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J&D Campground
 | We loved this campground. It was clean and neat and many nice people. We are already planning to go back next year. It is so close to Knoebles too....A group of us have been going to J&D for 18 to 20 years. Over this time period they have made many improvements to the campground. Being just down the road from Knobles Amusement Park makes it a better location than the Knobles Camp Ground. J&D site are larger, cleaner and they maintain the sites. Kurt Jones takes special pride in his grass, so don't think about parking on it or setting up a tent. A few years ago he added sewer hook-ups and this has added to the appeal of the campground. The ratings in the camping books appear to be lower than my ratings would be. Usually it is just the opposite. The pool is old and a little small for the size of the campground. But we go back every year and always enjoy the stay.... |
Knoebels Resort and Campground
| 13 miles away ...n't care for campground bathrooms but Knoebels keeps theirs very clean. While it's a pain sometimes because there is no sewer or water hookup, we always have a great time there. My daughter who is now 13 started going on roller coasters there when she was 9 and now we can't keep her off of coasters where ever we go. I also like the fact that we can walk back and forth to our site. Sometimes when we go to amusement parks I really don't feel like going on the rides, but I do because I had to pay to get in. At Knoebels you either buy tickets and go on the rides you want or sometimes they have a handstamp. If you don't want to go on rides, you can still walk around and enjoy the park without having to pay. I also like the fact that it is geared towards families. In the amusement park you can wear a bathing suit when you are on the water rides, but to walk around you have to wear clothes, you can't walk around in just your suit(guys and girls) and if your shirt says or shows anything offensive you have to either wear your shirt inside out or leave the park. This is definately a great fami... |
Whispering Pines Camping Ests
| 14 miles away 3 PHOTOS ...ng and hiking in Columbia County. Here at Whispering Pines, we cater to the family camper. Sites are spacious, private and meticulously maintained. Each site offers the simple comforts of an open fire, picnic table, electric and water hookups. Amenities range from clean, safe, primitive tent sites to full electric, water and disposal hookups for the largest recreational vehicles. You and your family can hike the scenic trails, ride bicycles through the rolling hills and fish the private pond located on the grounds. Whether you're a weekend traveler or a seasonal guest, you and your family will enjoy the peace and security that make Whispering Pines such an enjoyable retreat for so many. There is an almost martial spirit of cooperation and respect for the rights, safety and needs of your fellow travelers. Within a short distance, visitors can access some of the finest trout streams in the county, hike the beautiful falls cascading through Ricketts Glen or visit Lake Jean atop Red Rock Mountain. The area is alive with festivals, county fairs and rodeos.... |
Hunters Lake
 | 15 miles away We hiked around Hunters Lake in November. It was a rainy weekend and some of the trail was very wet but it was a flat, easy hike and the soggy ground was not hazardous. Parking is on the opposite side of Brunnerdale from the lake. Follow the gold blazes to hike around the lake. They begin on your left after crossing the dam. The last mile of the hike is actually on Brunnerdale Road. Not sure why the trail doesn't continue lakeside. Good family outing.... |
Sones Pond
| 18 miles away 6/27/07 Saw a nice size turtle at the Pond today.... |
Lake Pinecrest
| 19 miles away Great lake you would have a blast fishing here. 40 fish easily.... |
Kitchen Creek
 | 19 miles away This stretch described above is inside the Ricketts Glen State Park. It is in a natural area and no boating,swimming,fishing or any other active is allowed in the stream (Kitchen Creek). It would be impossible to white water raft this stream due to the number or falls, rocks and other debris in the stream. For further information you may contact us at: 570-477-5675.... |
