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French Creek State Park Campground's pet-friendly Loop C offers full hookup sites with water, electric, and sewer connections for campers traveling with dogs. Sites in this designated pet loop feature paved pads, picnic tables, and fire rings, though some campers note the sites feel more crowded than in non-pet loops. Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA welcomes pets with a fenced dog park where dogs can exercise off-leash. Most campgrounds in the region maintain standard pet policies requiring dogs to remain leashed when outside vehicles or designated off-leash areas. Lake-In-Wood Campground provides a spacious dog park with apparatus for pets to play on, while Ridley Creek State Park allows dogs on well-marked hiking trails. Pet-friendly accommodations range from primitive tent sites to full-hookup RV spots and select cabins, with many campgrounds limiting pets to specific camping loops. The campground at Evansburg State Park accepts pets in tent sites, RV spots, cabins, and glamping accommodations. Visitors traveling with multiple dogs should verify pet limits, as policies vary by campground.
Hiking trails throughout these pet-friendly parks provide excellent exercise opportunities for dogs and their owners. French Creek State Park features numerous hiking paths, though most are labeled as "more difficult" and require dogs to remain leashed. The off-leash dog park at Lums Pond State Park, located within driving distance of Chesterbrook, stands out as particularly impressive with open play areas along the pond and secluded trails away from main roads. Many campers specifically praise this feature as one of the best dog parks they've encountered while camping. Deep Creek Campground at Green Lane Park permits pets at its tent, RV, and glamping sites from April through October. When temperatures rise during summer months, early morning or evening walks prove most comfortable for pets. Campers should pack plenty of water for dogs, waste bags, and portable bowls for hiking excursions. The region's state parks enforce quiet hours that help manage barking, with rangers regularly patrolling campgrounds to ensure compliance with pet policies.
"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
Check Availability"well 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."
"We found a lot of really unique sites around the park. Will keep going back"
from $57 / night
Check Availability"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”."
from $43 / night
Check Availability"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"
from $28 - $72 / night
Check Availability"Beautiful campground — lots of trees, pond, kids play equipment, dog park, etc. facilities all clean and whole place is well maintained. Easy late arrival."
"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."
"Large sites, clean bathrooms, lots of hiking trails"
from $20 - $30 / night
Check Availability"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."
"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"
from $48 / night
Check Availability"This campground has 2 small loops, the Lake Loop and the Fiddler's Loop. Lake loop is the bigger of the two, however the “sites” are smaller and it's more open. It is popular with group tenters."
"Large campsites at the Lake Loop. Map is a little deceiving- the sites are farther from the lake than I expected and there are no running water bathrooms. Very clean and wooded sites."
from $15 - $50 / night
Check Availability"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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TravelerCampground sites are nice and spacious, bathrooms are good, and there’s plenty to do for everyone. We hiked the 7.5mile lake trail with our two pups. It was beautiful and along the way there were opportunities to kayak/sup, beach it, or even play on a ropes course. We always travel with our dogs and this place has the BEST dog park. Big open space with access to lots of water play. We definitely recommend this spot!
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.
GuideI was able to book my site the day before the trip. The site itself was set back some, and felt secluded while still being near the parking area.
Walk to bathrooms and camp store was on the longer side. Firewood was $5 a bundle, but the register wasn't working and they could only take cash.
The hiking in the immediate area was beautiful, lots of fun trails and wildlife. Fishing, kayaking, zip lining, tons of great activities.
The firepits have grates over one half, so campfire cooking is a breeze. Cook up and use the provided picnic table for an easy dinner set up.
The park itself is very dog friendly and most sites had dogs. There is also an off leash dog park at Lum's pond and dog water dishes outside the camp store.
The showers and bathrooms were incredibly well kept with hot water and stocked supplies. If you didn't feel like walking so far, the tents had a spiget with running water near the parking areas.
Reception for Verizon was spotty, t mobile was pretty great. Wish there was an ATM on site though I don't think the cash only situation is a normal one for this campground.
All in all an amazing trip, and I'll be back as soon as possible.
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.
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.
GuideWe do Lums Pond at least twice a year if we can get reservations.
Sites are big and all were redone in the last few years with concrete pads, 30 amp service and full sewer. There are some equestrian and tent sites as well.
Lots of boating (electric motors only) and kayaking on the pond and a decent amount of hiking. There’s an off leash dog park, equestrian center and boat ramp. Book early because it fills up fast!
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.
In the rolling hills of Chester County, 25 miles northwest of Philadelphia, pet friendly camping near Chesterbrook, Pennsylvania offers wooded sites within easy access to both nature preserves and urban attractions. The region's moderate climate allows for camping from April through October, with summer temperatures typically ranging from 65-85°F during peak season. Most campgrounds in the area sit at elevations between 200-400 feet above sea level, creating varied terrain for hiking with pets.
