Loved your poem! I just found your channel and subscribed. I am 56, and have thought over 2 years about living t his way, all year around. I love Pennsylvania, also my home state.
Thanks for the comment and subscription. Check out some of my other episodes. I recommend you rent a van and try it out for a week or so first. The. If you like it, go all in. We are summer only vanlifers and still have our house too.
As a native of Pennsylvania, I had no idea that dispersed camping was available. I now live in Idaho, where there are lots of dispersed campsites on National Forest and BLM land. Thanks for the video.
Yes, I mentioned that in my updated comments below the video and in another YT (episode 41) that I linked to. If you are as mad about this as I am please write to DCNR. The address is in the comments section of Episode 41.
Hello, you spring chicken! LOL. I heard they started charging for all sites in the State Forests now. True? I'm out West but planning on being back soon.
@@thisvantasticlife i doubt it. Probably just the usual of people trashing and vanlifers getting the blame. Sometimes it IS the vanlifers but more often it’s locals. 😥
we have a 5th wheel. Would it be inadvisable to unhitch and explore area attractions and leave the 5th wheel at the these locations? Thx for great informational video. Nicely done. Subscribed.
@@carolm8003 I have never felt threatened in any way in any of the state forests. Campsites are dispersed and remote from each other, so not many people would just happen to stumble upon your site. Probably safer than in your typical neighborhood.
@@MbisonBalrog Basically it means camping in a vehicle in a place that is not a formal campground. Out West, for example, there are many national forests or Bureau of Land Management (BLM) areas that allow free dispersed camping like that. The east coast has less opportunities. When this RUclips was made the Pa state forests had free camping. Now they charge a minor fee.
Rules vary depending on the forest district but in general you can stay at a site for 7 consecutive days but no more. There is nothing in the regulations about number of times you can rebook. just have to move spots after 7 days.
I just got my Pennsylvania State Parks Passport. I'm ready to start being in every one of them!!
The fishing is really good at Ohiopyle too.
What kind are you catching there?
@@thisvantasticlife trout. I live 10 miles from there and fly fish Meadow Run and smaller tribs.
My neck of woods NW Pa. You for got Willow Bay or Tracy Ridge keep my State beautiful outsiders.. God Bless our beautiful mountains
I agree. This area of PA is a best kept secret. Thanks for supporting the channel.
I agree. This area of PA is a best kept secret. Thanks for supporting the channel.
I agree. This area of PA is a best kept secret. Thanks for supporting the channel.
I’m from NW PA also - Bradford to be precise! Wonderful place to have grown up!
You mean Erie? Why not just go Cleveland or Buffalo?
Loved your poem! I just found your channel and subscribed. I am 56, and have thought over 2 years about living t his way, all year around. I love Pennsylvania, also my home state.
Thanks for the comment and subscription. Check out some of my other episodes. I recommend you rent a van and try it out for a week or so first. The. If you like it, go all in. We are summer only vanlifers and still have our house too.
Great informative video. Thanks for sharing 🎯
Glad it was helpful!
This was great and I loved your poem!
Thank you. I appreciate it. Please subscribe
This is was really helpful
Thanks for subscribing
Good Info!
Very good video. Thank you for sharing!
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I live in Farmington. I need to get out more.
Thanks man, nice work!
Great poem! I so hope one day I can be van lifer
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for subscribing.
As a native of Pennsylvania, I had no idea that dispersed camping was available. I now live in Idaho, where there are lots of dispersed campsites on National Forest and BLM land. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for watching. I too thought it was a best kept secret. Now that my video has 5000 views not so much anymore.
Yeah, unfortunately Free camping in PA is no longer available as of Nov 2022 . Cost is $10 plus processing fee of $6.50. still not a bad deal.
Free is now $10 per night and Reserve America
Yes, I mentioned that in my updated comments below the video and in another YT (episode 41) that I linked to. If you are as mad about this as I am please write to DCNR. The address is in the comments section of Episode 41.
Hello, you spring chicken! LOL. I heard they started charging for all sites in the State Forests now. True? I'm out West but planning on being back soon.
This is true. Video was made before they charged. I’m actually afraid the popularity of my video was the reason.
@@thisvantasticlife i doubt it. Probably just the usual of people trashing and vanlifers getting the blame. Sometimes it IS the vanlifers but more often it’s locals. 😥
What site # was your pick in Tuscarora? Ricketts Glen is my favorite also.
God, I can’t remember that far back
we have a 5th wheel. Would it be inadvisable to unhitch and explore area attractions and leave the 5th wheel at the these locations? Thx for great informational video. Nicely done. Subscribed.
As long as you have your permit posted, this should not be a problem at all.
@@thisvantasticlife thanks. I was thinking maybe vandalism might happen way more than at a state park for some reason?
@@carolm8003 I have never felt threatened in any way in any of the state forests. Campsites are dispersed and remote from each other, so not many people would just happen to stumble upon your site. Probably safer than in your typical neighborhood.
@@thisvantasticlife good to know! Figured it wasn’t really an option to unhook and go sight seeing. Thanks for sharing
Not anymore new rules say you can only camp were they let you in designated sites and you must pay for the sites
What's the location/# of the campsite near the creek in Tuscarora? It's beautiful!
Thanks for the great video, this is really informative and helpful.
Is the $10 fee per night or per 7 days?
The policy is now $10 per night
Does anyone know if you can go camp at these places during the off season when you cant make a reservation?
You were circling your cursor around the dark green areas, those are all state forests, the national forest is just to the west in light green.
Thanks Jeff. Still new to making these kinds of vids. I appreciate you watching. Happy travels!
I understand! Keep up the good work!
It's pronounced like Kinzoo. Drop the A
Thanks. I did not know that.
What is boondocking?
@@MbisonBalrog Basically it means camping in a vehicle in a place that is not a formal campground. Out West, for example, there are many national forests or Bureau of Land Management (BLM) areas that allow free dispersed camping like that. The east coast has less opportunities. When this RUclips was made the Pa state forests had free camping. Now they charge a minor fee.
@@thisvantasticlife Oh is verb form of van life like YT sensation Hannah Straight, and Nikki Delventhal. I never hear those two use the term.
how often can you rebook the same place?
Rules vary depending on the forest district but in general you can stay at a site for 7 consecutive days but no more. There is nothing in the regulations about number of times you can rebook. just have to move spots after 7 days.