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Owens Creek Campground in Catoctin Mountain Park offers several pet-friendly campsites with raised tent pads and fire rings where dogs are permitted on-leash. The heavily wooded grounds provide shade for pets during summer months, and multiple trail access points allow for dog walks directly from the campsite. Nearby Cunningham Falls State Park also accommodates pets at both the Houck Area and Manor Area campgrounds, with electric hookups available for RVers traveling with animals. The bathrooms at Owens Creek are consistently maintained and clean, making for a comfortable experience when camping with pets. Trails connecting directly to the campgrounds provide convenient exercise opportunities without needing to drive elsewhere. Recent visitors note the campground's firewood donation hut provides ample wood for evening campfires with your pet nearby.
The Appalachian Trail accessible from Annapolis Rock Campground allows leashed dogs on all sections of the trail, making it popular for backpackers with canine companions. This primitive hike-in campground requires a 2-mile moderate trek from Route 40 to reach the sites, and facilities consist of compost outhouses but no showers. Pet owners should be aware of copperhead snakes that sometimes warm themselves on the rocky overlook areas near campsites. The elevation at 1700 feet provides cooler temperatures in summer months, benefiting dogs prone to overheating. Gambrill State Park Campground offers another pet-friendly option with cabins that accept dogs, though sites fill quickly during peak seasons. The thick deciduous forest canopy at many of these campgrounds limits stargazing but provides essential shade for pets during summer camping trips.
"There are four loops; two with no hookups and no pets allowed, one with no hookups that allow pets and one with electric sites that allow pets."
"My partner and our two dogs loved this campground! We were in the dogwood loop. Positives
* Big, immaculately groomed tent pads
* Mostly tent campers!"
from $23 - $29 / night
Check Availability"Our campsite was quiet with the creek right behind us and had lots of privacy. This place is a great campground to go during summer as it's tucked in the mountains with lots of tree coverage."
"My only complaint is that the fire ring is a little too close to the main road. This is true for most of the sites. However the tent pad was set back in the woods and it was very peaceful."
from $30 / night
Check Availability"Not a fan of kids running around through sites. The Elderberry and Deer Spring loops are no pets, but I’d like to see a no kids policy too. Kidding!"
"Nestled away in the Catoctin Mountains, it lands further away from Camp David, so the likelihood of it being negatively affected during dignitary or presidential visits is slim."
from $21 - $65 / night
Check Availability"Deer Spring Loop is near the top of the mountain. This is not a pet friendly loop.
Site 112 is level, mostly shaded, backs up to the woods and has electric.
The site is between two cabins."
"This site is at the very top of the loop so it has a great cozy vibe and is spaced well away from other sites. The only downside is that the bathhouse is a walk downhill and then a walk back uphill."
from $23 - $29 / night
Check Availability"Playgrounds, dog park, canteen, mini golf, jumping pillow, laser tag, pedal cars, gem mining are just some of the amenities. Very pricey during peak season."
"They also have a playground, petting farm, pedal cars, and sunflower fields."
from $99 - $471 / night
Check Availability"This KOA has a few 'petting zoo' animals and a quaint little diner! The folks here are very kind and we do wish we could have stayed a little longer to explore the beautiful surroundings."
"Bathrooms: 1/5 Sites:1/5
Pools: 0/5
Beach: 0/5
Waterfrontness: 0/5
Closeness to other sites: 1/5 you are up each other's buttcracks
Dog rating: 3/5 everything's dog friendly but also you're"
"We stayed in the Chinquapin West side due to the restrictions of dogs. Not that I don't love dogs! It's just that it can get loud sometimes."
"Stayed here two nights while visiting Gettysburg (short 20mi drive between the two). Stayed on Chinquapin Hill, each site has picnic table and fire ring and good space for camp."
from $20 - $92 / night
Check Availability"Tons of activities and even a hiking path. Pet friendly with small dog park. We had civil war soldiers drilling and staying the weekend we were there. Bathrooms are super clean."
"In addition to that, there is a bounce pad, shuffle board, horseshoes, chess, over-sized jenga, playground, dog park, gem mining, basketball, bikes, wood, propane, etc. and they pick up trash daily right"
"It is located in Frederick, about an hour outside of Baltimore and Washington D.C. Though the campground is small, each site looks pretty unique. It offers tent sites, electric sites, and 4 cabins."
"The site was very level, nicely shaded, and positioned a short distance from the bath house. There was also a water spigot located right at the entrance of the site."
from $18 - $50 / night
Check Availability"Short walk to cold natural spring for water. Short walk to Annapolis rock. Rock climbing available."
"primitive campsite that has undergone major restorations and preventative measures to reverse the damage from huge camping crowds of the past. no fires, but there are two privies and a really nice spring near"
GuideWe stayed for 10 days in a rustic cabin. Campground is well organized and clean. Tons of activities and even a hiking path. Pet friendly with small dog park. We had civil war soldiers drilling and staying the weekend we were there. Bathrooms are super clean.
GuideWe have a motorhome with no additional vehicle and two dogs, and this site couldn’t have been more perfect for us. A dog park, walking distance to most everything we wanted to see. The national park is mostly dog friendly. My husband caught a fish first day in the pond behind our site. The staff was super friendly and welcoming.
ScoutThe rangers were nice and the campground hosts were sweet. I liked the dish washing sinks outside of the shower houses. The site was nice with the tent pad backing up to the trees. I would rather sleep in a tent any night over a motel room but this time was different. Due to my father passing, me and my daughter stayed there 3 nights. I will be back another time to actually enjoy the lake and being between Lancaster and Gettysburg makes both places easy to access. Next time I will be getting a site away from the group area. It was nice that the pet area is separate from those of us who don't have pets or want quiet from dogs barking. Some of the groups can get rather loud especially when there are a bunch of teens. It was nice that the pet area is separate from those of us who don't have pets or want quiet from dogs barking.
