where to camp?

[allenC]

Where are the best places for primitive camping in the USA? Preferrably a place where you will not see alot of other folks everytime you turn around.

 

[mtnbkr]

National Forests work well if you can hike in. Even in places you drive to, it can be very secluded at certain times of year. I've camped in the Pisgah National Forest in NC and the George Washington National Forest in Va. Pisgah is probably more secluded due to the thick vegetation.

Chris

 

[LtUSMC]

In the US??? There are tons of places. Try to avoid the popular touristy parks. What region of the country are you talking about? Obviously less populated states like Montana and Wyoming will offer mor places than Connecticut for example.

 

[MAURICE]

heres my sarcastic reply for the day (one of em anyway.)

whaddya mean where do i camp? find some trees,they look a lot like big sticks with some leaves on the end,and camp there.

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bu then again,what do i know???

 

[not2sharp]

Maurice,

He is not asking where to camp; but rather, where to camp so as to minimize contact with other campers. This can be an interesting discussion.

In the US many of the places that I use to camp in as a kid have closed to the public. The camping population/enthusiats has increased widely with the improvements in technology and confort. This has put pressure on landowners who have become increasingly concerned with property damage, and personal liability.

My suggestion is to contact some of the major property owners in the area you are interested in and work out an arrangement that allows you to use the property. Sometimes this can be as easy as a phone call, but its becoming increasingly important for all of us to act responsibly when in the woods.

Hacking live trees down while in a private forest preserve, building dangerous fire hazzards, and leaving garbage behind, are all to common example of irresponsible behavior.

Do low impact camping or we will all be limited to camping at the local KOA.