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RVing
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RVing
Recreational vehicles, usually equipped with
amenities you’d find in your home, are perfect for
families or couples who want a unique vacation
and a few laughs. When you’re in an RV, you literally never know where the trip will take you.
Whether you and your family decide on a getaway
to a wooded campsite and plan to stay put or prefer being on the open road and stopping at a variety of places, RVs are ideal for people who like
vacations on the go. You also need a sense of
humor because being in such close quarters with
family or friends is sure to bring out qualities
you’ve never seen in someone before, good or bad.
RVs are used for everything from a leisurely
camping vacation to full-time living quarters for
couples or small families and are often parked in
special trailer parks. Whatever they’re used for,
these fun vehicles typically have a kitchen, a bathroom, a bedroom, and a living room. Smaller
vehicles have minimal amenities,and larger models have full bathrooms, refrigerators, living areas
an,d master bedrooms. Some are even more elaborate with satellite TV and Internet access, slide-out
sections, and awnings. This is ideal for people
who make their RV a permanent home.
Many RV enthusiasts stay at RV parks, most of
which offer electrical, water, and sewer services,
as well as cable television and wireless Internet.
Some RV parks include swimming pools, game
rooms, and resort style activities. Other RVers prefer the rustic nature of parking their RV in a
remote area or a public campground with minimal
facilities. After all, there is something to be said
for “roughing it.” In addition to public campgrounds, RVs are also found in all kinds of parks
from city parks to state parks.
There are a variety of RVs, including
motorhomes, bus conversions, camper vans, truck
campers, popup campers, travel trailers, and
teardrop trailers. Some creative campers even
craft their own RVs out of cars, vans, and buses.
There is an increasing trend among retired people who sell their homes and live permanently in
their RVs. They love the freedom and thrill of
being on the open road and discovering beautiful
countryside and exciting cities while living in a
simple space with the modern comforts of home.
Northeastern Pennsylvania is known for being a
recreational hub with numerous wooded campsites and recreational areas perfect for RV camping. Don’t forget your iPod and a good book!
Local Recreation Areas &
Campgrounds for RVs:
Driftstone on the Delaware- This is a family campground located on River Road in
Mount Bethel along the scenic Delaware
River. If offers sites for tents and RVs.
Canoe, kayak and raft day trips are available to
campers. Families enjoy fishing, a large swimming pool, a playground, a softball field, sand
volleyball court, horseshoe pits, basketball,
recreation hall and a gameroom. For more
information, call (570) 897-6859 or (888) 3556859.
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Otter Lake Camp Resort- Located in
Marshalls Creek, this camp resort features
a snack bar, boat rentals, fishing, a recreation hall, a game room, a swimming pool
and pond, lake, or creek swimming. For more
information, call (570) 223-0123 or (800) 3451369.
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Keen Lake Camping and Cottage ResortLocated on Keen Lake Road in Waymart,
this is a family run resort, operated by the
Keen sisters. It’s located on a private 90
acre lake, and families enjoy fishing and renting
rowboats, pedal boats, kayaks, and canoes.
Other opportunities include a recreation hall, a
game room, a swimming pool and lake, pond or
creek swimming. The property also features
cottages for non-campers, multiple playgrounds,
modern tiled bathrooms, a grocery store, giftshop, and more. For more information, call
(570) 488-6161 or (800) 443-0412.
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Secluded Acres Campground- Located
near Lake Wallenpaupack in Lakeville,
this is a unique camping area with 100
large wooded campsites that include water,
electric, and sewer for reasonable daily, weekly,
and monthly rates. Tables and campfires are
included with all of the sites. There are numerous recreational possibilities nearby such as
miniature golf and water parks, as well as an
on-site recreation hall, game room, and lake,
pond or creek swimming. For more information, call (570) 226-9959.
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Highland Campgrounds- Run by the
Mayer Family, this campground is located in the scenic Endless Mountains in
the town of Dalton. It’s nestled on 35
heavily wooded acres and offers nearby fishing,
a recreation hall, game room, and swimming
pool. For more information, call (570) 586-0145.
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Cherry Ridge Campsites and LodgingLocated on Camp Road in Honesdale,
this is a dancing campground offering
weekend dance programs in the two
onsite large dancehalls with Square Dancing,
Round Dancing, and Line/Couples Dancing.
Campers enjoy participating or watching. The
property also features The Country Kitchen
with a homecooked breakfast, lunch, and dinner offered on the weekends. Campers also
enjoy relaxing on the gazebo overlooking a lake,
rowing a boat or fishing. For more information,
call (570) 488-6654.
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River Beach Campsites- Located in
Milford, these campsites offer boat
rentals, fishing, a game room and lake,
pond or creek swimming. For more information, call (570) 296-7421 or (800) FLOAT-KC.
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Ledgedale Campground and MarinaThis is a wonderful spot to camp and is
located on Ledgedale Road in
Greentown. Families love the game
room, fishing and boat rentals. For more information, call (570) 689-2181.
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Ironwood Point Recreation AreaLocated on Burns Hill Road in
Greentown, this campground offers large
wooded sites for both RVs and tent camping. The campground is located on a peninsula
overlooking Lake Wallenpau-pack with 13
walk-in scenic lake front tent sites. The campground also has lake access for boat launching,
boat slips, and fishing. For more information,
call (570) 857-0880.
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*For a complete listing of many more Northeastern
Pennsylvania campgrounds and recreation areas, visit
www.pacamping.com.
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