I have a camping question about Lean-To's?




Siobhan


I am thinking of go camping Memorial Day Weekend in Vermont. I saw on some campsites that have Lean-To's. I was wondering what lean to's are meant for and is it possible to set up a tent underneath it. THe weekend I am going it looks like it might rain. THank you for your help.


Answer
in new england lean to's are pretty common, especially on the AT and vermont long trail. i have also seen them in state parks... while they vary in size, they are all basically little cabins with one wall missing. they have water proof roofs, so the rain protection is better than a tent, plus they are roomy. you can stand up in most of them, walk around. they are off the ground so you aren't sleeping in the dirt, and they offer some wind protection. (only 3 sides...) with a little bit of creativity you can set a small tent up in one (i have done it before on really cold nights... -0) but for the most part i find it not to be necessary and most places frown on the practice anyway.

overall if i was out on a wet weekend i would choose a lean to over a tent any day.

Where is the best camp site in Western Massachusetts/Southern Vermont/ Southern or Eastern New York area?




Carconfuse


I am looking to go camping for the first time, the only requirments I want are a good place to pitch a tent and a lake/river/any type of body of water.

What is the best camp grounds?



Answer
Try Lake St. Catherine State Park in Poultney, Vermont. It's about 50 miles up the west side of the state. The sites are big and level. The showers and bathrooms are clean. And the Lake is a short walk from all of the sites.
http://www.vtstateparks.com/htm/catherine.cfm
The lake is large. The swimming area is nice.




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