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OzBoz
Explorer
Apr 15, 2018

First trip to RV park - suggestions?

Hi everyone, we will be taking delivery of our new Palomino Solaire towards the end of April. We have a few summer trips planned, but wanted to get a first family trip fairly locally since we are first time owners (thinking Memorial Day weekend or there about).

I'm looking for recommendations for nice places in Central to North NJ, or Eastern PA., for a long weekend. I have two children age 12 and 14, so need someplace where there are activities to keep them active. I'm aware of a few KOA sites in the area, wanted to see if there were anything else that folks that recommend. Or is KOA the way to go?

Thanks in advance for your help.
  • Lantley's avatar
    Lantley
    Nomad
    Apr 15, 2018
    Delaware Water Gap KOA is a decent place. Lots for kids.
    I think you will be better off at a private CG with full hook up for your 1st trip. Full hook up gives you a better chance to check out everything and planned activities keep the kids occupied.
    Nothing wrong with state parks. Cordorus and French Creek are both nice places that you may want to check out. But to get your feet wet and do a shake down trip. Stick with a full hook up place.
  • lawrosa's avatar
    lawrosa
    Explorer
    Apr 15, 2018
    OzBoz wrote:
    Hi everyone, we will be taking delivery of our new Palomino Solaire towards the end of April. We have a few summer trips planned, but wanted to get a first family trip fairly locally since we are first time owners (thinking Memorial Day weekend or there about).

    I'm looking for recommendations for nice places in Central to North NJ, or Eastern PA., for a long weekend. I have two children age 12 and 14, so need someplace where there are activities to keep them active. I'm aware of a few KOA sites in the area, wanted to see if there were anything else that folks that recommend. Or is KOA the way to go?

    Thanks in advance for your help.


    Where are you coming from in NJ?

    How long is the RV?

    Im sure your not boondock ready so need a full hook up site correct?
  • roadrat2's avatar
    roadrat2
    Explorer
    Apr 15, 2018
    French Creek or Codorus , both in eastern PA. They both have swimming pools for swimming and lakes for fishing or kayaking. As previously mentioned, it may be difficult to get a reservation for the holiday weekend
  • Lwiddis's avatar
    Lwiddis
    Explorer II
    Apr 15, 2018
    Your kids will find lots to do and experience at a state park or federal campground that won’t be the same old thing...Internet, playground, pool etc. They may get to see a deer, raccoon, fox, hawk or a bear but not if you take them to a KOA or other developed RV spot next to a busy highway on the edge of a town.
  • doughboy's avatar
    doughboy
    Explorer
    Apr 15, 2018
    my 2 cents koa's are NOT the way to go. only in transit, spend the night and move on to your destination if nothing else is available!!!
    check out good sam web site. use it to find your campgrounds

    there's an amusement park called Dutch wonderland, it has it's own campground.
    http://www.oldmillstreamcampground.com

    here'e the amusement park

    https://www.dutchwonderland.com

    enjoy your camping
  • MSchu's avatar
    MSchu
    Explorer
    Apr 15, 2018
    I would look for a state park, or a Corps of Engineers campground instead of a KOA. The few KOA campgrounds I've been in were mostly a big field with trailers lined up side by side.
    It might be tough to get a reservation this close to the holidays though.
  • guidry's avatar
    guidry
    Explorer
    Apr 15, 2018
    Take a look at rvparkreviews.com, it’l be your new best friend

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