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reelmikoy
Is there any place in pennsylvania where i can just camp without needing any permits or reservations? I've never gone camping before, I know all the things i need and everything I need to do to prepare, I just don't know any place to go that I can just put up a tent for a few nights
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The vast majority of camping areas in Pennsylvania do require a permit or reservation. Camping is not allowed at all on Pennsylvania State Game Lands. Permit camping may be available on PA State Forest Lands, but you will have to contact the office of the Forest Supervisor for the specific forest you wish to camp in to see what exactly their regulations are. PA State Parks will almost always require a fee and reservation.
Camping in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and all other Federal areas does require a fee and permit.
The few notable exceptions: "Dispersed" and "Primative" camping areas may be available in the Allegheny National Forest. Here is the link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/forests/allegheny/recreation/dispersed_recreation2006.pdf
With the exception of a few places, most of the forest is open to camping.
Backpackers have a bit more leeway. Camping sites for backpackers are almost always free and first-come-first-serve along the Applachian Trail and many of the longer trail networks within the state. If you are looking to "get away from it all" then there are lots of places you can hike to and camp. Unfortunately if you are not willing to part with your coolers and flush toilets, then making a reservation at a National or State Park or a private campground may be your only option.
The vast majority of camping areas in Pennsylvania do require a permit or reservation. Camping is not allowed at all on Pennsylvania State Game Lands. Permit camping may be available on PA State Forest Lands, but you will have to contact the office of the Forest Supervisor for the specific forest you wish to camp in to see what exactly their regulations are. PA State Parks will almost always require a fee and reservation.
Camping in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and all other Federal areas does require a fee and permit.
The few notable exceptions: "Dispersed" and "Primative" camping areas may be available in the Allegheny National Forest. Here is the link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/forests/allegheny/recreation/dispersed_recreation2006.pdf
With the exception of a few places, most of the forest is open to camping.
Backpackers have a bit more leeway. Camping sites for backpackers are almost always free and first-come-first-serve along the Applachian Trail and many of the longer trail networks within the state. If you are looking to "get away from it all" then there are lots of places you can hike to and camp. Unfortunately if you are not willing to part with your coolers and flush toilets, then making a reservation at a National or State Park or a private campground may be your only option.
Camping sight in PA that allows alcohol?
adorable82
I'm looking for a place to go camping where alcohol is allowed. I'm from the Philly area and I don't really want to go more than 2 and a half hours away. Does anyone know of any campsites where alcohol is allowed near here?
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Alcohol is prohibited at PA State Parks and at the Delaware Water Gap Recreation campsites. Alcohol is allowed at the campgrounds operated by Pennsylvania Power & Light. (if it isn't no one has ever said anything to me.) There are no Army Corps of Engineers Campgrounds in Eastern PA. They usually do not have an alcohol policy, nor do National Forests. Camping on PA State Game Lands is prohibited except for certain places along the Appalachian Trail Corridor.
Now...having said that, Unless you are planning to get plastered or overtly flaunt the fact you are drinking, the chances of getting nailed by the park rangers is SLIM. If you have a camper or RV...who the heck is going to know? Rangers and campsite hosts will make a sweep through the campsite areas (looking for unattended food) but 9/10 times they just walk right past and don't go poking around unless you give them a reason to. (An empty case of longnecks outside your tent would be a good reason.) So drink carefully.
However, if you are not inclined to break the rules (or unwilling to pay the fine) I would suggest to start looking into private campgrounds. KOA and Good Sam Park types of places if you have an RV. If you are looking for tent camping, there are plenty of places...just type "Pennsylvania Campgrounds" into a search engine and you should find a boatload. There are at least a dozen or so in the Lake Wallenpaupack area where I live..(about 2 hours from Philly)
Alcohol is prohibited at PA State Parks and at the Delaware Water Gap Recreation campsites. Alcohol is allowed at the campgrounds operated by Pennsylvania Power & Light. (if it isn't no one has ever said anything to me.) There are no Army Corps of Engineers Campgrounds in Eastern PA. They usually do not have an alcohol policy, nor do National Forests. Camping on PA State Game Lands is prohibited except for certain places along the Appalachian Trail Corridor.
Now...having said that, Unless you are planning to get plastered or overtly flaunt the fact you are drinking, the chances of getting nailed by the park rangers is SLIM. If you have a camper or RV...who the heck is going to know? Rangers and campsite hosts will make a sweep through the campsite areas (looking for unattended food) but 9/10 times they just walk right past and don't go poking around unless you give them a reason to. (An empty case of longnecks outside your tent would be a good reason.) So drink carefully.
However, if you are not inclined to break the rules (or unwilling to pay the fine) I would suggest to start looking into private campgrounds. KOA and Good Sam Park types of places if you have an RV. If you are looking for tent camping, there are plenty of places...just type "Pennsylvania Campgrounds" into a search engine and you should find a boatload. There are at least a dozen or so in the Lake Wallenpaupack area where I live..(about 2 hours from Philly)
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