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After a few terrible family camping trips, I realized that I needed to step my game up if I was going to have fun on our outings. Instead of heading into the great outdoors with the bare essentials, I invested in a better sleeping bag and food that was made to be easy to cook. It made a huge difference. My family enjoyed better meals, a warmer night's sleep, and even a larger, more stable fire that evening. This blog is all about making camping more enjoyable--especially if you aren't a seasoned camper yourself. Read here to learn how to make your next camping experience the best ever.

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Need A Break From The Northeast Megalopolis? Go RV Camping In Allegheny National Forest!

18 June 2021
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If you live in a big city and want to take in some nature, consider visiting Allegheny National Forest, which is in Pennsylvania. You can drive there from Boston, MA, in about 8 hours and from DC in about 5 hours. Where would you sleep while there? In an RV of course. Here's what you need to know. 

Adventures

The Allegheny National Forest is roughly 512,000 acres and has campgrounds scattered throughout. To narrow down where you'd like to vacation, you can decide on what types of adventures you want to enjoy, such as fishing, hiking, kayaking, bird watching, swimming, mountain biking, ATV riding, or orienteering with a map and compass.

You may prefer to do some sightseeing, such as taking a tour of the Zippo factory or walking on the Kinzua Sky Walk nearby. Take a look at a map of the forest and locate the RV campgrounds that are close to the adventures you want to enjoy. 

Amenities

After you've narrowed down the general area of the forest based on the adventures nearby, select your RV campground by looking at the amenities available. How are the campsites laid out? Do you want a fire pit to roast marshmallows in the evenings? Is there a picnic table for you to use? Will you want to use a shower house facility? Are there electric hookups and dump stations? 

If you have a pet would you want to take your pet along? You'll need to make sure to read the policies regarding pets and their waste disposal as well. Also, do the campgrounds allow you to leave pets in the RV while you are out on your adventures? 

Accommodations

If you don't already own an RV and don't plan on buying one, you can rent an RV for your vacation at Allegheny National Forest. If you want to drive your "home away from home" yourself, rent one close to your home and experience driving it to the forest. Alternatively, have the RV delivered to your destination, which is a good option if you have no experience with driving and foresting an RV. The delivery service can set up and connect the RV for you so that it will be ready when you arrive. 

In conclusion, RV camping in the Allegheny National Forest is a great way to get away from the hustle and bustle that is part of living in a big city.