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david from new martinsville wv on 7/11/2013 3:44:28 AM:
The map shows campgrounds at the towns. Is there places along the gap where u can just stop and camp away from others?
 
lenny on 7/11/2013 4:25:46 AM:
There are none along the trail per se, but I have seen bikers set up camp along the trail where they could. That is where there was room and a clearing. But there isn't fresh water or facilities.
 
david from wv on 7/11/2013 9:14:35 PM:
Thank u sooooo much. M planning on going from Pitt to Cumberland and back in Sept. Did greenbrier trail about a mth ago (160 mil ) for a warm up. I really enjoy the alone time. Don't get me wrong I enjoy meeting people. Hoping to go from Pitt to DC and back next spring???? We'll c. Again thank u !!!! Sorry took me so long to reply. Been working double shifts.
 
myownlittleworld from PA on 7/11/2013 9:27:45 PM:
Ok, I just tried to reply, so if this ends up being a double post, ...sorry.

Go to http://www.atatrail.org/tmi/maps.cfm to find a break down by map of camping available. There are some (although not as many as the C&O). I know that one is 28 miles out from Pittsburgh, then it goes to appx. 39 & 51 miles out. They are supposed to be on, or very near, the trail. The last one is the Outflow camping area below Ohiopyle state park. That one is back from the trail a bit, as I understand.

That is it for the "gratis" campsites. If the interest in that type of site is generated by cost, Rockwood shows a paid site right on the trail for 10pp if I recall correctly. I hear that the YMCA in Cumberland allows tents for 10, but I am not sure if it was per person, or per tent (as it was described to me).

(Unverified, as of yet, ...I am planning my own trip for August, and this is what I have determined.)
 
Paul A on 7/11/2013 11:24:19 PM:
First let me say that you're only supposed to camp at the listed campgrounds. But, if you need (or want) to stealth camp there's plenty of nice places. Just don't expect there to be water at these stealth camping spots.
 
david on 7/11/2013 11:58:06 PM:
Cool. I carry plenty of water. I pack heavy. I would stop at a campground to shower....sure beats a cold river..lol. I may stay at the campgrounds so I don't get in trouble. Paying for them is not an issue. M by myself on these trips and the time on the bike and quiet time in camp clears my head. Us old folks need that.
 
Paul A on 7/12/2013 10:26:47 AM:
My wife and I just got home from 90 miles of hiking on the GAP and we camped at Ohiopyle, Outflow Campground, and Husky Haven as well as in Meyersdale. We liked Husky Haven the best. The sites are large, the camp ground is clean and well kept, and there's plenty of space so you're not right on top of the next site, and there's firewood at each site. The down side is you go into town to register (it was a short walk)and there's no water at the sites so ask for them to bring you water to the site. Husky Haven gets a 10+ in this hikers review.
 
david on 7/13/2013 12:33:57 AM:
Thank u sir. I liked the part about not being on top of one another.
 
Anonymous on 7/13/2013 7:23:44 AM:
I 2nd the Husky Haven. My favorite by far and dont forget to eat at the Millhouse for breakfast/lunch. Oh yeah, bring earplugs because the trains run quite often and their horns are LOUD.
 
myownlittleworld from PA on 7/13/2013 4:40:20 PM:
Question about the Meyersdale stop, ...where/what is the camping location? I may be missing the obvious, but I haven't been able to confirm anything. The one that is on the town link (on this site) just gives me a ring-no answer. That town is the one that is giving me the most trouble with planning.
 
david on 7/13/2013 8:57:43 PM:
The trains shouldn't b a prob. I live about 175' from railroad tracks, but thanks
 
Anonymous on 7/13/2013 9:05:18 PM:
"Question about the Meyersdale stop, ...where/what is the camping location"

Go down into town and go into Donges Drive-In. They'll do the registration, take your fee, and tell you where to go. PS: The food at Donges is pretty good too.
 
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