WE are trying to plan a trip from Ohio ending up north of Albany NY this early summer, any thoughts on where to go, or not to go? Planning on stops in VT, ME, NH, Up state NY. We like bike riding, hiking, general exploring. Appreciate any thoughts. We camp with 32"TT, as we are drifting around, different types of campgrounds are good. We do a lot of state park camping in our area. Full hookups not required.

Lots of good possibilities!In New York state, I like Watkin's Glen and Letchworth state parks. There's a lot of hiking and exploring opportunities in the Adirondacks as well; I'm just less well versed with specific suggestions there.In Vermont, there are many nice hiking areas. For mountains, Mt Philo (easy), Camel's Hump (moderately strenuous, with a few different trail options), Mt Mansfield (similar to Camel's Hump), and Ascutney (a little harder hike, or take the auto road and wander around the summit) are all good and popular hikes. Ascutney has a state park campground at the base, too. (Mt Philo also has a little campground, and an auto road up and down, but access for any other than a truck camper or quite small trailer would be well nigh impossible.)There are several state parks around the Groton state forest, interconnected with a trail system that's a little closer to level. It's a pretty area. Little River state park also has some nice hiking and multi-use trails.All the Vermont state park campgrounds have no hookups, incidentally.For biking, there's one nice option is the Burlington bike path that connects to the longer island line rail trail, eventually heading out to South Hero (island).The White Mountains in New Hampshire have lots of options for hiking and exploring. The Kancamagus Highway is one scenic road there with lots of pull-offs for hiking and exploration (ranging from quick strolls to significant day hikes or longer).One resource that I find handy for New York public campgrounds is campadk campsite photo database (which is independent of the state).

Thanks for the reply. We've been to Letchworth, great place. Good to know re VT and hookups, or lack there of, were good with some dry camping. The Burlington bike path, Paved? We are Road bikers, not MTN.

In Franconia notch in NH (where the old man in the mountain used to be) there is a paved bike path thru the state park. Because of a 7 or 8 mile down hill the grand kids thought it was fun. We like the bike bath one the erie canal because it is flat.

I suggest this to everyone asking that question: Do a Google search for `________ tourism' and put the city, state, area or whatever in the blank and read the experts suggestions.

Spacejunk63 wrote:Thanks for the reply. We've been to Letchworth, great place. Good to know re VT and hookups, or lack there of, were good with some dry camping. The Burlington bike path, Paved? We are Road bikers, not MTN.Are you a fan of baseball? Look into Hartwick Highlands Campground inCooperstown, NY. Besides the Hall Of Fame about 50 minutes away you have Catskill Scenic Rail Trail and Erie Canal Cruises, both make great day trips.In Copake NY you have Copake Camping Resort, down the road is Scenic Harlem Valley rail trail which is a must, while on the rail trail check out Bash Bish Falls and Copake Iron Works Museum.Both rail trails are extremely scenic, pack a lunch while on the trails :CPik from catskill scenic trail Pik from Harlem Vally rail trail Mike

Camping in VT, NH, ME, NY Looking for suggestions

All_I_could_aff
Explorer
Feb 05, 2020
Vermont suggestion...Lake Dunmore Kampersville.
Tvov
Explorer II
Feb 03, 2020
Two suggestions... Acadia National Park in Maine - Fantastic "bike" paths, called "carriage roads", you can spend days riding. Hiking, mild to strenuous climbing, views around every corner. Bar Harbor is in Acadia, if you want to do the tourist thing there.

Fort Ticonderoga at the north end of Lake George in New York State. Excellent historical site - colonial fort, one of the oldest (if not oldest?) forts in existence in the continental USA. Worth the visit if you are at all interested in colonial history.
spoon059
Explorer II
Feb 02, 2020
Gotcha, thanks!
Spacejunk63
Explorer
Feb 02, 2020
spoon059 wrote:
OP, where are you staying in Albany? We're headed up to Lake Champlain this summer and I plan to spend a couple days in Albany. My mom grew up there, wife and kids have never been.

Trying to research places near the southwest of the city.

We are visiting my mom's family farm in Berne, east of Albany. I really posted Albany as a place people would know about as a base line location. I really dont have much to offer for camping or activities there, as our main activity is to visit family. The extended family has always talked about Blue Mountain Lake, north of Albany. Have a good trip.
Spacejunk63
Explorer
Feb 02, 2020
DrewE wrote:
Spacejunk63 wrote:
Thanks for the reply. We've been to Letchworth, great place. Good to know re VT and hookups, or lack there of, were good with some dry camping. The Burlington bike path, Paved? We are Road bikers, not MTN.

The Burlington part is paved, the rest is (mostly?) nice packed gravel, from what I understand. It's reasonable for (many) road bikes at any rate, at least many of the recreational/city variety as opposed to road racing or similar, relatively fragile bikes.

North Beach campground (operated by the City of Burlington) has hookups and is right on the bike path--it literally cuts through the park though not the campground specifically.

Thanks, we have added the north beach campground to on of our stays, after a couple of days at lake placid.
spoon059
Explorer II
Feb 02, 2020
OP, where are you staying in Albany? We're headed up to Lake Champlain this summer and I plan to spend a couple days in Albany. My mom grew up there, wife and kids have never been.

Trying to research places near the southwest of the city.
pitch
Explorer II
Feb 01, 2020
Dick_B wrote:
I suggest this to everyone asking that question: Do a Google search for `________ tourism' and put the city, state, area or whatever in the blank and read the experts suggestions.

Yes, I have noticed that google is your go to answer for the last decade or so.
Why? Are you just trying to be freakin condescending or you just love to be a @&^?
You are not helpful or funny in the least!
Forum boards are an exercise in the social arts. Discussion, transfer of ideas, just being friendly,like at the diner over a cup of coffee.
If you do not feel like joining in this social interchange, then why do you bother answering at all?
ACZL
Explorer
Feb 01, 2020
Old Forge Camping Resort in Old Forge NY (approx 1 hour NNE of Utica). Plenty to see/do hike/bike/canoe. Water park next door. W/E (30A).
mbopp
Explorer
Feb 01, 2020
GeoBoy wrote:
Go to Lake Placid/Saranac Lake area, tons of hiking, wide shoulders for road biking, Iron Man is held there. Also paddle sports, tons of great canoeing, we stay at the North Pole Resorts but there are several NYS campgrounds in the area. Have fun.

Ditto on North Pole. We were seasonal there last summer while I had a retirement gig at one of the local canoe outfitters.
Merrykalia
Explorer
Feb 01, 2020
In around the southern beaches in Maine, we liked Ne're Family Beach campground in Old Orchard Beach. We truly enjoyed OOB because of the "old timey" feel of the town. Although there are many large, commercial campgrounds in the area, this one is a bare bones experience, but it is FHU. There are lots of biking in the area, but I can't really give you a specific path. The campground is right across the road from the local lobster pound, so dinner is pretty easy. Make sure you hit the original LL Bean in Freeport.