We were talking about taking the DQ camping some time soon. Does anyone have any suggestions for some campgrounds that aren't too terribly far away, but not in SoMD either (maybe a 1-3 hour drive)? I don't want to just pitch a tent in some woods and have to 'hold on to a tree ...' if you know what I mean ... preferably a campground kind of place with restroom facilities, where it's ok to bbq, have a camp fire, etc.

This will be her first time 'roughing it' so I don't wanna scare the beejeezus out of her. :smile: It's been an eternity since I camped anywhere (besides Bristol, of course) so I'm not sure what amenities we'd wanna have in terms of scenery, things to do, etc. I'm thinking a nice place to walk, a lake, etc. :shrug: Sites with websites would be REALLY appreciated! :biggrin:

TIA! :smile:

lake anna , va :biggrin:

Artillery Ridge Campground in Gettysburg. They also have a battlefield tour on horseback, which is very cool.

http://www.artilleryridge.com/

We really like Big Meadows on Skyline Dr. Takes about 2 1/2 - 3 hours to get there, but there's lots to do. They have nature programs, scenic hikes, luray caverns isn't too far away, cooter's garage (if it's still open) is close by, Sperryville (antiques and fleemarket) is close by too. We go almost every fall. If you do decide to go, lemme know and I will supply the neccesary equipment.

Thx for the ideas folks ... keep 'em coming.

One question ... any concerns on pets at these places? I'm not sure if we'd take the pups or not but it'd help to know in advance if they are welcome. :smile:

Bethpage (http://www.bethpagecamp.com/pages/welcome.html)

jellystone and Koa's have some nice cabins and cool places. They have min gold and fishing and water slide's. Luray has some nice one's.

Originally posted by tatercake
Thx for the ideas folks ... keep 'em coming.

One question ... any concerns on pets at these places? I'm not sure if we'd take the pups or not but it'd help to know in advance if they are welcome. :smile: The place Huntr's talking about allows leashed pets.

Oops, Bethpage allows pets. It is really nice, they have a huge pool and a lake, bands on the weekend, plenty of paved road for bike riding. Plus, you can drink, get drunk, and not have far to stumble. :biggrin:

Originally posted by tatercake
Thx for the ideas folks ... keep 'em coming.

One question ... any concerns on pets at these places? I'm not sure if we'd take the pups or not but it'd help to know in advance if they are welcome. :smile: You can take dogs to Big Meadows.

Originally posted by Dymphna
The place Huntr's talking about allows leashed pets. Oops, didn't see this post. Don't feel like deleting my post saying the same thing.

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Jellystone's sight (http://www.campjellystone.com/) They have lots for the kiddies to do. Everyone I know who has been there has always been satisfied.

....just to list a few here.
Virginia

Christopher Run Campground (former KOA) at Lake Anna, Mineral VA
http://www.christopherruncampground.com/

Luray Jellystone www.campluray.com<br>

KOA Front Royal, VA <br>http://www.koakampgrounds.com/where/VA/46106.htm

N.Maryland

Rambling Pine at Woodbine MD<br>http://www.kiz.com/campnet/html/zp/md/0112/0112.htm

Jellystone Maryland at Hagerstown MD<br>http://www.jellystonemaryland.com/

KOA Hagerstown <br>http://www.koakampgrounds.com/where/md/20145.htm

KOA Harpers Ferry <br>http://www.koakampgrounds.com/where/md/48107.htm

We stay at the Bowling Green Koa when ever we go to a Richmond Race. Nothing real special there but it's home for the weekend and it's closer than travelling back to SOMD after the race. Makes a good weekend get away.

http://www.dcr.state.va.us/parks/pocahont.htm

Pocahontas State Park.. Beautiful trails here to hike

Thanks everyone for the great ideas! :yay: We'll sit down together and go through them to see what looks like it'll work for what we wanna do! I think the DQ will have a blast! :smile:

The best two places you can go is New Germany State Park in Western Maryland and Tygert Lake in West Virginia.

New Germany is closest and the most camper friendly. Good camping facilities, great cabins, a lake with swimming, fishing and kayaking.

Tygert Lake, WV is the most fun in the hot summer. There is a huge lake with fishing, swimming, pontoon boat rentals, nice cabins and campgrounds. The people are very nice. Long trip though: 4hrs.

Both of these camping areas can be seen on the web at their state's park service websites. I camp at both these place several times a year.

The KOA in Fredericksburg is nice,small and quaint. They have a pool, games room, pond. Close to the malls and plenty of battle grounds. Old town Fredericksburg is nice also.

Originally posted by crabcake
We were talking about taking the DQ camping some time soon. Does anyone have any suggestions for some campgrounds that aren't too terribly far away, but not in SoMD either (maybe a 1-3 hour drive)? I don't want to just pitch a tent in some woods and have to 'hold on to a tree ...' if you know what I mean ... preferably a campground kind of place with restroom facilities, where it's ok to bbq, have a camp fire, etc.

This will be her first time 'roughing it' so I don't wanna scare the beejeezus out of her. :smile: It's been an eternity since I camped anywhere (besides Bristol, of course) so I'm not sure what amenities we'd wanna have in terms of scenery, things to do, etc. I'm thinking a nice place to walk, a lake, etc. :shrug: Sites with websites would be REALLY appreciated! :biggrin:

TIA! :smile:



I just got back from Va. We went to the Bluegrass Festival they had up there which was AWESOME !! The camp site was really nice there and they had showers and you could cook, have fires and all of that good stuff. I don't know if you normally camp there but you may want to try and get some information on that place. It's in Syria Va. The drive was about 2 1/2 hours. It's called Graves Mountain.

Bethpage is nice. We camped there for 4 years. Everyother weekend. They do allow pets but they do not allow tents.

Stayed here a couple of weeks ago
http://www.shenacres.com/
More here
http://www.virginiacampgrounds.org/shenandoah.html