1 campground with availability this weekend
Mountain Top Campground accommodates pets on spacious campsites with well-maintained grounds and spectacular mountain views. This family-owned property in Tarentum allows dogs at tent sites, RV spots with full hookups, and cabin accommodations. Keystone State Park Campground offers pet-friendly options in their hillside section with relatively flat, private sites that accommodate both tents and RVs. Bush Recreation Area and Crooked Creek Lake both welcome pets with electric hookups and water access. The clean campgrounds provide picnic tables and fire rings at each site, though spaces at Crooked Creek are somewhat small and completely open with little privacy between sites. Most campgrounds enforce standard leash policies and require owners to clean up after their pets. Sites are well spaced out at Mountain Top, offering decent privacy for families camping with dogs.
Dog owners appreciate the natural settings surrounding these campgrounds with multiple opportunities for pet exercise. Bush Recreation Area features a playground adjacent to pet-friendly sites, making it convenient for families traveling with both children and dogs. Crooked Creek Lake provides access to water where some dogs enjoy swimming, though the water quality varies seasonally. Mountain Top Campground's location atop a mountain creates beautiful hiking opportunities with dogs on surrounding trails. Most campgrounds maintain clean bathroom facilities, though shower access varies with some requiring coins for operation. The proximity to Pittsburgh (about 35 minutes from Mountain Top) makes these pet-friendly options convenient for weekend getaways. Weather considerations are important when camping with pets in this region, as summer temperatures can become quite hot with limited shade at some locations.
"This is a small campground next to Crooked Creek Lake. The lake is manmade and maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers. There is a small beach and picnic tables."
"Nice small, quiet campground near Crooked Creek. Affordable as well. Love the lake, there is even a little beach for the family. Definitely worth a visit."
from $15 - $35 / night
"gravel lots with wood boarders lots of grass on each site as well
full verizon coverage lte
30 + 50amp services
grey water dump on most sites
water
open year round
cons
no kids park
no dog"
"We recently stayed at this campsite with our 3 very young kids and dog. What amazing views from this location!"
from $48 / night
"We rented space 16 late August 2020 and our friends (and their kids) rented #17 on the inner circle, right next to us with the playground right behind us. Great spots!"
"This is a nice, quiet small campground with a small lake. Our grandchildren loved it. The boat launch is a nice size to fit 2 boats at a time. The only problem is the beach is not that great."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $25 - $50 / night
"It’s very military positive, even includes a reserved place for the fallen soldiers. Some sites are a bit close, the pull through sites are very ample. Gravel roads and level sites."
"Tent site was nice and conveniently located next to the bathhouse"
from $50 / night
"Family friendly and there's a little fishing lake. You can rent paddle boats or canoes to paddle around the lake."
"Large sites, nice restrooms, big hall, pool, lake to canoe, boat & fish. They have a small cafe for breakfast and lunch. You can rent the hall for parties and weddings."
from $8 - $51 / night
"They have a pool, fishing pond and a cloud pillow with the playground next to it along with two small dog play areas.Every week they organizes different themes for bingo, and other games."
"The sites are pretty close together and we couldn’t use our fire ring because it ended up being very close to our rig."
from $30 - $95 / night
"Access from the Allegheny Gap trail. There were a few shelters, nice campsite. It’s close to an old cemetery which is useful in telling ghosts stories around the campfire"
"This campsite is a nice reward for west-bound riders on the GAP trail (it's the last one before Pittsburgh!)"
ScoutThis is our second time staying here. Each time in October. We love it. Unlike most RV resorts this place is small and wooded. Has free Wi-Fi, clean bathrooms and an awesome community hub room for work from home or playing games. The weekends are busy but during the week it’s so quiet and peaceful. Close to so many attractions and parks that are part of the PA Wilds. Would definitely recommend.
