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Robert W. Craig - Jennings Randolph Lake campground permits pets with designated sites for various pet owners. Campsites in both the Front Loop (Sites 1-30) and Back Loop (Sites 31-68) accommodate dogs while offering electric hookups, fire rings, and picnic tables. Campers note that while most pet owners are respectful, occasional issues with barking dogs can disturb the peaceful setting. The campground features well-maintained grounds with paved roads and camper pads of varying lengths. Barnum Whitewater Area also welcomes pets at its primitive campsites ($10/night) and cabin options ($35-56/night), providing riverside accommodation options for dog owners.
Multiple pet-friendly trails surround the campgrounds, allowing for outdoor adventures with four-legged companions. The Sunset Trail at Jennings Randolph Lake provides a short hiking option with bench swings at the overlook where dogs can rest alongside their owners. Nearby Big Run State Park offers peaceful campsites adjacent to streams where dogs can cool off during summer months. Campers should be prepared for wildlife encounters and bring sufficient water for pets. The campgrounds enforce quiet hours to manage barking issues, though enforcement varies by season and campground hosts. Dogs must remain leashed throughout the recreation areas, particularly near Jennings Randolph Lake's swimming and picnic facilities.
"As soon as we stepped out of our motorhome it felt like we could relax. You could hear the birds tweeting and see squirrels playing and even butterflies dancing in the sunlight."
"We have three children who absolutely loved petting and feeding Mules and Donkeys! The pool is a nice amenity unfortunately the weather wasn't swimming weather when we were there."
"I stayed at a primitive campsite with my dog and we found a site right on a beautiful stream."
"This was a beautiful state forest, with two state parks sort of bordering it (Big Run & New Germany). The roads were all paved which was nice."
"New Germany State Park is situated in Garrett County Maryland. The park has a small lake, a few trails, and two camping loops."
"It was quieter than Deep Creek with shaded good sized camp sites in the Hemlock loop where pets are allowed."
from $18 - $117 / night
Check Availability"Camp site(Tent camping) Camp site was pretty small and close to each other. The forest where the camp site was situated was beautiful."
"Lots of touristy things around the lake, then you drive by lots of vacation homes on the lakeshore and then you pull into the camp and you feel like you are miles away from all that stuff."
from $21 - $65 / night
Check Availability"There's ame space between campsites and also sites that are close for friends and family to stay nearby. Hiking trails, fishing, basketball, hot showers, and a camp store with friendly staff."
"General: Smallish (68 sites) campground near Jennings Randolph Lake, which is not directly accessible from the campground (you need to drive there)."
from $22 - $60 / night
Check Availability"This is one of my favorite Western Maryland hideaways. The best spots are in the woods adjacent to the stream. You can set up your camp chair and enjoy the creek sounds."
"You have to know what you're getting here - there ARE campsites with amenities, near water and bathrooms, but not all of them have the amenities. "
from $10 - $55 / night
Check Availability"We did have a pet friendly site reserved but found out after we arrived that dogs are not allowed out of the campground."
"Thirdly, the campground was so close to the nature that we wanted to see. We went to see the falls and they were within walking distance from our campsite. Overall, it was an awesome place to camp."
from $22 - $33 / night
Check Availability"Great location in Western Maryland. 10 min ride to Cumberland (larger town) 5 min ride to small town of Flintstone. Lots of well marked trails that range from beginner to advanced."
"Rocky gap is one of my favorite parks to camp in Maryland! It is right along a great lake, where you can swim, fish, kayak or just lay about. The camp store is well stocked and the staff is friendly."
from $23 - $29 / night
Check Availability"Jesse is the owners dog and she will come out for scratching and pets. You get the feeling that you are welcome there. Amazing views and very enjoyable."
