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brianosaur
Explorer
Oct 08, 2017

Family Camping Resorts NY/NJ/CT/PA?

As first timers, we have our 2018 TT on order with delivery no later than April 1st. We're pretty excited and know of several standard campgrounds near us that we wish to go to.

However, we also wanted to start looking into family resort style campgrounds within a few hours outside the NYC area.

Resorts with a thousand screaming kids, waterpark splash zones, games, arts-n-crafts and outdoor movie nights. You know, the kind of campground that folks without young kids run far, far away from.

I only know of the Jellystone parks. Wondering if there are others out there that are similar?

Thanks
  • Matt_Colie's avatar
    Matt_Colie
    Explorer II
    Oct 08, 2017
    Brian,

    The first place you camp should be your driveway.

    Make sure that everybody understands that this is what you are doing, and a (ie) 4PM, the house will be locked. You can run an extension cord to the trailer, and a water hose if you choose, but that will be home for at least that night. If it is raining, that is even better.

    As to where to go for your first excursion, I don't have any clue. When I did live in the megopolis (central North Jersey), I tent camped in places like Stoke's State. We now do avoid the places you are looking for, but never fear.

    I am going to suggest that you get over to:RV Park Reviews
    I am sure that what you want will be found in the radius you have proposed. Remember that radius covers a lot of eastern PA, all of NJ, NY south of Poughkeepsie and CT west of New Haven.

    Why not more??
    Because you are towing a new trailer for the first time. You will be a lot slower than you are expecting. Rushing is a great way to never get there.

    Matt - now camps with grands....

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