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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.

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      1. French Creek State Park Campground

      4.2(83)18mi from Blandon227 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "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 - $75 / night

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      2. Blue Rocks Family Campground

      4.4(26)8mi from BlandonRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "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."

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      3. Robin Hill Campground

      3.5(10)10mi from BlandonRVs, Cabins

      "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!!"

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      4. Lake-In-Wood Campground

      4.4(21)18mi from BlandonRVs, Glamping

      "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."

      from $40 - $60 / night

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      5. Allentown KOA

      4.2(15)18mi from BlandonRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "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."

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      6. Appalachian Camping Resort

      3.8(8)13mi from BlandonRVs, Cabins

      "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."

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      7. Mountain Springs Camping Resort

      3.3(6)13mi from BlandonRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "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."

      from $60 - $73 / night

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      8. Shambala at Mystic Hollow

      5.0(1)6mi from Blandon15 sitesTents

      from $40 / night

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      9. Pine Hill RV Park

      4.3(3)11mi from BlandonRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "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."

      from $58 / night

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      10. Locust Lake State Park Campground

      4.0(31)27mi from Blandon279 sitesRVs, Tents

      "Our loop was really pet friendly. We had the chance to go hiking and fishing."

      "Locust Lake is a State Park campground that is tucked away in the mountains of Schuylkill County."

      from $20 - $43 / night

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    • Jennifer G.
      Aug. 4, 2025

      Lakewood Park Campground

      Beautiful and Fun

      Beautiful and fun. Kind staff. Hoping for a dog park in the future.

    • Chris G.
      Jul. 23, 2019

      Twin Grove RV Resort

      Great campground! Lots of fun

      We loved it here. It accommodates a large family reunion with plenty of space. The campground was well populated but we didn’t feel cramped at all. Super dog friendly. Many little dog parks throughout. Great pool.

    • Kathy S.
      Oct. 18, 2022

      Jonestown/Hershey KOA

      Beautiful Park

      This camp boasts a stream and beautiful city bridge for water play in the summer and photography in the cooler months. Grounds, bathrooms, showers, playgrounds, dog park, everything. This park is wonderful!

    • Tiffany S.
      May. 15, 2019

      Twin Grove RV Resort

      Beautiful Campground

      Nice campground with well taken care of sites. There is a pond to fish from, a dog park for your furry friend to play at and a few playgrounds for the kids.

    • Tiffany S.
      May. 15, 2019

      Twin Grove RV Resort

      Beautiful Campground

      This is an amazing campground! There are 2 dog parks right next to each other, which is great for your furry friend to be able to run around and play off leash. And for the kids there is an arcade, a ferris wheel and some other rides. On Saturday nights they usually have a band playing on the stage which is really neat. There is also a ice cream place to get a nice cold treat. The RV spots are really nice and well kept.

    • D
      Jun. 5, 2023

      French Creek State Park Campground

      Weekend Trip To Reading

      My 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.

    • C
      Jul. 11, 2021

      Stonybrook RV Resort

      Well maintained and comfortable RV Park

      We stayed here for 3 nights and thought well of the park.  The place was meticulously clean and the permanent campers keep their sites so well.  The pool was warm, clean and enjoyable.  There’s a nice playground and a GaGa pit.  There’s lots of space to walk your dog on leash but no dog park.   We had an issue with our surge protector and the manager had an electrician out to us quickly who helped us solve a problem.  Pleasant staff in the camp store.   The laundry area and shower rooms are beautiful and clean.  

      There is nothing to do in the immediate area, but we were there to use the bike trails and bop around Jim Thorpe…about 25 minutes away via pretty country roads.

    • E
      Feb. 28, 2022

      Hershey Road Campground

      So shiny and new!

      Beautiful 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.

    • Nancy W.The Dyrt PRO User
      Sep. 12, 2022

      Philadelphia-West Chester KOA

      Nice Campground Near Philadelphia

      West 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.

    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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