"Me and a small group of friends stayed here for a weekend and we had a blast it was so peaceful we where right next to the river and had some great trails too hike on."
from $35 / night
Check Availability"Had my wedding 2022 at Jennings picnic area and then after that spent the whole weekend away from everyone and everything!"
from $10 - $30 / night
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GuideOne of the best campgrounds I have stayed at so far the pond is nice and has a 1/2 mile walking path around it with trees and beaches to stop and sit dog park is big and has a place for small or large dogs there is 3 play grounds all different and all well kept
GuideNew Germany State Park is situated in Garrett County Maryland. The park has a small lake, a few trails, and two camping loops. The Hemlock loop- the only loop that allows pets, is smaller and is mostly made for tent camping, though one site has electricity, but only big enough for a teardrop camper. There is a bathroom with a hot shower. The problems with the Hemlock loop is the proximity to the other campers. Our neighbors were loud, their kids were louder and their dog was ear- splitting loud. The tent pads are varied in size with sites 52, 53 and 57 being just big enough for a large tent and not much else. Every site has a large picnic table ( that is impressively hard to move) and a fire ring. Some sites are not very level, not not as much that your rolling out of bed in your sleep. There is water, but just at the bathroom area. This makes sense since the loop itself is very small. Deer are dense in these parts, and bears frequent the area. Summer temps usually do not get as nice 85max most of the summer. There is also cross country skiing in the winter. Despite the smaller sites, the Hemlock loop is frequently full, as is the non pet loop, which can accommodate larger tents and RV’s., but no pets.
GuideThis campground checks all our boxes. Beautiful scenery, quiet location, spacious campsites, full RV hookups, well-placed fire rings, dog park, nice large bathhouses, polite staff, and Wi-Fi that works.
This is located about an hour away from my home, so we plan on making this our go-to for quick camping getaways throughout the year.
Highly recommended. Definitely worth checking out.
GuidePreface: if your main objective is activities for children, you have come to the right place. This place is loud and full of kids.
We booked a site but chose not to pay to select which one. All the pictures looked great! We ended up on a grassy hill in the back. The spot was so unlevel there were 19 inches between my bottom step and the ground. This site was the same price as level ones closer to activities.
Also bathrooms were outdated. They had older residential toilets that plugged constantly. The day we left 2 of the 3 in our nearest bathroom were out of order.
Aside from all the above, the Dog Park is awesome. It’s the size of a real, normal dog park. The ice cream on site is also a nice perk.
RangerThis may be the first campground I give a 10 out of 10! All the amenities your could want, it's clean, sites are leveled, it's maintained beautifully, there are cows in the distance, fully stocked store, friendly staff. Laundry, bathrooms, fairly spacious sites, a pool, dog park. Very, very nice.
ScoutGreat location in Western Maryland. 10 min ride to Cumberland (larger town) 5 min ride to small town of Flintstone. Lots of well marked trails that range from beginner to advanced. Lake holds opportunity for numerous activities from swimming, fishing, kayaking, paddle board, and canoeing. No motorized boats which can be a good thing sometimes. The lake even has areas for pets to swim! Campground has tent sites, cabins, camper sites and group sites. All loops have bath houses with showers. Several loops have sites with electric hook ups and pets friendly loops as well. Casino and golf course located on the opposite side of the lake if you wish to visit them while camping.
RangerRocky gap is one of my favorite parks to camp in Maryland! It is right along a great lake, where you can swim, fish, kayak or just lay about. The camp store is well stocked and the staff is friendly. We always stay on Dogwood loop, and the camp hosts are there if you need them, but otherwise leave you be to enjoy your stay.
My only complaint is the sounds from the highway. You can hear the trucks go by, and that does take away from the experience a bit.
We just got our tent this year, so we have always stayed in one of the cabins, when camping here. The rest of the sites are rather separated though, and a great camping experience. I'm attaching several photos from our years of camping at Rocky Gap,, in cabin 104 Dogwood.
We usually stay on Dogwood Loop, which has a nice, direct path from one of the sites down to the beach area. I would say that it is about a 1/4-1/3 mile walk from the loop to the beach/playground area. That said, when going to the beach to swim, we took our car. However, for a trip to the playground or just for a nice walk, the path is great.
