Nockamixon State Park Cabins accept pets while offering electric hookups and fires for camping trips around the Quakertown area. Boulder Woods Campground, Quakerwoods Campground, and Little Red Barn Campground also welcome dogs with full amenities including water hookups, showers, reservable sites, and trash service. Tent campers and RV owners find multiple pet-friendly options in this region of Pennsylvania, with most campgrounds offering picnic tables and designated fire rings. The primitive tent sites at Little Red Barn are notably spacious and private compared to the RV areas, providing a more secluded experience with pets. Campgrounds typically require pets to be leashed when outside the camper or tent, and waste disposal is expected throughout the grounds.
Hiking trails near Fort Washington State Park provide excellent pet exercise opportunities with 3.5 miles of paths to explore alongside the Wissahickon Creek. Most campgrounds maintain seasonal operations, with Little Red Barn operating April through November and Tohickon Family Campground running April through October. The sites at Village Scene Park sit in a quiet suburban location removed from busy traffic, making it a safe environment for pets while still providing convenient access to Philadelphia attractions. Weather considerations during summer months make the shaded primitive sites particularly valuable for pets, though these areas typically require longer walks to reach bathroom facilities. Several campgrounds feature swimming pools, though these areas generally prohibit pets for safety and sanitation reasons.
"Pros Great People beautiful surroundings Nice Bathrooms Quiet and Peaceful Accessible Nice Pool Every store U could Need is in about 15 mins Away Not Alot of Stupid rules just Be respectful Pet friendly"
"Nothing bad about this place, I love that it's set far enough away from the main road that you don't get the noise."
$70 - $92 / night
"The only thing I wish the DCNR would do is expand the dog friendly cabins. While we managed to get one of the dog friendly ones here, they are limited in number and Hill's Creek had no such cabins."
"Great place to picnic fish from land or boat, go for a nice scenic walk, go Kayaking, etc. If you don't own a boat, you can rent one right at the lake."
"Nice place, a bit to close to the highways"
"It was quite muddy so we moved our set up into the grass field, we reserved the majority of the sites in this location so it worked well. The RV spots seem nice and large."
"If you find yourself careening around the picturesque country roads here in Bucks County you will discover Quakerwoods Campground (named of course after the previous tri-cornered hat-donning Quaker residents"
"Tucked into the rolling farmland and lush hillsides of Bucks County just off Exit 44 of the PA Turnpike and Exits 60/60A from I-78, Quakerwoods Campground delivers a postcard-perfect countryside setting"
$28 - $72 / night
"It's almost 500 acres filled with trails, woods,and river. I usually go to the parking right off of Militia hill rd.and Skippack Pike intersection."
"m following up on my review from over a year ago with new photos, updated weathered campers’ tales and a quick snapshot of HIGHLIGHTS and LOWLIGHTS: HIGHLIGHTS: (1) Rustic group camping nestled in nearly"
$20 - $75 / night
"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."
$48 / night
"We’ve stayed here a couple times in past Have family in the area Grew up in this area so very comfortable and easy access to lots of places! This visit we stayed six months may to October"
$43 / night
"It was a great place to walk with your dog and enjoy the Pennsylvania outdoors."
"Since he was 2 years old I’ve taken my son, and we always have an amazing time, either hiking the trails to wandering in the woods looking for “adventures”."
"Store has most, if not all you essentials. ( had to get an extension cord because I forgot one of mine) so, if everything was positive, why did I give it four stars??"
"There are many beautiful sights around including the Delaware River, ringing rocks Park, and Nockamixon. The park is clean and well-maintained, the facilities are clean as well."
"Long story short, I spent several days looking for a close-by camp site for us to stay at as it was our first time tent camping."
RangerWe stayed here for a night in transit. Beautiful campground — lots of trees, pond, kids play equipment, dog park, etc. facilities all clean and whole place is well maintained. Easy late arrival. Good location - convenient but far enough off the highway. Would stay here again.
GuideMy 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.
GuideWe 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.
