hanging in campsites?

[doc17th]

Links to both the 50 State Project thread and table are in my signature. I have everything in the table except for maybe the last 4-5 posts.

Good info thank you.

[doc17th]

Most campgrounds do not allow hammocks to be hung from their trees. The best way around that is to carry hammock stands, if at all possible. You really can't carry them for backpacking, but at a car site they are useful. You can usually find something in sporting good stores like Sports Authority or ****'s Sporting Goods. Target sometimes have them. Or, you can make them yourself, there are plenty of threads here on how to do so.

That might be something I could do because I could use it in my yard I have no trees, thanks.

[jhunt87]

I don't think you will run into many problems near Philly. I've camped all around the area and no one has ever given me grief about my hammock.

A few campground suggestions.

French Creek State Park would be a good place to try. It has assigned sites & bathrooms. I've camped there several times with my hammock. Nice hiking. A big lake. About a 1 hour drive from Philadelphia.

Blue Rocks Campground would also be a good place to try. I've stayed there several times with my hammock as well. It is right at the base of the A.T. ridgeline. You can do short day hikes to The Pinnacle and Pulpit Rock. The camp has a lot of stuff for kids too (huge boulder field, playground, pool, rides around camp on an old restored fire truck, etc) Plenty of options there to keep your granddaughter entertained. That is a 1.5 hour drive from Philly.

If you wanted to cross into NJ, Parvin State Park would also fit the billl. That is another park where I have hammock camped. That is a 45 minute drive from Philly.

[doc17th]

It is a bit of hike from philly, not to bad, but Ohiopyle State Forest out in western PA might be a good place for ya. I have been there a couple time to fish and stayed at the campground. Rangers had no issues with me hanging my hammock plus they have shower houses bathrooms and play grounds for the little ones. Its pretty cool out there. You can fish hike sight see I am sure your grand daughter would love all the water falls there as well. It is a good family place. Hope that helps.

I love western pa I used to ride my motorcycle from N/E Pa to N/W Pa. then then diaganol back to philly. I have camped Allegainey many times.

[doc17th]

We live a bit west of you, near Gettysburg, and have camped at Pine Grove Furnace, Caledonia and Codorus with no issues from anyone. Not sure how the folks would be out your way though. You might have luck calling that campground and asking them. This is all assuming you want to roll with State Parks. Hope that helps.

Thanks it will.

[doc17th]

Jhunt87 wow thanks for the info that will be very helpfull.

[stalker42]

Another place in NJ. Atsion campground in the pine barrens. They allow hammocks. Site 10 is great with nice view of the lake.

[BigBearCamper]

Last year I went to Cowans Gap State park in PA, had no problems setting up there. So, there shouldn't be any problems for you.

[yooz85]

Ricketts Glen state park is a beautiful place, i live pretty close to there never camped over night because i love backpacking. I have however hiked the falls trail which if i remember correctly has 23 or 24 beautiful waterfalls plus there is a lake with a beach. i have heard of others hanging there with no problem.

[Floridahanger]

That might be something I could do because I could use it in my yard I have no trees, thanks.

Look up "TurtleDog Stand". A TD stand is a combo of TurtleLady and Olddog using designs from both members to make a semi-portable sturdy stand for anywhere you can carry by vehicle or strong back. Or backyard like yours. All materials are easy to get if you have a big box store near you.