Cross country road trip towing. 2nd post

lawrosa wrote:

wireman wrote:
https://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/29556622.cfm

Here is my 1st post with questions for my cross country trip.

This post I would like to ask some questions concerning camping close to NYC. Still 50/50 if I will hit NYC, but if I do here's my plan.

What I want to see around NYC is the 9/11 memorial, Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty.

Any recommendations on a good tour company to see these 3 sites?

I see there is a RV park close to that and it's called Liberty Harbor RV park. Basically a parking lot, but that's fine for close access to what I want to see.


Thoughts on it's location and if you haved stayed there.

How easy is it to access?

Coming from the Gettysburg area, what would be the best route to avoid toll roads and ease the pain of getting to NYC?

Unless there is a good reason to hit Philadelphia before going to NYC, I plan on stopping there heading south after NYC, then on to Baltimore and D.C.

Would like some more info on Philadelphia about other campgrounds, best way to see the historical sites, etc.

I'll limit the questions at this point to those above.

Appreciate any input from the locals or anyone who have visited these area's.

I will do another post covering Baltimore and the D.C. area soon.

Thanks

Not sure what your towing, but its not a nice ride in those areas. I lived in NJ all my life. Let us know that and we can guide you further. And whats tow vehicle?

Getting through Jersey city and that whole area is a mess.. And $95 a night is outrageous IMO...

When are you going?

I would advise staying more central Jersey or upstate NY and either making the drive into NYC or take mass transit.

Example if you stayed near central Jersey off the Rt 9 corridor a bus to NYC is about $10 bucks. Takes you right into port authority and is about 1 1/2 hour ride.

If you can get under the 11ft height restriction Cheesquake SP is your closes and best bet... 25 a night.. Right off the parkway..

Anything else once over the raritan river will be a nightmare..

http://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/cheesequake.html

My 1st post has my info. Linked in the 1st part of this post. Should be in NYC area mid May. Towing 27 ft. travel trailer.

I want to make this NYC part as painless as possible. Even with the cost of Liberty park campground, it seems to me to be the best bet for my 1st time to the area.

Any other info would be appreciated.