ScoutPLEASE DONT GO HERE ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE KIDS AND IF YOUR NOT WHITE..THE OWNER IS A RACIST HYPOCRITE AND SO ARE ALL OF HER CREW AT THIS LOWLIFE CAMPGROUND. JUST BECAUSE SHE DONT DRINK AND LIKE TO HAVE FUN, SHE RUINS IT FOR ALL THE OTHER CAMPERS..YOU HAVE TO BE IN BED AT 10PM..WHAT A FRIGGING JOKE..SHE SNEAKES AROUND IN HER GOLF CART AT NIGHT AND CREEPS IN YOUR WINDOWS TO SEE WHAT YOUR DOING. THATS WHY YOUR NOT ALLOWED TO HAVE CURTAINS CLOSED .SO HER AND HER SO CALLED HYPOCRITE FRIENDS CAN SEE WHAT YOUR DOING..WE USED TO BE UP THERE UNTIL WE SAW HOW SHE TREATED AND TALKED ABOUT THE POOR LITTLE BLACK KIDS..ESPECIALLY ON CHRISTMAS IN JULY, SHE BOUGHT TOYS FOR EVERY WHITE KID UP THERE WHILE SHE WATCHED THE LITTLE BLACK KIDS CRY THEIR EYES OUT BECAUSE THEY WERE 10 MINUTES LATE TO GET THEIR GIFTS..SHE IS A WHICH IN DISQUISE..EVERY KID GOT TO RIDE THE WAGON WITH SANTA AND WHEN SHE SAW YHE BLACK KIDS ,THEY JUST PASSED THEM UP LIKE THEY DIDNT EVEN SEE THEM...HOW CRUEL CAN SOMEONE BE🤬🤬BUT THEN AGAIN, ITS HER ,SHE HATES PEOPLE HAVING FUN UP THERE.DONT DRINK AFTER HER HRS .DONT PLAY MUSIC AFTER HER HRS..DONT DO SHIT UP THERE UNLESS YOU WANT KICKED OUT THE NEXT DAY...I NEVER SEEN ANYONE SO CRUEL AND HEARTLESS
....THERES A FEW OTHER CAMPGROUNDS AROUND THE BEND .PLEASE GO THERE IF YOU DONT WANT TO CAMP IN A PRISON CAMPGROUND....SHE'LL NEVER CHANGE..MAYBE UF YOYR WHITE, SHELL BE NICE 🤣🤣🤣AND YOU WOLNT GET KICKED OUT..
TravelerStayed the weekend for the first time and it wasn’t bad! There were kids playing at sites nearby but that was all the noise, highway noise at all! I like how they have a spot for your tent with a picnic table and fire ring. I was in my rooftop tent on my truck so I wish the parking spot went back a little deeper for a little more privacy. But it was nice that there was bathrooms and showers within a 1 minute walk from the site! Also it says on here there is no AT&T signal, that’s not true…it’s not great but there is a bar or 2 at times!
ScoutThe park is beautiful, unlevel shade sites; is challenging to get the trailer level. unfortunately, the bathhouses are neglected, dark and full of mildew inside the showers. The park really needs to upgrade the bathhouses. The park itself is very nice and offers a lot of opportunities for outdoor exploration and hiking.
GuideThis is more a campground for RVs then tents or even roof top tents. Place is clean and the sites 90% of them are in the open. Very little shade. Travis runs the place and very nice and accommodating. Fire wood is 20 dollars for a massive amount.
TravelerStayed one night. Close to Fallingwater and Fort Necessity. The campsite was terrible; close to water and buggy, steep grade required lots of blocking to level the camper and challenging to hook up to the vehicle. Thick canopy kept Starlink from working. The worst part was the bathrooms. The one closest to our spot had no hot water. So we had to walk about a half a mile to two other restrooms and showers within 100 yards of each other. Makes no sense. Anyway, both bathrooms were filthy, had paint peeling everywhere, lots of black mold growing on the ceilings, growing everywhere. No place to hang clothes while taking a shower. One of the two toilets in each of the men’s room was probably 3 feet off the ground. Made for giants I guess! And good luck finding the visitor center. It’s hidden from view and parking is terrible. You’ll have to walk 150 yards from the nearest point of the parking lot to find it. To walk there from the bus and RV parking, add an additional 1/4 mile each way. Be aware that the visitor center store does not accept credit cards. Cash or check only. Who does that? It’s 2026 Pennsylvania!
ScoutAdvertised as a family camp but very far from it. I’ve watched this camp progressively get worse as the years go on, over priced camp with zero efforts to make anything worthwhile, run down play grounds, broken toilet paper roll holders in the bathrooms of the shower house, roads that make you feel like your off road. Owner plans “events” and then wants campers to pay for overpriced food. The owner complains nobody comes to events anymore but barely comes to them herself. The owner is VERY money hungry! And most importantly it’s home to a sex offender who the owner cherishes dearly.
It’s a shame to see how many people realized how terrible this camp was and are selling their camps because of it. The owner should open her eyes and realize she’s the reason people don’t want to be there anymore !!!
ScoutWe are here for a month and it feels like we have the place to ourselves!
ScoutCant have no fun or drink.kids get yelled at all the time..owner sneaks around looking in campers at night..they watch every thing you do. Then they throw you out because your having to much fun. Or your up after 10pm..what a joke....please dont do nothing wrong.because.youll be on the shitlist...they are very very racist ,dont ever take a black child or try to get a place to stay or even put a tent up ,cause if your Black ,they tell you their is no room for u or a tent..STAY AWAY FROM THIS PLACE,ITS A BUNCH OF HYPOCRITES AND THEY DONT WANT NO BLACS IN THEIR CAMP GROOUND AT ALL..GO UP THE ROAD..THEY ARE NICER THERE...
