May is Pennsylvania Recreation Vehicle & Camping Month!

Ed Rendell, Governor of Pennsylvania, has designated May as Pennsylvania Recreation Vehicle and Camping Month. The month is designed to introduce non-campers to camping in the great outdoors of Pennsylvania. For the past nineteen years the Governor of Pennsylvania has proclaimed May as Recreation Vehicle and Camping Month.

Pennsylvania has so much to offer tourists with its unique sites, history, and culture. It is also the third leading manufacturer of RVs in the nation and hosts the industries largest trade and retail show in the country at the Hershey Park Entertainment & Resorts Complex ®. Governor Rendell encourages all citizens to pursue their passions and escape with their families on the road across the farthest reaches of our state.

Pennsylvania Campground Owners Association (PCOA) produces a free printed and online PA Camping directory. You can request a printed one by calling 888-660-7262 or visit the PCOA online directory at www.pacamping.com.

Many first-time Pennsylvania campers will find discounts at PA campgrounds during the Month. If you don’t own an RV, you can still enjoy camping at many PCOA campgrounds that offer camping cabins or rental units, which are also listed in the free directory and in a separate directory at http://pacabinsandcottages.com/. Camping cabins can range from primitive cabins with just beds to full service lodging with kitchens and bathrooms.

Brookdale Family Campground is offering one night of free camping when they buy one night of camping to first-time campers or to families who bring another new family to the campground on May 16th & 17th. You can read more about it at http://www.brookdalecampground.com. Or call us at 814-789-4393 to make your reservations today!

If you are interested in owning your own RV, you can visit any one of the PA Recreation Vehicle & Camping Association RV Dealerships. You can request a free Explore PA Membership Directory by calling 1-888-303-2887 or, you can find them online at: http://www.prvca.org. What will you discover in your new RV? You can find more RV dealers at http://gorving.com/.
Camping & RVing are a great way to get your family outside to appreciate nature and to provide your family an affordable vacation. Pennsylvania RV dealers offer a wide range of RV’s to meet Campgrounds offer a wide range of activities, events, and entertainment. Your family can enjoy a wagon ride, a campfire, go fishing, and have the ability to explore the surrounding area, attend local events, fairs, festivals, and much more!

By Robyn Chilson

Tim & Robyn Chilson own and operate Brookdale Family Campground in Meadville, PA. Robyn can be reached at 814-789-3251 or at robyn@brookdalecampground.com