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trailblaze
04-23-2008, 03:02 PM
alright, i am looking for a new place to camp over memorial weekend.... i would like to find a place near a lake (large or small), near some hiking trails, and private. I would prefer not to stay in a State Park, as i plan on boozing! I also need a place thats dog friendly... and i would like a place in a mountainous area... and not a yogi bear park where hundreds of people and kids are running around...

Has anyone been camping out near sideling hill right off the turnpike??

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

bender031
04-23-2008, 04:01 PM
Tall Oaks Campground in Farmington would fit the bill nicely. The only part i am not sure of is allowing dogs. It is right by Ohiopyle, but it is not on state park land. Boozing = ok, lots of hiking, fishing etc...and on a nice mountain to boot. i think it is about $9 a night per person plots are primitive, but there is a shower house/electricity at the entrance. They have always been real accomodating for us. ask for a plot up on the back fields 724-329-4777. 10 minute drive to yough/rafting launch area, beer distributor real close, and about 8 minutes from nemecolin.

we do a yearly rafting and camping trip. never been disappointed.

Alley
04-23-2008, 04:05 PM
Ummm, well its memorial day weekend. I think unless you go to a place that isn't a campground your gonna have a ton of people/kids running around. as it is Memorial day weekend and lots of people have the camping bug for then, its the only weekend I try to not camp!!

Alley
04-23-2008, 04:12 PM
You could also try....

http://www.pacamping.com/

http://www.pavisnet.com/campgrounds/

Mel85CJ
04-23-2008, 04:27 PM
I camped a few years ago at:

http://www.pinehillcampground.com/

it is a little campground, kinda off the beaten path in WV, right off of 68 near the MD line... from there you could go east over to MD and swallow falls state park for hiking or Deep Creek Lake, or you could go west to Coopers Rock.

I boozed it up when I was there. It doesn't have a bazillion amenities like a pool or huge kickass playground & stuff, so I imagine the family traffic isn't as big as most campgrounds.


Mel

JeepGeneral
04-23-2008, 04:44 PM
If you go the place Mel mentioned check out Tygart Lake. It's nice and clear and will be much less crowded than DCL that weekend.

Bill
04-23-2008, 05:24 PM
http://www.mirrorlakervcamping.com/[/URL]

The PghOffRoad group has been out there a couple of times. It is nice. I am sure we will be out there again at least once this summer.


Also,

[URL]http://www.virginiasbeach.com/ (http://www.mirrorlakecampground.com)

Right on lake Erie. Very nice. A few of us stayed there for a weekend last year. It was excellent. I am sure I will be there again this spring / summer.

96greenxjjeep
04-23-2008, 06:22 PM
cooks forest maybe

jeepin ruby
04-23-2008, 07:23 PM
I camped a few years ago at:

http://www.pinehillcampground.com/

it is a little campground, kinda off the beaten path in WV, right off of 68 near the MD line... from there you could go east over to MD and swallow falls state park for hiking or Deep Creek Lake, or you could go west to Coopers Rock.

I boozed it up when I was there. It doesn't have a bazillion amenities like a pool or huge kickass playground & stuff, so I imagine the family traffic isn't as big as most campgrounds.


Mel

X2 We camped there a few times. Once was labor day weekend and it wasnt that crowded at all. If you tent camp, some of theyre primative sites are really private... Love the area too! Some great hikin down that way.

andrew2516
04-23-2008, 08:02 PM
cooks forest maybe

Cooks Forest is pretty bad ass...I always like going up there.

trailblaze
04-23-2008, 08:10 PM
i had planned on camping at http://www.campersparadise.net/

but they required a 3 night minimum and money up front... since i am camping with the dog i didn't want to stay 3 nights in a tent with her, who will more than likely stink from swimming all day.

andrew2516
04-23-2008, 08:13 PM
Looks like a cool place but I think most places up near cooks forest are 3 night deals.

What about pymatuning lake campgrounds?

I've been up there a bunch of times...and its along the same lines with less tourist attractions like cooks forest.

trailblaze
04-23-2008, 08:33 PM
I'll look into pymatuning....

anyone been to Prince Glitzen?

jeepin ruby
04-23-2008, 08:52 PM
Ive been to P.G. Didnt really care for it.

We stayed here at cooks forest last year for forth of July..
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/cookforest/cookforest_maps.aspx

Its a state park camp ground so theres no alcohol technicly, But if you dont get out of control youll be fine. I dont think there was anyone there wasnt drinkin. Pet friendly and no minamum stay.

