NE Roundup 2012

OK R-Pod campers, we spent the Memorial Day weekend at Frances Slocum State Park in the Poconos. Very nice park, quiet, verrryy clean!, and pleasant. PAparks are great, but adult beverages are a no-no.
We promised to visit the Pioneer Campground about 45 miles west near LaPorte PA on US 220. So we did, and introduced ourselves as reps of a group of R-Podders interested in finding a place where we could all be close together in a pleasant place. The campground has been revamped since we were last there. New gravel roads and sites. very clean, pool (salt water), entertainment, and at 2000 feet on top of a ridge, it is cooler than valley sites. It is also at the east end of the "Endless Mountains" an area of PA that includes a number of neat state parks and small towns in the northern half of PA, including the Grand Canyon of PA - a 1500 foot deep river gorge with access on both sides.
the camp owner was delighted to help us figure out which weekend would be the best in terms of open sites. We told her late August or September would fit best into schedules at theis time. Her main openings for 6-8 sites together are the last weekend in August 24-26 or in September 7-9, 21-23 or 28-30. Labor Day already has a group in place. There is no reason that the days before and after a weekend couldn't be reserved as well. We will be in contact with her as the summer progresses. But once we agree on a good (or better) weekend for us all, then we can start doing reservations. She is willing to assist by moving a couple of reservations around so we can be together. Current open areas with water and electric are around the STOP sign in the center of the park. all electric sites have cable TV.
If you visit www.pioneercampground.com, there is a map, photos, list of activities and rates. I have a number of brochures, maps and the like i can mail if someone wants them.       
For information about the region visit www.endlessmountains.org, and www.sullivanpachamber.com.
From central NJ (Princeton area) it was 150 miles up the Northeast Extension of the PA TPK and then about 45 miles across county/state highways - one hour or so. total about 4-4.5 hours. From east or west the easiest access is I80 to I180 to US 220. From the south or north, I81 takes you to the region. A number of good grades on in the area, but we had no real problems with our rig.

Please check the campground out. We have found that area to be very pleasant and 'out of the way'! It is also in one of the darker areas of the NorthEast for sky watching. I will have my small reflector scope with us for folks who want to take a tour of the heavens.

I will also post this on the nation forum, as I note a number of other Philly , NY and CT, NJ area podders have joined the forums to learn more about our passion!

What is your choice for the best week end?

Cheers, the newly retired Walt

We would be *very* interested in meeting for a roundup!  Will be following the thread to see any updated posts - last post was in January - so it's time to make our plans, podders!

Originally posted by rpodcamper.com I'm game to go there (www.pioneercampground.com) would need to be Fall as spring is getting to be pretty solid already.  I do need to plan some trips down to codorus state park pa

OK R-Pod campers, we have a suggestion. In Northern Pennsylvania; in the Endless Mountains; near the Grand Canyon (of Pennsylvania). Check out www.pioneercampground.com. We stayed there twice as tent campers, really enjoyed it, felt comfortable and welcome. The area is very rural, a number of state parks around for sightseeing and the Grand Canyon of PA is truly impressive. We remember it as a popular spot, so it would be good to plan reservations early. We like late spring or early fall for the mountains- and as we are anxious to get out there again, the earlier the better. We can always plan another venture for later in the fall! Comments?

Walt and Chris.

There's always Cape Cod :)