BroadStree
I need some cool, entertaining, adventurous, fun, and different ideas on some camping trips on the east coast. my troop will travel about 3-4 hours tops. we are based in Burlington county, in Southern New Jersey. hiking and canoeing are allowed. also it would be best if there was also something fun to do while we were there. we would want some free time, but still want something organized to keep us entertained. Thanks A lot!!!
im a scout
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You could do a rafting/canoeing/kayaking trip on the upper Delaware River. There are several rental places such as Lander's and Kittatiny Canoes that will let you rent the boats overnight. You can camp on several places along the river including Ten Mile River Scout Reservation (Greater NYC Area Council.)
You could also do a rafting trip on the Lehigh River in PA. Whitewater Challengers has been running Scout Trips for decades. Camp Acahela (Northeast PA Council), Camp Trexler (Minsi Trails Council) and Hickory Run State Park are all close by if you want a place to camp.
Nearly every Appalachian Trail trailhead in PA and NJ is within a few hours drive from wher you live, as in the Horseshoe Trail in southern PA. Check the Keystone Trails Association webpage for more info. Try backpacking with your troop.
The Northeatern PA Council offers Project COPE at Goose Pond Scout Reservation near Hamlin, PA almost every weekend from April-November except during summer camp. http://www.nepabsa.org.
Finally, and it's a bit of a drive, but Green Mountain Council in Vermont offers scout ski weekends at Killington, Okemo, Mt. Snow, Bromley and other resorts all winter. I think most trips are $180 and that includes two days lift passes, 2 dinners, 2 breakfasts, and sleeping in the gym at the local high school. (I used to run these trips for several years.) http://www.scoutingvermont.org.
Finally,
You could do a rafting/canoeing/kayaking trip on the upper Delaware River. There are several rental places such as Lander's and Kittatiny Canoes that will let you rent the boats overnight. You can camp on several places along the river including Ten Mile River Scout Reservation (Greater NYC Area Council.)
You could also do a rafting trip on the Lehigh River in PA. Whitewater Challengers has been running Scout Trips for decades. Camp Acahela (Northeast PA Council), Camp Trexler (Minsi Trails Council) and Hickory Run State Park are all close by if you want a place to camp.
Nearly every Appalachian Trail trailhead in PA and NJ is within a few hours drive from wher you live, as in the Horseshoe Trail in southern PA. Check the Keystone Trails Association webpage for more info. Try backpacking with your troop.
The Northeatern PA Council offers Project COPE at Goose Pond Scout Reservation near Hamlin, PA almost every weekend from April-November except during summer camp. http://www.nepabsa.org.
Finally, and it's a bit of a drive, but Green Mountain Council in Vermont offers scout ski weekends at Killington, Okemo, Mt. Snow, Bromley and other resorts all winter. I think most trips are $180 and that includes two days lift passes, 2 dinners, 2 breakfasts, and sleeping in the gym at the local high school. (I used to run these trips for several years.) http://www.scoutingvermont.org.
Finally,
Where can I go primitive camping in the New York area?
MZ
Looking for a place where I can go primitive camping (open camping/dispersion camping) within driving distance (less than 5 hours) in the New York City area. Anyone know of a National Forest or park that allows this that they would recommend? One with great hiking would be ideal. I'm looking to go in the fall when the leaves start the change. Many thanks.
Answer
you can get to many places within a 5 hour radius of nyc...
in new york state you can go to the adirondacks or catskills (the catskills are closer but the ADK's are way more magnificent)...
since you're willing to drive up to 5 hours you can also get to places within new england such as vermont and new hampshire..in NH the area around mt washington and the presidential range has the best mountain scenery in the east
...as far as specific camp istes you'll have to do your own research depending on if you want to car camp, backpack or canoe camp and depending on how difficult you want
you can get to many places within a 5 hour radius of nyc...
in new york state you can go to the adirondacks or catskills (the catskills are closer but the ADK's are way more magnificent)...
since you're willing to drive up to 5 hours you can also get to places within new england such as vermont and new hampshire..in NH the area around mt washington and the presidential range has the best mountain scenery in the east
...as far as specific camp istes you'll have to do your own research depending on if you want to car camp, backpack or canoe camp and depending on how difficult you want
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