Guidewell marked trails great for hiking. pet friendly! we love walking here with our dog. there are even a few great spots to get a small creek swim in! It also has a greag picnic area with grills.
TravelerMy husband and I came to this campground for a quick weekend getaway with our dogs. We had a great time!
The campground was very well taken care of. The sites had good tree coverage and we didn’t feel like we were right on top of the next site. There was tons of stuff to do. There’s a pond to fish, trails to walk/bike, basketball, sand volleyball, the list goes on and on. Both nights we were there, there were events being put on (a tractor ride, kickball, and a pool movie night). There was also a dog park which was very nice!
The staff was extremely kind and helpful and took great care of us!
Overall I highly recommend this campground, very family friendly. We’ll be going back!
LegendWest 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.
LegendThis is unquestionably the best KOA I’ve been to. I usually do not like KOA, except when there are no alternatives. This one is way above average. Typically these places are all gravel and dust. This one has paved roads, grass and trees. There is a pond for fishing, too. The only complaint is that, like all KOAs, the sites are on top of each other. The neighbor’s sewer connection is right next to our picnic table! But, the sites are large enough for large RVs, they have 30/50 amp hookups and water & sewer. There are cabins and large tents you can rent. There is a playground, pavilion, laundry, and several shower/bathrooms. (The one near us didn’t have hot water. The office people said they were working on it.) There us also a large, grassy, fenced dog park which my 2 spaniels appreciated.
TravelerWe stayed at site 18 in Loop A. 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.
LegendThis PA state park felt, upon first impression, very tightly spaced and had an overall crowded feel in loop C, the only dog friendly electric loop. The sites that aren’t ADA have more space between them than we did. Our site C41 was full hookup as are several others (1-7, 39-47). This is an ADA site, there are several of them. Perhaps this is why it’s crowded so they could fit extra ADA sites? They are very level and have paved pads, but also a paved picnic pad, and paved fire ring pad. Non ADA full hookup sites appeared to be the nicest though they were narrow and some weren’t level side to side. There were a lot of rocks embedded in the ground around and on many sites. Non ADA sites have only a paved pad for the RV. The picnic table and fire ring were behind our RV and when sitting at them, we were within view of sites 37, 39, and 40. I felt like I was in a townhouse setting. Non ADA sites varied as to where picnic and fire rings were set. Also many sites looked like there was quite a drop off at the edge of the already narrow pad so that you had a big step down off your last RV step. Site C42 is ADA and is a nice, semi private, spacious site. Though I’d choose from sites #1-7 next time. ALL parking pads are 45’ long.
Loop B has a mix of electric and non electric but doesn’t allow pets. That loop was more spacious and had trees between some sites so it felt more private. The sites appeared level. There are Yurts and mini cabins outside Loop C that had lots of space around them. Loop A is a pet loop but no electric. However, it’s closed now for what appears to be renovations. Loop D is non electric, no pets.
The campground had no vacancy on this particular weekend. One car allowed per site and most had to park perpendicular. Sites were short (45’ long). 2nd cars are $5 a night but wouldn’t fit in most sites.
The day use areas have frisbee golf, boat rentals, fishing, hunting, hiking, and a pool that overlooks the lake. Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site is adjacent to the park but was not fully open due to covid. It’s a large state park. The pool was nice looking but not open until Memorial Day. Boat rentals are available weekends in May and Sept. and daily all summer. These amenities were far from the campground and would require driving your car. Hiking trails were plentiful but most were labeled as “more difficult.” Horse back riding is allowed on some trails. I didn’t see any trails that started at the campground loops.
Overall, it’s an adequate campground but not my favorite.
Camping near Chalfont, Pennsylvania offers outdoor recreation within Bucks County's rolling hills, where elevations range from 200-400 feet above sea level. The region experiences humid summers with average highs in the mid-80s and mild springs and falls that provide ideal camping conditions. Many campgrounds in this area remain open from April through October, with primitive sites typically requiring longer walks to facilities.
