[N3HCP]

I camp in state Parks all the time. Sometimes in a trailer, sometimes in a tent. You can't beat the price if you want to get away from it all! I interpret the regulation to allow me to have a loaded gun anywhere on my camp site. Given the remoteness of many of the parks and the fact that DCNR has been cutting staff in recent years, having a .44 revolver handy makes me feel much safer...especially in a tent. I am always careful to keep the gun concealed as much as possible. No point in upsetting the neighbors. In the 15 or more years we have been camping in the parks we have never had an encounter with a ranger beyond the usual pleasantries. Assuming you have a CCW, just keep it out of sight and you won't have any problems.

Oh, ya...State Park regulations are just that...regulations. If you are found to be violating one, it's a summery offence. No worse then a speeding ticket. Please understand I do not advocate intentionally violating DCNR regs, but some of the regs are open to interpretation.