Camping question/Little J

[MJE2083]

I'm thinking of heading up to Altoona tonight (catching a baseball game while in the area) and possibly fishing the Little J tomorrow morning. I am pretty unfamiliar with the area (its shameful I know) Does anyone know if there is places nearby in Rothrock or some other State Park that I could car camp for the night? I'm trying to spend as little $ as possible.

 

[albatross]

You can camp on the state forest ground, but you'll need to walk in a ways. It only counts as primitive camping if you are away from your vehicle. http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/forestry/stateforests/rothrock/index.htm

 

[MJE2083]

Thanks! I have no problem with walking in a bit, but is there any regulations on parking? It says there is 8 sites that you can camp with a car(need permit) but it doesn't say where they're at or give any other info. I kinda like to be respectful and do things by the book.

I'm just gonna head up early, stop at the office and inquire.

 

[Wetfly01]

To be on the safeside I would stop over at the Greenhill's Campground they have plenty of spots. I am sure it'll just cost you a few bucks especially if your car camping. Car camping ? Does that mean your sleeping in your car ? Sorry never heard that one before.

 

[MJE2083]

Car Camping = having your car at the site. At least that's what I call it. I have slept in my car also, but I just call that "sleeping in the car" haha

 

[troutbert]

I also recommend Greene Hills Campground, near Barree. The location is great, and lots of flyfishers stay there.

 

[MJE2083]

Thanks for the help guys. I'm not sure if the religious based campground is the place for me and some of my associates haha. Long story short I ended up not even spending the night.