Where can I go camping in New York or other nearby states?

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sik892

I want to go camping this weekend but I don't know where to go. This is what I am looking for. Somewhere in upstate New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey or anywhere else not to far from NYC. I want to go tent camping and I am looking for something secluded, meaning I don't want to be at a campground with other people and RVs, I want just a random place in the woods where it will be just me and my friends. And it would be nice if they have a river or lake nearby.

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In PA you can camp in the state forest land with no one camping near you. You will need a permit (free) and they will either mail it or fax it to you. Check out the website www.dcnr.state.pa.us/forestry/camping

This site has maps and shows you trails and things to do while camping. It will also tell you how to obtain a camping permit.

Have fun!!

Any REAL places to legally camp in the woods near New York City?

J

The New York state park website lists parks with "campgrounds", and stuff like "includes comfort station, laundry, picnic tables, " bla bla bla. That's not real camping to me. I'm looking for somewhere where it's you, the woods, and preferably some body of water that you can pitch a tent without breaking the law. As in out in the middle of the woods with just you and nature, not near a bunch of other people with amenities.

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Wharton State Forest, NJ, about 100 miles from NYC has primative campgrounds that you need to hike back into.

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