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Group Camp at Ridley Creek State Park accommodates pets with no breed restrictions and electric hookups. This established campground in Media, Pennsylvania offers well-marked trails that are particularly pet-friendly, with reviewers consistently noting the positive experience of hiking with dogs. Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA provides more developed amenities for campers with pets including full hookups, clean facilities, and cabin accommodations that welcome dogs. Multiple tent sites, RV spaces with 50-amp service, and glamping options create varied pet-friendly accommodation choices within 30 minutes of Aston. The campground environment remains quiet despite being near urban areas, making it suitable for pets who may be sensitive to noise.
Hiking trails at Ridley Creek State Park provide excellent dog exercise opportunities with multiple well-maintained paths. Water access points along the creek allow dogs to cool off during warmer months, with several spots suitable for small creek swims with pets. Tinicum Island offers a unique boat-in camping experience where pets are allowed, though campers must provide their own transportation to access this free camping area. Most campgrounds in the region maintain standard leash requirements, typically six feet or less, with designated areas for pet waste disposal. Winter visitors should note seasonal closures affect some facilities, with Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA closing during winter months while Ridley Creek remains accessible for day use with pets year-round.
"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."
"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"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 - $84 / night
Check Availability"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 $24 - $46 / night
Check Availability"This row of sites lacked the trees for shade and privacy found at most other sites around the campground. The pool was nice and clean."
"Not close off the highway, but wooden sites. Seems as though people spend their summers there. Pool was beautiful and looked new. Mini golf was decrepit and looked abandoned. Store was nice."
from $31 - $50 / 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"It's almost 500 acres filled with trails, woods,and river. I usually go to the parking right off of Militia hill rd.and Skippack Pike intersection."
"m following up on my review from over a year ago with new photos, updated weathered campers’ tales and a quick snapshot of HIGHLIGHTS and LOWLIGHTS: HIGHLIGHTS: (1) Rustic group camping nestled in nearly"
from $28 - $72 / night
Check Availability"They are new-ish Shasta campers, queen bed, 1 slide, rear bunks, 2 entrances. Very clean. Water area is great, splash pad is very fun so is the large blow up slide and pool area."
"I think the lale could use a little cleanup with the amount of bobbers, string and mess left behind by people. There have ao many cabins its crazy and alot of seasonal rentals."
"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."
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.
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.
LegendWest Chester KOA This is a really nice KOA not too far from downtown Philly. The campground is located in a beautiful part of the Pennsylvania countryside with rolling hills which meant the roads getting there are narrow and windy. A bridge nearby the campground was washed out earlier by a hurricane so we had to take an alternative route going about thirty minutes out of our way. (Make sure you check their website for directions!) There is a lot to do in the surrounding area like visiting the historical sites in downtown Philadelphia, Valley Forge, or exploring Amish country.
This is a typical KOA with lots of amenities and activities for kids– swimming pool, jump pad, miniature golf, volleyball, butterfly garden, gem mining, playground, store, dog park, nature trail, etc. There is a large pool area with pavilion but it was closed during our stay since we were there early in the season. The campground is right on the Brandywine River which is a slow meandering pretty river that is great to get your feet wet or go for a paddle. Canoes and kayaks are available for rent if you have time and as there is very little current in the river you can paddle out and back without any trouble. There is a nice, short nature trail which was nice to walk our dog and she enjoyed getting wet in the river.
The campground is hilly which means that a fair number of sites are not level. Our site (#27) was level for our RV but the patio sloped downhill and we could not use our picnic table or find a level spot for our chairs. Some sites are “premiums” with paved patios, Adirondack chairs, fancy firepits, BBQ grill, and tables and chairs with an umbrella. These sites are really nice, but you pay a lot more for them. Some sites are located adjacent to the river with nice waterfront views, but beware some might be muddy. There are lots of camping cabins and a couple of glamping tents.
Overall, the campground is very clean with no trash lying around and the grass was mowed and trimmed. The 50-amp electric was good as was the water pressure. The sewer connection uphill from our site so it did not drain properly. There is basic cable but since you are so close to Philly there are plenty of over-the-air channels. The Wi-Fi at our site worked well. Garbage is picked up at your site. The surrounding area has plenty of restaurants, shopping, and interesting things to see and do.
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.
French Creek State Park offers year-round camping just 40 miles northwest of Aston, Pennsylvania. Located in the Schuylkill Highlands, this 7,526-acre park features two lakes surrounded by forest land at elevations ranging from 300 to 520 feet. The park's varied terrain creates diverse camping opportunities with temperatures typically 5-10 degrees cooler than downtown Aston during summer months.
