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Raccoon Creek State Park Campground accommodates pets throughout its year-round camping areas with tent sites, RV spots, and cabins available for pet owners. Washington-Pittsburgh SW KOA also permits pets across various accommodation types including tent camping and cabin rentals. Both campgrounds maintain picnic tables and fire rings at pet-friendly sites, with campers noting that securing food overnight is essential as local wildlife, particularly raccoons, can be problematic. The campground areas feature basic pet amenities with designated areas for dog walking, though sites at Raccoon Creek have been described as lacking privacy for tent campers with minimal tree cover between neighboring sites.
Trails at Raccoon Creek State Park provide excellent pet exercise opportunities with over 40 miles of hiking paths. The Palomino Loop trail offers a popular route for families with dogs, particularly scenic during snow-covered winter months. Water access points along the Youghiogheny River at Dravo's Landing Campground allow pets to cool off during warmer months. Campers should note that while Washington-Pittsburgh SW KOA offers convenient highway access, some visitors report that its proximity to roads creates noise issues that may disturb pets sensitive to sound. The tent area at Washington KOA occasionally experiences rearrangements due to maintenance, which has resulted in some guests being moved to less desirable spots near bathroom facilities where nighttime foot traffic may disturb sleeping pets. With 65 dog-friendly campgrounds near Bridgeville, pet owners have a range of sites to compare based on trail access, noise levels, and available hookups.
"While most of the campgrounds in the park are no pets- there are 2 loops that allow your furry companions! Loop F includes electric spots!"
"There's a trail right to the beach near the D loop, so it's a great place for families to go with pets. The sites are big, wooded, and all close to the bathroom."
from $18 - $128 / night
Check Availability"Very conveniently located off the interstate. Follow the signs to the campground NOT the GPS in order to avoid some narrow and sharp turn roads. Staff were super friendly!"
"Easy highway access great for overnight travel"
"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!)"
"Pets are welcome. Facilities are older but well kept. Bathhouse is heated with showers that have a fiberglass tub surround, not concrete. Nice hiking trails that connect through the campground. "
"There are trails and fishing so plenty to do. Fairly sparse in April but a lot of people still driving and walking by. Alcohol prohibited"
from $28 - $40 / night
Check Availability"This camp was laid out very well and had plenty of maps and trails, as well as daily activities. They have a small amphitheater with easy access, a dump and recycling area."
"Aside from the rock water slide, which is burned into the kid's memories, there's great, easy hiking trails and a pet-friendly campsite."
from $20 - $54 / night
Check Availability"Wonderful hosts, well maintained, large sites, close to the highway but no road noise. Giant pool opened in the summer. Highly recommended."
"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."
"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
Check Availability"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
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TravelerOverLl great campground. The sites are a little close together but we still enjoyed our time there. Staff is super friendly and there was plenty for the kids to do, pool, arcade, fishing, and playground. Decent size dog park to let your dogs run and decent trails nearby.
GuideSites are super big and is a great family owned campground! Super close to a local ice cream shop and has a great dog park and is fully paved. Large fishing area and Camp store! I love that you can use Campers App at this campground and I love getting the Notifications when I camping there!
ScoutGood location for outdoor and city experiences, along with a relaxing getaway. Workers and permanent campers are very friendly with all the amenities necessary on site, including nice dog park. A small campground that didn’t have many kids for ours to play with during our visit. In addition, hill keeps permanent campers separate from temporary campers.
TravelerWhile most of the campgrounds in the park are no pets- there are 2 loops that allow your furry companions! Loop F includes electric spots! Loved seeing the 'neighbors' dogs get excited and curious when I walked my 4-legged best friend around the site. Clean area , close to a modern bathroom (a few stalls & even 2 showers!) Looking forward to going back at the end of the month.
ScoutVery conveniently located off the interstate. Follow the signs to the campground NOT the GPS in order to avoid some narrow and sharp turn roads. Staff were super friendly! Front desk staff were knowledgeable and and helpful. We had some issues with our power, and Larry was at our site within minutes to fix it. Big open dog park! There are only a few shaded spots. Spot width was a little narrow where we stayed (on the hill), but perfect for a quick overnight stay. Bathrooms were fairly clean, laundry was nice. The pool looked very well maintained.
Scoutnice campsite the closest to Pittsburg that i found. 35 mins
pros
amazing views at this mountain top campsite
45 per night for me ymmv
clean campgrounds
level 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 park
no cable hookups
moderate wi-fi (to be expected)
no black sewer hookup (does have dump station and honey wagon)
TravelerIn the past 5 years, I've made 13 trips to Raccoon Creek State Park and spent 16 nights in a tent there. It is my local state park and I can tell you lots about it.
The D loop is really great tent camping at Raccoon Creek State Park. It's tents only, no RVs. So it gets a really fun, party vibe on Saturday nights during the summer. There's a trail right to the beach near the D loop, so it's a great place for families to go with pets. The sites are big, wooded, and all close to the bathroom.
The C loop, however, doesn't take pets (which stinks). When we have our dogs with us, we gravitate towards the C loop. It's fine, but it's not as fun as the D loop.
When we don't make a reservation and we have our dog, we end up in the F loop. It's not our preference (but--let's be clear--even the worst site in the F loop is better than NO trip!).
