Camping places...

[trailblaze]

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]

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

[gilly95]

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]

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]

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]

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.

[trailblaze]

Wish I Had A Boat.

[trailblaze]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

anyone been to crooked creek lake just below kittanning?? pretty close to home...wonder if it's all comercialized?

[jeepin ruby]

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 .

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

[TimMichaels]

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]

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

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]

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]

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]

another good place is ... SWALLOW FALLS in MD . 15 min drive from a nice lake with boat rentals

[jim91303]

KEYSTONE STATE PARK in Dery aint that bad .... nice little lake, good trout fishing.

[limegreentj]

i cant believe how blue that water is!

[trailblaze]

I think i'm going to be hitting up tall oaks over labor day weekend.

just thought i'd bring this back on top.