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A Nice Family Campground in Pa
Asked by E.A. from New York
on March 15, 2009
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I want to go to a really nice campground in Pa with my husband and 2 young kids anyone have any ideas on which ones are good? I am looking for 1 with a rental cabin wi...
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- Driftstone on the Delaware. It's great!
- We have been going to Panther Lake Campgrounds in Panther Lake and love it. My kids really enjoy the freedom they get up there. The only thing is it's in Panther Lak...
- You can look on the PA DCNR page for state parks. Many of those with campgrounds have cabins as well. I visited quite a few of them last summer and they were great! ...
Campground Recommendations
Asked by C.J. from Tampa
on January 5, 2008
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My husband and I have finally bought our first camper after renting a few times. We usually camp at state park campgrounds but during holiday weekends they fill up so...
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- We went to Peace River , down by Bradenton a couple of times. It was big and lots to do - we kayaked, etc. Kayaking is right there...you can just walk over and go from...
- Hi C., My family has been camping at Disney for many many years. They have lots to do at no additional cost, a family outdoor movie each night, fishing, pools, a pet...
- Our Friends love Sun & Fun in Sarasota. Its a little farther than 30 minutes but they love it out there. So much to do.
Seeking Best Campground Sites near Lake Oswego Area
Asked by M.C. from Portland
on June 2, 2008
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Would like to ask if anyone knows any nice , clean campsites for families with teens and young kids. Have mainly stayed at KOA campgrounds , both tent and cabin campin...
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- We love to go camping. One of our favorite places to go is to Milo McIver state park. It's out past Estacada, just a little past Carver. It's about 30 minutes away f...
- You may want to check out Champoeg State Park which is only about a half an hour drive from Lake Oswego. We haven't camped there yet but went on some great day hikes ...
- There are several within an hours drive, I believe. Or real close to it. Champoeg Park is real close. You take the Donald/Aurora exit and there are signs... about 6...
Camping W/kids
Asked by P.S. from Houston
on November 22, 2009
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Does anyone have any tips for camping w/a 4 yo boy? We'll be in a KOA campground w/other families but will be sleeping in one of their lodges. I've been camping plen...
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- You can do it. I took my boys camping when they were much smaller. It always works out. Make sure to spray him frequently for bugs. One tip I would like to add is ...
- I go camping with my kids, even newborns, every year. I'd be happy to help you if you need specifics. But, for a four year old, I would just take a small tub of easy...
- When we go we take a small plastic tote w/outdoor toys(trucks, buckets, shovels-things to play in the dirt. We also do the marshmallow toasting. If you have space an...
Family-Friendly Camping in Northern California
Asked by T.A. from Sacramento
on May 28, 2010
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We're searching for a family-friendly campground. We normally go camping with friends and/or extended family members but it is becoming increasingly difficult to coor...
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- Hi, Our family has camped for years. Currently our two favorite's (I hesitate to tell you because both are hard to get reservations??LOL).....Pine Crest lake, it is a...
- We go to the Petaluma, CA KOA and it's great fro kids: hay rides, movie night, ice cream social, bikes you can rent, playground, pool etc. I highly recommend it. A 2...
- I am not a major camper, but recently we purchased a travel trailer and have gone to two different KOA's while on way to visit friends. I really liked them! We have ...
Help with a Decision Early Retire or Not
Asked by K.B. from Des Moines
on January 12, 2011
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Ok you all helped out so much last time, I'm going to ask another....My husband and I have a dream to retire and go RVing, we want to work at a KOA campground. Many co...
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- There is alot to consider here. 1) Your Mom: Assisted living cost $2500/month and medicare does not pay for it. What happens is when she enters a nursing home or as...
- The insurance is a BIG deal. Check out all the possibilities before you change your lifestyle. You don't want to be stuck in a campground with major medical problems...
- My first response is that your urgency to leave sounds a bit like a mid-life crisis mixed with winter doldrums. You've got three pretty substantial reasons why this is...
Advise for 1St Time Campers
Asked by M.R. from Chicago
on July 8, 2011
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So my daughter has been asking to go camping so we've decided we will give it a try for one night at a KOA. Our kids are 5 and 2.
What kinds of things do you bring...
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- Trucks, bubbles, water guns, fishing gear if you're near a lake, coloring books/crayons, books, glove/ball, football, shovels, buckets. don't forget sunscreen and bug...
- Take it from me, you have to make sure the youngest child isnt scared of inside the tent..lor the sound the sleeping bag makes when youre in it...ol that was a camping...
- Ha! I posted this quite a while ago for our first camping trip. You may want to look back in my questions. Ours ended up being the trip from hell, you can read that...
Tent Camping Campgrounds in So California
Asked by N.G. from Los Angeles
on August 11, 2008
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This summer we checked out SD KOA, Campland on the Bay, and Newport Dunes. We loved all of them. Any other great campgrounds we should check out for next yr?
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- Sounds like everyone likes to be close to the water so Point Mugu in Malibu is great and you also get the benefits of the nearby mountains. We tend to enjoy the mount...
- If you like camping near the beach try Carpinteria. They book early in the year.
- My parents are avid campers! But only the kind that offer all the conveniences of a hotel, full power and plumbing, Wi-Fi, cable, etc. Any way, their all time favorit...
Camping Suggestions
Asked by L.Z. from Los Angeles
on March 2, 2009
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Anyone have a suggestion for an easy camping experience for the
summer? A short drive to food/restaurants etc. from the campground,
warm enough a night so that we do...
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- Hi L., We are also big campers and have a 16 month old Son. We've taken him to Leo Carillo a few times, but during off season. Prior to having our Son we used to freq...
- Depending on how far you want to travel, I have a couple suggestions: Yosemite Pines in Groveland. They have cabins as well as yurts and its about 5 minutes from Gro...
- Big Bear is beautiful, right near lake, with nice walking and bike riding path. Discovery center is really cool, and your 9 year old will like panning for gold. THe ...
Camping with a Five Year Old...
Asked by N.P. from San Francisco
on April 4, 2012
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So, the last time I went camping I went with a friend's family in high school and we set up tents but I didn't have to worry about much of anything because my friend's...
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- Depending on the temp in CA you may not even need sleeping bags, just blankets. Otherwise, your list seems complete. If you are concerned about your child leaving t...
- Camping is so much fun and once you get your gear together it is an almost free family vacation. We don't usually use the sleeping bags, if it's not too cold you can...
- Frisbee, ball something for her to do (toy wise) with others during times you're otherwise occupied. Nothing with small pieces that can and will get lost. Don't worr...
