Our Best Night Camping on the OTET!
My son and I bicycled the OTET and stayed at Little Darby Outdoors on Day 2 of our ride – which I inadvertently booked for Day 1 of our ride. When our host, Jay, texted checking in, I explained my mishap and there was no issue for us to stay the following night instead (and no additional charge – many thanks). So, on Day 2 we came off trail at the Camp Chase Trailhead and headed up Gardner Road/Route 281 for less than two miles to Little Darby. We texted Jay upon our arrival and he let us know the building and facilities were open for our use. He arrived about 15 minutes later with Coco, a playful chocolate lab! Jay offered for us to set up our tent on the spacious pavilion, which we did. The pavilion has tables and chairs, so we were able to spread out our gear to dry. The hillside wildflower garden was full of birds and butterflies, which we enjoyed watching during dinner and breakfast the following morning. There were plenty of charging areas for our phones. Inside the lodge building was a coffee maker, microwave, flush toilets and a shower – all the comforts of home. The water was good, with no sulfur smell we had encountered at other campsites (we are used to municipal water). Definitely recommend Jay and Little Darby Outdoors for bike camping on the OTET!! Happy and safe pedaling!!