Hiking extensive trail networks: French Creek State Park Campground provides access to numerous trails for all skill levels. "Easy hike. We found a lot of really unique sites around the park. Will keep going back," notes one visitor to Ridley Creek State Park. The park offers well-marked trails perfect for day hikes ranging from easy half-mile loops to more challenging 3-mile routes.
Fishing in multiple bodies of water: Lums Pond State Park Campground offers fishing opportunities in Delaware's largest freshwater pond. The park provides multiple fishing access points and a fishing pier, though winter visitors should note that "in February, about 1/4 of the sites were occupied. It was very quiet." Ice fishing is available when conditions permit during colder months.
Water recreation options: Several parks near Aston feature water activities beyond swimming. "We spent Saturday afternoon fishing but not catching anything at Scott's Run. It's a beautiful location and it was still a fun way to spend the day with the kids away from the site," shares a camper about French Creek State Park Campground. Boat rentals are available at some parks from late May through early September.
Clean bathroom facilities: Campground hygiene varies across the region but several parks maintain high standards. "The bathrooms were very nice and clean with large showers. Nice area to wash dishes. Very nice playground area and clean," reports a visitor to French Creek. Newer facilities typically feature individual shower stalls rather than shared shower areas.
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Elk Neck State Park Campground offers excellent wildlife watching. "We saw bald eagles and great blue heron," notes one camper. The park features designated wildlife viewing areas and seasonal migration patterns make spring and fall prime times for bird watching.
Spacious campsites with privacy: Campsite design varies significantly across parks. "All sites have a paved level area which made set up a breeze. Sites were not on top of each other," mentions a French Creek visitor. Site dimensions typically range from 30 to 45 feet in length with vegetation buffers between many sites at the more established campgrounds.
Seasonal closures affect availability: Winter camping options are limited near Aston. "Let me just say Lums Pond is one of my least favorite places to camp! There was trash and broken down cars! The bathrooms were awful. To do activities at the park you have to drive to a different area." While summer months offer full services at most parks, facilities like showers and water hookups are winterized at many locations from November through March.
Reservation requirements vary by park: Most dog friendly campgrounds near Aston require advance booking, especially for weekend stays. Old Cedar Campground operates on a reservation system with specific policies: "The website, posted signs, confirmation email, and check-in instructions all included a list of strict rules regarding conduct while on property and everyone seemed to abide by them during our stay."
Water access considerations: Tinicum Island offers unique camping with limitations. "A great place to stay if you have a watercraft," notes a camper, as this free camping area requires boat access. During dry summer months, water levels can impact accessibility to shoreline camping areas.
Playground access: Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA offers family-friendly amenities. "They offer so many activities during the day and text you so you don't forget. The place is so clean including the bathrooms. Everyone we came in contact with staff wise was so friendly," shares a visitor. Most playgrounds are designed for ages 5-12 with limited options for toddlers.
Swimming options with children: "This campground was so well maintained. There was so much to do there a pool, lake, horseshoes, cornhole, playground, big pillow and even more," reports a KOA camper. Pool depths typically range from 3 to 5 feet with some parks requiring swim tests for children under 12 to use deeper areas.
Educational opportunities: Fort Washington State Park Campground offers historical learning experiences. "Great historical park along Washington's route to Valley Forge - however, camping is group camping by reservation only, not nightly camping for individuals." Many parks offer ranger-led programs on weekends during summer months with programs lasting 30-60 minutes.
Hookup configurations: Brandywine Creek Campground provides various RV amenities. "Campground is well maintained, quiet. This was our home while exploring Philadelphia. Uber to Downtown, Septa or Amtrak to town. Reverse to camp." Electrical service ranges from 30 to 50 amp depending on the specific site with water pressure typically between 40-60 PSI.
Site dimensions and leveling: "The sites are large and well spaced. Many are in full sun," notes a Lums Pond camper. Site length and width vary considerably across parks with RV sites ranging from 30 to 60 feet in length. Many campgrounds feature relatively level sites though wheel chocks and leveling blocks are recommended for most locations.
Off-season considerations: Winter RV camping options near Aston are limited. "Stayed over for one night in early December. Showers and bathrooms were great! If you're traveling through, there are many places to eat nearby," shares a French Creek camper. Limited winter water access means RVers should arrive with full freshwater tanks during colder months.
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