Here's a list of camping spots recommended by other Apache campers. If anyone has any favorite links to other lists, please let me know! Please submit your favorite spots to doug@apachepopups.com.
If you want to check out a great site for outdoor maps try Maps By You. They have a search engine that will give you a map to anything in the USA: Lakes, rivers, campgrounds, etc. They claim if it is in the USGS database they can give a map to it.
| State: | Delaware |
| Name: | Trap Pond State Park |
| Location: | Delaware |
| Description: | Delaware's Trap Pond State Park is a GEM! The campground sites onto the pond with a small dock just perfect for our canoe. There's a bald cypress pond about a half mile away that is also part of the park. |
| Submitted By: | Karen H-S, Baltimore, MD. |
| State: | Delaware |
| Name: | Cape Henlopen State Park |
| Location: | The park is located east of Lewis Delaware just past the Cape May/Lewis Ferry Terminal. |
| Description: | If you like the beach, like to fish, and like to bike ride as a family this is the
place for you. We are planning our third week long trip in as many years to the park. The
park is located east of Lewis Delaware just past the Cape May/Lewis Ferry Terminal. The
camp sites are very nice and the facilities are well kept. Cape Henlopen State Park has an
excellent beach area and bath house, accessible by a short car trip or a pleasant bike
ride from the camp sites. The bike ride (recommended) will afford you beautiful views of
the park. The park also has a great nature center, large fishing pier (arrive early), surf
fishing area, and disk golf course (very tough). While you are at the park be sure to
climb the tower! Since camp sites are on a first come first serve basis, you need to arrive early and wait in line (worth the wait). While waiting you may select possible camp sites from maps provided by the staff. More information is available on the Park Web Site: http://www.destateparks.com/chsp/chsp.htm |
| Submitted By: | Paul |
| State: | Kansas |
| Name: | Hillsdale Lake |
| Location: | In Hillsdale, 10 miles form Olathe, KS. |
| Description: | Hillsdale Lake has WONDERFUL campgrounds! They offer campsites with 1,2, or 3 utilities, and each campsite has its own fire ring, lantern holder, and picnic table. Most of the campsites are right on the water! Paved campsite roads offer wonderful access, and the fishing is excellent both on the lake, and at the spillway of the dam. Also has walking trails, showers/bathroom facilities in many of the campsites. Only bad experience we had was that our scooter was stolen on the last night of our "final camp" of the year (last year). After camping over a half dozen times, meeting wonderful people, etc. someone stole our scooter during the night. Lesson learned: Lock up all valuables, no matter how safe you feel!! And don't leave your dog at home (we did that night). If we had taken the dog with us, our scooter would still be ours! |
| Submitted By: | HARLEYKIDS@aol.com |
| State: | Maine |
| Name: | Hermit Island Campground |
| Location: | On Hermit Island, which is just south of Bath, Maine |
| Description: | Our most favorite campground is Hermit Island Campground, located on Hermit Island, which is just south of Bath, Maine. The campsites are primitive; no water or electricity, but most of the sites are either right on the beaches of this island or on high bluffs overlooking the ocean. Most sites are also very private. The camp store contains a lobster pound and the campground owner brings in fresh lobster every day. Great views, wild deer, waterfowl, lush vegetation and and the rush of the surf at night to lull you to sleep - just an all-round beautiful experience!!! It is less crowded before Memorial Day and after Labor Day. |
| Submitted By: | Steve Skibniowsky |
| State: | Massachusetts |
| Name: | Nickerson State Park |
| Location: | Brewster, MA on Cape Cod |
| Description: |
Check it out at http://www.state.ma.us/dem/parks/nick.htm
Its a beautiful park and huge, this campground contains 7 areas of campsites of a 2000 acre park. It has a huge pond (Cliff Pond) which is more of a lake which is great for being on the beach, boating fishing, watersports and other things. There are a few smaller ponds there too. The ponds are stocked with trout and salmon. Some of the areas are a very short walk down a hill to Cliff Pond. There are tons of hiking and biking trails throughout the park and the Cape Cod Rail Trail, which is 25 miles of paved brick path, is right off the Park. There isn't any electricity or water on the campsites but there are faucets with water nearby. The park has facilities such as an amphitheater, bike and boat rentals a nature center and park store, which always has what you need. Its a