The beach area here is, by far, my favorite in the area. I've been to Greenbrier and Herrington Manor, and the beach area at RGSP is, in my opinion, superior. There is a roped off area for swimming, an area for dogs and an area for fishing. You can rent kayaks, paddle boards & canoes for about $5-10 an hour (depending on the type) and going out on the lake is a great way to spend the day! The water is incredibly clean and the best part, is that the 'day use' area for the general public is seperate. So, when you go to the beach at Rocky Gap, it is just other campers. This keeps the beach clean, quiet and not crowded.
There is also a roughly 5 mile loop trail the goes around the lake, and starts and finishes near the camp store. I have not done this hike, but often see runners and hikers coming in and out and have heard it is fantastic. There is also a small trail that comes off of the dogwood loop, across from the camp host's site. My small dog and I have done about 1/2 mile of it- it is rocky, but beautiful.
My son was 6 when we came here last and he was able to ride his bike around the dogwood loop just fine. It is a little hilly, but not too much and I've also enjoyed running the loops in years past.
I've been to 6 Maryland campgrounds this year, and I have to say that Rocky Gap has, by far, the best bathhouse. The women's room has 2-3 very updated shower stalls, roughly 5 bathroom stalls and is always clean. Outside of the bathhouse, is a dish washing station with hot water and a garbage disposal.
You can purchase bundles of firewood for $5 at the campstore and ice is around $3. They also don't have trash dumps on the loops, and you take your trash to the main trash area near the camp store.
GuideWe chose this campground for its proximity to home with the chance to swim in the lake.
The camping did not disappoint. We always try to book “outside” loop sites so we don’t have “back neighbors” but none near the lake were available, so we took our chances on an “inside” site in E loop. It was great, smallish, but plenty of vegetation to make it feel private. (Some poison ivy around the edges, though.) The pull-in sites in general seem a bit small (space for our two 4-person tents and that’s it), but are well shaded and separated from neighbors by small patches of woods or bushes. The pull-through sites in our loop were more exposed to the road, but had a bit more space.
There was some noise from the interstate. There were surprisingly few mosquitoes. The bathhouse was clean, but showers were not very warm.
The swimming was unfortunately disappointing. The roped-off swimming area was 3 feet deep at the most. Warm water in August, nice for kids to splash around, but not really good for actual swimming. Bonus for dog people: pets allowed on the beach and in the lake.
During COVID-19, the bathrooms/bathhouses at the beach area are closed; porta-johns only.
We rented paddle boards and a canoe one afternoon and paddled around to one of the lake inlets, which was actually deep and had a good swim. But this is technically not allowed.
If you feel okay about rule-breaking and have water-safe family members (and no pets), I would absolutely choose a site in I loop close to the lake. The sites in E loop closest to the lake are actually up a fairly steep hill from the lake path.
Hiking trails were nice. My kids especially liked the rock scramble-ish up and down the stream gorge on Evitt’s Mountain trail.
TravelerI was the only tenter at the time of my stay; had the whole place to myself. The sites are spread far apart and wooded. Table and fire rings are at each site. They have a brand new bath house which was spotless and a well kept dog park for the furs. If desired, there is a group campsite and the use of a pavilion too. The camp store if beautiful and has everything in it should you forget something. I’ll definitely be back.
Primitive camping dominates the western Maryland landscape around Westernport, situated in the Allegheny Mountains at elevations ranging from 900 to 3,000 feet. The region experiences cooler summer temperatures than eastern Maryland, typically 10-15 degrees lower, with evening temperatures often dropping into the 50s even during summer months. The mountainous terrain creates diverse microclimates across various campgrounds, with higher elevation sites offering relief from summer heat.
Explore mountain hiking trails: New Germany State Park Campground offers multiple trail systems with varying difficulty levels, all clearly marked. "The trails are easy to medium and are open to cross country skiing in the winter months. The lake has a small beach and the water is always cool," notes Bill G., who appreciates the park's 15 miles of maintained trails.
