What are some good parks, mountains, etc for camping near New York City?
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September 1st, 2008
We’re looking to squeeze in a couple camping weekends before the weather gets too cold. Does anyone have suggestions for places within a few hours drive that are good for car and/or easy hike-in camping?
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The Catskills are only 117 miles away from NYC.
There are many nice places to stay there. Ever visited that area?
September 1, 2008, 7:57 PM EDT
Thanks, JackAdams. I’ve never been up to the Catskills. Can you recommend some specific places to try up there?
And The Shawangunk area – my kids used to rock climb and camp there. Near New Paltz.
http://www.gunks.com/
Skeeter, all of them are indeed very good, and I can’t really recommend any at this time (specifically) because I haven’t been up there, since the 1960s, when I lived in Flushing (Queens).
September 1, 2008, 8:54 PM EDT
Ah! New Paltz! Home of the Hugenots, and 84 miles away from NYC.
The resting place of boxing legend FLOYD PATTERSON, a true gentleman and role model for kids, everywhere.
September 1, 2008, 8:58 PM EDT
The Poconos are another great spot to visit, and are only 81 miles away from NYC.
They are more of a Honeymooners place, however, but welcome everyone, equally.
September 1, 2008, 9:01 PM EDT
And still in the “strike zone,” should NYC get nuked by terrorists.
September 1, 2008, 9:16 PM EDT
No charge.
September 3, 2008, 3:26 PM EDT
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