TravelerI started camping at Raccoon back in the 60's as a little person with my family. Hadn't been for several decades, but finally got back with my husband and cats the past couple of years. Great park ony a 1/2 hour outside of Pittsburgh. The campground has something for everyone - RV sites with electric (although I wouldn't recommend bringing your 40' rig...sites can be a tad on the smaller side) or secluded sites just for tenting. Restrooms are clean and well maintained. Two loops allow pets F and B, but only some sites in F have electric, so be sure to check if that is what you need. There are many hiking trails that are not too strenuous or you can take a 10 mile trip around the lake. Lots of birds for viewing, particularly near the beach. You can put in your kayak or fish on the shore at the fairly large lake. Boats do require a launch pass which you can obtain from the park office. And don't miss the Wildflower Preserve if you are there in May or late summer! Great place to take the family and relax in nature!
GuideDue to a water main break, only one bathroom and showers were available. Bathrooms were quite old and run down. There are over 100 sites. Pets are only allowed on specific loops and cannot be walked on “non pet” loops. We had an electric site which was pretty level for our van. Bike trails were more like hiking trails ( not single track Mtn biking trails). I found this park to be “just ok”.
Tent camping near Bridgeville provides a mix of river valley and forested hillside locations within a 30-minute drive radius. Most campgrounds in this region sit between 800-1200 feet elevation with summer temperatures typically ranging 70-85°F daytime and 55-65°F nighttime. Fall camping season extends through late October with occasional frost after mid-October.
Riverside activities: At Dravo's Landing Campground, campers can enjoy direct access to the Youghiogheny River for swimming, fishing, and relaxation. "Free bike-in camp site with water access along the Youghiogheny River. Access from the Allegheny Gap trail. There were a few shelters, nice campsite," notes Lauren C.
Mountain hikes: Fall foliage viewing peaks mid-October on the trails at Tomlinson Run State Park Campground. "The hiking trails are very well kept. The guy the runs the store and check-in was very nice guy. Highly recommended. I will go back," shares Theodore C. Trails range from easy loops to more challenging terrain with elevation changes.
Family swimming: The swimming pool at Fox Den Acres Campground offers a convenient option when river water levels are too high for safe swimming. "They provide activities almost every evening, making sure everything age range is catered to throughout the week... There's a swimming pool, fishing pond, and boating pond," mentions Heather H.
Panoramic views: Mountain Top Campground offers exceptional valley vistas from its elevated position. "I luckily got a spot on looking over a very dense tree-d valley with a beautiful sunset. Sites 41-48 are the best view at sunset," shares John H. The elevated position catches cooling breezes during summer months.
Private wooded sites: Tent campers appreciate the secluded feel at certain campgrounds. "Most sites are pretty private and ours was probably the most private and had a lot of space since we were on the very end of the road / cul-de-sac," reports Dusty R. about Tomlinson Run State Park, noting its spacious layout and natural buffers between sites.
Winter camping options: While most area campgrounds close seasonally, a few remain open year-round. "We're staying in the winter for a few nights to visit friends who live outside Pittsburgh. Friendly and cozy spot. They've done a great job in the winter despite the frigid weather by using heat tape on the spigots," notes Zachary H. about Madison-Pittsburgh KOA's winter operations.
Wildlife precautions: Beyond raccoons, campers should secure food from other wildlife. "We made friends with a few other folks who were stopping at Dravo during their bike trips along the GAP, and everyone appreciated the abundance of picnic tables, fire pits, lean-tos, and the nearby river. Just be sure to secure your food overnight - if you don't, the raccoons will make quick work of it!" warns Sarah Q.
Limited shower facilities: Some campgrounds have minimal bathroom infrastructure. "There's one 1950's bathhouse with a few stalls for hundreds of RV sites but they figure you're self-contained I suppose," notes Kathryn at Fox Den Acres Campground. Several locations require quarters for pay showers.
Road conditions: Access to several campgrounds involves navigating steep or winding roads. "The hardest part is finding it. The roads get narrow so if in an RV call them for the easiest route in. If you are Overlanding like us just follow the map," advises Corey L. about Mountain Top Campground.
Teen-friendly activities: Whispering Pines Family Campground offers fishing that keeps older kids engaged. "This campground checks all the boxes for me. Pool, brook, trees, space, quiet! Every time we come here it gets better. Site was right on the water and listened to the bubbly brook all day," reports John R.
Budget planning: Most campgrounds charge extra fees for additional vehicles or pets. "We were also charged 10 extra dollars for having a cat (that never leaves the van) for one night," mentions Julia & Ellison T. about their stay at Raccoon Creek State Park.
Shoulder season benefits: Late September through mid-October offers fewer crowds and comfortable temperatures. "Beautiful campground, quiet, not to crowded," notes Darrel and Mary W. about their experience at Tomlinson Run State Park.
Site leveling challenges: Several campgrounds feature sloped sites requiring extra equipment. "I couldn't get it level with my Anderson levelers it was pretty slopped. On my way out I heard they were having someone come in to level the sites so I imagine it was just the time of year we visited," mentions Patience W. about her stay at Madison-Pittsburgh S.E. KOA.
Grey water management: Mountain Top Campground offers a unique solution for extended stays without full hookups. "Grey water dump on most sites... no black sewer hookup (does have dump station and honey wagon)," explains James B., noting the campground's approach to managing waste water.
Road access research: Call ahead for specific directions suitable for your RV size. "Follow the signs to the campground NOT the GPS in order to avoid some narrow and sharp turn roads," advises Brandy S., highlighting the importance of getting current navigation information from campground staff.
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