Suggestions for overnight on way from Pa? - The DIS Discussion Forums

amberlynn · 10-05-2012, 04:10 PM

We're driving down in June, and are wondering if anyone has a favorite place to spend the night on the way down from Pa?? Just looking to get a few hours sleep! We want to get to the Fort!

We're staying at Ocean Lakes on the way back, so the return trip isnt a problem...Thanks! Aly

bama_ed · 10-05-2012, 05:38 PM

Aly,

Can you tell us what route you will be driving, what time of day you are leaving, and where that might put you at the end of the first driving day? That might help folks recommend specific places near where you might be.

Thanks,

Bama ED

amberlynn · 10-05-2012, 06:18 PM

We're leaving in the morning...Probably going to take 81 down to 77 to 26 to 95.....Hoping to make it to the North/South Carolina border at least! Thanks for the posting suggestion!

amie28 · 10-05-2012, 06:31 PM

Hi. We are from the Pittsburgh area. We stayed at the KOA right after you cross into SC off I 77. It was immediately off of the exit. It has a gas station with diesel right up front. It was really nice to fill up on our way out the next morning. Nice pool. We ordered a pizza from the convience store/office that night and it was good. Very nice overnight stop.

Stackie · 10-05-2012, 10:57 PM

We like to stop at the South of the Border Campground. We don't particularly do the tourist thing, but it's a great overnight stay.

Ron

CDNCruiser · 10-06-2012, 09:38 AM

KOA at Statesville NC is handy and it's nice for an overnight.

It's the next exit south of JR's.

RVMH · 10-11-2012, 03:03 PM

I'd also endorse the SOB campground. It's reasonable, convenient, long pull thrus, and you don't have to go into the tacky gift shops!

photofreak · 10-11-2012, 04:22 PM

we come down from Ontario roughly the same route... We have stayed at that KOA at the border of NC/SC, very nice.... But lately we just pull into a Walmart/Cracker Barrel/etc especially if we only want a couple hours of sleep. We drive til tired, go to sleep, get up early and go....

travelready · 10-14-2012, 07:44 PM

Green Acres in Waltersboro NC 5 hrs or so to FW. We stayed there last year on way down, pull thru site didn't have to unhitch.

10-05-2012, 04:10 PM	#1
amberlynn Earning My Ears Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 44	Suggestions for overnight on way from Pa? We're driving down in June, and are wondering if anyone has a favorite place to spend the night on the way down from Pa?? Just looking to get a few hours sleep! We want to get to the Fort! We're staying at Ocean Lakes on the way back, so the return trip isnt a problem...Thanks! Aly

10-05-2012, 05:38 PM	#2
bama_ed DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 2,519	Aly, Can you tell us what route you will be driving, what time of day you are leaving, and where that might put you at the end of the first driving day? That might help folks recommend specific places near where you might be. Thanks, Bama ED __________________ Apr 1979 Off-site...................... Jan 2001 FW 2200 Loop (cabin)........Dec 2007 FW 900 loop (pop-up) Apr 1981 FW Creekside Meadow... Jan 2002 FW 2200 Loop (cabin)........Nov 2009 FW 1500 Loop (pop-up) Sep 1987 FW 100 Loop(tent) ...... Oct 2003 FW 2000 Loop (tent).........Mar 2011 FW 900/1500 loop (pop-up) to/from KW Jan 1988 FW 700 Loop (tent).......Jan 2004 FW 2500 Loop (cabin)....... Apr 2011 FW 2000 Loop (pop-up) May 1988 FW 1200 Loop (tent).... May 2006 FW 900 Loop (pop-up) .... Mar 2012 FW 1500 Loop (pop-up) Dec 1995 Contemporary.............. Mar 2007 FW 1000 Loop (pop-up).... Apr 2013 FW 100 Loop (pop-up) plus countless WDW day trips, DL 3X, DLP 2X - TV: 2005 Chevy Suburban - Camper: 2005 Jayco 12 HW pop-up - Nights Camped in Popup: 166

10-06-2012, 09:38 AM	#6
CDNCruiser Recreation Professional Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kingston, Ontario 1,405 miles from "The Fort" Posts: 290	KOA at Statesville NC is handy and it's nice for an overnight. It's the next exit south of JR's. __________________ CDNCruiser .................. See our Trip Reports at: http://www.carol-anne.ca/ .

10-11-2012, 04:22 PM	#8
photofreak Camping & Disney!! The 2 best things together in one!! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Port Dover, Ontario, Canada Posts: 194	we come down from Ontario roughly the same route... We have stayed at that KOA at the border of NC/SC, very nice.... But lately we just pull into a Walmart/Cracker Barrel/etc especially if we only want a couple hours of sleep. We drive til tired, go to sleep, get up early and go.... __________________ Me my hubby and 2 DD's (DD21 & DD12 ) 1973 my 1st Trip @ Fort Wilderness as a baby 1974-1987 Fort Wilderness Jan/Feb 2009 my family's 1st trip Fort Wilderness Wagon Wheel Way 1900 loop Jan/Feb 2010 Fort Wilderness Big Bear Path 1400 loop Oct/Nov 2011 Fort Wilderness Palmetto Path 200 loop Looking forward to 2012 Halloween at the Fort!!!

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10-05-2012, 06:18 PM	#3
amberlynn Earning My Ears Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 44	We're leaving in the morning...Probably going to take 81 down to 77 to 26 to 95.....Hoping to make it to the North/South Carolina border at least! Thanks for the posting suggestion!

10-05-2012, 06:31 PM	#4
amie28 Earning My Ears Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 37	Hi. We are from the Pittsburgh area. We stayed at the KOA right after you cross into SC off I 77. It was immediately off of the exit. It has a gas station with diesel right up front. It was really nice to fill up on our way out the next morning. Nice pool. We ordered a pizza from the convience store/office that night and it was good. Very nice overnight stop.

10-05-2012, 10:57 PM	#5
Stackie Earning My Ears Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Cape May, New Jersey Posts: 17	We like to stop at the South of the Border Campground. We don't particularly do the tourist thing, but it's a great overnight stay. Ron

10-11-2012, 03:03 PM	#7
RVMH badge Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: full time RVer Posts: 22	I'd also endorse the SOB campground. It's reasonable, convenient, long pull thrus, and you don't have to go into the tacky gift shops!

10-14-2012, 07:44 PM	#9
travelready Earning My Ears Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 12	Green Acres in Waltersboro NC 5 hrs or so to FW. We stayed there last year on way down, pull thru site didn't have to unhitch.