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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!
Dog-Friendly Camping near Canadensis, PA
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Otter Lake Camp Resort accommodates pets with spacious, wooded sites near a large lake for fishing and swimming. Pet owners can bring their dogs to this Pocono Mountain destination that offers a mix of tent sites, RV hookups, and pet-friendly cabins. Leashed pets are welcome throughout the campground, though they must be supervised at all times. Mount Pocono Campground similarly allows pets with clean, well-maintained sites and full hookup options for RV campers with animals. Both campgrounds maintain pet waste stations throughout their facilities and require current vaccination records. The campgrounds feature walking trails suitable for dog exercise, with Otter Lake offering a trail that circles the lake. Sites remain very well shaded but some can be tight for larger RV setups with pet enclosures.
The wooded environment surrounding these pet-friendly campgrounds provides natural exploration opportunities for dogs and their owners. Hiking trails adjacent to Mount Pocono Campground connect to a nature preserve with river and lake access where leashed dogs can cool off during summer months. Seasonal considerations include tick prevention during warmer months, with the peak camping season running from May through October at most facilities. Quiet hours are strictly enforced at all pet-friendly campgrounds in the area to prevent excessive barking disturbances. Wildlife encounters are common in the Pocono region, so secure leashing is essential, particularly at dawn and dusk. The family-oriented atmosphere at these campgrounds welcomes well-behaved dogs with campers noting the pet-friendly environment encourages meeting new people during stays.
Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Canadensis (142)
1. Mountain Vista Campground
"Large dog park. Love the Campground except our site is near a fairly busy road which takes away from that beautiful tranquility. They have camouflaged it as best they could. Friendly staff."
"The staff are wonderful, the whole campsite is very dog friendly and even has a dog park. Lots of stuff to do for kids including a game room. Only downside is the sites are a bit small."
2. Otter Lake Camp Resort
"We are lucky enough to have a lakefront site at Otter Lake for the Winter season, and feel like we have gone to heaven!"
"There is a steam and some wet areas behind the row of sites we were in. I would probably avoid this section in the summer as the bugs will be bad."
3. Mount Pocono Campground
"Pocono Campground in the Poconos, Pennsylvania is a very active and fun vacation vacation destination! There are lots of amenities for every family member and the staff is friendly and welcoming."
"Great hiking trail right from the site. Be prepared for walking up and downhill - quite the unexpected workout. Many seasonal sites with friendly people."
Check Availabilityfrom $54 / night
4. Camp Taylor Campground
"Positives: sites are decent sized with fire pits and picnic tables. easy access to hiking, convenient to a beautiful vineyard, peaceful region, and the most amazing wolf preserve is right next to you. "
"They were knowledgeable about the surrounding towns, their campground, and basically everything nature related. This was our very first night camping in an RV (we were renters at the time)."
Check Availabilityfrom $33 - $42 / night
5. Delaware Water Gap / Pocono Mountain KOA
"The site was very kid and pet friendly, outfitted with both a pet and children's playground(see pictures and videos)."
"Also a small pet area. We enjoyed it and would go back."
Check Availabilityfrom $45 - $250 / night
6. Hickory Run State Park Campground
"We took the short drive to Hawk Falls Trail and also completed the Orchard Trail Loop."
"The bathroom facilities were clean, the hiking in the area was gorgeous and pet friendly and I’m looking forward to going back"
61 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $20 - $72 / night
7. Thousand Trails Timothy Lake South
"The campsite is beautiful and lovely to walk around, the outside campground cats are the best part though ❣️"
"Had to move to a new site to get away from the trees to get starlink connectivity."
8. Cranberry Run Campground
"PRO's: Dog Friendly (we had 2 dogs and there was no charge), firewood and ice available, small store with essentials, pay per person with no limit to # people, quiet, shaded, close to DeWG Con's: small"
"A shady spot with a creek nearby and good cell service. They have a pool. The surrounding area/town is really nice."
Check Availabilityfrom $44 - $72 / night
9. Hemlock Campground & Cottages
10. Stokes State Forest
"* Water and dumpsters are within walking distance, or if you are not up to walking you can just take a short drive to fill up and dispose of your trash
- There are outhouses scattered around, or if"
"It was a solid choice: private but close to the toilet and water. Some sites located around the opposite side of the ring back up to a babbling brook. The rushing water will soothe you to sleep."
Check Availabilityfrom $7 - $55 / night
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- 39 min from Scranton, PA
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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Canadensis, PA
1081 Reviews of 142 Canadensis Campgrounds
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.
