After 3 years of learning to use my trailer i've finally purchased a generator and 2-6v AGM batteries so I can try a hand at going someplace without hookups. I'm going to start out at PA state parks that don't have hookups, but was wondering if others have some other good places that are around. I'm in Central PA so most everything is accessible.

Walmarts. Paved drive thru sites. All no hook ups.

Made dash to east coast to pick up Mom in law. Was going to "camp" all the way back to west coast. Did not work out but still have this file. Numbers at top left might come in handy. I understand there is a big difference between "State Park" and "State Forest" in PA. http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/cs/groups/public/documents/document/dcnr_20030820.pdf

We just came from camping in PA state parks a few days ago. Many of them will be closing soon - or have already done so. You might want to hurry to get some camping in!!

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RGar974417
Explorer
Nov 08, 2015
Here is a list of all Pa State Parks and what amenities they have:

http://dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/staythenight/camping/where/index.htm
vermilye
Explorer
Nov 04, 2015
Ricketts Glen SP in PA keeps one of their loops open all winter. Great hikes along 22 waterfalls.
mbopp
Explorer
Nov 03, 2015
Also in Allegheny NF there are pull-off spots on the forest roads where I've seen people camp.
Redterpos3
Explorer
Oct 25, 2015
Thanks for the info so far! It's broadening my scope and where to look! I'm also researching the requirements for reservation or not. Different governmental areas have different requirements!
ljr
Nomad
Oct 25, 2015
jeomelia wrote:
Allegheny National Forest, wide range of campgrounds some are primative not more than a parking area and and maybe an outhouse, Red Bridge at Kinzua has hot showers some electric sites dump station the sites near the lake are primative. Hearts Content is primative with a dump station. Allstays Camp and RV App is a good reference for the area.

X2 to all that. Plus there are always one or two ANF campgrounds open into December for hunters. I used to go to Tracy Ridge during the first couple weeks in November and usually had the place to myself.
jeomelia
Explorer
Oct 25, 2015
PS: do not think the parks will be empty on weekends the camping season does not end at Labor Day, hunters and "leaf peakers" are in the campgrounds. Some of PA State Parks stay open until after deer season in December.
jeomelia
Explorer
Oct 25, 2015
Allegheny National Forest, wide range of campgrounds some are primative not more than a parking area and and maybe an outhouse, Red Bridge at Kinzua has hot showers some electric sites dump station the sites near the lake are primative. Hearts Content is primative with a dump station. Allstays Camp and RV App is a good reference for the area.
Redterpos3
Explorer
Oct 25, 2015
Hawk7 wrote:
Bald Eagle State Park is open year round. We love this place! Some sites have full hook ups some have only electric. Clean showers and restrooms. Very peaceful with a huge lake.

Agreed! We were there this summer. Awesome place loved canoeing and boating on the lake!!
Hawk7
Explorer
Oct 25, 2015
Bald Eagle State Park is open year round. We love this place! Some sites have full hook ups some have only electric. Clean showers and restrooms. Very peaceful with a huge lake.
Redterpos3
Explorer
Oct 25, 2015
pnichols wrote:
We just came from camping in PA state parks a few days ago. Many of them will be closing soon - or have already done so. You might want to hurry to get some camping in!!

True, planning on next weekend, to try it out for my first time. Also, there are some that are open year-round as well. One by us is Rickets Glen.

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