I am heading down to Hampton, VA to visit my son the 2nd. week of April and was wondering if any on here know of any Free campgrounds or sites along the way or on the BRP ?
In the true frugal/Connie spirit, I am trying to do this as cheap as possible, so free is the way to go. I will resort to Commando camping if necessary, but would like a more secure campsite.
Even though I go armed, I still want to just blend in, if you know what I mean.
So any suggestions I'm game for, thanks for your knowledge in advance.
Ride safe all,
Greg
Hey Greg, ride safe!!!
there aren't a lot of free ones, but check these
http://www.fs.usda.gov/activity/gwj/recreation/camping-cabins/?recid=73539&actid=34difficult part is, you are gonna be going to Hampton, and the BRP isn't conducive to you destination for anything other than a single overnighter...due to theBRP's location and direction of travel.
you're basically gonna cross the BRP.
There's camping at Natural Bridge Va., prolly the closest to where your route will take you, also at Sharando Lake on the end of the BRP near rt 64.
You cutting across W.Va., and heading in from there?
Camping near Canaan Valley at Seneca Rocks is nice.
north end places on your direct route would be:
Otter Creek (MP 61) is located at the Parkway's lowest elevation near Virginia's James River. Open in early April.
Peaks of Otter (MP 86) near the Peaks of Otter Lodge, Abbott Lake, the restored 1930s Johnson Farm, and a magnificent trail system. Reservations can be made for portions of this campground on-line at RECREATION.gov or by calling 1-877-444 6777.
even with those, you have to "route carefully" to get over to Hampton, because there simply ain't no "direct route".....unless you are riding ADV style.....