remote camping / fishing / caving

[mountainman196]

hi. would anybody be able to suggest a remote spot to do some backpacking for 1-2 nights within 3 hours of nyc? looking for a spot not over run with people with either lake or pond fishing. a spot where dogs were allowed would be even better. if anybody knows of a good spot to hike and do some cave exploration too that would be great. thanks!!!

 

[Mike P.]

Two or three hours from NYC? Good luck for remote.

Having said that, I'd get more info on Pine Barrens in NJ (in summer don't go on a Friday Night or Saturday from 7AM - 3PM or you can double (at least) your travel time) The Catskills - avoiding the 3500+ peaks will lower the crowds - or parts of the AT in CT & MA. (Upper Goose Pond or Finerty Pond near I-90 crossing of the AT come to mind. How is the fishing in these two places? I don't really know) Unknown what lake & pond fishing is liek in Catskills but some rivers are famous trout fishing destinations. Is Delaware Water Gap within that distance? Good fishing in the Delaware in NY/PA/NJ area