You're right. There are a few spots here and there. Pennsylvania and I have done battle more than once. So much private "No Trespassing" land it isn't funny. If you kayak the rivers(legal right-of-way) many farms/hunting cabins/ etc will not let you take out on their banks. Virginia has the George Washington Nat For. which is excellent but often over run by 4 wheelers and hunters. I just did the C&O/GAT in 3 days this summer but all of it is designated camping and gets pretty crowded as you near DC. Highland Va is beautiful but a long drive. WVa(Canaan Valley) is much closer, almost heaven. West VA is still the most wild of all the nearby outdoor spots.....anything goes!