Fishing at local lakes: The fishing pond at Boulder Woods Campground provides a convenient spot for anglers. "We had a great time. Enjoyed a nice long weekend out of the city," notes one visitor. For more serious fishing, try Hopewell Lake where "There are several warm water fish in the lakes including northern pike, chain pickerel, bass, walleye, muskellunge and several types of panfish."
Disc golf courses: Boulder Woods features an expansive disc golf course that hosts tournaments. "The camp ground has a very large golf disc course and they seem to have tournaments. They sell disc golf things in the store as well. This course is huge and brings in groups who play for the day," explains one reviewer who appreciated this unique amenity.
Historic sites exploration: Visit Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site near French Creek State Park. "In the event that you are up for some decent späzierengehen (German for a very good, long walk), then follow the multi-purpose trail that parallels the Wissahickon Creek, where heading eastward you will eventually come across Mather's Mill, followed by the PA Historical & Museum Commission Site."
Private primitive sites: Tent campers appreciate the secluded spots at Little Red Barn Campground. "I stumbled upon this campground and reserved a space with electric and water. Upon arrival, the people at the office were friendly. We got to our space (83) and we noticed we were placed right in the middle of a bunch of RVs, which was not what we had envisioned... We ended up setting up camp at site 31 - which was spacious enough for two large tents and very private."
Clean facilities: At Ringing Rocks Family Campground, visitors note the well-maintained grounds. "Great secluded sites with clean facilities for when you need some civilization," says one reviewer, while another mentions "Very clean campground, clean bathrooms and showers."
Dog-friendly trails: The hiking paths at Evansburg State Park Campground welcome four-legged companions. "Great park to do everything outdoorsy including, hiking, horseback riding, hunting and fishing... It was a great place to walk with your dog and enjoy the Pennsylvania outdoors," shares one visitor who brings their pets regularly.
Limited bathroom access: Some campgrounds have bathroom facilities that are far from primitive sites. At Little Red Barn, "primitive sites are very private, friendly staff, clean grounds" but there are "only one bathroom and it's very far from the primitive sites."
Seasonal restrictions: Most dog friendly campgrounds near Chalfont have limited operating seasons. Tohickon Family Campground operates "April 1 to October 31," with a reviewer noting, "Great camping, great hiking, pretty close to stores if you need anything. Staff is incredible!!"
Weather considerations: The ground conditions can change dramatically with rain. "Don't come if you're in a tent And It Has Been or will rain, It Becomes Flooded or turns into A mudPit," warns a Tohickon camper. Similarly, at French Creek, some campers found it "hard to find a level and rock-free spot large enough for our tent, but we managed!"
Kid-friendly activities: At Ringing Rocks Family Campground, special events enhance the experience. "We went on Halloween weekend and they had so much for the kids to do! Friendly staff and clean sites!" Another visitor shares, "Kids had a blast with hay rides and playground."
Pool access timing: Swimming options vary by season. "The pool is open from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult. There is also a separate kiddie pool," notes a visitor at Little Red Barn.
Playground options: Multiple campgrounds feature play areas. At Boulder Woods, visitors found "a very large golf disc course... a nice relaxing, wooded area. loved it and everyone was so nice.... definitely gonna go back! 👍🏻👍🏻 for me."
Site selection strategy: At dog-friendly Village Scene Park, it's important to know what you're getting. "Sites are narrow and can feel cramped, so don't expect big pull-throughs." However, "there's an empty lot right next to the area designated for RVers, so me thinks if you come bringing Fido, you'll have plenty of space for him / her / they to run around and do their business."
Level site availability: French Creek State Park offers easier setup for RVs. "All sites have a paved level area which made set up a breeze. Sites were not on top of each other. Bathrooms were very nice and clean with large showers."
Hookup variations: Check what utilities are available at your site. At Little Red Barn, "Not all sites have sewer hookups, oops. Easy to back in," while Tohickon offers "Nice new gravel and hook ups. Spacious sites. Large stream with fishing. WiFi good. ATT poor."
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