Looking for Camping Alternatives

[Matt Geiman]

Hello, 

I was planning to do some car camping, and hiking in Shenandoah N.P. However with the Government Shutdown it looks like I may need to find another place. I looking for a good campsite preferably in the mountains within 2 hrs from NOVA with decent privacy and has some good hiking nearby. Anyone have any suggestions? Not planning on fishing. I know this is a little off topic, but I figured you guys might have some good suggestions. 

Thanks!

Matt

[Bryan Lanier]

Greenbrier State Park in Maryland is pretty close and open. Right off of  I70 past Frederick. 1.25 hours away (with no traffic). The Appalachian Trail passes through the park. There's a trail from the campground to to the AT. There's a lake but it's kinda silted up.

Check out http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/western/greenbrier.asp

(I don't think this is considered to be a commercial link)

Bryan

[Casey Peltier]

Bryan,
A little further afield, you might try Cowans Gap State Park, just north of Mercersburg, PA. If you have ever skied at Whitetail, you just drive another 20-30 minutes. Camping, fishing in the lake, level trail around the lake amongst others, and hiking along the Tuscarora Trail for a change.

I offer the link below as a public service.

http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/cowansgap/

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