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    PA to Maine via New England

    We are planning trip from PA to Maine this fall. I need your help since I have not traveled on the east coast much. I want to stop in New Hampshire, Vermont and Cape Code. I also want to see the parks in Maine but I don't know where to start. If you can provide me with information about best routes, places to see and campgrounds I would appreciate your help. Thanks so much

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    New Hampshire= Mt Washington? Vermont= Mansfield? Cape Cod= Lobster rolls? What is your timeline? have you looked for campgrounds or made reservations? I can get you around NYC and heading north east through Connecticut but having more to go on would help.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Wicked ace View Post
    New Hampshire= Mt Washington? Vermont= Mansfield? Cape Cod= Lobster rolls? What is your timeline? have you looked for campgrounds or made reservations? I can get you around NYC and heading north east through Connecticut but having more to go on would help.
    I found this thread and didn't see the original person get back so I thought I would ask.
    We will be traveling up 222 to 78 in PA. From there what is the best way to get around NYC?

    Also we are looking for a campground in Maine that is very scenic and would possibly have wildlife to view. We don't have a lot of time to spend so if possible don't want something to far into Maine.

    Thanks.
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    Quote Originally Posted by yobigal View Post
    I found this thread and didn't see the original person get back so I thought I would ask.
    We will be traveling up 222 to 78 in PA. From there what is the best way to get around NYC?

    Also we are looking for a campground in Maine that is very scenic and would possibly have wildlife to view. We don't have a lot of time to spend so if possible don't want something to far into Maine.

    Thanks.
    Rt78 east to Rt287 north using the NEW Tappen Zee? bridge to cross into Connecticut. If you are planning to go diectly into Maine it's probably best to take Rt684 to Rt84 east then figure out how to circumvent Boston. There are many private campgrounds around Sebago lake. Sebago Lake State Park is on the north side of the lake. Use this to locate campgrounds: https://davidodonnel.com/rv-park-locator/#start-map
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    Not sure if this helps or where in PA. Your located but,We went to Acadia last year and I agree run 81 to 84 ,684 and out and around NYC and eastern conn . I use to drive truck that way (287 ) and hated it .we like our camper wouldn’t take that way unless necessary
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    One important fact is that campgrounds in New England close fairly early. Usually the Saturday after Columbus Day is as late as they operate. Things are pretty hectic at the attractions up until that day, and then the crowds disappear.
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    We do the opposite, Maine to Penn, every year. We avoid 84, it is busy all day long, and like most highways up here, it can be a rough ride. We normally come down 95 from Maine, to 495 in Mass. ( not the best road, but options limited here), then the mass pike all the way to 87 in New York. Finally we hit 84 heading west.
    When we stay in New England, we hit Quechee and Brattleboro KOA's. Both have some great food and beer in the area, and alot of hiking and bike trails. Only local Maine campground we have stayed at was Bar Harbor, which is always a great spot.
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    Thanks everybody for your great and helpful responses.
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    Quote Originally Posted by yobigal View Post
    Thanks everybody for your great and helpful responses.
    We are in SE.Pa and also go out 78 but avoid NJ and NYC at all costs. We shoot off 78 up 33N to 209N to 84.... it might be slightly longer but if you ever hit the bridges in NYC at the wrong time you'll wish you had gone a different route. I once sat on the bridge with my RV for 3½ hrs. until they cleared up they mess at the other end.
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    Watch out for low bridges in New England - there are plenty. Delivery driver took the top off a Reflection being delivered to GD dealer in VT last year. There are also not many east-west highways in NH up north to get you to ME coast. You can avoid most of Boston by taking the Mass Pike for 10 miles from 84 to 290 though Worcester picking up 495 or keep it simple and take the Mass Pike right to 495. If you exit 495 in Lowell and pick up Rte 3 north to Manchester NH, you can take 101 east to the seacoast and get back on 95 north there. Keeps you off 95/128 which is a commuting nightmare.
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