March 7th, 2008 by Steve Cheverton | Posted in Campground, Mid-Atlantic, Progressive
Ace Adventure Center PO Box 1168 Oak Hill WV 25901
Phone: (888) ACE-RAFT (223-7238) / (304) 469-2651 Fax: (304) 469-3053
Website: http://www.aceraft.com Email: ace@AceRaft.com
Progressive adventure center with RV sites with full hookups, primitive tent camping on 1400 acres. Restrooms, showers, water, dump station. Also, a lodge, chalets, cabins, cabin tents, bunk house, group tents and restaurants. Whitewater rafting, horseback riding, mountain biking, kayaking, rock climbing, cave exploration, Alpine Tower, paintball, fishing, swimming. Whitewater rafting on the Gauley River is world class!
Directions: From I-77; Exit 48, Hwy 19 North, 11 miles; Exit (East) Main St/Rt 16 North, 0.25 miles; Right Minden Rd (CR17), 2.9 miles to ACE; through Minden (carefully watch for children & pets) the Rd will make hard left, cross a bridge and hard right, follow the signs to ACE it is well marked; at 2.1 miles, Right at sign to stay on Minden Rd, do not go straight on Rocklick Rd; at 2.9 mile, Left into Ace entrance.
March 7th, 2008 by Steve Cheverton | Posted in Campground, Mid-Atlantic, Progressive
Blackwater Campground 7651 Whispering Pines Trail Windsor VA 23487
Phone: (757) 357-7211
Website: http://www.outofthedark.com/Blackwater/ Email: Blackwater@OutoftheDark.com
Progressive campground on a lake & stream, RV’s with full hookups (water, sewer & electric), tent camping (hookups or primitive), RV rentals, group camping, pull throughs, fire pits, bath house, pool, Laundromat, storage, day trips, pets welcome, hiking, fishing.
Directions: From I-95 Southbound: I-295 East, Exit 3A, US-460 East, 31 miles; Left Proctors Bridge Rd, 0.2 miles; Right Browns Ave, 0.3 miles; Left at Broadwater Rd, 4.8 miles; Right at Beale Pl Dr/Rte 646, 1.1 mile; continue on Rte 650/Whispering Pines Trail, go 430 ft. From I -95 Northbound: In Virginia, Exit #31, Hwy 40 East, 21 miles; RIGHT US 460 East, 14 miles; Left Broadwater Road/Route 620, 5 miles; Right Beale Place Drive/Route 646, 1 mile; At the fork, bear Left Whispering Pines Trail/Route 650; 0.7 miles.
March 7th, 2008 by Steve Cheverton | Posted in Campground, GLBT, Mid-Atlantic
Camp Davis Campground 311 Redbrush Rd Boyer’s PA 16020
Phone: (724) 637-2402
Website: http://www.campdaviscampground.com Email: campd@aol.com
GLBT, private, membership only, clothing optional, 21+ campground in Western Pennsylvania. RV’s (limited electric sites), primitive tent camping, cabins, RV rentals, on 29 acres along a stream. Pool, flush toilets, showers, fire rings, picnic tables, store, hiking, volleyball, pool tables, rec center, activities, events, day passes, evening passes. Pets welcome.
Directions: From I-79; Exit 105, PA-108 East, toward Slippery Rock, 4.8 miles; Slight Right Branch ton Rd/PA-4010, 4.9 miles; Right Coal town Rd, 0.8 mile; Left 535/Red brush Rd, 1.4 mi. From I-80: Exit 29, PA-8, Belleville/Franklin/Oil City, 9.4 miles; Left Branch ton Rd/PA-4010, 2.6 miles; Right Coal town Rd, 0.8 miles; Left 535/Red brush Rd, 1.4 miles.
March 7th, 2008 by Steve Cheverton | Posted in Campground, Mid-Atlantic, Women Only
CampOut Grace Johnson Rd Kents Store VA Mail: 9505 Minna Drive, Richmond, VA 23229
Phone: (804) 301-3553
Website: http://www.campoutva.com Email: campout@campoutva.com
Women only, private, membership, RV section with 20 amp electric (no water or sewer), tenting & cabins, restrooms, showers, bonfires, Lake Towanda, canoeing, paddle boat, fishing, athletic field, sand volleyball, basketball, 2.5 miles of wooded trails, softball, flag football, horseshoes, occasional & frequent memberships available, festivals, pet friendly. Self-registration questions—come to the kitchen.
Directions: From I-64: Exit 143, Rt 208 West, 0.5 miles; Left Grace Johnson Rd, 0.7 miles; Right CampOut Lane, through 2 gates.
