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R-pod Owners Forum : First 2016 Trip https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Camping Adventures : First 2016 Trip Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 05 Sep 2026 13:11:39 +0000 Tue, 24 May 2016 15:57:55 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=7860 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ First 2016 Trip : My favorite cg in Shendoah national... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7860&PID=75735#75735 Author: J&Jcf
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Posted: 24 May 2016 at 3:57pm

My favorite cg in Shendoah national park is loft mountain. Less crowded than big meadows. The overlook view is excellent. The Appalachian trail runs along the edge of the cg. Had numerous bear sightings. There is a camp store with pay showers. Matthews arm cg is also nice but no store or showers. It is between front royal & big meadows. We are planning to visit it and blue ridge parkway in July with our other camper/ toy hauler so motorcycle can go.]]> Tue, 24 May 2016 15:57:55 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7860&PID=75735#75735 First 2016 Trip : I climbed Old Rag years ago, a... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7860&PID=74348#74348 Author: techntrek
Subject: 7860
Posted: 03 May 2016 at 8:53pm

I climbed Old Rag years ago, a bit rugged but I liked it.

We've camped at two places near Gettysburg, Drummer Boy and Granite Hill. Drummer Boy was right on the main highway (15) so you hear traffic 24/7. Cunningham Falls is great, we did that last summer and will be back.

Codorus is our "home base" for camping, we've spent many a "let's go camping last-minute" weekend there. They have a HUGE Halloween bash every year which we support, we've been to 8 of the last 10. Thousands of kids over 2 nights.

]]> Tue, 03 May 2016 20:53:57 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7860&PID=74348#74348 First 2016 Trip : Thanks for the pictures. I hope... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7860&PID=74306#74306 Author: StephenH
Subject: 7860
Posted: 03 May 2016 at 9:15am

Thanks for the pictures. I hope it works out for us to take that route this summer.]]> Tue, 03 May 2016 09:15:33 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7860&PID=74306#74306 First 2016 Trip : Here is a picture of the roadway.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7860&PID=74304#74304 Author: Guests
Subject: 7860
Posted: 03 May 2016 at 8:25am

Here is a picture of the roadway. Skyline Drive isn't too bad at all, IMHO.

On the Blue Ridge, the closer you get to the Smoky's, the more severe the inclines and curves. You'll want some horsepower....and good brakes.

]]> Tue, 03 May 2016 08:25:56 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7860&PID=74304#74304 First 2016 Trip : Ticks...well, there were LOTS... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7860&PID=74303#74303 Author: Guests
Subject: 7860
Posted: 03 May 2016 at 8:05am

Ticks...well, there were LOTS of these guys (along with Dixie and myself) to provide free meals and transportation. This was taken in the Big Meadows campground.

Here are a couple of bonus pictures, taken in 2011, from Skyline Drive:

First, I think this is "Old Rag" mountain

This one I liked, as it shows the shadows of the clouds on Shenandoah Valley below

]]> Tue, 03 May 2016 08:05:57 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7860&PID=74303#74303 First 2016 Trip : I don't want anything to... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7860&PID=74287#74287 Author: StephenH
Subject: 7860
Posted: 02 May 2016 at 8:20pm

I don't want anything to do with ticks. Someone I know was bitten by a lone star tick, and now is allergic to red meat. http://alpha-gal.org/
If we do stay, we will certainly take precautions to avoid tick bites.
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Subject: 7860
Posted: 02 May 2016 at 2:38pm

I hate ticks!]]> Mon, 02 May 2016 14:38:38 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7860&PID=74265#74265 First 2016 Trip : We stayed at Cunningham Falls... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7860&PID=74263#74263 Author: fwunder
Subject: 7860
Posted: 02 May 2016 at 1:47pm

We stayed at Cunningham Falls State Park last year. Was pleased with the campground and not too far from Gettysburg. Stopped at Hannover for a tour on the way home. That was fun.

Must make a point to visit Big Meadow. For years I drove past the area, up and down 81, going between school (VaTech) and home in Maryland. Still have great fondness for the area.

Thanks!

fred

]]> Mon, 02 May 2016 13:47:37 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7860&PID=74263#74263 First 2016 Trip : I like Big Meadows, also. I... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7860&PID=74250#74250 Author: Guests
Subject: 7860
Posted: 02 May 2016 at 7:04am

I like Big Meadows, also. I have stayed there and at Loft Mountain.
I seem to recall a way station at Big Meadows with gasoline, food, etc.
There may have been one at Loft Mountain, also.

The only down side for me was that ticks were an issue at both.]]> Mon, 02 May 2016 07:04:17 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7860&PID=74250#74250 First 2016 Trip : Thanks. Our plans right now are... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7860&PID=74243#74243 Author: StephenH
Subject: 7860
Posted: 01 May 2016 at 11:31pm

Thanks. Our plans right now are somewhat nebulous as to route and timing. Many years ago, we stayed at one of the camping areas. At that time, we were tent camping. This will be quite different.]]> Sun, 01 May 2016 23:31:27 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7860&PID=74243#74243 First 2016 Trip : It is slow going I just put the... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7860&PID=74238#74238 Author: ronahue
Subject: 7860
Posted: 01 May 2016 at 10:00pm

It is slow going I just put the automatic in 3rd gear and left it there except on some steep down grades I used 2nd. The curves were not a problem and the road is smooth. If you are going to Big Meadow Campground you may wish to enter at Luray, VA we entered at Front Royal which mile is 0 and Big Meadow is at mile 51.]]> Sun, 01 May 2016 22:00:42 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7860&PID=74238#74238 First 2016 Trip : Thanks. We would be pretty well... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7860&PID=74228#74228 Author: StephenH
Subject: 7860
Posted: 01 May 2016 at 9:02pm

Thanks. We would be pretty well stocked if we were to make that trip. How is it to drive? I know about the 45 mph or lower speed limits. It is more the incline grades and curves that concern me.]]> Sun, 01 May 2016 21:02:50 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7860&PID=74228#74228 First 2016 Trip : Stephen if you go to the Shenandoah... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7860&PID=74222#74222 Author: ronahue
Subject: 7860
Posted: 01 May 2016 at 8:00pm

Stephen if you go to the Shenandoah NP be sure you are well supplied it is a long way to a real grocery store, up to an hour depending on which campground. Their are camp stores with essential groceries in the park.]]> Sun, 01 May 2016 20:00:11 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7860&PID=74222#74222 First 2016 Trip : Thank you. My wife and I would... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7860&PID=74218#74218 Author: StephenH
Subject: 7860
Posted: 01 May 2016 at 7:43pm

Thank you. My wife and I would like to do part of the Appalachian Trail and/or Blue Ridge Parkway. It sounds wonderful. ]]> Sun, 01 May 2016 19:43:57 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7860&PID=74218#74218 First 2016 Trip : First 2 nights at Artillery... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7860&PID=74211#74211 Author: ronahue
Subject: 7860
Posted: 01 May 2016 at 7:02pm

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.

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