New Jersey Shore and Maryland

NY RVer wrote:
Last couple of days there were actually calm, so I put the awning out, but never for overnight, and always took it in when we left. Worth it anyway. Enjoy Lancaster!

Where in the Hudson Valley do you live? I grew up in northern Westchester County.

Last couple of days there were actually calm, so I put the awning out, but never for overnight, and always took it in when we left. Worth it anyway. Enjoy Lancaster!

NY RVer wrote:
I agree, but that's where the electric came in handy. Unfortunately the awning had to stay in most of the time due to the wind, that would have at least provided some shade. It definitely is in a good location for visiting popular local areas within a decent driving distance.

The wind at DSSP was the final straw that broke the camel's back, and made me upgrade from a PU to a TT in 2006. The canvas was blowing around so hard it sounded and felt like a freight train coming through. It actually lifted the end beds up in the air at times. I had no such issues in the TT. :)

I agree, but that's where the electric came in handy. Unfortunately the awning had to stay in most of the time due to the wind, that would have at least provided some shade. It definitely is in a good location for visiting popular local areas within a decent driving distance.

Good deal, glad to help you out! The only thing not to like is the lack of shade. Some mature trees would make that place darn near perfect!

spoon059, your description was on the money! We just got back last night. We stayed 2 nights at DSSP and then had to leave as there were no sites available for the weekend, so we went to Castaways in the Ocean City area, and then back for another 3 at DSSP. We enjoyed it enough to reserve 10 nights for next year. 3 point hook up walking distance to ocean, what is there not to like?

Thanks to everyone for your suggestions.

NY RVer wrote:
Thanks everyone. Seems like Delaware Seashore would be the place to go for some beach time, and some site-seeing within a short drive. I went online to check availability, and does not show Fridays available with full hook-ups, which means I would have to move for a day or two.

spoon059, I'm assuming you were in the North campground with full hook-ups, correct? Were the sites tight? Based on map layout, seems like the South campground is tighter. I've read a few reviews comparing it to a Walmart parking lot, and I would really hate to drive down to be in a parking lot setting.

Also, coming down from NY, but have to make a service stop in Northern NJ off of 287, what would be the best way to get there? Would it be worth taking the ferry in Cape May with truck and TT?

Don't know if you are on your way or not, but I can give you a travel option. Assuming you are taking the Tappan zee Bridge across to Rt 287. I take 287 to The Garden State Parkway south to the New Jersey Turnpike all the way south to the Delaware Memorial Bridge. There may be delays because they are doing paint work on the bridge, When in Delaware, follow signs to Dover which will eventually put you on Rt 1 South. Stay on Rt 1 South all the way down to Delaware Seashore State Park. You will Bypass most of the towns and Rt 1 is a nice ride (toll Road) You will have to deal with some traffic in the Lewes and Rehoboth area You will have a great time. I live not too far away :B

Assateague has 2 campgrounds, one with electric, one without. I've never stayed at either, but I have visited friends at the one with no electric. It is MISERABLE there. No shade, no electric for AC, no views of the ocean (dunes), large flies...

The non-electric loops of the State Park do allow generators (and the National Park may also) except for quiet hours (10:00PM - 7:00AM, IIRC), so there are some A/C options. No shade, so if it's really hot, it can be rough, but if the forecast is mid 80s in the day & 10-15° cooler at night, as it often is, it's pretty good. There is usually enough of an ocean breeze that bugs aren't a problem, but perhaps I've been lucky in my 3 trips in the last 2 years. It's true the dune blocks the view of the ocean from the campground, but walk 100 feet from many campsites over one small dune, and you have a great view - just ocean, no bridge, no road noise, no buildings, and very few people. Just a few dozen campers in space that would have thousands up in Ocean City.

The closest we got in New Jersey to camping ON the beach in Wildwood two years ago. The town government sent out a crew in the off season to set up "sites" on the beach immediately east of the boardwalk. They were essentially just 4x4 posts driven into the beach with numbers on them. I believe approximately 40 of them. No water or electric.
Before it even opened, the town caved to pressure from the many hotel owners who felt the view from their oceanfront rooms would be ruined by Campers on the beach. A couple of council meetings later, and the numbered posts were removed.

Thank you!!