bill
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Post by bill on Sept 21, 2015 18:45:44 GMT -5
Has anyone camped at Swallow Falls State Park in late October? I am thinking of spending my last week of vacation time out there next month. It would be close to Coopers Rock as well. I have a sleeping bag that is for 16 degrees, and a liner as well. I have all the rest of the camping stuff. How is the weather out there in late October?
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Post by countryroads on Sept 21, 2015 19:13:30 GMT -5
You should be good to go with a 16 degree rated bag. That is a fairly high elevation area, maybe 2700 to 2900 feet (?). Normal night-time lows should be in the low 30's, but could dip into the mid to low 20's or be in the 50's.
Remember that coopers Rock is a state forest and there is hunting allowed (should only be squirrel, turkey, deer with bow at that time), so be sure to wear blaze orange when hiking.
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vdeal
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Post by vdeal on Sept 22, 2015 5:43:08 GMT -5
Also, no camping at Cooper's except at the campground.
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Post by arfcomhkr on Sept 22, 2015 6:06:44 GMT -5
Closer to Deep Creek. I drive through there a couple of times a month all year long. The weather shouldn't be too extreme, but you never know. There's a few web cams at Deep Creek. I use this one because you can take control of it, pan it and get a good look around. link |
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vdeal
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Post by vdeal on Sept 22, 2015 9:01:20 GMT -5
If you're at Swallow Falls there is a nice hiking trail from there to Herrington Manor State Park. I have done it a few times. I think it's about 5 miles one way.
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