in the mountains. They usually begin making snow around Thanksgiving or earlier if temps are cold enough.

    Also, you might consider staying in a cabin, lodge or hotel instead of dragging your RV behind you. Most campgrounds in the "winter" areas (read snow) close about Dec 1 and don't reopen until the snow melts in March or April. If it is cold enough to snow, it's cold enough to freeze the water pipes, therefore, they close.
  • loulou57's avatar
    loulou57
    Explorer
    Oct 18, 2013
    You might be best to make last minute plans, if you would like to enjoy the snow
    There have been Christmases here in parts of Ontario without any snow.

    It would be a shame to make plans and be "Dreaming of a white Christmas"

    Only to get "Raindrops keep falling on my head"

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