The primative sites are pretty private. Heres a pic. Our closest neighbor was about fifty yards away... I think this is where were going for mem. day.
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j250/jeepinruby/109.jpg

andrew2516
04-23-2008, 08:54 PM
Its a state park camp ground so theres no alcohol technicly, But if you dont get out of control youll be fine. I dont think there was anyone there wasnt drinkin. Pet friendly and no minamum stay.

x2 on the drinking...as long as you aren't loud then it doesn't really matter if you are wasted.:paranoid:

4x4runner
04-23-2008, 09:52 PM
Prince gallitzins nice but the campgrounds there are probably not what your lookin for, geared more towards the kids and city slickers. You can drink there, but you can also get thrown out for it, twice in one night. Ask me how i know.

trailblaze
04-23-2008, 10:32 PM
haha, nice... twice in one night...

wozz
04-24-2008, 12:06 AM
http://www.mirrorlakervcamping.com/

The PghOffRoad group has been out there a couple of times. It is nice. I am sure we will be out there again at least once this summer.

Real close to the laurel highlands trail too.

EddyB
04-24-2008, 12:11 AM
Scarlet knob right outside ohiopyle. We'll be there memorial day weekend. Drinkin' and wheelin', although not in that order. Not much to the trails, 'cept a good time. If you decide to go there look for the campsite with a bunch of lifted Jeeps and Yota's, Can't miss us. (oh and we're gonna have a band this year.)

trailblaze
04-24-2008, 08:50 AM
yeah scarlett knob is nice... i don't like how close the camp sites are...yeah i'm picky...

if i can't find anything, i guess i'll take what i can get.. close camp sites and little kids and people swarming all over...blah.. memorial weekend!

EddyB
04-24-2008, 09:04 AM
We don't have that problem, we camp in the back and don't get any traffic from anyone else.

PAHUNTER21
04-24-2008, 10:12 AM
cooks forest maybe

Ditto

Alley
04-24-2008, 11:12 AM
This thread has made me realize I NEED to go camping as well, ugh!!

dan58
04-24-2008, 11:15 AM
What about the Cove Campground down at Gore, VA. It's where they have Big Dogs. The place is awesome. Big lake, little beach, shooting range, etc.

http://www.vvalley.com/cove/

Muzikman
04-24-2008, 11:23 AM
Might I suggest Greenridge State Forest in MD. It's a few miles away, but it's primitive, it's right a long the North Patomic, it's got a ton of hiking trails and there is even a OHV trail.

I have no idea how crowded it will get over the holiday, but the sites are pretty far apart.

It is primitive camping though, no water, no showers and no toilet (bring the shovel).

trailblaze
04-24-2008, 09:50 PM
i just reserved site 60 at Cook Forest... they had 3 pet sites left, so i jumped on it... if i have to cancel, there is only a 10 charge...

now, time to find all my gear... i'm getting exctied for camping season!

andrew2516
04-24-2008, 10:47 PM
i just reserved site 60 at Cook Forest... they had 3 pet sites left, so i jumped on it... if i have to cancel, there is only a 10 charge...

now, time to find all my gear... i'm getting exctied for camping season!

x2...the canoe trips they have up there are fun also.

Bear Rocks is another nice spot to check out while your there
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c43/andrew2516/HPIM1273.jpg
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c43/andrew2516/HPIM1266.jpg

gilly95
04-25-2008, 12:23 AM
when is the next wheeling/camping trip????

the last one kinda got cancled andd that ws forever ago when my jeep was still running

EddyB
04-25-2008, 12:44 AM
With as little rain as we have been getting, plan on walking your canoe down the Clarion river if you want to go on a trip in Cook's forest.

TimMichaels
04-25-2008, 01:49 AM
With as little rain as we have been getting, plan on walking your canoe down the Clarion river if you want to go on a trip in Cook's forest.

Water's been flowing nicely due to dam releases on the East Branch. Haven't been upstream lately but I'm willing to bet it's no worse than in the summer.

PAHUNTER21
04-25-2008, 10:47 AM
I think somebody mentioned it before, but Tygart lake is also a really nice place. We go down a couple times a year with the boat and stay in the boat. I've not seen the campground, but it is a beautiful place and the water is really clear and awesome.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v109/PAHUNTER21/SummerFun/tygart1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v109/PAHUNTER21/SummerFun/tygart2.jpg

trailblaze
04-25-2008, 11:37 AM
Wish I Had A Boat.

trailblaze
04-25-2008, 10:32 PM
anyone know about heritage lake, just south east of Farmington....

lat and long
39.756032, -79.551401

any place to camp around there? would be more of a local thing i would assume

Ragnorox
04-25-2008, 10:52 PM
Hey Matt try this place 43.829666, -110.832589, it's been a few years since I have been here. I grew up in these parts, I think you would enjoy it. Just don't go for a swim you'll freeze your nads off

PAHUNTER21
04-28-2008, 10:29 PM
Wish I Had A Boat.

LOL! No you don't! You think keeping a trail rig is expensive? You might as well throw your money right in the river. HAHA.

I just filled the tank on the boat this weekend and it cost me over 140 bucks (And I have a relatively small tank). That'll last me about 2 to 3 days on the water, and that's just staying local. I can burn a tank of gas down river to Pittsburgh and back easily.

