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Hector_Bravo
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Oct 02, 2015

Spring Trip: South East

Afternoon All,

It is a rainy cold day in NJ so what is there to do but plan the following trip for 2016:

NJ

Raleigh, NC

Charleston, SC

Savannah, GA

Atlanta, GA

Nashville, TN

Pigeon Forge (Dollywood), TN

NJ

We usually stay in full hook-up campgrounds when spending several days visiting a specific area. I am looking for any suggestions for campgrounds, must sees, routes, etc.

Also, we are thinking about late April into May for the trip. Thoughts about the weather in this area at this time of year?

Thanks in advance.
  • Piegon Forge has great weather. We like Clear Creek Campground in Pigeon Forge. Full Hook Up and pull through sites.
  • Raleigh, NC - no suggestions

    Charleston, SC - James Island or Oak Plantation. We love them both.

    Savannah, GA - Skidaway Island SP

    Atlanta, GA - Nothing in or real near to Atlanta. We like Bald Ridge COE in Cumming, which is fairly close.

    Nashville, TN - No suggestions

    Pigeon Forge (Dollywood), TN - Foothills RV park
  • Campground recommendation:

    Oak Plantation RV Park, Charleston - large grassy park; some sites fairly spacious, large shade trees scattered throughout. Nice location for most things you'd want to do in Charleston (located south of town).

    Not sure how long you want to stay in the area, but don't miss the Battery (downtown historic homes), and Patriot Point is well worth a visit (Navy ships, history, etc.) Middleton Place and/or Magnolia Gardens can be lovely that time of year.
  • Weather will be warm. Mid-April is the normal last frost date in Tennessee and you will be further south. You could easily move into early or mid- March for a start date.

    Biggest weather issue could be thunderstorms/rain. Do make sure you have some way to stay aware of LOCAL watches/warnings. If there is a tornado warning, get OUT of the RV and into a substantial building.

    Bring your antihistamines.

    It's hard to say what is a not-to-miss thing--that totally depends on what you like. Dollywood is nice but Great Smokey Mountains National Park is THE thing to do in TN/NC.

    IMHO the only thing to do in Atlanta is figure out the best way to avoid it.

    If you like historic stuff, there is tons of it in TN and Georgia. The area around Chattanooga is beautiful in the spring and lots of interesting stuff to see.

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