TravelerClean well kept family owned campground. Located a few miles off 81, in the country surrounded by beautiful views. It’s a mix campground of seasonal campers and short term campers. Very family oriented. Very nice off leash fenced dog park.
LegendThis place is right outside the gate of Harpers Ferry NP. We walked to the shuttle bus stop. It is a very large KOA, and was almost empty when we visited in September. The original site the gave us had a large rut and washed out spot, so we could not get level. I checked in the office and the reassigned another space that was much better. Full hook ups, nice clean shower and bathrooms, playground, pool, large dog park.
ScoutOverall great camp ground only thing I noticed is at some of the RV sites the hook ups are in crazy spots some are In the neighboring sites area so you have to drag extensions around them. Also the pool and dog park isn’t on site you have to leave to go to it.
TravelerThe staff and seasonal campers are all very friendly. The bathrooms are incredibly clean. We love all the games there are to play and the dog park is our favorite spot. Overall, it's peaceful and quiet in a nice, wooded setting.
RangerGreat campground for families. Large water park that goes to 3 ft. Playgrounds, dog park, canteen, mini golf, jumping pillow, laser tag, pedal cars, gem mining are just some of the amenities. Very pricey during peak season. We did the camp & store at about $50/night.
ScoutThis campground is far enough away from home but at the same time close enough for a weekend camping trip. Nice level spots for RVs. A pet area as well as a non-pet area. A lake with a beach, as well as being close to the AT. Close to Gettysburg as well.
Located in western Maryland's wooded highlands, Cavetown sits at approximately 800 feet elevation with a moderate climate that features warm summers and cool falls. The area's numerous campgrounds operate primarily from April through October, with many closing for winter due to freezing overnight temperatures in December through February.
Hiking the Appalachian Trail: Access trail segments from Annapolis Rock Campground, which requires a moderate 2+ mile hike from Route 40 to reach the sites. "About a dozen campsites to choose, and several group sites. Some fairly private. No camp fires allowed. Short walk to cold natural spring for water," notes one visitor.
Battlefield exploration: Tour Civil War sites near Gettysburg / Battlefield KOA, which offers quick access to historical sites. "The campground is about a 5 minute drive to downtown Gettysburg," reports a camper. "This was a great experience overall and one of the best KOA's we have been too."
Swimming and lake activities: Cool off at Greenbrier State Park's lake when temperatures rise. "Lake area can be crowded on weekends, I tend to avoid. Hike from visitor center to AT is steep and rocky," advises a regular visitor. The park also offers kayak and canoe rentals during summer months.
Clean facilities: Many dog friendly campgrounds near Cavetown maintain high cleanliness standards. "Bathhouse had no hot water and was filthy. Guest services was non existent. On a positive note, A perk for us for our first trip with a camper was the pull thru sites," notes a guest at Jellystone Park in Williamsport.
Mountain views: The elevation in local parks provides pleasant vistas. "The elevation at Annapolis Rock is 1700 feet so its quite a trek up to the site," explains one reviewer. "Spring and compost outhouse. Great views. Been camping there for decades."
Natural water features: Gambrill State Park Campground offers creek access at select sites. "We stayed in site number two. It was a perfect site, you can't see the facilities but it was a short walk across the creek. We were able to set up our tent maybe five feet from the creek so we could hear it babble when we went to sleep," shares a camper.
Pet policies vary: For pet-friendly camping near Cavetown, check specific loop restrictions. At Greenbrier State Park Campground, "There were a lot of signs that pet prohibited in the park. But the cedar loop did have dogs. They are just not allowed in the rest of the park," one visitor clarifies.
Campsite privacy differences: Site privacy levels vary considerably between parks. At Caledonia State Park, "We enjoyed our stay here very much. The trails were very enjoyable and we hiked about 15 miles with sections of the Appalachian trail. Restrooms were very clean and park was beautiful, only negative comment would be how close sites are to each other."
Seasonal limitations: Most facilities have restricted operating dates. "We camped here in early April 2021. The first weekend open of the season. This is a smaller campground, only 34 sites, but it had all you needed," reports a Gambrill State Park visitor. Some parks close entirely from November through March.
Activity options: Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park in Williamsport provides extensive family programs. "What an amazing campground for adults and kids. We recent went camping for the first time at Jellystone in Maryland. 5 of our 6 kids came with us, so we knew we needed to find a camping ground more geared kids. Jellystone was amazing in every way possible," states one parent.
Nature programs: Some parks offer structured activities for children. At Cunningham Falls State Park, a visitor noted: "During peak season, there are nature programs going on." The park also offers junior ranger activities during summer weekends.
Playground access: Several pet-friendly campgrounds provide play areas. "There's a lake, boating, playgrounds, hike to the falls. So much scenery and nature. The electric "A loop" is paved so it's great for bike riding," shares a regular visitor to Cunningham Falls.
Site dimensions: Cunningham Falls State Park has limited spaces for larger rigs. "Parking pads are 22', so take that into consideration if you are trailering/RVing," advises one camper. Some loops have larger sites than others.
Hookup availability: Electric service varies widely between parks. "We stayed at M17 after staying at M26 for a night. 17 wasn't as level and so we had to scrunch to one side of the site to get level. It was closer to the bath house. Overall cozy," notes a Cunningham Falls visitor.
Dump station access: Plan ahead for waste disposal. "This campsite doesn't have a dump station so we went to the Cunningham falls site to dump after leaving and they let us dump no problem," shares an RVer who stayed at Gambrill State Park.
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