HAPPYHIKER Report post Posted July 20, 2013 We are planning a 2013 trip for Sept.,Oct and maybe part of Nov from western NC to Bar Harbor, ME, rummaging around NH and VT on the way back....probably coming back through NY (Lake Placid etc). We have made most of this trip many times but not in a motorhome (40 ft Plus dolly /car). I would appreciate any insight into campgrounds that are reasonably priced and yet nice to stay at for one week at each stop. We enjoy hiking and canoeing and anything outdoors. Thanks for any all help... Merle & Carm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sawdust316 Report post Posted July 21, 2013 CAUTION, there is a four letter word involved with the time period you mention, "SNOW". Not real good for travel in a 40' coach, not to mention the salt on the roads. I live in central Maine about 90 miles from Bar Harbor, we have had heavy snow on Halloween. I have a 36' coach and it will go into stoarge in Oct if we don't go south. Just a thought for you to consider. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markstella Report post Posted July 21, 2013 You can take a ferry from a couple of places from VT into NY. Upper most area is into Platsburgh then south on Rt. 87 (aka Adirondack Northway) then into Lake Placid. If your looking for leaf peeping your season is a bit earlier then Oct. There is a KOA in Lake Placid. In Lake Placid you watch ski jumping, bob sledding etc. Remember that most campgrounds in this region start closing mid Sept - mid Oct. Reason, Snow and possible freezing conditions. Very beautiful region that time of year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HAPPYHIKER Report post Posted July 23, 2013 Your precautionary on snow plus......is well taken. We hope to clear Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont by mid October and earlier if we must. Thanks for the insight. Merle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