Fish local streams and lakes: Savage River State Forest provides excellent fishing opportunities in both streams and the reservoir. "There's multiple boat ramps, and from one end of the reservoir to the other on a kayak is about 2 hours. Hiking options are endless although some are hard to spot," according to Jillian K., who highlights the primitive camping experience for only $10 per night.
Visit historical sites: Middle Ridge Campground in Romney serves as a good base for exploring regional history. "This was our first experience camping. We just retired and rented a camper for a trial run and we just loved it. It was quiet there and I slept like a baby," says Gina T., who found the campground perfect for day trips to historical sites in the area.
Secluded primitive sites: Savage River State Forest offers extremely private campsites set far from neighbors. "The sites are very spread out, and not very consistent in size/quality. We were able to nab site 112 and it was fantastic: lots of space, and privacy too," writes Chris F., who notes the tradeoff is limited cell service and a 20-minute drive to potable water.
Mountain streams for cooling off: Campers consistently mention the streams as highlights during summer months. "I stayed at a primitive campsite with my dog and we found a site right on a beautiful stream. It was a good sized site with a nice fire circle. my favorite part was how private it was, each campsite was 50-100ft away from each other at least," shares Sophia T. about her August camping trip.
Cooler temperatures: New Germany State Park Campground maintains significantly cooler temperatures than lower elevations. "Summer temps usually do not get as nice 85 max most of the summer," notes Bill G., making this area especially attractive during hot summer months when campers from eastern Maryland seek relief.
Limited amenities at primitive sites: Most forest camping requires self-sufficiency. "There are no amenities here besides a picnic table and a fire ring, but the sites are so spread out that it's basically like dispersed camping but on a paved road," explains Veronica S. about Savage River State Forest.
Campsite reservation details: Site selection matters greatly at campgrounds like Deep Creek Lake State Park. "Some sites in the Meshach Browning Loop have electric hookups; the other loops do not. With so few campers, we were surprised to find the office staffed until 10 pm but this made checking in easier than self-registration," notes Lee D.
Wildlife considerations: Deep Creek Lake State Park Campground requires proper food storage due to wildlife. "We were told there were regular bear sightings and there were bear boxes at each site; we saw many deer but not a single bear, keeping our zero bear sightings record intact," reports Lee D., highlighting that even without bears, deer are plentiful in the region.
Lake activities for kids: Swallow Falls State Park Campground offers family-friendly water features. "The trails to the namesake falls are beautiful and very family-friendly, with lots of helpful signage," writes Jen V., who adds that "the neighboring sister park, Herrington Manor, has full-service deluxe cabins and a nice swimming beach."
Playground options: Rocky Gap State Park Campground includes child-friendly facilities near the campground. "We love that the campground has their own beach so it's not over crowded with the public. Near the beach there is a nice playground near shade for parents to watch," says Katie H., who appreciates the dedicated recreational areas.
Camp loops with family amenities: Big Run State Park combines primitive camping with family accessibility. "Used lot 73 for a 26ft hybrid camper. Fit perfectly! It was flat, large, clean and right by the creek. The kids loved playing in the water," reports Andy C., highlighting the creek access that provides natural entertainment.
Site selection for size limitations: Rocky Gap State Park Campground offers sites with varying capacity for larger vehicles. "First time here but will be back. Can't believe how much space is between each site. Site 262 in the Ironwood or I loop of the campground. These sites don't have any hook ups but are suitable for campers and small RVs as well as tents," advises Jeff H.
Electric hookup options: Middle Ridge Campground provides full hookups for RVs in wooded settings. "Middle Ridge Campground is a charming family owned campground without the major frills, but has full hookups, very wooded, and has a ton of walking paths to enjoy," notes Englebright H., who appreciates the balance of amenities and natural setting.
Pet-friendly loops for RVs: Pet owners with larger vehicles should target specific loops. "There are two loops- one pet friendly, one not. The larger (not pet friendly) loop is nearer the lake," reports Bill G. about New Germany State Park, adding "The best sites are 11, 12, 24, 26, 38, 39. They offer the most in shade."
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