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.
Maria Mercedes M.LegendRound Valley State Park Campground
Peaceful Wilderness Escape for Adventurous Families
There's something wonderfully special about escaping into nature where the only sounds are rustling leaves, birds singing and the gentle movement of water along the shoreline. Nestled among the wooded hills surrounding the beautiful Round Valley Reservoir, this rustic SP campground offers families a chance to disconnect from everyday distractions and enjoy a little wilderness adventure together. Unlike traditional campgrounds, the campsites are accessible only by hiking or boating, so getting anywhere here requires some planning and a willingness to travel light. Once you've arrived, you'll find secluded, wooded campsites with picnic tables, fire rings and plenty of opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors. Amenities are basic, with pit toilets and no showers, but the beautiful reservoir, scenic hiking trails, fishing and kayaking opportunities more than make up for the lack of modern conveniences. Our kids loved exploring the woods, spotting wildlife and gathering around a crackling campfire at night to share stories beneath the stars. For families comfortable with the hike, I'd recommend choosing one of the campsites along the reservoir shoreline for the lovely water views and peaceful surroundings. Just remember that swimming is limited to the park's designated beach area. Round Valley isn't your typical family campground, but for adventurous families who enjoy hiking, camping under the stars and making wonderful memories together, it's a beautiful place to experience nature at its finest!
- WWill W.Guide
Lackawanna State Park Campground
Car camping
Stayed October 14 without reservations because website showed lots of availability. Office was closed (M-F 8-4) so submitted honor system envelope with cash and stayed at Site 041 on Carpenter loop. Shower building was a short walk and was spacious enough. Water temp didn’t quite reach hot but was warm enough.
Electric kept on tripping breaker.
Roger V.
TravelerBake Oven Knob
solid parking place for vans and RVs. road is dirt gravel but not terrible. nice hike nearby
- 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.
Daniel C.ScoutHillside Campgrounds
Stay away... Unless you like 70 y/o men acting like high schoolers
This clothing-optional campground has a highly toxic, intrusive, and vindictive environment. During my stay, the seasonal permanent residents('perms') subjected me to intense harassment, inappropriate sexual advances, and severe social retaliation/rumor-spreading when those advances were rejected. The situation escalated to the point where an employee had to intervene for my safety. Furthermore, despite management allowing my photo to be taken in costume at a party, I was intentionally blocked from the community group where the photos were posted, leaving me unable to monitor how my image was being used. Avoid this place if you value your privacy, personal boundaries, and safety.
Thomas B.
RangerNeversink River Resort
Cool Riverside Campground
I'll start by saying this is a site-specific review (C20). I booked using Campspot and didn't select my own site but put in the criteria for my rig (30ft TT plus truck) and got a 50A back-in spot. The site was big but abnormal. Between the picnic table placement and the trees, I ended up right around 50ft from the electric and water, and the water spigot was so low I could barely put on my camco filter. With the uneven dirt roads, I had to unhitch with my truck in a gigantic puddle (lol). The site was otherwise fine aside from my gate code not working on Day 2. As for the campground as a whole, I thought it was pretty unique place by the river that offered several good amenities and activities, like downstream river tubing, an arcade, bathroom/shower facilities, a small store, little trails, and more. I would say this place borders the more primitive side.
Guide to Canadensis
Canadensis sits in Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains at an elevation around 1,400 feet, creating cooler summer temperatures compared to surrounding lowland areas. The region receives approximately 49 inches of annual rainfall, making the forests lush but requiring waterproof tent seams during camping season. Most campgrounds in this area remain open from mid-April through late October, with peak season bringing higher occupancy rates from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
What to do
Hiking to waterfalls: Promised Land State Park offers multiple trails for all skill levels, including the popular Little Falls Trail. "The trails were beautiful, recommend little falls trail. The bathrooms were clean with nice hot showers," notes Kelly F. The park's Conservation Island also provides an accessible nature walk with interpretive stations.
Kayaking on crystal-clear lakes: Launch directly from waterfront campsites at several locations. "My favorite site does, plus I can launch my kayak right from there!" says Nancy L. from Pickerel Point Campground. Lake access varies by campground, with some offering rentals and others requiring personal equipment.
Winter activities: Tobyhanna State Park Campground remains open year-round with winter camping options. "This was my second visit in the cold months. Sites have electric but no water. Spigot close by. Heated cozy bathhouse with clean showers. The park is large with many hiking trails and ice fishing," reports Mara S., who visited during winter months.
