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Shawnee State Park Campground permits pets in select camping areas, though not all loops are pet-friendly. The 300-site park offers electric hookups, water access, and features both tent and RV sites alongside pet-friendly cabins and yurts. Choice Camping Court and Friendship Village Campground also welcome pets with spacious sites and full hookup options. Most campgrounds require dogs to remain leashed when outside accommodations, with typical leash restrictions of 6 feet. Bathhouses and shower facilities remain clean and accessible throughout the camping season, though sites vary in levelness across the different camping loops. Campers with reactive dogs appreciate the spacious layout and privacy between sites, particularly during weekday visits when the campgrounds are less crowded.
The 5-mile trail around Shawnee Lake provides excellent exercise opportunities for dogs and their owners, with multiple access points from the campground. Green Ridge State Forest offers more primitive camping options for those seeking a more natural experience with pets, though facilities are limited to drinking water and trash collection. Campsites near the PA Turnpike experience noticeable highway noise that may disturb sensitive pets, particularly at night. Most campgrounds in the region operate seasonally, with Friendship Village and Choice Camping Court open approximately May through October. Several campgrounds provide firewood for purchase on-site, though prices and quality vary. Pet waste disposal stations are limited, so campers should bring bags and be prepared to pack out waste when necessary.
"We always try to book “outside” loop sites so we don’t have “back neighbors” but none near the lake were available, so we took our chances on an “inside” site in E loop."
"The best loops for families with pets are Dogwood and Elm. No pets? Go to Ironwood loop and get a site close to the water. Water is readily available. The bathrooms are clean and the showers warm."
from $23 - $29 / night
Check Availability"Shawnee State Park is a very large campground (319 campsites with mixed electric and non-electric, some pet friendly, some not) about 10 minutes off highway 76 and 20 minutes from the Flight 93 National"
"The morning drive started early, had several stops and starts, and I was once again glad that my big dog was along for the ride."
from $20 - $110 / night
Check Availability"One of the best campgrounds I have stayed at so far the pond is nice and has a 1/2 mile walking path around it with trees and beaches to stop and sit dog park is big and has a place for small or large"
"The campground is nestled on the outskirts of Bedford Pennsylvania and is a very easy location to travel to regardless of your rig size."
"All are roadside, but plenty are tucked away so you feel alone in the woods. You can occupy a site as long as you register at the parks main office. $10/night."
"We arrived on a Friday around 6 and found every campsite full. We ended up at an overflow site. Get there early if at all possible!"
from $10 / night
Check Availability"The trucks passing by on the highway can be loud at night so keep that in mind when choosing a spot if it would bother you. After a little while it was just background noise to us."
from $25 - $50 / night
Check Availability"We had a very positive experience at Hidden Springs. We stayed 4 nights, the first two were very quiet at the campground."
from $58 - $70 / night
Check Availability"Jesse is the owners dog and she will come out for scratching and pets. You get the feeling that you are welcome there. Amazing views and very enjoyable."
"Me and a small group of friends stayed here for a weekend and we had a blast it was so peaceful we where right next to the river and had some great trails too hike on."
from $35 / night
Check Availability"Extremely family friendly, lots to do for kiddos on weekend, stocked ponds, bathhouses very close to all sites. Laurel hill cricks/lake are 2 miles up the mountain!"
"The roads around the camp ground could use some maintenance, especially on the hill side by the pool! All in all, a wonderful place to take your family camping!"
"Nestled between wind turbines on a mountain ridge within sight of the nearby Flight 93 memorial, this is 2500+ acres of atv, utv, and dirt bike riding trails with camping."
GuideOne of the best campgrounds I have stayed at so far the pond is nice and has a 1/2 mile walking path around it with trees and beaches to stop and sit dog park is big and has a place for small or large dogs there is 3 play grounds all different and all well kept
GuideThis campground checks all our boxes. Beautiful scenery, quiet location, spacious campsites, full RV hookups, well-placed fire rings, dog park, nice large bathhouses, polite staff, and Wi-Fi that works.
This is located about an hour away from my home, so we plan on making this our go-to for quick camping getaways throughout the year.
Highly recommended. Definitely worth checking out.
GuidePreface: if your main objective is activities for children, you have come to the right place. This place is loud and full of kids.