Camping options near Apollo, Pennsylvania span across diverse terrain with elevations ranging from 800-1,200 feet above sea level. The area experiences four distinct seasons with summer temperatures averaging 75-85°F during peak camping months. Most campgrounds in this region feature a mix of wooded and open sites with established fire rings and picnic areas.
Lake activities at Crooked Creek Lake: The lake provides opportunities for kayaking and fishing with access from the campground. "The lake is manmade and maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers. There is a small beach and picnic tables. The lake is great for kayaking or small boats. We fish and kayak the creek opposite the lake," notes Jennifer P. from Crooked Creek Lake.
Disc golf and family games: Several campgrounds maintain recreation areas with disc golf courses and traditional lawn games. "There's a disc golf course at the campground with kid playground and corn hole," according to Keith from Crooked Creek Lake.
Fishing opportunities: Multiple campgrounds offer fishing access, often with higher success rates during morning and evening hours. "Can be crowded during summer times but always clean and well maintained. Everybody is very friendly and great place to fish with young children," shares Tom C. about Keystone State Park Campground.
Scenic mountain views: The elevated locations of several campgrounds provide panoramic views of surrounding valleys. "You come up a winding road and emerge atop the mountain. It's cute. Wide open grass land with sites around the perimeter. Half a dozen of them (premium) are at the edge and have a nice view to the hills beyond," explains Jennifer H. about Mountain Top Campground.
Spacious, level sites: Many campers appreciate the well-maintained sites with adequate space between neighbors. "The sites are well spaced out and it is family owned. The family is always out making improvements, talking with the campers, and putting on events. This park is very clean and well maintained," reports Corey L. regarding Mountain Top Campground.
Water recreation access: Campgrounds with lake or creek access receive positive feedback for their swimming and boating options. "Nice small, quiet campground near Crooked Creek. Affordable as well. Love the lake, there is even a little beach for the family. Definitely worth a visit," says Amanda from Crooked Creek Lake.
Dog friendly campgrounds near Apollo: Multiple locations welcome pets with designated pet areas. "We decided to go here for our first RV trip as it is close to home for us. Great first experience! We stayed at site 43 in the Hillside Loop because we brought our 2 large dogs. Site was very private and relatively flat," notes Kevin E. from Keystone State Park Campground.
Shower facilities vary significantly: Some campgrounds have coin-operated showers while others include them with your stay. "If you stay in one of the smaller kabins with a shower, just know there will be a flood and you should wet, turn the water off, lather, then rinse. Also don't think everyone is showering one after the other or you can do dishes and wash hands as much as you want before showering because it's very small water tank," warns Jess I. about Madison-Pittsburgh S.E. KOA.
Site terrain considerations: Many campgrounds in this region have sloped sites requiring leveling equipment. "The spaces are pretty small and completely out in the open but it was grassy, quiet, and cheap," explains Lily B. about Crooked Creek Lake.
Playgrounds and activities: Several pet-welcoming campsites near Apollo feature kid-friendly amenities. "They have a pool, fishing pond and a cloud pillow with the playground next to it along with two small dog play areas. Every week they organize different themes for bingo, and other games," shares Evelyn T. about Madison-Pittsburgh S.E. KOA.
Tent camping options: Families seeking more economical options can find tent sites at most locations. "Tent site was nice and conveniently located next to the bathhouse," notes Joanne H. about Fox Den Acres Campground.
Seasonal considerations: Family camping is most comfortable from late spring through early fall. "We stayed here multiple times throughout several summers. The lake is great for fishing with plenty of hiking trails. There's plenty to do in surrounding areas from Ft Ligonier to the shops in the town," recommends Luke K. from Keystone State Park Campground.
Navigation challenges: Some campgrounds require careful planning to access with larger rigs. "The roads get narrow so if in an RV call them for the easiest way in. If you are Overlanding like us just follow the map. Great scenic routes and close to the spot you want to see in Pittsburgh," advises Corey L. about Mountain Top Campground.
Grey water systems: Some campgrounds offer creative solutions for longer stays without full hookups. "Since they sit atop the mountain, the grey water hookup is a long hose that has an adapter which hooks up to your black and grey tank outlet and it runs down the hillside of the mountain into the grassy area," explains Dave from Mountain Top Campground.
Dump station access: Many campgrounds provide dump stations rather than full sewer hookups. "Dump station is out the exit by ranger building. Pull out and make a left and it's about 500' down road on left by pavilion. Pull into the second drive to be on the correct side. Be sure to get code for lock on sewer and water," advises Keith from Bush Recreation Area.
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