First 2016 Trip

First 2 nights at Artillery Ridge Campground Gettysburg, PA We have mixed feelings about this campground super clean bathrooms and free showers, excellent service from all staff, Campsites were only so-so not level, small and close together with no privacy. And the rate at $60 per night (with full hookups) was very high. It was very close to all the Gettysburg attractions. I will give it 3 of 5 stars.

Next was Big Meadow campground Shenandoah NP Virginia this was dry camping no hookups. The campsite were paved large and level with some shrubbery in between sites. Bathrooms were spotless, staff and hosts could not do enough for you. We planned to stay 3 nights but stayed 5. Best of all the hiking trails left from the campground which is on the Appalachian Trail. Can't beat the rate of $17 per night and a 50% discount with the Senior Pass cost was $8.50 per night (that was pre-season rate it goes to $20 during the season but still would have been $10 with the Senior Pass). I really like dry camping so this gets 4.5 of 5

Finally 1 night at Codorus State Park near Hanover, PA this was an electric only site in a very nice clean and well wooded campground on a lake. I strongly recommend this if passing through. Be warned the park has a Water Park within and based on the size of the parking lots I imagine it could be quite hectic. Best for off season. The rate was $31.50 per night. I'll give this a 4 of 5 during off season I think I would avoid it during the season unless you have children.