Wildlife viewing: The region hosts diverse native species including deer, fox, and various birds. For a unique wildlife experience, "Camp Taylor Campground is located on the Delaware Water Gap Mtn... The Lakota Wolf Preserve is located on the camp and offers discounted tours for campers," explains Jean T. Many campers report early morning wildlife sightings.
What campers like
Lakefront camping: Otter Lake Camp Resort offers premium waterfront sites. "I loved being lakefront with full hook up. Such a beautiful and peaceful place," reports Stephanie C. These sites provide direct water access but often book up months in advance, especially during summer weekends.
Clean bathroom facilities: Multiple campgrounds maintain exceptionally clean facilities. At Mount Pocono Campground, "Cleanest campground bathouse I've ever used!" states Rennie S. Most campgrounds offer flush toilets and hot showers, though some remote or primitive areas may have vault toilets only.
Swimming opportunities: Camp Taylor Campground provides swimming areas suitable for families. "The swimming pond is pleasant and great to cool off in. The bathrooms/showers are clean and well maintained," notes Kathy G. Several campgrounds feature designated swimming beaches with seasonal lifeguards.
Four-season availability: Some campgrounds remain open year-round. "We are lucky enough to have a lakefront site at Otter Lake for the Winter season, and feel like we have gone to heaven! The other campers are friendly and welcoming, the views are breathtaking," shares Melody, highlighting the off-season camping options.
What you should know
Bear awareness: The Poconos has an active black bear population requiring proper food storage. "Do not leave any food out be sure to lock up everything in car. As soon as we got to our site one came right up as we were setting up our tent," warns Erik M. at Tobyhanna State Park. Most campgrounds provide metal food lockers or require food storage in vehicles.
Alcohol policies vary: Hickory Run State Park Campground and other state parks prohibit alcohol. "The only drawback is no alcohol allowed, but most State Parks are like that I think," mentions Nancy L. Private campgrounds typically allow responsible alcohol consumption.
Cell service limitations: Coverage varies significantly across the region. "The only negative is that I had almost no cell reception with Verizon," reports Mara S. about Promised Land State Park. Some campgrounds offer Wi-Fi near office areas, but connectivity remains limited in more remote sections.
Reservation timing: The most popular dog friendly campgrounds near Canadensis book up early, especially for summer weekends and holiday periods. "Other than the way they book for the next season (it's not at the time of your trip), this place is well kept," notes Nikki N. about reservation policies at Otter Lake Camp Resort.
Tips for camping with families
Look for organized activities: Family-oriented campgrounds schedule regular events. "We did the gas saver program for the second time this June and invited lots of friends and family up and everyone had a blast! Lots of great memories made!" shares J K. about Mountain Vista Campground, referring to their extended-stay discount program with scheduled activities.
Consider cabin options: For families new to camping, cabins provide comfort while maintaining the outdoor experience. "This is a great place to camp if you're a rookie camper. The sites are clean, bathrooms are pristine and there are a ton of activities," recommends Monica K. about Mountain Vista Campground.
Check playground availability: Different campgrounds offer various play facilities. At Mount Pocono Campground, "There is a huge swimming pool and a toddler's pool. The game room has pool tables, ping pong, arcade games, library, gym, and so much more!" according to Jeff & Steff's Excellent Adventure, making it suitable for families with various age children.
Site location matters: Request sites away from main roads for safety. "Our site was a good size and the facilities were clean. We had nice neighbors so didn't mind," explains Stephanie C., noting the importance of site selection when camping with children at Otter Lake Camp Resort.
Tips from RVers
Site leveling requirements: Cranberry Run Campground and others in the mountains may present leveling challenges. "The driveway is a little hairy- steep with crushed stone on top of pavement. Which led to some tire slippage on the way up with our setup," cautions Corey P. Many pet friendly campgrounds near Canadensis are built on hillsides requiring leveling blocks.
Electric service variations: Check amperage availability when booking. "Sites have electric but no water. Spigot close by," notes Mara S. about winter camping at Tobyhanna State Park, highlighting the seasonal variations in hookup availability.
Site size considerations: Some campgrounds offer more spacious RV sites than others. "The sites in this loop were spacious and more in an open area, but we were along a wooded area which gave us some shade," reports Shirley M. about Hickory Run's pet-friendly section, noting the balance between openness and shade.
Seasonal availability: Most dog friendly campgrounds near Canadensis operate seasonally. "The peak camping season running from May through October at most facilities," with extended seasons at select locations. Several campgrounds offer winter camping with limited amenities.
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