2009 COTOC camping schedule

[SheBantam]

In Delaware between Millsboro and Lewes.

The Seasonal section is really tight when we stayed there a couple summers ago, the natives were riendly, but park models encroached.

When I go I will stay in the transient section, if only to be by the animals, with the kid(s).  The sites are grassy up their, it is near the store-resturaunt (not as nice as Pine Groves's) and away from all the people.  Almost like a seperate campground.

  We actually missed it when we went Saturday.  I knew it was near the golf course, but I was impressed by the sky bridge they had built at the golf course and was not paying attention...until I drove into Lewes area.

The restroom in the tranisent section is newer. And it is near the dump station (these are water/electric only, full hookups are in the seasonal section)

I am not sure what weekend we are going.

[KawKamper]

Hey Boys and Girls!

Howdy from Kansas.  Was just checking to see what I was missing this year.
How about everyone planning a camping trip to the Ozarks in Missiouri?  Come on....it would be fun.  How was the November campout without me.  Weather has been frickin cold with an unrelenting wind.  I miss my PA where the wind only blows in a storm.  Missing you guys and our great times and adventures.  I really am serious about Missouri, Beckie, you could get a sticker for your camper map. Am checking out the Mid west groups, there are some postings from the KC area, will contact them.  Have a great camping season, and let me know all about your trips.

Sara

[tlhdoc]

Sara it is good to hear from you.  Without you there isn't a first week in November camping trip.

[SheBantam]

Anybody for Greenbelt NP Columbus Day Weekend???

No DC camping stickers as this is in MD just inside the beltway and a about a mile +/- from the Metro into DC.  AND has HOT showers. no electricity on the sites and no water on the sites.

[SheBantam]

IF I can get Raymond on board for Easter Weekend plus a couple/three extra days...I was thinking about camping in Franklin NC...my aging aunt lives there and I rarely see her. Beautiful area there (south of Cherokee NC).  Rates are from $24/night some $28/night...motels are better than twice that.

[dthurk]

Have been considering Greenbelt, but not for Columbus Day.  Would like to try sometime in August.  Been dying to hear the US Marine Band play.  They're on the Capitol steps on Wednesdays and at the Washington Monument on Thursdays.  This is only during the summer months.  How about August, Paula?

[tlhdoc]

I would like to camp at Greenbelt, but not in August.  If I were to go to Washington in August I would want electric to be able to sleep well at night.

[dthurk]

We've camped at Pohick Bay Regional Park while in Washington.  That would work nicely for whatever hookups you might want.  We have 40 free nights at Gettysburg Camping Resort as a result of picking up our new (to us) camper.  We might just try staying there and driving into Washington.  Another option for us to consider, at least.  I still want to hear the US Marine Band.

[tlhdoc]

Dave I would recommend driving partway and taking the train/subway into Washington.  

[dthurk]

Dave I would recommend driving partway and taking the train/subway into Washington.  

Thanks for the tip!  That's usually what we do.  I think I've only driving in Dc once on a Sunday morning.  No traffic at all and there were empty parking spots!  We're often looking for a metro station, then subway in.  Pohick Bay's our normal spot, there's a subway station within a few miles.  I think Greenbelt's got one nearby.  If we were coming in from Gettysburg, we'd need to find a park and ride metro station.  They have quite a few of them in the outlying areas.

[tlhdoc]

That is what we did one trip to Gettysburg.

[kiteri]

Well, I will chime in here:

I am camping at Black Moshannon State Park May 15-17 to start the season.

I will then spend my Birthday of June 19-21 back at Black Moshannon State Park.

July 4th weekend we will be at Prince Gallitzin State Park.

July 17th weekend we will be at Knoebel's Grove Campground.

July 31st weekend we will be back at Prince Gallitzin State Park.


I would love company if anyone has a free weekend and wants to make some reservations for one of these weekends!

[tlhdoc]

Welcome to COTOC!  If you are interested in camping with a group, the Eastern PU Rally is going on when you are camping at Knoebels.  You are welcome to join us at the rally.  We will be going to Knoebels during the trip.  You are also welcome to join us on any other trips.

[tlhdoc]

Well, I will chime in here:
 
 I am camping at Black Moshannon State Park May 15-17 to start the season.
 
 I will then spend my Birthday of June 19-21 back at Black Moshannon State Park.
 
 July 4th weekend we will be at Prince Gallitzin State Park.
 
 July 17th weekend we will be at Knoebel's Grove Campground.
 
 July 31st weekend we will be back at Prince Gallitzin State Park.
 
 
 I would love company if anyone has a free weekend and wants to make some reservations for one of these weekends!

I have not camped at Prince Gallitzin or Black Moshannon.  Are you familiar with the campgrounds?  If so are there any "private" sites that you could recomend?

[kiteri]

I have not camped at Prince Gallitzin or Black Moshannon.  Are you familiar with the campgrounds?  If so are there any "private" sites that you could recomend?

I am familiar with both campgrounds!

Prince Gallitzin is huge and some of the loops can be a little crowded.  I don't mind this so much because I have young kids that want to socialize.  I also LOVE the Maple loop because the swimming area is right there.  I don't have to drive them to the beach or walk 2 miles to get to the beach.  

The most private sites (with electricity) are those in the back of the Red Oak Loop 112- 124.
 
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/princegallitzin/princegallitzin_camp_pdf.pdf

Black Moshannon is small, and less crowded in general.  If you want as much privacy as possible sites 34 & 37 are your best bet.

http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/blackmoshannon/blackmoshannon_camp.pdf

I personally prefer the lower loop from 62-70 because the kids play all kinds of games on the cul de sac and we are closest to the long walk to the beach.

If you ever want to take a day trip to "check things out" you can come during one of my camping trips and I will show you around. (since you live in central PA)

I am at Black Moshannon May 15-17 and May 18-21.  I am at Prince Gallitzin July 2-5 and July 30 - August 2.  If you just want to walk aroudn Prince Gallitzin though, I am two miles away and we could work something out.