March 7th, 2008 by Steve Cheverton | Posted in Campground, Mid-Atlantic, Progressive
Cape Henlopen State Park 42 Cape Henlopen Drive Lewes DE 19958
Phone: (302) 645-8983
Web: http://www.destateparks.com/chsp/chsp.htm Email: Joyce.LaFemina@state.de.us
Progressive, near Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. Family campground, with cabins, dormitories, shower and sanitary facilities, sewage dumping stations. Campsites include picnic table, fire ring, and many have electric and water hookups. Beaches, ocean swimming, sunbathing, concessions for snacks, umbrellas & chair rentals. An 18-hole disc golf course, and basketball courts, hunting, boat ramp, marina, nature center, nature trails for hiking, biking or horseback riding; kayaking, firewood, dump station. A picnic pavilion and the “Officer’s Club” building can both be reserved for group events. Activities, natural history lectures, outdoor concerts, seaside seining, and bird watching. WWII Observation tower & military bunker. Open March 1 to Nov 30 for camping, otherwise year round.
Directions: From Hwy 1, left on Hwy 9 (Savannah Rd) toward Lewes, 3.5 miles, Right on Cape Henlopen Drive, 1.5 miles.
March 7th, 2008 by Steve Cheverton | Posted in Campground, GLBT, Mid-Atlantic
FriendSheep Farm Retreat Rt 1, Box 158 Orlando WV 26412
Phone: (304) 462-7075
Email: gsc01504@mail.wvnet.edu
GLBT,230 Acre restored Victorian farm with B & B, cottages, primitive camping, restrooms, showers, trails, pond, waterfall. Horses, sheep, goats, fowl, temp. horse stalls. Smoke free. Mostly lesbian, gay men welcome.
Directions: From I-79; Exit 91, Roanoke; Rt 19 North, 0.25 miles; Left Goosepen Rd, 5 miles; Road changes to Indian Fork Rd, 7.5 miles, Look for Victorian House and Red Barns on Right.
March 7th, 2008 by Steve Cheverton | Posted in Campground, GLBT, Mid-Atlantic
Gay River Camping Festival (Labor Day Weekend) Massanutten Canoe Co. 4028 Stonewall Jackson Hwy Bentonville VA 22610 Mail: 7417 McWhorter Place, Annandale, VA 22003
Phone: (7030 914-8040 Ext 100 or 102
Website: http://www.gayrivercamping.com Email: info@gayrivercamping.com
GLBT weekend of primitive camping, advance registration & payment required, RV’s possible, mostly tents, outhouses, swimming, bathing in the Shenandoah River (water temps. Avg. 75-85 degrees, and very clean), fishing, tubing, canoeing, kayaking, volleyball, horseshoes, badminton, Frisbee, drinking, fireworks, music, bonfire, dance party. You bring what you want and/or need to supply your weekend.
Directions: provided with registration/payment.
March 7th, 2008 by Steve Cheverton | Posted in Campground, GLBT, Mid-Atlantic
Hunters Island Retreat Route 1, Box 348 Gate City VA 24251
Phone: (276) 452-2344
Email: dhoover@hotmail.com
GLBT owned and operated island retreat in southwestern Virginia. In the heart of the Appalachian Mountains with cabin & tent camping, 4000 feet of riverfront, swim in the spring fed pond, restrooms, showers, public water supply, no electric, fishing, canoing. Nearby Jefferson National Park.
Directions: provided with registration.
July 30th, 2008 by Steve Cheverton | Posted in 4 Torches, 5 Campers, Amenities, Campground, Men Only, Mid-Atlantic, Review
Jones Pond Campground and RV Park 9835 Old State Road Angelica NY 14709
Phone: (585) 567-8100
Website: http://www.jonespond.com Email: info@jonespond.com
Men only, private, membership, 21+, clothing optional, natural sites for tents, pop-up and RV sites with electric (30 amp) & water hook ups, primitive with water sites, guest house, log cabins, spacious seasonal rental sites. New deluxe shower house (free showers), restrooms, picnic tables, fire rings, store, dump station, internet access, lounge w/ Satellite TV/Pool Table, hiking, swimming, volleyball, pond, activities, theme parties. Weekends: short order grill; bonfires, DJ & dancing. Pets (2) welcome. Gay owned and operated by Doug & Steve. Open May 1 – Oct 1.
Directions: The links below will take you to Jones Pond Campground & RV Park’s directions pages or you can click on their website above and go to their home page.
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March 7th, 2008 by Steve Cheverton | Posted in Campground, GLBT, Mid-Atlantic
Long Fork Campgrounds 114 Longfork Camp Road Walton WV 25286
Phone: (888) 598-CAMP / (304) 577-9347
Website: www.LongFork.com Email: danny@longfork.com
GLBT, private, members only, 18+, campground with water & electric hookups, pull throughs available, cabins, lodge rooms, trailer rentals, restrooms, showers, Wi-Fi, campfires, volleyball, trails, stages, horseshoes, pool table, darts, day passes. Pool and spa—open year round. Phoenix Pub, Activities and events. BYOB. Clothing optional except during special events and never in the Lodge or office areas. Pets welcome.
Directions: From I-79; Exit 19, Clendenin; Immediate Left just past interstate Rt 119 North, 8 miles; Left Ambler Ridge Rd (gas station); First Right Lynch Ridge Rd, 1 mile, pavements ends, 2nd driveway on left, 793 on mailbox.
