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Easy access to Lancaster and Pennsylvania Dutch areas. Friendly, welcoming staff and plenty of colorful trees in the autumn. The only RV park in the area that is open year round.
Dog-Friendly Camping near Blandon, PA
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French Creek State Park Campground accommodates pets across its tent sites, RV spots, cabins, yurts, and glamping options. Leashed pets are permitted throughout the 843-acre park located in Elverson, 15 miles from Blandon. Blue Rocks Family Campground also welcomes pets at their wooded sites with access to hiking trails and the unique boulder field that children love exploring. The tent sites are notably separated from RV areas, providing spacious accommodations with buffer zones between neighboring campers. Clean facilities include regularly maintained bathrooms, showers, and strategically placed outhouses throughout the grounds.
Hiking trails directly connect to the Appalachian Trail system from multiple campgrounds in the area. Blue Rocks provides immediate access to the Pinnacle Trail, offering scenic views perfect for sunrise hikes with leashed dogs. The River of Rocks geological formation provides a distinctive climbing and exploration opportunity for families with pets. Mountain Springs Camping Resort and Appalachian Camping Resort both maintain pet-friendly policies across their 292 combined campsites operating from April through October. Several campgrounds including Allentown KOA provide full hookups for RV campers with pets, though some primitive tent-only areas like Shambala at Mystic Hollow offer creekside sites ideal for tent camping with dogs. Campers should note that most locations require pets to remain leashed except in designated exercise areas, and nearby veterinary services are available in Kutztown and Shartlesville.
Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Blandon (133)
1. Blue Rocks Family Campground
"According to hikers on the AT, this is what they call Pennsylvania, as they hike through this section of the state. And Blue Rocks Campground doesn't dissapoint."
"Blue Rocks family campground is close to I78 however it is still off the beaten path. It is very peaceful to camp here as you have different types of environments."
2. Robin Hill Campground
"You will get you exercise walking to the pond, pool, capstone or basketball courts. The playground was luckily right across from us up on the hill. They also have a Frisbee golf course on site."
"This campground had been let go with poor management for many years, HOWEVER the new management and staff have really turned it around!!"
3. Lake-In-Wood Campground
"My family and I stayed at Lake In Wood for 4 days. The campground is very well maintained , and the staff is very nice."
"There is a quarry close by so you could hear the trucks beeping and the noise from there but that was the only negative thing."
Check Availabilityfrom $40 - $60 / night
4. Allentown KOA
"However the drive jn set the stage. It was a long winding road through the forest with a creek running below the road. Utterly magical. Had to park to check in and were led to our site."
"This campground is nestled in rhe mountains of Pennsylvania. This campgound is family oriented, it has a pool, a store, a game room. They also do things for different holidays."
5. Appalachian Camping Resort
"Check in is as 3pm, we showed up at 2:45 after a 7 hr drive and they made us pay $15 extra. Sites were average. Caught some cat fish in the pond. The pool wasn't bad, and bingo was fun."
"We started our trip Friday afternoon, we pulled into the campground and they had a table set up outside to “check in.” We did not wait in a mile long line to park and go into the office."
6. Mountain Springs Camping Resort
"Close to other stores and camping center."
"Large size pool for the bigger folks and a walk in pool for the toddlers. Fun activities for all to enjoy. All the campers that were there when we there are super friendly."
Check Availabilityfrom $60 - $73 / night
7. Shambala at Mystic Hollow
Check Availabilityfrom $40 / night
8. Pine Hill RV Park
"It is set in a rural area surrounded by fields and pastures which makes for a peaceful setting. Roads and campsites are gravel and very easy for RVs of any size to navigate the roads and sites."
"I have a friend nearby, so she came to visit us and bring us dinner."
Check Availabilityfrom $58 / night
9. Rolling Hills Retreats
"Her boyfriend and I wanted to plan an outdoor camping trip but we’re completely over having no privacy, worrying about my reactive dog, feeling like we had to follow ridiculous rules when going camping"
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
from $160 - $380 / night
10. Hickory Run Family Camping Resort
"The "pet loop" was clearly geared towards RVs etc. All of the sites are full electric and more than a few have very little space for a family size tent to be safely away from the fire ring."
"Streams are close by, hiking trails are numerous and Hawk Falls was a high point of the park. Peaceful, crisp air and beautiful Surroundings."
Drive Time
- 12 min from Reading, PA
- 35 min from Allentown, PA
- 41 min from Lancaster, PA
- 47 min from Lebanon, PA
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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Blandon, PA
1086 Reviews of 133 Blandon Campgrounds
- RRussell A.
Scout100 Mile View Camping
What a great place. So unique! Love the view, and a great experience! There are no hook ups, so be prepared but if you are looking for the dispersed camping experience you have found it. What a gem!
Nancy W.
LegendHickory Run State Park Campground
Peaceful State Park Camping in the Fall
This is a large campground with a wide array of campsites so be careful attention when you book online, especially if you have a pet because some sites are not pet-friendly. Some are 50-amp full hook-up and some are primitive with no hook-ups.
There is a nice nature center with interesting interpretive exhibits and lots of informational brochures including ones about the hiking trails, bears, scat and tracks of local animals, and fishing. Our site was at the edge of the campground and backed up to Route 534 which resulted in a bit of road noise at our site. Other than the road noise the campground was pretty quiet and was not very crowded when we camped there in October.
Not all sites are level and we happened to book one that was not and we had to live with a slant for our stay. The roads in the park are gravel/dirt and since it rained the day we arrived the roads were a muddy mess which made the roads slippery and there were lots of potholes. Unfortunately, some campers were disrespectful and left bags of trash in the fire pit and scattered around their site which was totally unnecessary because there were dumpsters plenty of dumpsters in the campground. Since we camped at Hickory Run late in the season, there were no camp hosts and the trash never got picked up.
