PA/ Overlanding Newbies Looking to Primitive Camp in PA/ Delaware/ NJ etc

[Suz_Murch]

Hi Everyone,

My boyfriend and I just purchased an iKamper (he works for Mainline Overlanding in Pennsylvania) and we have had the HARDEST time trying to find non-campsite places to get off-grid and away. We live in Philadelphia, have a lifted, off-road equip Jeep Gladiator. I'm from the PNW and would love to take him out in the thick to enjoy what it means to be truly AWAY.

~Any suggestions are welcome especially around locations and permits~

 

[DevilDodge]

PA State Forest Camp Sites

maps.dcnr.pa.gov

The link above shows the motorized camping sites in PA.

Search my screen name. I have a few threads showcasing primitive camping in Pennsylvania.

Any specific questions after you check out what we already have posted I would be glad to try to help.

 

[Roamin_Texan in NJ]

I'm new to the area (North East) based in a suburb of Philly (Haddon Heights, NJ) also using an iKamper. I'd love to know what you discover! My wife and I are looking to do some campling this fall and we are completely unfamiliar with the NE (spent a ton of time in Colorado). Please share what you learn! Warmest regards.

 

[Krusty]

PA State Forest Camp Sites

maps.dcnr.pa.gov

The link above shows the motorized camping sites in PA.

Search my screen name. I have a few threads showcasing primitive camping in Pennsylvania.

Any specific questions after you check out what we already have posted I would be glad to try to help.

Where do you find this info? I'm in Va. and would love to find info like that but for Va.

 

[DevilDodge]

Where do you find this info? I'm in Va. and would love to find info like that but for Va.

Well.

Start here.

Camping on Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs)

A new regulation (4VAC15-20-155) effective January 1, 2021 makes it unlawful to camp on Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) without written authorization.

dwr.virginia.gov

George Washington & Jefferson National Forests - Camping & Cabins:Campground Camping

George Washington & Jefferson National Forests - Camping & Cabins:Campground Camping

www.fs.usda.gov

Then follow other links from those sites and research, plan, explore.

Purplelizard.com had maps for your area. They are about to finish one up for Shenedohah also

 

[DevilDodge]

@Grunni I hate how OB sometimes does links.

The first link is easy to see. Click on the word George also

 

[Krusty]

@Grunni I hate how OB sometimes does links.

The first link is easy to see. Click on the word George also

Much appreciated! New to all this

 

[DevilDodge]

Much appreciated! New to all this

I do not know how close you are to those areas, but if close, driver over to the office, introduce yourself and what you are looking to do. At least in PA the foresters, Rangers and office personnel are eager to help

 

[Krusty]

I do not know how close you are to those areas, but if close, driver over to the office, introduce yourself and what you are looking to do. At least in PA the foresters, Rangers and office personnel are eager to help

I'm in RIC, rangers down here in Va. also seem to wanna help you out to be safe and have fun. Makes their day easier!

 

[Michael]

@Grunni I hate how OB sometimes does links.

The first link is easy to see. Click on the word George also

Don’t want to hijack thread but which link didn’t work correctly? Mind sending in a PM? I’ll see if we can handle it better. Are you in the OB1 app? Thanks.

 

[Michael]

Hi Everyone,

My boyfriend and I just purchased an iKamper (he works for Mainline Overlanding in Pennsylvania) and we have had the HARDEST time trying to find non-campsite places to get off-grid and away. We live in Philadelphia, have a lifted, off-road equip Jeep Gladiator. I'm from the PNW and would love to take him out in the thick to enjoy what it means to be truly AWAY.

~Any suggestions are welcome especially around locations and permits~

As an additional resource spot-check the Overland Bound app since locations are continually added.

If you have it installed this will open the map in your area:
39.9527, -75.1635

Overland Bound One - App Link - Overland Bound

The only off-road mapping solution with community support built in for your overland, vanlife or car camping trips. You need adventure. We’ll help you find it.

www.overlandbound.com