We are looking to camp over spring break which is the last week in March. We live in Chicago and would like to go far enough south that the weather would be in the 60s and 70's. We have three children under the age of eight. We would like an electric site, but enjoy hiking and beautiful scenery as opposed to RV park.
Does anyone have any suggestions? I am worried that if I don't reserve a site soon I will not be able to find one as that is a popular week for spring breakers.
Thank you!
Campgrounds in Maryland/Virginia and further south will be open and operating in March, as will most of the state parks. This area can be 'iffy' climate wise at that time of the year - sometimes in the 50's, and we've even seen 80's. Many folks like Myrtle Beach, SC at that time of the year.
Once you decide where you might want to go for spring break, you can review the campgrounds for the town/state at RVParkreviews.com and/or CampgroundReport.com.
Happy Planning for a Great Camping Trip!
Quote from: PattieAMCampgrounds in Maryland/Virginia and further south will be open and operating in March, as will most of the state parks. This area can be 'iffy' climate wise at that time of the year - sometimes in the 50's, and we've even seen 80's. Many folks like Myrtle Beach, SC at that time of the year.
Once you decide where you might want to go for spring break, you can review the campgrounds for the town/state at RVParkreviews.com and/or CampgroundReport.com.
Happy Planning for a Great Camping Trip!
Thank your for taking the time to reply and for the tip on on RVPark Review site. This will be our first major trip and I would like it to be successful.
cloudland canyon statepark ga
http://gastateparks.org/info/cloudland/
I don't know how far south you want to go, but most Texas State Parks are very nice. Palo Duro Canyon SP outside of Amarillo is awesome. We went there in July and had a great time. Awesome sights, incredible hiking and some geocaches in the park.
In the Texas Hill Country area are several state parks - Inks Lake SP (with nearby Longhorn Caverns to tour), Pedernales Falls SP, Bastrop SP, and Guadalupe River SP are within a short drive of Austin, Texas.
In West Texas look for Davis Mountains SP, Guadalupe Mountains National Park and Big Bend National Park are also some other fun places to go. We like to camp at Davis Mtns. SP and visit the McDonald Observatory, Balmorhea (not sure about that spelling) Springs SP to swim, Fort Davis National Historic Site (you can hike from Davis Mtns. SP down into the old fort) and visit area towns like Alpine, Marfa, and Marathon (where they filmed the old movie "Giant").
Check out the state park website at //www.tpwd.state.tx.us for more details.
Enjoy.
I'd have to say that if you can make the drive, NW Arkasas will not disappoint. I am from the NE, and it's somewhat similar to the NE there (compared to TX). Especially the Beaver Lake area and Devil Den State Park.
http://www.arkansasstateparks.com/devilsden/
There is a TON of parks in that area and just a smidge south.
BTW, my picture to the left is at our campsite in Palo Duro Canyon mentioned before in TX
we have a rally planned that week. but it may be a bit far for you since it's in So Cal..but you're welcome to join us if you want to make the drive :p
I second Cloudland Canyon. Great place. I like it as much as any of the TN state parks (and I live deep in TN, as a native Tennessean).
Larry
Thank you for all your wonderful tips. We just booked a four night stay at Devil's Den state park in AK. It is about a ten hour drive for us but the park looks realy cool and we have never been to AK.
If you have any other tips for this area and this time of year please advise. Thank you again for everyone's help.
This will be our first "long" trip in the camper and we am very excited.
Hello again,
I was just at Devils Den this weekend, it was really cold, but still a spattering of campers and mountain bikers were there. Loop E is about the best area to camp in, the others are too close to the road. If you are tent camping, make sure to pick loop A.
Found out there is a cave called, Farmers Cave, make sure you check out the key while you are there. I just learened of this cave, and it sounded like fun.