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An improvised, roadside place to pop the camper. It's very discreet, but it might not be legal. Next to quiet stream, off the side of a rough road that almost requires four-wheel drive. Near train tracks, and trains go by often during the night. Some hunters, hikers, and local traffic. Only recommend as a last resort. Poor cell service.

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This is the parking lot at Rausch Creek Off-Road park. Private property. Do not spend the night here without permission. However, good cell service, usually portable toilets, and easy access to I-81 or a day of off-roading. Expect a lot of activity during weekends. Some fire rings. Recommended for general boondocking.

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Pequea Creek Campground in southern Lancaster, Pennsylvania. This is a privately-owned paid campground. Mostly suitable for RVers and tow-behinds. Laundry, shower, bathrooms, hookups and other services. Sandwiched in paved spur between large campers next to creek. Neighbor played loud music till early morning. Staff and management were VERY nice. Poor cell service. This location does not fit overland theme. Not recommended.

Private tree farm, Heritage Tree Farm, located in Rothsville, Pennsylvania, near charming Lititz. This is private property. Do NOT camp here unless you have explicit permission from Lee family. If you have permission, you are their guests, and take very good care of their property. Enough room for one or two vehicles, surrounded by Christmas trees. Good cell service.

The parking lot at Rausch Creek Off-Road Park. Must check in at office before using. Portable toilets, fire rings. Enough room for several vehicles. Good cell service. This is a place that I often stay right off of I-81. Usually a good night sleep, but when its busy it can be loud with vehicles. Large gravel parking lot lined by some trees. Chilly elevation.

A Walmart parking lot a short distance off of the Pennsylvania Turnpike. A decent, and fairly popular Walmart for travelers to spend the night. Good as far as Walmarts go, but obviously this is not a desirable experience. Good cell service.

A grassy flat spot directly off of the gravel forest road. This is at an upper elevation, surrounded by woods. There were resting deer imprints in the snow here. There might be a rustic fire ring, but it was snow-covered during my visit. Enough room for one or two vehicles. Some forest road traffic so not much privacy. Otherwise secluded site in Allegheny National Forest. Peaceful.

Flat and spacious, primitive, vehicle accessible campsite adjacent to a mountain biking trail. At an upper elevation. Parking area lined with rocks and there is a rustic fire ring. Enough room for two or three vehicles. Surrounded by wooded area with a great overlook a short drive away. Good cell service. Just off of gravel forest road so little privacy. Serene setting. Recommended.

Walmart parking lot in Warren, Pennsylvania. Noisy traffic, but was not bothered. Parked on the automotive side of building. Very fast wifi. 24 hour store. Obviously not recommended, but with rain, the snowy forest roads into the mountains were too slick. Spent the night here to be safe. It will do in a pinch.

Fee campground in French Creek State Park. Reserve your site online. It was $27 per night during my stay in December, and this particular loop is open year round. There were other campers from tents to big RVs. Heated bathrooms with showers. Running water. Electric hookups and fire rings with picnic tables. Good cell service and enough room for 1 to 3 vehicles per site. All paved loops. Lovely hiking nearby. A peaceful retreat in a wooded area for a couple nights in southeast Pennsylvania despite fee.