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Colonel Denning State Park Campground's pet-friendly sites accommodate both tent and RV camping with electric hookups and sanitary dump facilities. Pets are welcome at several campgrounds near Blain, including Paradise Stream Family Campground which offers cabins and glamping options alongside traditional camping. Buttonwood Campground features a dedicated dog park where pets can exercise off-leash, with clean, well-maintained grounds and full hookup sites along the Juniata River. Most pet-friendly campgrounds in the area require pets to remain on leash except in designated dog areas, with Dogwood Acres Campground providing a fenced off-leash dog park that receives positive mentions from visitors. Waterside Campground and RV Park allows pets year-round with electric, water, and sewer hookups available.
Fowlers Hollow State Park's dog-friendly camping section provides a quieter alternative to busier campgrounds, with peaceful wooded sites and modern, clean bathrooms. The park's remote location creates an ideal setting for hiking with dogs on surrounding trails. Pine Grove Furnace State Park divides its campground into separate pet and non-pet sections, allowing campers to choose their preferred environment. Many campgrounds in the region offer pet waste stations and designated pet walking areas. Little Buffalo State Park features year-round pet-friendly camping with access to trails and a lake where dogs can cool off during summer months. Campers note that sites with water access are particularly desirable for dogs, though most parks require pets to stay out of designated swimming beaches and remain leashed on trails.
"Cleanest facilities of the year so far, amazing large flat sites, dog friendly and great stream right behind the sites."
"We love the dog friendly sites near the water, the kids and pups play all day! We love how large site 15 is and that it is near the trail head. Bathhouse is very nice and clean."
from $20 - $38 / night
Check Availability"Tucked in the woods but near activities. The store is well stocked and also has a variety of sweet treats!"
"It was also a gated entrance which was nice. We will definitely return."
from $35 - $150 / night
Check Availability"Clean and well kept campground located 12 mile below Lewistown, Pa. As clean a campground as you will find. Staff is super friendly."
"One is along the River and the other is situated near the camp store, playground and pool. This campground had it all! There was laser tag, playground, jump pillow, pedal carts!"
from $30 - $78 / night
Check Availability"This is a small campground with about half the sites being rustic electric back-in sites and the other being rustic walk-to tent sites. We stayed in the walk-to section."
"Several walking/hiking trails directly from the campground. Clean and convenient restrooms. Large sites."
from $18 - $45 / night
Check Availability"Camping trails, grills to cook on but bring ur own charcoal, giant lake to fish and boat on, hiking for all experience levels, great fishing, lots of space, wildlife is everywhere and there is even an"
"A playground is near bathhouse in the campground, along with several hiking trails. The dump station is easily accessible. Firewood is also available for purchase at the campground."
from $22 - $92 / night
Check Availability"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."
"It's close enough to 81 that's it's easy to find but tucked back in that you are not bothered by anyone."
"This 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."
"There is a pet section and a non pet section in this campground. There is also showers and clean bathrooms here. Plenty of trails and attraction to explore."
from $20 - $43 / night
Check Availability"Bugs weren’t too bad for being right next to the woods. I think we paid $35. Camp hosts were super nice, they don’t leave the picnic tables out so they bring one out to you."
from $30 - $50 / night
Check Availability"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"I liked the dish washing sinks outside of the shower houses. The site was nice with the tent pad backing up to the trees."
"Our site was in the pet loop and was set back off the road a good amount which kept a lot of the road noise down. It was very large and Iffered gIId trees fIr strIngIng up tarps and hammocks."
from $20 - $89 / night
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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.
ScoutClean and well kept campground located 12 mile below Lewistown, Pa. As clean a campground as you will find. Staff is super friendly. Campground has two distinct levels with open spaces with few trees above and well shaded spots with large trees for shade located down along Juniata River. Great place for fishing, tubing or just getting wet. Campground has many activities for kids. On site is a pool, winery, dog park, office/supplies located in center of campground. WiFi is available to all. Nearly all full hook-ups with back-ins and pull-thrus available. Pets allowed. 42 mile South from State College and 48 mile North of Harrisburg on Rt 322. Highly recommend!
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.
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.
GuideBeautiful campground. Very recently renovated. Very spacious and quiet.
Great little store stocked with everything you need.
Very close to Hersheypark.
Nicest miniature golf course I’ve ever seen at a RV park. Same can be said for the swimming pool, absolutely beautiful. Great little dog park as well.
They have a very nice schedule of monthly events. They had a few food trucks and fruit/vegetable vendors come to the RV park during our stay.
Would stay again.
RangerThis is a small campground with about half the sites being rustic electric back-in sites and the other being rustic walk-to tent sites. We stayed in the walk-to section. A lot of them are labeled "waterfront" by the park site but ours did not live up to that criteria so be aware of that. We were hoping to be truly stream-side but were not that near to it. The bathrooms were modern and clean. The park is extremely quiet and peaceful, probably one of the most remote PA state parks we've been to. The camper side was pretty full while we were the only ones on the walk-to side. We enjoyed walking the roads and little trails around the campground and seeing the old stone fireplaces/chimneys. There was a dog park area on the walk-to side which was nice. We liked it here.
