I am planning a section hike this upcoming May. I plan to start on Bear Mountain, where I left off this past fall, and hike south to Delaware Water Gap. I plan to camp my first night at the William Brien shelter, about 9 miles from the start. My problem is the next shelter, Fingerboard is only 5.3 miles. The one after that is Wildcat, but that is 19.6 miles from Brien. Guthook's AT guide lists a parking lot at Elk Park off Arden Valley Rd. There are pictures that show a large parking area and grassy fields. This is 9.6 miles from the Brien shelter. I am trying to plan for 9-11 mile days so it is in the perfect location. My question is if it is possible to tent at this location even though it does not have a designated tenting area? I know that I could continue on to NY 17 and get a room in Southfields but being how it will be only my second night and I will have my dog that is not a good option. Thanks for any input.