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Post by midlotexan on Jan 2, 2020 10:38:59 GMT -5
Happy New Year to all!
We are in the process of planning a May to July trip from Texas to Maine and back.
If any forum member has suggestions on good spots for overnites and or 2 or 3 stops, I would appreciate them. Our plan as of now, is to travel around 350 miles a day, and a 2 nite stop every other day.
As it stands, we are looking at 5500 miles and 44 days.
Thanks
Kirt
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Post by johnr on Jan 2, 2020 14:17:59 GMT -5
I would suggest stopping in Cook Forest, PA. Lots of hiking and nature stuff if you're into that.
From there, I would head to Vermont via central NY, trying to avoid the New York City highways and interchanges. We made that New England trip a few years back, I'll see if I can dig up what campgrounds we stayed at in Vermont and Maine. I'll also see if I can find the one we stayed at in New Hampshire, because I'd avoid it if I did it all over again.
How far north are you headed in Maine?
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Post by midlotexan on Jan 2, 2020 20:00:31 GMT -5
We are looking at going on over to Halifax NS. We would stop in St John as well.
Our return plan has Niagra Falls, Canadian side. Havn't got all the return tops figured out yet.
But, back thru the midwest, then down thru Missouri and Oklahoma to DFW.
Thank you so much for your input.
Kirt
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Post by johnr on Jan 3, 2020 13:30:53 GMT -5
Ok, hi again. In Vermont, we stayed at Limehurst Lake www.limehurstlake.com/. It was a nice little campground that was close to a lot of different things to do. Follow the directions on their website, not your GPS. In Maine, we stayed at Moorings Oceanfront RV Resort in Belfast mooringscamp.com/. We had an ocean back-in site. It was a little tricky to get backed into it, I think because too many people were giving me advice at the same time. But it was a real nice place. We ate a lot of seafood at Young's Lobster Pound while we were there. I recall that they locked the campground gate early (8 PM?) so if you're going out, make sure you know how to get back in. I can't find where we stayed in New Hampshire and I don't want to guess.  |
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Post by midlotexan on Jan 3, 2020 18:51:56 GMT -5
Thank you! We will look at both of those. Once at camp Rudolph in Santa Claus In, I had a 20 ft pop up, everywhere but on it's top, form all the help. It all worked when a fellow in the spot across the street, put down his adult beverage and moved his car over a few feet. Just needed that foot or two to swing the nose around. Now with 40 ft fifth wheel, I'm learning all over again.
Thanks again
Kirt
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Post by bluegrass2 on Jan 4, 2020 7:20:35 GMT -5
I have a couple of suggestions, also interested in others responses, we love New England.
First, I know toll roads are a factor in most states, as a Western New Yorker, we hate the NY State ThruWay, Rte. 90, they sure don't welcome RVers. The bridges across the Hudson are expensive too. We haven't gotten in to the EZ-Pass era, which we should and will have too soon as some of our exits near Buffalo are becoming toll-less and they charge an up-charge for billing. Anyway,it took us over 6 months to get the bill for going over the Gov. Cuomo Bridge (Hudson) and it was over $12.00. If possible, look at Rte. 86, along the PA/NY border. It is a good divided highway and no tolls, except the Hudson bridges which there is no way around.
Now for the fun-stuff.
In NY, Cook Forest is very nice as mentioned. Also, Allegheny State Park, right off Rte. 86 near Salamanca, NY is very nice. We prefer the Red House CG of the 2 they offer. As with most State Parks, they only have water and electric.
Massachusetts: Lamb City CG near Phillipston, MA. and Boston Minuteman near Littleton, MA were both very nice.
Maine: Pemaquid Point Campground is very nice. I can't remember the nearby town. We like this CG as just down the road is a beautiful little lighthouse which is accessible. It is a beautiful park with a wonderful rocky shore views. If you go during hours, it is around $5.00 per car. If you go in the evening, I believe after 5 pm, it is free. In the past there is no locked gate. The sunsets are beautiful. We like this place so much we don't go to New England without stopping here. It is quaint but we feel it is what the New England area is all about. The campground has full hook-up, I think, WIFI and cell service is limited...can't remember. If you want to cook your own lobster the CG staff can help out.
Eastport, ME area is as far east you will be traveling before heading into the Maritimes. In Eastport, we stayed at SeaView CG & Cottages, it was not fancy, can't remember if they had sewer but if you can get a site near the dock, you can enjoy watching the bore-tide from your site. It rises around 12 feet. We love just relaxing and watching the tide come in and go out...across the bay is Canada. It doesn't take much to make us happy.
If I get out to the trailer, I will be able to send you more ideas. We go to New England almost every year but pick different places for the most part so I don't remember exactly. My travel diary will help out when I get to it.
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Post by csp1116 on Jan 20, 2020 21:43:28 GMT -5
Take 95N and start with the KOA in Mystic CT. From there go to Normandy Farms in Massachusetts. Then head up to Gunstock Mountain in New Hampshire ( White Mountains and the Lakes Region). Ease over to Point Sebago in Maine and then up to Smugglers Den CG outside Acadia National Park. As you head back west stop at Apple Resort in South Hero Vermont on Lake Champlain. You’ll see what it’s all about in New England. Have a great trip whatever you decide to do.
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