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lionesshea
I am planning a vacation to the East Coast and wanted to camp/ horseback ride on the beaches. Is the outer banks crowded in August? Is it a good place to be camping at? Is there any other advice you can give me or possibly other beaches to camp on along the east coast?
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You won't find a less crowded beach anywhere on the east coast than Hatteras Island of the Outer Banks. You can camp at Oregon Inlet Campground and Frisco Campground operated by the National Park Service (NPS). They are in the National Seashore right on the beach. There are small towns along the Island with private campgrounds, but for the true Outer Banks experience go with the NPS. Other advice, yeah, tie down your tent real good the wind can blow pretty hard down there, even in August. But it will be worth it just for the experience. Heck, the Outer Banks is a place you have to make a special effort to get to, it's way out of the way from anywhere. lol Take the free ferry over to Ocracoke Island while you're there. It's relaxing and hey, it's where Blackbeard used to hang out. Climb the Hatteras lighthouse too. Check out the Chicamacomico lifesaving station in Rodanthe. Don't miss the 'Serandipity'. The 'Nights In Rodanthe' house. Have fun.
You won't find a less crowded beach anywhere on the east coast than Hatteras Island of the Outer Banks. You can camp at Oregon Inlet Campground and Frisco Campground operated by the National Park Service (NPS). They are in the National Seashore right on the beach. There are small towns along the Island with private campgrounds, but for the true Outer Banks experience go with the NPS. Other advice, yeah, tie down your tent real good the wind can blow pretty hard down there, even in August. But it will be worth it just for the experience. Heck, the Outer Banks is a place you have to make a special effort to get to, it's way out of the way from anywhere. lol Take the free ferry over to Ocracoke Island while you're there. It's relaxing and hey, it's where Blackbeard used to hang out. Climb the Hatteras lighthouse too. Check out the Chicamacomico lifesaving station in Rodanthe. Don't miss the 'Serandipity'. The 'Nights In Rodanthe' house. Have fun.
How can I find places to camp besides campgrounds?
Keef
I dont wanna be around a ton of people, or have to pay for a designated area to be limited to camp in. How do I find places where camping is aloud but its not a business type campground, jus camping in the wild basically?
East coast (DE, PA, VA, WV, area)
Answer
Check with your area National Forest Service and find out where the National Forest is for your state. (There may be more than one.) When you have found those closest to your immediate area, or near the area where you expect to be driving through, you have only to pick and choose from the best sites that offer the kind of environment that you prefer for your campsite. You should be able to find countless opportunities and locations to please even your most demanding expectations. To be sure you are following the rules and regulations pertaining your particular National Forest, ask your regional office to inform you of where your nearest source for the pamphlets containing all rules, regulations, and other advice can be found. They are provided free of charge and will answer all questions you may have on the subject. They will almost always have detailed maps which can also include campsites and other important features such as historic points of interest, natural phenomenon, wildlife sanctuaries & preserves, ranger stations, fire lookouts, lakes and streams with boat launching facilities, F.S. cabins for rent, etc. Most of the many National Forests in which I have enjoyed staying have a 14+ day limit as to how long you can camp in one spot. However, many of them allow you to move on down the road and set up a new camp and start the time period over again. Over-all, it is a great program and you can learn quickly and easily how to make it work to your complete satisfaction. Go for it, and have a GREAT time in the Great Outdoors.
Check with your area National Forest Service and find out where the National Forest is for your state. (There may be more than one.) When you have found those closest to your immediate area, or near the area where you expect to be driving through, you have only to pick and choose from the best sites that offer the kind of environment that you prefer for your campsite. You should be able to find countless opportunities and locations to please even your most demanding expectations. To be sure you are following the rules and regulations pertaining your particular National Forest, ask your regional office to inform you of where your nearest source for the pamphlets containing all rules, regulations, and other advice can be found. They are provided free of charge and will answer all questions you may have on the subject. They will almost always have detailed maps which can also include campsites and other important features such as historic points of interest, natural phenomenon, wildlife sanctuaries & preserves, ranger stations, fire lookouts, lakes and streams with boat launching facilities, F.S. cabins for rent, etc. Most of the many National Forests in which I have enjoyed staying have a 14+ day limit as to how long you can camp in one spot. However, many of them allow you to move on down the road and set up a new camp and start the time period over again. Over-all, it is a great program and you can learn quickly and easily how to make it work to your complete satisfaction. Go for it, and have a GREAT time in the Great Outdoors.
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