The campground is open from mid-April to mid-December; however, the shower facilities and dump station are not available after the third week of October so plan accordingly. We really like the hiking trails which are of varying degrees of difficulty and lengths. The Hawk Falls is a nice easy walk (1.4 miles round-trip) to a waterfall but is extremely popular so don’t think you will be admiring the falls alone. The parking lot at this trail head fills up fast so you better get there early if you want to get a spot.
You can enter the park from two different directions. If you have a big-rig, it is best to approach from the east side. We made the mistake of coming in from the west side as we dropped down from I-80 and came down 534 and the road was really windy with no shoulder. Luckily, there was very little traffic so we could go 10 mph and safely navigate the roads.
Be aware alcohol is not allowed in PA state parks. This park does allow hunting in certain sections of the park. The no-hunting areas are clearly marked with white no hunting signs on trees and you can also pick up a brochure from the office that designates hunting and no-hunting sections.
Peggy C.TravelerCountry Acres Campground
Lovely campground!
Country Acres is a lovely, well maintained campground. Sites are level and bath house facilities clean and modern. Friendly staff in the office. Dog friendly. Local to all the Lancaster attractions. A complimentary farmland tour is offered by bus and it was great. They take you out into an area of Amish farms and shops and make a stop at 2 of these. The fresh Amish pretzels are amazing!
Tony F.
Guide100 Mile View Camping
The best views
This is a hidden gem, as close to dispersed camping you can get with dirt, gravel roads, large stone fire pits, a amazing views with the added benefit of a five gallon jug of non potable water and very clean port-a-potties. The owner regularly patrols the site and makes sure everything is okay.
Roger V.TravelerBake Oven Knob
solid parking place for vans and RVs. road is dirt gravel but not terrible. nice hike nearby
- LLynn C.Scout
Old Mill Stream Campground
Never Again
The advertisements for Olde Mill Campground were disingenuous. The campsite was 20 yards from a roller coaster. The NOISE of the roller coaster and children on it screaming was as relentless and unnerving as any train we have ever slept near. There was no quiet until almost midnight. The “pull-through” site left my truck almost in the road and our 25’ Airstream slightly over the road on the backside. The site was not level. The sites were close enough to hear a neighbor’s snoring.
- jjeanne A.Guide
Council Cup Campground
Better than nothing
Small campground with rude owner. Everything I asked about was putting her out. It was cheap though at $36 for water and electric with a military discount.
Adam and Suzanne B.GuideBeacon Hill Camping
Great location
We stayed here to go to the Hershey RV show—about 55 min drive. Right in the center of Amish country. Campground is adults only. It was very clean. The bathrooms were very clean with great water pressure. The roads are tight for getting into sites. Site 5 was not level side to side. We met great people there.
Guide to Blandon
Camping near Blandon, Pennsylvania offers access to the regional Appalachian foothills with elevations ranging from 400-1,100 feet. The area experiences four distinct seasons with summer highs averaging 85°F and winter lows reaching 20°F. Most campgrounds operate from April through October, with limited facilities remaining open during winter months.
What to do
Boulder field exploration: 15 miles from Blandon at Blue Rocks Family Campground provides unique geological features. "Our children loved to climb all over the rocks, that is where they spent most of the time. Primitive but fun!" notes camper Terri S. The site connects directly to hiking trails with distinctive terrain.
Fishing opportunities: Multiple species available at the nearby lakes. At French Creek State Park Campground, you'll find two fishing locations. "There are two lakes, Scotts Run Lake and Hopewell Lake that you can fish, kayak, canoe or just relax by. There are several warm water fish in the lakes including northern pike, chain pickerel, bass, walleye, muskellunge and several types of panfish," explains reviewer Jen R.
Off-season camping: Winter access available at select locations when most facilities close. "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," reports Galit P. who found French Creek State Park comfortable for cold-weather stays.
What campers like
Level sites: Less setup hassle at multiple dog friendly campgrounds near Blandon. "All sites have a paved level area which made set up a breeze. Sites were not on top of each other," states Jen R. about French Creek State Park. This reduces time spent adjusting equipment.
Privacy between sites: Natural screening creates separation at Shambala at Mystic Hollow. "Shambala at Mystic Hollow offers great creekside campsites for anyone looking to pitch a tent and enjoy some time by the water," explains Jake C. The 15-site campground maintains natural buffers between camping areas.
Multiple playground options: Keep children entertained without leaving the grounds. "Bathrooms were very nice and clean with large showers. Nice area to wash dishes. Very nice playground area and clean," mentions Jen R. about French Creek facilities. Many campgrounds feature multiple play areas scattered throughout the property.
What you should know
Seasonal availability: Most sites close November-March with limited winter accommodations. Mountain Springs operates "Apr 1 to Oct 31" according to its official season listing, which is typical for the region. French Creek State Park remains one of the few year-round options.
Site terrain varies significantly: Check for level spots when booking tent sites. Some locations feature rocky ground that complicates setup. At Robin Hill Campground, "Sites are swampy if they've had rain! Took us over two hours to disconnect because of mushy, muddy site!" warns Linda F.
Bathroom facilities differ widely: Research before booking if this matters to your comfort. "The bath/shower house in this loop was adequate and includes two dish washing stations outside. The showers had good pressure and hot water. It was cleaned often throughout the weekend, however it is definitely in need of an update," notes Ellen C. from her French Creek experience.
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