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Navyboy82
My wife and I would like to grab a small cabin or tent camp in the Outer Banks. We live in Norfolk, and are planning lots of exciting weekends for the summer. I enjoy fishing and surfing. My wife likes to relax a read with a drink. We have a dog and would like to be able to have a campfire. Where should we go? Most impotantly my wife needs to enjoy it as I am trying to ease her into the joys of camping. Thanks in advance!
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You need to carefully consider the camping idea. If she's a first time camper then OBX is not the place to start. First there's no shade and try putting up a canopy in a 20 mph breeze, not uncommon and not unusual. Second if the breeze is from the sound the skeeters can be overwhelming. So there's a good chance it could be a bad first time camping experience. Instead, why not get a motel in Nags Head. The Colonial Inn is a good one www.colonialinnmotel.com, phone 252 441-7308. I've stayed there myself. They allow dogs in certain rooms and I don't think there's an extra charge. The owner has a golden retriever 'Chief' who stays in the office and greets guests. It's right next door to the Nags Head pier for fishing, dining and beer and wine in the evening. They may have a full bar. On a good day you can surf right out in front since the presence of the pier helps improve the wave action. The place has great rates. As good as they get on the OBX. The only thing you won't be able to do is the campfire deal.
You need to carefully consider the camping idea. If she's a first time camper then OBX is not the place to start. First there's no shade and try putting up a canopy in a 20 mph breeze, not uncommon and not unusual. Second if the breeze is from the sound the skeeters can be overwhelming. So there's a good chance it could be a bad first time camping experience. Instead, why not get a motel in Nags Head. The Colonial Inn is a good one www.colonialinnmotel.com, phone 252 441-7308. I've stayed there myself. They allow dogs in certain rooms and I don't think there's an extra charge. The owner has a golden retriever 'Chief' who stays in the office and greets guests. It's right next door to the Nags Head pier for fishing, dining and beer and wine in the evening. They may have a full bar. On a good day you can surf right out in front since the presence of the pier helps improve the wave action. The place has great rates. As good as they get on the OBX. The only thing you won't be able to do is the campfire deal.
Are there any websites or guides that rate US campgrounds for tent camping?
Lepke
It seems like a number of websites and guides are aimed at RVs. Does anyone know of any guides or websites that rate campgrounds (state parks AND privately owned) from the perspective of a tent camper. I don't know if it makes any difference but I am especially interested in the Eastern United States. Thanks.
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"The Best in Tent Camping: A Guide for Car Campers Who Hate RVs, Concrete Slabs, and Loud Portable Stereos" series has editions for several Eastern regions.
Smokies: http://www.amazon.com/Best-Tent-Camping-Appalachian-Mountains/dp/0897329600/ref=pd_sim_b_title_2
Virginia: http://www.amazon.com/Best-Tent-Camping-Virginia-Concrete/dp/089732563X/ref=pd_sim_b_title_3
The Carolina's: http://www.amazon.com/Best-Tent-Camping-Carolinas-Menasha/dp/0897329694/ref=sr_1_1?
New England: http://www.amazon.com/Best-Tent-Camping-Concrete-Portable/dp/0897326229/ref=sr_1_5?
"The Best in Tent Camping: A Guide for Car Campers Who Hate RVs, Concrete Slabs, and Loud Portable Stereos" series has editions for several Eastern regions.
Smokies: http://www.amazon.com/Best-Tent-Camping-Appalachian-Mountains/dp/0897329600/ref=pd_sim_b_title_2
Virginia: http://www.amazon.com/Best-Tent-Camping-Virginia-Concrete/dp/089732563X/ref=pd_sim_b_title_3
The Carolina's: http://www.amazon.com/Best-Tent-Camping-Carolinas-Menasha/dp/0897329694/ref=sr_1_1?
New England: http://www.amazon.com/Best-Tent-Camping-Concrete-Portable/dp/0897326229/ref=sr_1_5?
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