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Lums Pond State Park Campground accommodates tent, RV, and glamping campers with dogs throughout the year. The established campground features pet-friendly sites with picnic tables and fire rings, allowing pets to accompany their owners while enjoying the outdoors. Brandywine Creek Campground provides another pet-friendly option from April through November with spacious sites bordering the creek. Ridley Creek State Park permits dogs on their hiking trails and at the group camping area, maintaining well-marked paths for walking with pets. The pet-friendly campgrounds in this region typically require dogs to be leashed at all times, properly supervised, and cleaned up after. Local campgrounds are searchable through The Dyrt's listings.
Hibernia County Park offers primitive camping with pets allowed, though campers should note there are no hookups available at this quiet, wooded campground. The Lake Loop and Fiddler's Loop provide different site configurations for tent and small RV camping at $15 per night. Trails throughout the parks near Yorklyn connect to various water features where dogs can cool off, including Chamber's Lake at Hibernia, though swimming is not permitted. French Creek State Park and Elk Neck State Park both maintain pet-friendly policies for campers with dogs, providing access to extensive trail networks. Wildlife encounters are possible in these natural settings, so keeping pets leashed protects both the animals and natural environment. The park ranger at Hibernia County Park provides helpful directions to playgrounds and indoor restrooms from the camping areas.
"We hiked the 7.5mile lake trail with our two pups. It was beautiful and along the way there were opportunities to kayak/sup, beach it, or even play on a ropes course."
"The site itself was set back some, and felt secluded while still being near the parking area. Walk to bathrooms and camp store was on the longer side."
from $22 - $40 / night
Check Availability"There are numerous hiking trails in the park that seemed to be well marked and maintained. The park is about 20- mins from Reading, and 10 mins from Birdsbroro."
"There is a connector trail nearby that can get you to most of the hiking trails. Site was nice. Bathrooms okay. This is a pet loop so be aware of dogs. Hiking trails in park were a nice challenge."
from $20 - $75 / night
Check Availability"Accessible and pet friendly. Great trails and great staff"
"Our go to State Park for camping as it is pretty close to home. Standard State Park with all the amenities you need. We are tent campers/ non electric (no pets/ no kids)."
from $21 - $55 / night
Check Availability"well marked trails great for hiking. pet friendly! we love walking here with our dog. there are even a few great spots to get a small creek swim in! It also has a greag picnic area with grills."
"We found a lot of really unique sites around the park. Will keep going back"
from $57 / night
Check Availability"Beautiful campground — lots of trees, pond, kids play equipment, dog park, etc. facilities all clean and whole place is well maintained. Easy late arrival."
"The neighbor’s sewer connection is right next to our picnic table! But, the sites are large enough for large RVs, they have 30/50 amp hookups and water & sewer."
"Girlfriend and I stayed here while we visited nearby Longwood Gardens. The tent sites are spacious and they all border the creek which is a nice sound at night, as well as a good morning view."
"Close to Valley Forge military park, and convenient to Philadelphia by train."
"This campground has 2 small loops, the Lake Loop and the Fiddler's Loop. Lake loop is the bigger of the two, however the “sites” are smaller and it's more open. It is popular with group tenters."
"Large campsites at the Lake Loop. Map is a little deceiving- the sites are farther from the lake than I expected and there are no running water bathrooms. Very clean and wooded sites."
from $15 - $50 / night
Check Availability"So we make sure to get close spots so we can walk. You can bring pets but we choose not to as we are not at the camp much. We do go fishing while we are here and my daughter loves this place"
"We stayed here in November with beautiful weather which meant the large farm behind the campground was spraying manure over their fields. We could smell it."
"Fishing pond is a joke and near by Gun Range can be annoying and tough on pets. But, over all, this place is pretty nice."
"Site next to us had a pipe break, they had a maintenance crew come out immediately and fix it. Amish stores/attractions close by for some entertainment also."
"Had a great weekend trip here, close to DC and Delaware. Wonderful hiking trails with river views. Only caveat- got pretty muddy since it rained the day before and our site didn’t have a tent pad."
"Our site was really good and I love that it had it's own access to the bathrooms. Quite a few of the inner loop sites do. If you're a tent camper Acorn has some very private and secluded sites."
from $21 - $50 / night
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TravelerCampground sites are nice and spacious, bathrooms are good, and there’s plenty to do for everyone. We hiked the 7.5mile lake trail with our two pups. It was beautiful and along the way there were opportunities to kayak/sup, beach it, or even play on a ropes course. We always travel with our dogs and this place has the BEST dog park. Big open space with access to lots of water play. We definitely recommend this spot!
