Road's End Retreat
This is a Boondockers Welcome host in New Florence, PA
Max Rig Size
< 30 (ft)
Parking Spaces
1
Same Day Requests
Yes
This site is what boondocking is all about. Very quiet, shaded, and secluded spot, surrounded by hundreds of undeveloped acres and no street lights. The site pad is gravel and measures 20' X 40'. Suggested Local Attractions:Ghost Town Bicycle Trail (5 miles), Buttermilk Falls (6 miles), Laurel Highlands Hiking Trailhead (10 miles). West Penn Bicycle Trail (10 miles) museums, fishing, kayaking, and much more.
Vehicle Suitability Information
Pets Welcome
Separate Tow Vehicle Parking
Campfire Ring Provided
Outdoor Cooking Allowed
Generators Allowed
Slideouts Allowed
Offleash Area for Pets
House Rules
Keep the gate locked and please be considerate of the folks that live along Shoup Rd. by driving slow to prevent dust. No smoking within 200' of Gas Wells. Hike at your own risk. Firewood usually provided or gather anything off forest floor. Do not burn plastic in the fire pit or leave any trash. Water tank fill-up available at my residence.
Location
Access Road Conditions: Access road will turn into a one lane private gravel road. Continue 3 tenths mile on that gravel road and there will be one short steep hill with a gradual turn to the right. (Not good for large 5th wheel or travel trailers). Continue until the road ends at the green Penneco Oil Co Gate #2. The gate will probably be locked so there will be a key on a table on my front porch. Please lock gate after passing through. You may keep the key until your departure, just don't forget to leave it on the porch. Continue 3 tenths mile on this road to camp site. (no camping at Gas Well grassy sites) This is a flat solid road and all limbs and brush have been cleared so no worries about scratching your unit. Best RV for this site is a small motorhome or small trailer. Tow Vehicle Parking Details: Opposite side of road is a pull-off spot.
Parking Surface
Unknown
Hosted By Jims56acres
Age:
55-65
Easy going as it gets. Details: I am a retired welding business owner of 40 years. I enjoy hiking, kayaking, fishing, photography and oil painting. I'm also still riding the trails on my Dual Sport motorbike, just not near as fast as I used to! I prefer to travel to off-the-beaten-path type attractions where the large crowds don't attend. Home Town: I live in a small town on the end of a no outlet rd. where I am fortunate to own 56 acres and I am surrounded by hundreds of undeveloped acres. Very quite and peaceful area. Favorite Boondocking Locations: National forests. Skills or Expertise to Share: I guess I am sort of a jack-of-all trades. I never buy anything I can build myself. I built my work shop, my house, and even built my own Bass boat.
Availability for RV Camping
References for this location from other RVers
mccohens
10 months ago
We also never got a reply to our request, which is still listed as pending. Dates were open at the time the request was made but are now blocked. An answer either way would have been appreciated. As others have stated same, I'm hoping this host has not had some troubles that made a reply difficult. Hope to hear about a visit in the future as we like many things to do at this location.
RVRoadie
1 year ago
We also heard nothing back when we requested a stay at Road’s End Retreat. We previously had a wonderful stay here and and wondered if the conscientious host we experienced then might have a problem or just wanted a respite himself.
easy money
2 years ago
We were hoping to get a response, either yes or no, that we could stay at your place. After waiting a week we had to find other arrangements.
gohavefun
2 years ago
@Jims56acres was a fantastic host. He gave us a packet with great resources on the area that led us to a beautiful bike path. He has put a lot of work and care into this location. Dry camping so be prepared, but absolutely worth the stop.
dan99
2 years ago
My first stay using BW. Exactly what I was looking for. Jim was more than hospitable. Peaceful setting in the woods with firewood provided. I'll be going back for sure. Thanks!