And gas in the boat is just one thing. Count the gas to tow it any distance, cost of repairs if something breaks, typical maintenance, dock fees, etc.... It's an expensive venture.

What you need to do is have a job like Dave and drive other peoples boats. ;)

JeepGeneral
04-28-2008, 11:02 PM
LOL! No you don't! You think keeping a trail rig is expensive? You might as well throw your money right in the river. HAHA.

I just filled the tank on the boat this weekend and it cost me over 140 bucks (And I have a relatively small tank). That'll last me about 2 to 3 days on the water, and that's just staying local. I can burn a tank of gas down river to Pittsburgh and back easily.

And gas in the boat is just one thing. Count the gas to tow it any distance, cost of repairs if something breaks, typical maintenance, dock fees, etc.... It's an expensive venture.

What you need to do is have a job like Dave and drive other peoples boats. ;)

Do you fill your boat on the river/lake? I can only imagine what gas on the lake will be this summer!

TimMichaels
04-28-2008, 11:21 PM
anyone know about heritage lake, just south east of Farmington....

lat and long
39.756032, -79.551401

any place to camp around there? would be more of a local thing i would assume

Are you talking about Lake Courage formed by a damn on Little Sandy Creek at Heritage Camp? That's a boy scout camp and is private. No public access to the lake.

EDIT: Just looked up the coordinates you posted. Looks like some maps do label it as Lake Heritage, but it should read Lake Courage. Regardless, that's in the private Heritage Camp for boy scouts.

PAHUNTER21
04-29-2008, 10:28 AM
Do you fill your boat on the river/lake? I can only imagine what gas on the lake will be this summer!

I filled mine at the gas station on the way to dump it in the water. Gas will be outrageous on the water this summer, no doubt. Will probably be worth pulling it every time I need to gas up.

-BJ

trailblaze
04-29-2008, 02:38 PM
anyone been to crooked creek lake just below kittanning?? pretty close to home...wonder if it's all comercialized?

jeepin ruby
06-25-2009, 10:04 AM
Okey Im bringin back an old thread!! Lookin for a NEW place to camp next week. Takin the ole ball and chain so I need showers and all that fancy crap. Looking for something private and secluded. I hate campin 10 feet away from 200 screaming kids :099:.

Kicking around Cooks forest or maybe Pymatuning, but I dont know, wanna try someplace diffrent. Any body have some more ideas!?

TimMichaels
06-25-2009, 05:06 PM
Indian Creek Campground in Geneva, Ohio. Right off Lake Erie with plenty to do and see, and the cleanest bathrooms I may have ever seen in a campground. Tons of amenities/restaurants/attractions in the nearby town of Geneva-On-The-Lake, and some decent hiking within a short drive.

betrayed93
07-16-2009, 12:39 AM
If you go the place Mel mentioned check out Tygart Lake. It's nice and clear and will be much less crowded than DCL that weekend.

www.tygartlakesideresort.com (http://www.tygartlakesideresort.com)

This is my dads campground if interested, the lake is awesome, Been boating there for years and recently hit up a ton of quad trails and hiking trails but chances of getting a site is tough

betrayed93
07-16-2009, 12:46 AM
LOL! No you don't! You think keeping a trail rig is expensive? You might as well throw your money right in the river. HAHA.

I just filled the tank on the boat this weekend and it cost me over 140 bucks (And I have a relatively small tank). That'll last me about 2 to 3 days on the water, and that's just staying local. I can burn a tank of gas down river to Pittsburgh and back easily.

And gas in the boat is just one thing. Count the gas to tow it any distance, cost of repairs if something breaks, typical maintenance, dock fees, etc.... It's an expensive venture.

What you need to do is have a job like Dave and drive other peoples boats. ;)

yeah ill second this.. dock fees 650$ a year, Hauling it around , Maintencing isn't bad but buffing the boat everyyear before summer starts and cleaning it at the end of the year is a serious job, and also tygart lake has rope swings - big rock to jump off of and warm clear water and min traffic vs other lakes

jim91303
07-24-2009, 02:34 PM
i like PRINCE GALLITZAN STATE PARK ... between Johnsown and Alltoona.

tent and camper sites , general store .... near by .... go-carts , horse back riding, 5 & dime stores, boat rentals, cabin rentals , rock run atv park

camp ground is off a LARGE lake.

jim91303
07-24-2009, 02:36 PM
another good place is ... SWALLOW FALLS in MD . 15 min drive from a nice lake with boat rentals

jim91303
07-24-2009, 02:38 PM
KEYSTONE STATE PARK in Dery aint that bad .... nice little lake, good trout fishing.

limegreentj
07-24-2009, 03:09 PM
i cant believe how blue that water is!

trailblaze
08-20-2009, 09:28 PM
I think i'm going to be hitting up tall oaks over labor day weekend.

just thought i'd bring this back on top.