RangerWe stayed here for a night in transit. Beautiful campground — lots of trees, pond, kids play equipment, dog park, etc. facilities all clean and whole place is well maintained. Easy late arrival. Good location - convenient but far enough off the highway. Would stay here again.
GuideI was able to book my site the day before the trip. The site itself was set back some, and felt secluded while still being near the parking area.
Walk to bathrooms and camp store was on the longer side. Firewood was $5 a bundle, but the register wasn't working and they could only take cash.
The hiking in the immediate area was beautiful, lots of fun trails and wildlife. Fishing, kayaking, zip lining, tons of great activities.
The firepits have grates over one half, so campfire cooking is a breeze. Cook up and use the provided picnic table for an easy dinner set up.
The park itself is very dog friendly and most sites had dogs. There is also an off leash dog park at Lum's pond and dog water dishes outside the camp store.
The showers and bathrooms were incredibly well kept with hot water and stocked supplies. If you didn't feel like walking so far, the tents had a spiget with running water near the parking areas.
Reception for Verizon was spotty, t mobile was pretty great. Wish there was an ATM on site though I don't think the cash only situation is a normal one for this campground.
All in all an amazing trip, and I'll be back as soon as possible.
GuideMy family and I stayed at French Creek State Park while attending an event in Reading. The park was clean and well maintained. We stayed in Loop A which had no camp host. The camp hosts were in loops B & C. We had a full hook up site. The water and electric worked great! The campground was well patrolled by Rangers throughout our stay. The bathhouses appeared to be clean and maintained. The quiet time starts at 9pm and seemed to be followed by most campers. There are numerous hiking trails in the park that seemed to be well marked and maintained. The park is about 20- mins from Reading, and 10 mins from Birdsbroro. There are many stores and restaurants in the area for food and supplies if needed. We had good cellular service with both AT&T and T-Mobile. The one downside was that there was no off leash dog park. We had to take our dog to a dog park in Birdsbroro. We would stay at this park again.
TravelerOur first visit (March 2018) was just prior to peak season (lower rates) and we had a site literally 10 ft. from the water! Full hook ups and sites were a little close, but nice. There seemed to be a lot of long term/permanent residents, but most sites along the waterfront remained open. The campground seemed to stress pet restrictions both in the rules section of their registration packet and signage around the grounds. There was a pet exercise/walking area, but could use some sprucing up. However, no one really made an issue of walking your dog around the campground and as the weekend came around, more and more dogs were around.
You have to drive through a residential neighborhood to reach Bar Harbor, so big rigs take care/caution. Would like to try Bar Harbor again sometime.
Guidewell marked trails great for hiking. pet friendly! we love walking here with our dog. there are even a few great spots to get a small creek swim in! It also has a greag picnic area with grills.
GuideWe do Lums Pond at least twice a year if we can get reservations.
Sites are big and all were redone in the last few years with concrete pads, 30 amp service and full sewer. There are some equestrian and tent sites as well.
Lots of boating (electric motors only) and kayaking on the pond and a decent amount of hiking. There’s an off leash dog park, equestrian center and boat ramp. Book early because it fills up fast!
LegendThis is unquestionably the best KOA I’ve been to. I usually do not like KOA, except when there are no alternatives. This one is way above average. Typically these places are all gravel and dust. This one has paved roads, grass and trees. There is a pond for fishing, too. The only complaint is that, like all KOAs, the sites are on top of each other. The neighbor’s sewer connection is right next to our picnic table! But, the sites are large enough for large RVs, they have 30/50 amp hookups and water & sewer. There are cabins and large tents you can rent. There is a playground, pavilion, laundry, and several shower/bathrooms. (The one near us didn’t have hot water. The office people said they were working on it.) There us also a large, grassy, fenced dog park which my 2 spaniels appreciated.
TravelerWe stayed at site 18 in Loop A. There is a connector trail nearby that can get you to most of the hiking trails. Site was nice. Bathrooms okay. This is a pet loop so be aware of dogs. Hiking trails in park were a nice challenge.
Camping sites near Yorklyn, Delaware range from wooded county parks to full-service campgrounds with RV hookups. The region sits at an elevation of approximately 300 feet above sea level with a humid subtropical climate featuring warm summers and moderate winters. Most campgrounds in the area experience peak visitation between May and September when temperatures typically range from 70-90°F.
Hiking trail exploration: French Creek State Park offers extensive hiking opportunities with varied terrain. "We loved our stay at this park, and plan to return. There is lots of hiking, the lake is beautiful, at least two playgrounds (perfect for our kids), the bathrooms were well maintained," notes one visitor to French Creek State Park Campground.