great place for a VERY cheap price, only 8 dollars a night. The restrooms and showers aren't the best or cleanest but what do you expect for 8 dollars a night. This campground is great because I have never been bitten by a mosquito every time I've been there. It is also the only place on the Cape that lets you have a campfire because of the dryness. Every year my family and I go here and stay in area 6 because of its closeness to Cliff Pond. Don't let the price fool you and think its not a good place, IT IS. There are many recreational activities to do there, and if you get sick of being there leave the park and explore the rest of Cape Cod. There is also a map of the campground at http://www.cctrails.org/nickbike.htm |
| Submitted By: | Ryan |
| State: | Mississippi |
| Name: | Buccaneer State Park |
| Location: | Waveland MS |
| Description: | Has water park w/ water slide, wave pool, and regular pool, adequate bath/restroom facilities, and easy access to gulf coast beaches, casinos, shopping, etc.. |
| Submitted By: | Lowell Paradelas |
| State: | Mississippi |
| Name: | Lake Lincoln |
| Location: | Wesson, MS |
| Description: | Has a 500+ acre lake for fishing, boating, swimming, & a/c restroom/bath facilities w/ washateria. |
| Submitted By: | Lowell Paradelas |
| State: | Mississippi |
| Name: | Percy Quin |
| Location: | McComb, MS |
| Description: | Has a 700+ acre lake for fishing, boating & swimming - decent
restroom/bath facilities although not a/c. These are camp sites I
frequent. I think they're great. There are some nice spots in Louisiana as well, but I prefer the sites in Mississippi. |
| Submitted By: | Lowell Paradelas |
| State: | North Carolina |
| Name: | Cherokee KOA |
| Location: | Cherokee, N.C. just over the mountain from Gatlinburg, TN |
| Description: | See it for yourself here: http://www.koakampgrounds.com/where/nc/33173.htm I took my Hi-Lo to the Cherokee KOA back in 1994. I paid a little extra to get the campsite "by the stream/river". They had nice showers and restrooms. They also had a large rec. room with a big screen TV. They played "recent" releases. The campground roads were all paved. The scenery was wonderful, camping at the base of the Smoky mountains with a stream nearby. The campground had LOTS of services. Shuttle busses to town, Dollywood, horse back riding, just about anything. They also have a pool and hot tub. For a charge you can rent a intertube and float down stream. I "Loved" this place. Now that I have a camper (1968 Apache Ramada) again, I will be going back. |
| Submitted By: | F. Sam Woodson |
| State: | North Carolina |
| Name: | Goose Creek Resort |
| Location: | Cape Carteret , NC |
| Description: | Located on the Intercoastal Waterway, Goose Creek is an extremely clean
and nice spot. It has a boat launch and dock, large pool with slide,
game room, store, snack area, and playground. You can get sites that are
water only or water, sewer and electricity. Some sites are right on the
waterway. Only a few miles from Emerald Isle Beach, there is plenty to do either at the campground or in the surrounding cities. |
| Submitted By: | Crystal |
| State: | North Carolina |
| Name: | Grandfather Mountain Campground |
| Location: | Boone, NC |
| Description: | This campground was in a great location, close to many attractions. The lots were a bit small but in a beautiful location that made up for it!. The people were friendly and helpful. There was a trout pond, gem mine and store on the property. They provided hayrides for the kids and adults all nite Saturday, because it was Halloween weekend. The bathhouses were heated, but for some reason I had to take a cold shower which was my only complaint. My husband had warm water on his side! |
| Submitted By: | Crystal |
| State: | North Carolina |
| Name: | Outdoor World |
| Location: | Lake Gaston, Littleton, NC |
| Description: | Nice clean place with wooded lots, and friendly people. Located right on the lake. Lots have water and electricity. There is a pool, boat ramp, playground, store and a great pavilion that has a DJ on Saturday nites which is tons of fun. Clean bathhouses and plenty of them. |
| Submitted By: | Crystal |
| State: | New Jersey |
| Name: | Worthington State Park |
| Location: | In the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Pretty easy access off of Interstate 80 in New Jersey. |
| Description: | I live in Pennsylvania, within a stones throw of New Jersey. I would recommend
Worthington State Park in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Nice sites
along the Delaware River. Plenty of exploring to do on the hiking trails or dip your
fanny in the river. Maybe I'll see some of you there. |
| Submitted By: | Jim & Val |
| State: | New York |
