Once a year, my rather large family gather from all corners of the state for a weekend camping trip. This year we decided to try out Forrest Ridge Campground. We couldn’t have chosen a better spot. The owners were incredibly accommodating and friendly.
To start off, my wife and I got in very late (around 12:30 AM) from Philadelphia. We had let the owners know in advance that we were going to be very late, and they still stayed up to get us checked in. The cabins were absolutely immaculate, and very cozy. Each of our cabins also had a personal hot tub, which were all very well maintained. The grounds were also VERY well maintained and pristine. There was no shortage of things to do for our nieces and nephews (age ranges 2-12). This was particularly great, because the adults and kids could all have a great time. The pool kept everyone preoccupied for a good while, and there are a ton of games in the pavilion area for both kids and adults. We also took advantage of some fishing and light hiking at Buzzard Swamp (don’t let the name fool you). Our only complaint was that the weekend went by too fast. Everyone had a great time, and chalked it up as a success. We will likely be visiting again. It’s a great set up for families, and very kid friendly. I could also see this as a weekend getaway for couples to enjoy some R&R. I’d highly recommend giving Forrest Ridge...
Read moreBecause of Covid-19 my family thought it'd be the perfect opportunity to spend our Christmas in a cabin. We chose the Blue Ridge cabin and am glad we did so. It has the best hot tub I've ever been in hands down with lights, a fountain, and fits at least four adults. The cabin itself was pretty awesome as well. It has a spacious bathroom with a medicine cabinet, decent size living area with a full kitchen, fireplace, two futons, dining table, tv and DVD/VHS player. They have a cabinet full of DVDs on site, just ask them where it is. The bedroom is fairly small but adequate. It has a bed, night stand with a lamp, and a big dresser with an alarm. Don't even bother opening the double doors because it's not a closet haha. The biggest downside for us was one of the futons is unusable as a bed. It has metal rods sticking up out of it. The bed and other futon were very comfortable however. They also had only one trash bag for us.. I'm sure you can call and ask for more, but would think they'd give you at least a few. I'm usually very outdoorsy, but didn't really get the chance to wander around because of the snow storm we had. We will be coming back during the summer to check out what more this campground has to offer! I think this cabin is pretty affordable for...
Read moreTo celebrate our one year wedding anniversary, my wife and I decided to relax for a couple of days away from our busy schedules. By word of mouth, we heard about a great campground called Forest Ridge near Marienville that offers cabins with hot tubs. Since we both enjoy the outdoors and hot tubs, this seemed like the perfect place for our vacation. Boy were we right! The cabin (Adirondak) was very clean and still had a rustic feel. It was equipped with a full service bathroom and kitchen. The cabin even has a DVD player which was useful on rainy days. We were pleased to see that other guests were polite and respectful which made our time there that much better. The whole experience was excellent and very relaxing. We even bought a couple of souvenirs at the gift shop.
The owners, Lynn and Brian, are very nice and accommodating people. From the time we arrived until we left, they were always smiling and offering suggestions about the many activities/attractions near the campground. If you have enough time, they can even tell you some funny stories they've accumulated over the years of managing the campgrounds.
Our only regret is that we wished we could have stayed longer. We will...
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