Disc golf courses for campers: Boulder Woods Campground offers an extensive disc golf course that attracts enthusiasts from throughout the region. "The name says it all. It has boulders and woods... They also have a disc golf course and they rent and sell discs. That's where we fell in love with disc golf," shares Erik W. The course winds through wooded terrain, offering both beginner and advanced layouts.
Fishing at multiple locations: Deep Creek Campground at Green Lane Park provides fishing access from April through October. "Green Lane Park is a lovely park with a small campground. The spaces are right on top of each other with no tree cover between spots," notes Tara T. The park's multiple water bodies support various fish species including bass and panfish.
Historical sites exploration: Within a 15-minute drive from French Creek State Park Campground, visitors can explore Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site. "We absolutely love camping at French Creek for several reasons... Not to mention close by there is Hopewell National Furnace and St. Peter's Village with shops and restaurants and hiking trails as well," writes Jen R., highlighting the park's proximity to historical attractions.
Private wooded sites: Many campers appreciate the privacy at certain campgrounds. At French Creek State Park Campground, "There are 200 individual sites in four loops, some with full hookups for RVs, some with electric only but mostly primitive sites. There are also several cottages, cabins and yurts available as well," explains Ellen C. The natural separation between sites is frequently mentioned as a positive feature.
Accessibility to Philadelphia: Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA offers a convenient base for city exploration. "This is a very nice KOA, just over the Delaware River from Philly. The park is clean, quiet, full of families. The staff are friendly and welcoming. It's easy to navigate to the park from the interstate, and big rigs fit easily," reports Jason E.
Unique accommodations: Beyond standard campsites, some properties offer specialized lodging. "There are a lot of really neat and different rentals here like a tree house, double decker bus, among others," notes Jen R. about Lake-In-Wood Campground, which features themed accommodations alongside traditional camping options.
Campground policies vary: Hibernia County Park has specific restrictions. "A nice primitive campground - good for a quick trip away. The campground is a county run one that works on a first come first serve basis, which is fine if there are others close by... The park is dry, no alcohol. No hook ups either," explains Jim N.
Bathroom facility conditions: Facilities vary significantly between properties. At Deep Creek Campground at Green Lane Park, "Bathrooms however are nice and clean with plenty of them around the park. Rangers will pass by and check that everyone is in the correct sites but that's about it. Quiet time is listed in reservations agreements but not enforced in anyway," reports Tiffany B.
Site spacing considerations: Site density differs greatly between campgrounds. "There are two small loops, the Lake Loop and the Fiddler's Loop. Lake loop is the bigger of the two, however the 'sites' are smaller and it's more open... The sites are mostly grass, and not very well defined which means the distance between you and your neighbor can vary depending on how you set up camp," observes Jennifer S. about Hibernia County Park.
Playground facilities: Multiple campgrounds feature play areas for children. At Lake-In-Wood Campground, "Huge pond for fishing, miniature gold, nice indoor and outdoor pool and a kiddie pool. Goats to pet and watch... Nice playground for the kids and a small arcade," shares Jen R., describing the family-friendly amenities.
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Children often enjoy observing local animals. "The water was clear and beautiful and I absolutely loved it," reports Meg F. about Evansburg State Park. Many campgrounds maintain wildlife habitats or feeding areas that appeal to younger campers.
Group camping options: For larger family gatherings, Ridley Creek State Park offers dedicated group sites. "I go camping here almost every year and they a nice open field with two sites and two fire pits. They also have a tone of trails to hike on," says David K., highlighting the park's suitability for family events.
Site selection advice: RVers should research specific sites before booking. "Most sites are heavily wooded which means plenty of hammock hanging opportunities. The sites are mostly grass, and not very well defined which means the distance between you and your neighbor can vary depending on how you set up camp. As I said in the first paragraph, we mostly camp in a 28ft 5th wheel and though at first glance the sites don't look big enough to house an RV, there are a few sites that will," advises Jennifer S. about Hibernia County Park.
Hookup availability: Water and electric connections vary widely. At Evansburg State Park Campground, "this hidden gem of a campground is beautiful. there is plenty of hiking trails. only downside is having to haul gear by foot to the campsite. some are further than others," notes Chuck C., highlighting access considerations for RVers.
Navigation challenges: Some campgrounds present difficulty for larger vehicles. "The roads were very tight and you really had to watch how you drove through because of the trees. Our site was a drive-through but slanted. There wasn't much room on our site to do anything else," cautions Mary C. about Lake-In-Wood Campground, describing the tight quarters for RVs.
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