http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Events and Campouts : Southwestern Pennsylvania Rally? Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 01 May 2026 01:41:53 +0000 Tue, 11 Feb 2014 20:31:01 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=4401 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4401&PID=42636#42636 Author: techntrek
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Posted: 11 Feb 2014 at 8:31pm

Sorry to hear about the difficulty.  I would have expected better campgrounds in that area.]]> Tue, 11 Feb 2014 20:31:01 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4401&PID=42636#42636 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4401&PID=42634#42634 Author: Old Dingo&Mrs.Dingo
Subject: 4401
Posted: 11 Feb 2014 at 6:51pm

Yeah, you're right Furpod, a fifteen percent discount is offered if you take enough sites, the problem is, considering the amenities available, the base fee is just too high to begin with.

For instance, the state campground, with no water, no electric, before discount, (and various "add ons") was $50 for two days, in sites that were, to us, completely unacceptable. Over the phone, we were quoted an "add on" for pets in a designated "pet site"! Only about one half of the campground was open to four footed campers!

The private campgrounds, like River's Edge KOA, were more expensive, ($48-$53 per day, with the discount) and resembled a dirt parking lot with just a few trees randomly scattered throughout. Apparently, in KOA parlance, "wooded sites" means you can SEE trees from it. There were some sites with big trees by the river, but they were full hook-ups in the $60 range and there were only a few.

Some of the nicest sounding private campgrounds in the area are tents only so they didn't have dump stations or electric. Some were simply not acceptable, old, run down, or poorly maintained. One had pit toilets and no showers. Others are just too far away from most of the area's attractions, such as the campgrounds in West Virginia and further north in Somerset county.

We found out most of the drawbacks when we called to inquire about specific sites. Our two days left us frustrated, we would have been embarrassed to have you come to those campgrounds we found. But we'll keep looking, maybe we'll find something acceptable for 2015.]]> Tue, 11 Feb 2014 18:51:38 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4401&PID=42634#42634 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4401&PID=42630#42630 Author: Sleepless
Subject: 4401
Posted: 11 Feb 2014 at 5:58pm

Have you checked the "passportamerica.com" site?  Looks like there are two campgrounds in your area, and the PPA rates (50% off) are very reasonable.  We first joined PPA in 1974 and with just a few nights of camping recover the annual membership cost. Might be something to think about as it might be cost-effective for your proposed rally. 

Bob
]]> Tue, 11 Feb 2014 17:58:59 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4401&PID=42630#42630 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4401&PID=42628#42628 Author: furpod
Subject: 4401
Posted: 11 Feb 2014 at 5:09pm

Some RV parks give discounts to groups.. It looks like there are quite a few around Uniontown..]]> Tue, 11 Feb 2014 17:09:01 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4401&PID=42628#42628 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4401&PID=42627#42627 Author: Old Dingo&Mrs.Dingo
Subject: 4401
Posted: 11 Feb 2014 at 4:54pm

After two days of searching the internet and making phone calls, sadly we could find no suitable venue in southwestern PA for an r-pod rally. At first the state park looked promising, but a phone call reveled the state's penchant for high fees and "highway robbery" they euphemistically call; "add ons". Private campgrounds in the area couldn't readily accommodate us, and their rate schedules were, also, a little too immoderate for our needs.

We will keep an eye open for an opportunity to introduce everyone to our little piece of America, at a later date. ]]> Tue, 11 Feb 2014 16:54:48 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4401&PID=42627#42627 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4401&PID=42595#42595 Author: techntrek
Subject: 4401
Posted: 10 Feb 2014 at 4:53pm

I would be there but that's in the middle of our next big trip.  I hope you get a good crowd!]]> Mon, 10 Feb 2014 16:53:40 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4401&PID=42595#42595 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4401&PID=42590#42590 Author: kymooses
Subject: 4401
Posted: 10 Feb 2014 at 3:32pm

Let me know if you set this up, I'll throw it on the Map!!]]> Mon, 10 Feb 2014 15:32:25 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4401&PID=42590#42590 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4401&PID=42588#42588 Author: Old Dingo&Mrs.Dingo
Subject: 4401
Posted: 10 Feb 2014 at 1:58pm

Oops! Those electric only sites in the circle are not "pet friendly". To get "pet friendly" sites we will have to reserve sites that are more expensive, and in a different part of the park. Some of the sites have 50 amp service, and some (across the road) do not have electric at all. We are planning to check out the sites tomorrow, but there is about 12" of snow to wade through, as the road is blocked. Does not look promising, more details later.]]> Mon, 10 Feb 2014 13:58:47 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4401&PID=42588#42588 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4401&PID=42587#42587 Author: Old Dingo&Mrs.Dingo
Subject: 4401
Posted: 10 Feb 2014 at 1:30pm

Any interest in a rally at Ohiopyle State park in Southwestern PA (50 miles south of Pittsburgh) this summer? We are trying to gauge interest in a Rally for July 18-20 2014. The Ohiopyle area has whitewater rafting, Laurel caverns, Historical sites (French and Indian war), Frank Lloyd Wright's "Falling Water", camping and biking trails. Looks like the cost for a PA resident will be approx. $15 per day. We can block off 9, electric only, sites in a "circle", at the end of a campground road, but for a limited time only. Because of PA state park rules we must pay for the sites when reserved, and PA state parks fill up fast. So let us know how much interest there is, if there is enough we'll make additional plans for the weekend.

I suppose we will assume the "mantle" of "unleader". ]]> Mon, 10 Feb 2014 13:30:08 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4401&PID=42587#42587