| Name: | Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Crystal Lake |
| Location: | Near Cooperstown, NY |
| Description: | 235 acre campground near Cooperstown, NY & the Baseball Hall of Fame features lakeview cabins, lakefront campsites, luxury trailer rentals & a 35 acre fishing lake. No license required. |
| Submitted By: | Cory |
| State: | Ontario, Canada |
| Name: | Pine Valley Park Campground Resort |
| Location: | Branchton |
| Description: | This is a great place to stay and inexpensive for US campers. We were there last year and will definitely go back. A lot1 of seasonal campers, swipe card gated, pool, playgrounds, lake fully stocked, softball field and much more. This is a very family oriented place. Each site gets there own wooden deck, tire rims for fires and picnic table on a nice clean lot. About 1 hour drive to Toronto or Niagra Falls, about 10 mins from Lion Country Safari. Water pressure for showers is not so great, but it will get you clean. Super nice owner and campers, Canadians are great people. The web address is www.pinevalleypark.on.ca |
| Submitted By: | Tim and Tiffany Schaefer Auburn Hills, MI |
| State: | Ontario, Canada |
| Name: | Backus Conservation Area |
| Location: | Port Rowan,30 miles south from Norwich near LakeErie |
| Description: | Has the oldest running water-wheel grist mill in Ontario(1812), plus very good camping, fishing, hiking, biking. Website (www.lprca.on.ca) |
| Submitted By: | Les Ferris |
| State: | Ontario, Canada |
| Name: | Upper Thames Conservation |
| Location: | Wildwood, 30 miles northwest of Norwich on the ThamesRiver |
| Description: | Excellent camping, fishing, hiking, etc. Website (http://thamesriver.org/ ) |
| Submitted By: | Les Ferris |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| Name: | Knoebels |
| Location: | Central PA, near Bloomsburg & Danville |
| Description: | This campground is for families with children... clean spacious sites,
multiple restroom facilities, well stocked camp store and... one of the
best free admission amusement parks around. The is family owned and
promoted as a family environment, it's the type of place that you feel
comfortable letting your children go to ride what they want and you can
relax or take in your own bit of excitement. The park has 2 top
rated wood roller coasters that are worth the trip themselves along with
enough other rides and entertainment to keep family members of all ages
busy for days... In case you can't find anything else to do.... they
have a 3/4 million gallon pool... Reservations are needed and the sites seem to fill up fast, but sometimes you can sneak in because of a cancellation. More information is available on the Park Web Site: http://www.knoebels.com |
| Submitted By: | Chuck Collingdale, PA |
| State: | New Jersey |
| Name: | Jenny Jump State Park |
| Location: | Near Hope, New Jersey |
| Description: | Another State campground is a somewhat small one at Jenny Jump State Park . Quiet, not much to do but hike the trails or concentrate in-tent-ly on the camping adventure. I wouldn't recommend a large trailer as many of the sites are large tent sized and some are what they call "walk-in" (not far off the roadway but you can't drive-on-it). |
| Submitted By: | Jim & Val |
| State: | Virginia |
| Name: | Kiptopeke State Park |
| Location: | Cape Charles Va, ( on the Virginia Eastern Shore) |
| Description: | Nice state park campground. Has a boat dock and a pretty sandy beach with lifeguard. Park has primitive tent sites, as well as, sites with water and electricity. Make sure to request a shady site because many of the sites do not have trees. This area is home to some of the best fishing in the country so bring a pole! |
| Submitted By: | Crystal |
| State: | Washington |
| Name: | Westport |
| Location: | Coastal Washington |
| Description: | Lot's of camping spots, good fishing, surfing & kite flying. The beaches go for Miles & Miles. Fun for the whole family. |
| Submitted By: | Mike |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| Name: | Wyalusing State Park |
| Location: | Near Prairie Du Chien in Southwest Wisconsin |
| Description: | The confluence of the Wisconsin and Mississippi Rivers make a spectacular backdrop for this beautiful state park. The park contains dozens of Indian effigy mounds. Camp at the top of a 500 foot bluff, or in the less precipitous Homestead campground. Lots of hiking trails with spectacular overlooks, waterfalls, & caves to explore. Great boating/fishing in backwaters of the Mississippi. Nice little camp store/snack bar. Tennis courts, shelters, playgrounds, etc. Every time we've been there we've seen migrating Bald Eagles. We go every Columbus Day weekend in October for spectacular fall colors. Really nice place. |
| Submitted By: | Doug |