We booked a site but chose not to pay to select which one. All the pictures looked great! We ended up on a grassy hill in the back. The spot was so unlevel there were 19 inches between my bottom step and the ground. This site was the same price as level ones closer to activities.
Also bathrooms were outdated. They had older residential toilets that plugged constantly. The day we left 2 of the 3 in our nearest bathroom were out of order.
Aside from all the above, the Dog Park is awesome. It’s the size of a real, normal dog park. The ice cream on site is also a nice perk.
RangerThis may be the first campground I give a 10 out of 10! All the amenities your could want, it's clean, sites are leveled, it's maintained beautifully, there are cows in the distance, fully stocked store, friendly staff. Laundry, bathrooms, fairly spacious sites, a pool, dog park. Very, very nice.
GuideNew Germany State Park is situated in Garrett County Maryland. The park has a small lake, a few trails, and two camping loops. The Hemlock loop- the only loop that allows pets, is smaller and is mostly made for tent camping, though one site has electricity, but only big enough for a teardrop camper. There is a bathroom with a hot shower. The problems with the Hemlock loop is the proximity to the other campers. Our neighbors were loud, their kids were louder and their dog was ear- splitting loud. The tent pads are varied in size with sites 52, 53 and 57 being just big enough for a large tent and not much else. Every site has a large picnic table ( that is impressively hard to move) and a fire ring. Some sites are not very level, not not as much that your rolling out of bed in your sleep. There is water, but just at the bathroom area. This makes sense since the loop itself is very small. Deer are dense in these parts, and bears frequent the area. Summer temps usually do not get as nice 85max most of the summer. There is also cross country skiing in the winter. Despite the smaller sites, the Hemlock loop is frequently full, as is the non pet loop, which can accommodate larger tents and RV’s., but no pets.
GuideWe chose this campground for its proximity to home with the chance to swim in the lake.
The camping did not disappoint. We always try to book “outside” loop sites so we don’t have “back neighbors” but none near the lake were available, so we took our chances on an “inside” site in E loop. It was great, smallish, but plenty of vegetation to make it feel private. (Some poison ivy around the edges, though.) The pull-in sites in general seem a bit small (space for our two 4-person tents and that’s it), but are well shaded and separated from neighbors by small patches of woods or bushes. The pull-through sites in our loop were more exposed to the road, but had a bit more space.
There was some noise from the interstate. There were surprisingly few mosquitoes. The bathhouse was clean, but showers were not very warm.
The swimming was unfortunately disappointing. The roped-off swimming area was 3 feet deep at the most. Warm water in August, nice for kids to splash around, but not really good for actual swimming. Bonus for dog people: pets allowed on the beach and in the lake.
During COVID-19, the bathrooms/bathhouses at the beach area are closed; porta-johns only.
We rented paddle boards and a canoe one afternoon and paddled around to one of the lake inlets, which was actually deep and had a good swim. But this is technically not allowed.
If you feel okay about rule-breaking and have water-safe family members (and no pets), I would absolutely choose a site in I loop close to the lake. The sites in E loop closest to the lake are actually up a fairly steep hill from the lake path.
Hiking trails were nice. My kids especially liked the rock scramble-ish up and down the stream gorge on Evitt’s Mountain trail.
TravelerI was the only tenter at the time of my stay; had the whole place to myself. The sites are spread far apart and wooded. Table and fire rings are at each site. They have a brand new bath house which was spotless and a well kept dog park for the furs. If desired, there is a group campsite and the use of a pavilion too. The camp store if beautiful and has everything in it should you forget something. I’ll definitely be back.
GuideStayed 3 nights because I wanted to be centrally located to the he Flight 93 Memorial and Falling Water (about 30 miles to each). The non pet section is heavily wooded and very shady. The pet section is more of a loop set up with some trees. The no pet section had no, zero, zilch cell service so my stay was super quiet. Site 173 was easy to back into and had a large picnic area with a fire ring next to the brook. There is a lake with a small beach and a boat launch and numerous hiking trails. The park will s very nice pretty and during the week fairly empty. I would recommend
RangerThere are two main loops in this campground. One that is pet friendly and more of a pitch-your-tent-in-the-yard thing and another that is pet-free and wooded. We didn't realize and stayed in the first one. Dogs were barking at all hours and there's no privacy. We drove through the other one and it looks so much nicer. Campsites more spread out with trees in between and way quieter. Will definitely stay there if we return.
