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CharlesinGA
Nov 19, 2017Explorer
Co worker has a 30 ft Avion TT with a Dodge 3500 quad cab long bed. He likes to visit Mt Pisgah campground (15 miles S of Ashville) on the Blue Ridge Parkway at least once during the summer because it is cool (no power, water or sewer at Mt. Pisgah), however it is the only campground on the BR Parkway with showers. Has a dump station and scattered faucets. I went up in my MH with him this June, very good trip. We hiked some of the trails, they hiked to the top of Mt Pisgah, but I arrived just as they were getting back from that hike.
Best access to Mt Pisgah is from Ashville. The other roads are quite steep (yes, I got stupid and took NC 215 from the east up to the parkway, never again, and my friend said he had taken his TT up US 276 from the east and won't do that again, but from Ashville (which is how both of us departed) is not bad.
Other fun remote getaway is Black Rock Mtn State Park in Georgia, near Clayton in NE GA on US 23. (GA's highest state park) Steep climb to the park, so be sure of your tow vehicles capabilities, 9% or 10% grade for about 2 miles WITH NO PULL OFFS OR TURNAROUNDS, but the view and surroundings are well worth it. Winding entrance road so you need the entire curve with a TT, be on the lookout for oncoming traffic. You can explore up toward Franklin from there easily, couple of really good local produce stands nearby too.
Savannah is a beautiful and historical town and is easily explored on foot or on a tour trolley. You can even (for a fee) stay in the parking lot of the Visitor Center (so I have read, haven't tried it) but Skidaway Island State Park is close to town and a great place to stay, out in the salt marshes.
http://www.visit-historic-savannah.com/savannah-visitor-center.html
It all depends on whether you are into history, scenery, or something else. Knowing your rig and capabilities, and interests makes suggesting things easier.
Charles
Best access to Mt Pisgah is from Ashville. The other roads are quite steep (yes, I got stupid and took NC 215 from the east up to the parkway, never again, and my friend said he had taken his TT up US 276 from the east and won't do that again, but from Ashville (which is how both of us departed) is not bad.
Other fun remote getaway is Black Rock Mtn State Park in Georgia, near Clayton in NE GA on US 23. (GA's highest state park) Steep climb to the park, so be sure of your tow vehicles capabilities, 9% or 10% grade for about 2 miles WITH NO PULL OFFS OR TURNAROUNDS, but the view and surroundings are well worth it. Winding entrance road so you need the entire curve with a TT, be on the lookout for oncoming traffic. You can explore up toward Franklin from there easily, couple of really good local produce stands nearby too.
Savannah is a beautiful and historical town and is easily explored on foot or on a tour trolley. You can even (for a fee) stay in the parking lot of the Visitor Center (so I have read, haven't tried it) but Skidaway Island State Park is close to town and a great place to stay, out in the salt marshes.
http://www.visit-historic-savannah.com/savannah-visitor-center.html
It all depends on whether you are into history, scenery, or something else. Knowing your rig and capabilities, and interests makes suggesting things easier.
Charles
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