Water recreation: Multiple lakes and ponds throughout the region provide fishing and non-motorized boating options. "There is a huge pond that you can rent paddle boats and small v-bottom boats! We did enjoy the paddle boats and saw a few cranes! They offer fishing at the pond which was also enjoyable," reports a camper who visited Lums Pond.
Historic site tours: Explore nearby historic attractions within short driving distance of campgrounds. "Close by there is Hopewell National Furnace and St. Peter's Village with shops and restaurants and hiking trails as well," mentions a camper about French Creek State Park.
Lighthouse visit: Turkey Point Lighthouse offers scenic views and historical interest. "The light house and the view are definitely worth it. Definitely drive to, and then hike to the light house (open most weekends)," advises a visitor to Elk Neck State Park Campground.
Spacious, private sites: Many campgrounds in the area offer well-separated sites with natural buffers. "All sites have a paved level area which made set up a breeze. Sites were not on top of each other. Bathrooms were very nice and clean with large showers," shares a camper at French Creek State Park.
Clean facilities: Regular maintenance of bathhouses receives frequent positive mentions. "The bath house in this loop was excellent and includes two dish washing stations outside. The showers had good pressure and hot water. It was cleaned often throughout the weekend," reports a visitor at Group Camp — Ridley Creek State Park.
Natural settings: The region offers wooded campsites with abundant wildlife viewing opportunities. "We LOVE this campground. It's tiny (19 sites in Fiddlers loop), it's quiet, it's heavily wooded. There is NOTHING to do except walk or bike the beautiful trails, spend time on Chamber's Lake, spend time in the hammock and stare at the fire," explains a camper at Hibernia County Park.
Cultural experiences: Proximity to Amish country provides unique local interactions. "The daily views of fields, farmers plowing with horses or the buggys going by was great. The road seems highly traveled during weekdays," shares a visitor to Lancaster-New Holland KOA.
Reservation timing: Popular campgrounds fill quickly during peak season. "We do Lums Pond at least twice a year if we can get reservations. Book early because it fills up fast!" advises one experienced camper.
Seasonal availability: Many campgrounds have limited operating seasons. "We stayed over for one night in early December. Showers and bathrooms were great! The honor system of payment at the office makes it really easy to come in late and leave early," reports a winter camper at French Creek State Park.
Pet restrictions: Rules for dog-friendly campsites vary by location and campground loop. "We stayed in Loop C, which is the only dog friendly loop in the campground, on sites 35, 37, 39, & 40," mentions a visitor to French Creek State Park Campground.
Primitive options: Budget-conscious campers can find no-hookup sites at county parks. "There are NO HOOKUPS, and water is not easy to come by if you are in an RV. If you are coming in an RV, you should come with a full water tank. There is one spigot at the bathroom," notes a camper at Hibernia County Park.
Kid-friendly amenities: Select campgrounds with dedicated children's facilities. "This campground is very family friendly. We saw so many children running around having a great time! They have fairly many camp sites with an amazing view," shares a visitor to Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA.
Swimming options: Several parks offer swimming areas during summer months. "The lake campground is great for families. My kids are age 3-12. The park ranger was the nicest and very helpful with directions to walk to the playground and indoor restrooms. The lake is about a 3 minute hike down the clearly marked trails," reports a parent who camped at Hibernia County Park.
Playground access: Multiple campgrounds maintain playground equipment for children. "The campground has a playground situated conveniently between the loops of the campground. It had some slides, a bridge, lots of monkey bars, ladders to climb on and the best feature was the zip line," notes a family at French Creek State Park.
Educational opportunities: Historical sites provide learning experiences for children. "In summer there is a beach on the North East River for swimming and the Turkey Point Lighthouse is nearby. The town of North East is close and is a quaint town with a Main Street and great little shops," mentions a visitor to Elk Neck State Park.
Site selection: Choose the right loop for your rig size at each campground. "The road on the FHU loop is narrow and hilly. Our site was uphill and at a difficult angle. Plenty of bigger TTs and 5th wheels were camping," advises an RVer at Elk Neck State Park.
Leveling considerations: Many campsites require additional equipment for proper setup. "They aren't level, but nothing a little creative positioning can't fix," shares a camper with a 28-foot fifth wheel at Hibernia County Park.
Hookup availability: Plan water usage based on available connections. "We had electric however no water or sewer hookup. There was a spigot for water at the next site over from us, so we didn't have to walk far to get fresh water," notes an RVer at Brandywine Creek Campground.
Accessibility challenges: Some dog-friendly campgrounds near Yorklyn have navigation challenges. "In the full hook up loop pay close attention to the lengths specified. The actual pads are fairly level but some of the driveways to them are very sloped. Long rigs will have issues in a few of the sites," warns a visitor at Elk Neck State Park.
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