The Buffalo Mills area features wooded campgrounds within Pennsylvania's Allegheny Mountains, where elevations range between 1,000-2,500 feet. The region experiences four distinct seasons with summer temperatures averaging 75-85°F during peak camping months. Campgrounds near Buffalo Mills typically operate from April through October, with limited winter availability at select locations.
Hiking around Lake Habeeb: At Rocky Gap State Park Campground, campers can enjoy a 5-mile trail circling the lake with multiple access points. "The 5 mile hike around Lake Habeeb is enjoyable. Great way to see all sides of the park. Across the lake from the campground is a casino and resort," notes Jeff H.
Paddleboarding and canoeing: Lake activities are popular at several campgrounds in the region during summer months. "We brought paddle boards and the lake was perfect for paddle boarding. Note that you cannot swim anywhere outside of the roped swim areas," explains Kimberly H., who stayed at Rocky Gap.
Primitive camping and solitude: Green Ridge State Forest offers a more natural experience for those wanting to camp away from crowds. "There are nearly 100 campsites within the forest boundaries and with the exception of the Kasekamp sites most of them have no neighbor within half a mile," writes Bill G., who appreciates the remote setting.
Spacious sites: Campers consistently mention the generous spacing between sites at Friendship Village Campground & RV Park. "The campground is nestled on the outskirts of Bedford Pennsylvania and is a very easy location to travel to regardless of your rig size," notes Christopher R., who appreciates the layout.
Clean facilities: Many campgrounds maintain well-kept bathhouses and common areas. "The bath house was kept very clean, even though the campground was full," reports one camper at Rocky Gap State Park. Another notes, "The bathhouses are always clean and well stocked."
Lake access: Water activities rank high among camper preferences. Friendship Village features "multiple ponds on the property however only one of them can be fished in. No license is required for fishing here," according to a recent visitor who appreciated the accessible fishing opportunities.
Highway noise: Several campgrounds experience traffic sounds that may disturb light sleepers. A visitor to Friendship Village Campground noted: "The only thing we didn't like was all of the road noise. This campground is located by 2 major highways and truck traffic and Jake brake are constant all night long."
Site levelness concerns: Many campgrounds in the region have uneven sites, particularly in tent camping areas. "Most of the non-electric sites were decidedly not level but many of the FHU and electric sites were fairly level," explains a camper at Shawnee State Park.
Seasonal operation: Most campgrounds in the Buffalo Mills area operate approximately May through October. At Choice Camping Court, the official season runs "Apr 15 to Oct 1," while Hidden Springs Campground operates from "May 1 to Nov 1," according to their websites.
Swimming options: Hidden Springs Campground provides a pool that families appreciate. "Swimming pool available and pond for fishing. Nice little store. Lots of pavilions for large family outings," notes Jordan B., highlighting the family-friendly amenities.
Weekend activities: Many campgrounds schedule regular events for children. "Lots of fun for kids, live music on the weekend, this campground was full of activity," reports Daniel S. about Friendship Village, which offers organized entertainment during summer weekends.
Dog-friendly areas: Several campgrounds near Buffalo Mills welcome pets with dedicated facilities. At Friendship Village, one camper noted: "The dog park is big and has a place for small or large dogs," making it convenient for families camping with dogs of various sizes.
Site selection strategies: RVers recommend researching sites before booking at Choice Camping Court. "Every spot we found was beautiful and the campground overall was really clean and well maintained. The trucks passing by on the highway can be loud at night so keep that in mind when choosing a spot if it would bother you," advises Samantha Y.
Electric service variations: Check available amperage when booking sites. At Shawnee State Park, one camper noted: "There is a 20 amp plug and 30 amp service at this site," which may not accommodate all RV electrical needs.
Leveling challenges: Many campers mention bringing adequate leveling equipment. One RVer at Pioneer Lakes commented: "The spot was so unlevel there were 19 inches between my bottom step and the ground. This site was the same price as level ones closer to activities."
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