New York, New York February 20, 2010, 12:29:47 am Yahoo Message Number: 110272All: I'm pondering our eastward trek back home to Maine and we may have time to spend in NYC...anyone have a recommendation for a campground or two that is near enough to NYC daytrip in via carpark and public transportation? Despite my ease in navigating downtown LA and San Diego (toad, of course), I'm not so sure I'd put myself to the test in NYC.We expect to make it to that area in mid-May.TinaP 2006 MB "Wild Thing" Currently not-quite-so-sunny Santee/San Diego, CA
Re: New York, New York Reply #1 – February 20, 2010, 01:01:09 am Yahoo Message Number: 110273When I was researching places for our great east coast trek (about the same time as you), the only thing I could find remotely near NYC was something over in Jersey City with a view of the Statue of Liberty. But it sounded grungy and not especially "safe," so we decided to forego NYC this trip and continue up the Hudson & over into northern VT to visit family. We *did* find a wonderful place just outside of DC (College Park) where we'll spend three days doing the capitol.If you spot a new 24 on the road, that's us.David Long Beach
Re: New York, New York Reply #2 – February 20, 2010, 04:29:49 am Yahoo Message Number: 110274Quote All:"...and we may have time to spend in NYC..."TinaP Tina I was born and raised in Upstate New York. My Dad was an over the road semi driver and he used to haul freight into NYC. In the summers when I was out of school I'd sometimes ride along. Today as an adult I wouldn't dream of taking my LD into a large metropolitan area such as that. I once spent an extra two days on the road just to avoid driving through Chicago. Although I now live within 30 miles of San Francisco my 30'IB has never been within the SF city limits. Some folks would view this as a phobia, I look at it as common sense. There are many other options, i.e. Public Transportation, your own Toad, even a taxi. Then it's back out into the country where the scenery is oh so much better. YMMV!Steve S. Lazy Bones & Jiggs
New York, New York Reply #3 – February 20, 2010, 08:41:13 am Yahoo Message Number: 110275Tina Having grown up on Long Island I apologize for not having better info for you. Avoid Manhatten at all costs during the week but (believe it or not) Sat and Sun free or metered parking for a car can be found in the Village (that's Greenwich Village) and near the Museum of Natural History (upper west side near 70th street). I know I did it more than a few times. You have to look for a spot but it is doable. I'm sure there are other spots too.I would google a search for Hudson River Valley Campgrounds (just north of the city) and find one near an "AMTRAK" station (Croton on the Hudson). Amtrak will take you directly into Pennsylvania Station, (west side 34th St) you can get a cab, subway or even walk to most midtown locations. Subways are..... everything you may have heard..... but they run on time and can get you pretty much anywhere in the city. Avoid the buses. Local news stations have done impromptu tests where someone rode the bus and someone else walked the same street. The walker usually won the race.Be sure to cross the Hudson River via the Bear Mt bridge and visit West Point Military Academy.Oh! Just thought of something, avoid any road with the name "parkway". Most were designed for cars only and the low bridges will ruin your day (your Lazy DAY). I know Andy might jump in and say "not the Garden State Parkway" but we are tawkin New Yawk here.RegardsEdward Abrams[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: New York, New York Reply #4 – February 20, 2010, 09:15:54 am Yahoo Message Number: 110276Tina, I have not been there myself and it sounds mostly like a parking lot with hook-ups, but this may be what you want: http://www.libertyharborrv.com/index.htmReviews of it are here: http://www.rvparkreviews.com/regions/New_Jersey/Jersey_City.htmlLook at the older reviews as well to get a fuller picture. It's not a destination, but it is darn close to potential destinations.If you do use it, I would love to read about your impression of it.Alex Rutchka, SE #4 '05 MB
Re: New York, New York Reply #6 – February 20, 2010, 10:33:11 am Yahoo Message Number: 110280I love to stop in NYC on my way home from a long trip. I have stayed at Liberty Harbor Marina and RV Park in Jersey City at least 5 or 6 times, most recently in November 2009, and can recommend it without reservation. Yes, it's not much more than a parking lot with water and electric hookups, but you're not there to camp, you're there for access to NYC. The marina is a 10-minute walk from NJ's PATH subway system which has several stops in Manhattan, as far north as 34th Street. Access to Liberty Harbor is easy: it's directly off the NJ Turnpike exit, down one wide urban road and then you turn onto the road that the marina is on. It's right on the water, of course, and you can see the Statue of Liberty from some of the sites. There is top-notch security due to the fancy boats, including an all-night guard perched up in a tower who looks down the access road. The marina staff are cheerful and helpful in a New York way. The dump station is crude but the bathhouse and laundry are fine and they are open all winter. The campsites' electrical systems were completely replaced about 2 years ago. Ironically, it's a very quiet campground despite the close quarters because when people are on-site, they are inside. As a single woman, I have never felt unsafe in this area, where fancy condos have sprung up over the years I have been visiting. I'd be glad to answer any questions.Joanne in Boston NE-44
Re: New York, New York Reply #7 – February 20, 2010, 11:52:39 am Yahoo Message Number: 110282Joanne, Thanks for your first hand account of using the Liberty Harbor Marina and RV Park. I've got a couple sisters that live in NYC and lived there myself as a teen but have never stopped by there on RV trips. Taking an RV into NYC would be insane! I would take airline flights to NYC instead.This campground is a good option.Alex Rutchka, SE #4 '05 MB
Re: New York, New York Reply #8 – February 21, 2010, 09:13:14 am Yahoo Message Number: 110290Hey, Steve,No guts, no glory, as they say! Two years ago we drove our LD up to the top of Telegraph Hill in SF. I must admit it was a bit of a tight squeeze, but we made it. Of course, it helped that ours was only a 23.5 footer.Cheers,Ted H.@ Destin Army Rec Center, FL Although I now live within 30 miles of San Francisco my 30'IB has never been within the SF city limits.[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: New York, New York Reply #9 – February 21, 2010, 11:22:54 am Yahoo Message Number: 110296Quote "Two years ago we drove our LD up to the top of Telegraph Hill in SF. I must admit it was a bit of a tight squeeze, but we made it." Ted HWell Ted, it's also said that discretion is the better part of valor! Telegraph Hill (Coit Tower), Lombard St. (Crookedest St. in America) or even Twin Peaks (under which I used to live) are not venues for the likes of Lazy Daze. Take your Shanks Mare, your bicycle, your average sedan and they are all wonderful views. Take a Lazy Daze and you open yourself for trouble because of the reckless and inconsiderate drivers who will try to get there first. Cycling in Golden Gate Park is also a big attraction but even there you better watch your back.Steve S. Lazy Bones & Jiggs
Re: New York, New York Reply #10 – February 21, 2010, 12:34:50 pm Yahoo Message Number: 110300Thanks, Everyone! We appreciate all the info on where to park the RV and stay when visiting NYC. Please be absolutely sure that we will NOT drive the LD in NYC (or any other city, for that matter).TinaP 2006 MB "Wild Thing" Dodging Raindrops in Santee/San Diego[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: New York, New York Reply #11 – February 21, 2010, 01:40:58 pm Yahoo Message Number: 110301Quote "Please be absolutely sure that we will NOT drive the LD in NYC (or any other city, for that matter)."TinaP Tina Not all cities are intimidating. Just ask my daughter... she took our 30'IB right down the main drag in Bolder CO and didn't blink an eye. It's a very narrow street, a college town, lots of people, even though we were aware that there was a by-pass. Her Grandfather would have been grinning. Same goes for Estes Park, no problem there. I'll even visit the mothership, but only approach from the east off the high desert.Steve S. Lazy Bones & Jiggs
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