Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Claysburg, PA

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Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Claysburg, Pennsylvania (78)

    Christina V.'s photo of camping with pets at Shawnee State Park Campground near Claysburg, PA
    Camper-submitted photo at Shawnee State Park Campground near Claysburg, PA
    Camper-submitted photo at Shawnee State Park Campground near Claysburg, PA
    Camper-submitted photo at Shawnee State Park Campground near Claysburg, PA
    Camper-submitted photo at Shawnee State Park Campground near Claysburg, PA
    Camper-submitted photo at Shawnee State Park Campground near Claysburg, PA

    1. Shawnee State Park Campground

    26 Reviews
    83 Photos
    53 Saves
    Schellsburg, Pennsylvania
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Sheleen S.'s photo of camping with pets at Seven Points (PA) near Claysburg, PA
    Camper-submitted photo at Seven Points (PA) near Claysburg, PA
    Camper-submitted photo at Seven Points (PA) near Claysburg, PA
    Camper-submitted photo at Seven Points (PA) near Claysburg, PA
    Camper-submitted photo at Seven Points (PA) near Claysburg, PA
    Camper-submitted photo at Seven Points (PA) near Claysburg, PA

    2. Seven Points (PA)

    22 Reviews
    101 Photos
    188 Saves
    Hesston, Pennsylvania

    Overview

    Seven Points Recreation area, located in the central region of Raystown Lake, is perfectly situated for outdoor recreation. Within a short walk from every campsite, visitors can find everything from interpretive trails to a visitor center. Plus there's easy access to swimming, boating, fishing hiking, and biking. For more detailed maps and information on the Seven Points Recreation area visit our website.

    Recreation

    Boating is always popular at Raystown, but there's more than just boating. Fishing for muskies, small and large mouth bass, brown trout, and many other Pennsylvania species is excellent. Every summer weekend there are education and entertainment programs at the amphitheater. The Greenside Pathway, a recycled rubber tire hiking trail, provides a safe walking route that connects the campgrounds to all of the recreational facilities within Seven Points; and world class mountain biking is available on the Allegrippis Trails and mountain biking skills park near the Visitors Center. Other nearby trails include the Lower Trail (Rails to Trails), the Terrace Mountain Trail, the Old Loggers Trail, and the Mid State Trail.

    Natural Features

    Raystown Lake is located within the ridge and valley province of Pennsylvania. The lakeshore is lined with an old oak-hickory forest giving way to mountain ridges and cliffs. The man-made lake is fed by the Raystown Branch tributary of the Juniata River and is the largest lake completely in the state of Pennsylvania. Recreation season temperatures range from the 60s to 90s, with three to four inches of rain per month. The nights are cool and the days are pleasant through spring and fall.

    Nearby Attractions

    Campers can take day trips to the Lincoln Caverns, Altoona Railroaders Museum, Swigart Antique Car Museum, or other nearby attractions. Visit www.raystown.org for local attractions and activities. The nearby city of Huntingdon, 11 miles north, is a good place for restaurants, shopping, and theaters.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $28 - $200 / night

    Jay B.'s photo of camping with pets at Crooked Run Campground — Prince Gallitzin State Park near Claysburg, PA
    Camper-submitted photo at Crooked Run Campground — Prince Gallitzin State Park near Claysburg, PA
    Camper-submitted photo at Crooked Run Campground — Prince Gallitzin State Park near Claysburg, PA
    Camper-submitted photo at Crooked Run Campground — Prince Gallitzin State Park near Claysburg, PA
    Camper-submitted photo at Crooked Run Campground — Prince Gallitzin State Park near Claysburg, PA
    Camper-submitted photo at Crooked Run Campground — Prince Gallitzin State Park near Claysburg, PA

    3. Crooked Run Campground — Prince Gallitzin State Park

    26 Reviews
    56 Photos
    23 Saves
    Fallentimber, Pennsylvania
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $30 / night

    Camper-submitted photo at Lake Raystown Resort near Claysburg, PA
    Camper-submitted photo at Lake Raystown Resort near Claysburg, PA
    Camper-submitted photo at Lake Raystown Resort near Claysburg, PA
    Camper-submitted photo at Lake Raystown Resort near Claysburg, PA
    Camper-submitted photo at Lake Raystown Resort near Claysburg, PA
    Camper-submitted photo at Lake Raystown Resort near Claysburg, PA