ScoutSmaller campground, but big on amenities!
Staff was friendly, attentive and the Campground is extremely well-cared for. Sites vary in sizes and are well-defined. They have a great camp store and their mini-golf was just remodeled and a lot of fun to play. 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 at your site. All of this in a beautiful wooded spot near Gettysburg.
I highly recommend!
Tent and RV campsites near Blain, Pennsylvania sit within the Tuscarora State Forest region at elevations between 800-1,200 feet. The area features moderate summer temperatures averaging 70-85°F during peak camping season with typical rainfall of 3-4 inches monthly. Most campgrounds remain open from April through October with limited winter availability at select locations.
Hiking to scenic viewpoints: Fowlers Hollow State Park offers access to multiple trails directly from the campground. "This camp is located in the middle of the tuscarora mountains right on a beautiful little creek. Lots of trails come right into the camp. If you know where to hike to there are 3 leantos starting about a mile back," notes Jessica M. Trails range from easy creek-side paths to more challenging mountain ascents.
Visit historical sites: Pine Grove Furnace State Park Campground contains significant Appalachian Trail history. "This is the half way point on the AT, and we got to meet quite a few hikers and hear some cool stories about their travels on the trail," writes Jeffrey H. The park includes an old iron furnace with informational displays and an Appalachian Trail museum highlighting the trail's development.
Water activities: At Little Buffalo State Park Campground, campers can enjoy both fishing and swimming options. "Its an amazing little quite camping ground. Super clean. Lots of easy hiking trails and tons of fishing," reports Brandon C. The park features a lake suitable for boating, with rentals available during summer months.
Clean, modern facilities: Campers consistently mention the well-maintained bathrooms at Colonel Denning State Park Campground. "Cleanest facilities of the year so far, amazing large flat sites, dog friendly and great stream right behind the sites," writes Casey L. The bathrooms feature hot water and regular maintenance throughout camping season.
Spacious, level sites: Paradise Stream Family Campground receives praise for its site layout. "The sites were spacious, everything was clean and well kept. The staff was SO nice! It was also a gated entrance which was nice," notes Chelsea. Many sites feature crushed gravel pads with fire rings and picnic tables positioned on level ground.
Pet-friendly amenities: Buttonwood Campground offers dedicated pet areas. "Very clean well kept family owned campground. Located a few miles off 81, in the country surrounded by beautiful views. Very family oriented. Very nice off leash fenced dog park," notes Coffee&Camping T. The campground maintains dedicated walking paths for pets away from swimming areas.
Limited cell service: Many campgrounds in the Blain area have minimal connectivity. At Pine Grove Furnace State Park, campers report: "Normal state park facilities. Park has several swimming lakes and Appalachian trail running through it," mentions Timothy M., but others note there's virtually no cell reception in many camping loops.
Site reservation planning: Popular dog friendly campgrounds near Blain fill quickly during summer weekends. "This is a small campground but worth going to. Very nice park and clean bath house. They do have a pool but not included in the camping price and it gets very crowded," warns Dawn T. about Little Buffalo State Park. Reservations should be made 3-6 months in advance for summer weekends.
Weather considerations: The mountain location means variable conditions. "We showed up after dark and it was a bit hard to find our way to our site—advise arriving during the day! Great little campground. Very quiet. Nestled between a hillside and a stream with a great sound of running water," explains Greg K. about Fowlers Hollow State Park.
Activity wristbands: Dogwood Acres Campground offers family-focused amenities. "Very nice family oriented campground nestled against the base of the mountains. Nice playground with a small basketball court," shares Jen R. Some campgrounds charge additional fees for swimming pools and recreational facilities beyond basic camping rates.
Consider site location: When booking at Paradise Stream Family Campground, note site proximity to amenities. "What a beautiful campground. So many things to do here! Very family oriented. Pedal carts (some you had to push because the pedals were broken), mini golf, swimming pool, ceramic painting, hiking, fishing, bike riding, sluicing for gems, game room, camp store, ice cream, baked foods," describes Jen R.
Ranger programs: Colonel Denning State Park offers educational opportunities. "The park rangers had an owl program on Friday night and ended up calling in several screech owls. Very cool to hear their eerie cries in the woods," says Nate & Erika L. Programs typically run Friday and Saturday evenings during summer months.
Site accessibility: For larger RVs, Caledonia State Park Campground requires careful navigation. "We have a small 19" travel trailer which was almost impossible to park due to very tight sites. Sites are almost on top of each other," warns Shirley M. Check campground maps for turn radius requirements and maximum RV lengths before booking.
Hookup options: Gifford Pinchot State Park Campground offers various site types for RVs. "Large grassy sites right on the Juniata River. Tubing, canoeing, swimming. Nice pool. GORGEOUS landscaping. Very friendly," writes Darcy S. about Buttonwood Campground. Many sites include electric hookups with water access points nearby, though full hookup sites remain limited.
Leveling requirements: RV campers should prepare for uneven terrain. "This campground is on the smaller side but very nice, campsites were nice size big enough for my 32 foot motor home and mid size suv," notes Paul B. about Fowlers Hollow State Park. Bring leveling blocks as many sites feature slight grades even when marked as suitable for RVs.
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