Camping

[DevilDodge]

There is still a 4.5ft tall x 10 ft long pile of snow infront of my trailer so no camping till may for me

What I like about PA. Our weather will not keep you from doing something...but it will keep others away. 10 sites were reserved. Only 7 stayed the weekend. 1 came and then left and 2 did not show. The way I kike it. After memorial day we avoid campgrounds and go to the forest.

 

[H3LZSN1P3R]

What I like about PA. Our weather will not keep you from doing something...but it will keep others away. 10 sites were reserved. Only 7 stayed the weekend. 1 came and then left and 2 did not show. The way I kike it. After memorial day we avoid campgrounds and go to the forest.

I rarely go to campgrounds there is lots of public land to use here back in the bush down logging roads

 

[DevilDodge]

Much more pleasant weekend. But, I would trade the bugs for the snow last weekend for sure

 

[DevilDodge]

The rain and wind kept the fair weather campers at home. All if the sites by us were reserved...we were the only ones to show up. Awesome.

We were rewarded with a Beautiful Mother's Day.

 

[DevilDodge]

Did some hiking in the pouring rain. So peaceful.

 

[OldJeepsNewTrucks]

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Didn't have my glasses on and thought the second picture was a photo taken from a drone. Was going to ask wtf happened!

 

[DevilDodge]

Went camping and hiking in the Tuscarora State Forest

 

[DevilDodge]

Taken in the sane direction of the other fire pic.

Once the fire burned down to coals...this is how perfectly dark it was

 

[whitexc]

That looks like a great camping spot. How were the bugs?

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[DevilDodge]

That looks like a great camping spot. How were the bugs?

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Bugs never really bother me. My wife and daughter sprayed down and got no complaints from them either. I did end up with one damn tick.

But my son and I adventured through the forest. So, I am pretty happy with that compared to other times in the bush.

 

[BettyMHarris]

I m also looking to buy tent for camping. I found this tent but need some detail about this tent. What material are used in Cabela's Getaway 6-Person Dome Tent poles; how many doors, what kind of floor - tub-like from strong material? etc.. If someone used this tent please tell me its reviews.

 

[ppine]

Camping is the main reason I drive a 2500 diesel. It is still winter in Nevada, 4 inches of snow yesterday, but some camping is coming soon.

 

[DevilDodge]

Started in Tuscarora State Forest on the 2nd.(the site pictured above) Spent 7 days there, dodging rain events and enjoying the peace and quiet. This was our 5th trip to this site. And each time it gets better. Learning some local knowledge and taking a look at some historical literature, we have now come to the conclusion...based on the angry fisherman of our first trip there...that we very well may have been the first people to have camped at the site.

We saw turtles, herons, and a few snakes. One of which surprised the heck out of me when going to the tailgate of my truck.

It then proceeded to climb the tree

Literally the only pic we took there. I have shared many other pics of the site before....it is our favorite of them all.

No visits from DCNR. We watched the sunrise and set at a dual vista on Longfellow Trail. And from a power line on Licking Creek Road watched fireworks for the 4th of July.

Compared to Memorial day holiday...where every site was reserved...there was no one else in any of the adjacent sites for either the weekend before or after the holiday.

We left Sunday, in a torrential downpour to head to the sunny dry skies of Buchanan.

This site is close to the road also...but pretty secluded. It has two entrances...a nice gravel road for the camper folks and a drivable trail for the Overlander crowd.

It is situated facing west...so we get to see the sun set.

It is fairly well shaded...and I think we parked the camper in the best spot to take advantage...but unlike the Tuscarora site...it is wide open...good for solar power and star gazing. Also, zero service at the Tuscarora site...but full use if AT&T here in Buchanan.

My son has taken up the great past time of map reading and even made his own maps of our sites. He also figured out a route today...that took us right to the abandoned Turnpike.

We hiked down to a stream he wanted to see, found the overpass from the AT and took a wild guess which way the tunnel was. Graffiti on the road shortly let us know we picked the right way.

It has been a great off grid experience and just the break from civilization and work we needed.

Highly recommend giving up the full hook up sites in state parks and venturing out to a state forest.

And, since a picture is worth a thousand words...some photos.

 

[DevilDodge]

Another beautiful day in the Forests of PA!

 

[DevilDodge]

Did some exploring...found the top of the world

 

[ppine]

Get out often. Never stop. That is most of the battle right there. The other stuff are just details.
I don't have cell service, or reserve camp sites or geocach or any of that stuff, but I have figured out some public campsites that are open all year.
I really like taking the travel trailer in bad weather. Most friends don't want to go but it is often just me and the dog.
Sometimes in November I camp near town. Then I can invite people to come out for dinner and sit by the fire and enjoy a meal cooked in a Dutch Oven.

 

[jsalbre]

Get out often. Never stop. That is most of the battle right there. The other stuff are just details.
I don't have cell service, or reserve camp sites or geocach or any of that stuff, but I have figured out some public campsites that are open all year.
I really like taking the travel trailer in bad weather. Most friends don't want to go but it is often just me and the dog.
Sometimes in November I camp near town. Then I can invite people to come out for dinner and sit by the fire and enjoy a meal cooked in a Dutch Oven.

We've been known to take our trailer out in the winter when there's been snow. Some of the best campgrounds are empty then, and it's so peaceful and quiet in the forest when there's snow around.

 

[H3LZSN1P3R]

We've been known to take our trailer out in the winter when there's been snow. Some of the best campgrounds are empty then, and it's so peaceful and quiet in the forest when there's snow around.

If it was not for the salt i would do the same

 

[unclelala]

If it was not for the salt i would do the same

I here ya there.

 

[ppine]

Don't let the salt stop you. I like to head for the desert in winter.