Parks

[mossypath]

Just got back from a nice weekend with friends and family. We all met at Pokagon State Park in Indiana . I had never been there and found it to be a very nice place . I am sure there are a lot of great spots out there that you like to just go to spend a weekend. I tend to go to the same places and it is nice to have someones :tup2: on new spots to try. Anyone have a gem they want to share. Mine is John Bryan in Yellow Springs Ohio.

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[opiethetileman]

I like riding trails with my mountain bike and then just stopping and sitting back and smoking a good cigar. dont really have a favortie place but here in jax we can drive a beach and thats another favorite spot to just sit back and relax.

[Brad Denny]

Hi Tammara,
We got one down here that's worth the drive.
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&ct=res&cd=1&ved=0CAoQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.state.tn.us%2Fenvironment%2Fna%2Fnatareas%2Fvirgin%2F&ei=tYLSSobcBdKOtgfUu5iKAg&usg=AFQjCNFuLGbrORzB1Ml4M8hwLsInewkTtQ&sig2=77qdSf9jT_LykLGZR-V-Yw
The hike is only 8 miles round trip, but fairly strenuous. The camping spots are awesome. Three around falls, three adjacent a river. Extremely beautiful area.

[kate42]

My favorite place are the White Mountains in both Maine and New Hampshire
I find such peace there.

Second would be the beaches of Long Island during the off season, especially on the east end. Such tranquillity. I wish I was there now. I need to commune with nature. :)

[John Bridge]

In four summers of RVing Patti and I have wandered into many, many little spots that seem to stay hidden from common view. Known only to locals, state, county and town parks are a true joy. Many have RV spots.

Also, most folks don't know about Corps of Engineers parks on the nation's waterways. These spots just about always include campsites, many with RV facilities. They are well maintained and very reasonable in price.

For folks over 62 years of age there is a lifetime pass to national parks. There is a one-time charge of ten bucks, and you never pay a national park entrance fee again (except for a few notable exceptions). The pass also allows you to pay one-half of all regular fees inside the parks. The Corps of engineers honors this pass. You can purchase it at the gate of any national park.

Canada also has an array of little parks and campsites, as well as some great national parks.

Unfortunately, our trailer has grown too big to fit into many of the best spots. Life is a compromise. :)

[ddmoit]

I'm certain there are parks far superior to Turkey Run State Park (http://www.turkeyrunstatepark.com/) in Indiana, but the place has sentimental value to me. It's where I first camped with my family as a kid, and it's where my kids first camped.

I started camping with some college friends twice a year (March and November) and we've been doing it ever since. I think I have missed one trip in all those years. The next trip is scheduled for November 7th.

I've been to Pokagon. I recall the place being overrun with skunks in the evening - dozens of them all around, boldly rummaging through campsites, in and out of tents. They almost seemed tame, and did not spray if you just left them alone. This was back in the late '70s. I doubt it would be tolerated today.

[dgunnels]

We are huge state park and Corp fans, espcially after enduring the hell of the Asheville East KOA. We have several faves in GA including Ft Yargo and Indian Springs. We also stayed at a really great state park in SC right on Lake Strom Thurmond. The only problem was that the sites were not accurately depicted on the registration web site.

[John Bridge]

Neesie,

We stayed in the Asheville East KOA a year ago. What problems did you have?

I've posted pictures of one of my favorites here before. It is Silver Lake Country Park in Watcome Country, Washington -- in Northeastern Washington State between Bellingham and the Mt. Baker Ski area. The campsites all have water and electric and a few are large enough for big rigs to squeeze into. Campsites are $11 for country residents and twice that for outsiders, still a great deal. Tent sites and RVs are pretty much segregated but not entirely. You can pitch a tent by your trailer if you like. :)

Wonderful scenery in a semi-rain forest -- mountains and a picturesque lake. Canoe and row boat rentals.

1. Hunkered down. :)

2. Nearby Nooksack River.

[dgunnels]

What problems did you have?

You mean besides the trains going by about 100 yrds from our site several time each day during all hours and having to blow the whistle (The crossing is right there) or maybe you are referring to being crammed in next to your neighbor with a shoe horn. (One guy's awning came within a foot of another guy's slide out and we had a lovely view of our neighbors sewer hose.) Or perhaps you refer to the biker bar in front which pounded out the live music until the wee hours. Let's not forget the children running through the campsites screaming all day and passing the drug treatment center at the entrance. It looked like a vagrant's convention during the day. Lovely place. :eek::complain: I would rather change my vacation plans than have to stay there again. Dreadful place.

[opiethetileman]

oh nessie could be worse. you could opies camping neighbor with the borat outfit on at 3 am smoking cigars. next time ill go camping with ya and scare everyone away

[mossypath]

Thanks

I now have more places marked out on my maps, First on the wish list will be Hiking Virgin Falls. I love an excuse to return to Tennessee. Thanks:tup2:

P.S. fall colors are in full glory right now. last year allot was lost to the hurricane.

[Brad Denny]

You'll love it Tammara.
Just south of that area is Fall Creek Falls in Spencer. Probably the #1 state park in TN. :nod:

[bbcamp]

Just south of that area is Fall Creek Falls in Spencer. Probably the #1 state park in TN.I haven't been to all of Tennessee's state parks, but of the ones I have been to, FCF is my favorite. Of course, I thought it was near Pikeville...:D

[John Bridge]

"You mean besides the trains going by about 100 yrds from our site several time each day during all hours and having to blow the whistle (The crossing is right there) or maybe you are referring to being crammed in next to your neighbor with a shoe horn. (One guy's awning came within a foot of another guy's slide out and we had a lovely view of our neighbors sewer hose.) Or perhaps you refer to the biker bar in front which pounded out the live music until the wee hours. Let's not forget the children running through the campsites screaming all day and passing the drug treatment center at the entrance. It looked like a vagrant's convention during the day. Lovely place. I would rather change my vacation plans than have to stay there again. Dreadful place. : -- Neesie


Oh, that.

;)