    4. Lake Raystown Resort

    13 Reviews
    34 Photos
    105 Saves
    Entriken, Pennsylvania

    This recreation area is part of Raystown Lake

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo at Friendship Village Campground & RV Park near Claysburg, PA
    Camper-submitted photo at Friendship Village Campground & RV Park near Claysburg, PA
    Camper-submitted photo at Friendship Village Campground & RV Park near Claysburg, PA
    Camper-submitted photo at Friendship Village Campground & RV Park near Claysburg, PA
    Camper-submitted photo at Friendship Village Campground & RV Park near Claysburg, PA
    Camper-submitted photo at Friendship Village Campground & RV Park near Claysburg, PA

    5. Friendship Village Campground & RV Park

    13 Reviews
    42 Photos
    40 Saves
    Bedford, Pennsylvania

    Friendship Village Campground is a family-oriented campground with over 300 sites to chose from and providing activities and games for everyone, so be sure to bring the kids and grandkids! Our park is “big rig friendly,” offering shaded and non-shaded sites, with 84 pull thru sites and a variety of hook-ups available. We even have campsites along our lower lake and beside the trout stream

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Jennifer S.'s photo of camping with pets at Rocky Gap State Park Campground near Claysburg, PA
    Camper-submitted photo at Rocky Gap State Park Campground near Claysburg, PA
    Camper-submitted photo at Rocky Gap State Park Campground near Claysburg, PA
    Camper-submitted photo at Rocky Gap State Park Campground near Claysburg, PA
    Camper-submitted photo at Rocky Gap State Park Campground near Claysburg, PA
    Camper-submitted photo at Rocky Gap State Park Campground near Claysburg, PA

    6. Rocky Gap State Park Campground

    47 Reviews
    177 Photos
    80 Saves
    Flintstone, Maryland

    Rocky Gap State Park is located in Western Maryland’s Allegany County. The park encompasses over 3,000 acres of public land for visitors to enjoy. Rugged mountains surround the park. The 243-acre Lake Habeeb is known for having the "bluest water in the state." The lake is fed by Rocky Gap Run, which winds its way through an impressive mile-long gorge, displaying sheer cliffs, overlooks and a hemlock forest dense with rhododendron and mountain laurel. Overlooking the lake is Evitts Mountain, named for one of the first European settlers in Allegany County.

    Rocky Gap Campground offers 278 individual campsites (including 30 equipped with 30 amp electric hook-ups, mini cabin and yurt Options), a family group site and two youth group camping areas. The campground also features a dump station, bathhouses with hot water in each loop, the Scales & Tales Aviary, canoe/kayak/SUP board rentals (Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day), a nature center, a private swimming beach, a playground, trail access, Snack Shack and a camp store. Pets are allowed in Camp Loops Ash, Birch, Chestnut, Dogwood and Elm (Sites 1- 143). Alcohol is only permitted inside personal motor homes. Check-in for campsites is 3 p.m. and check-out is 1 p.m.

    The family group site offers space for up to 40 people to camp together. The group site includes a two-story mini cabin with electric, as well as six 30 amp electric hookups and a group fire ring. Bathhouses are located in the adjacent camp loops.

    The two youth group areas are for use by valid youth groups only. Please see http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/youthgroup.aspx for more information.

    RockyGap_Yurt.pngMini Cabins and Yurts There are 15 mini cabins located throughout the campground. They sleep either four or six people. The yurt accommodates 8 people and has an adjoining camp pad to increase the total site capacity to 15 people. Each has electricity (no water) and beds. Users must provide their own linens. Air conditioning and heat are not available. Check-in for mini cabins and the yurt is 3 p.m. and check-out is 12 p.m.

    Easter Hill Chalet Exterior of the Easter Hill ChaletThe Easter Hill Chalet accommodates up to eight people. A completely furnished kitchen, three bedrooms, three bathrooms, wrap-around deck, gas fireplaces, outdoor campfire area and grill make this an enjoyable vacation spot. Chalet guests must provide their own linens, towels, bedding, pillows and soaps. The chalet is located in a forested, private area of the park, overlooking the lake. The Chalet requires a 2-night minimum stay. Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend require a 3-night holiday stay (Friday/Saturday/Sunday). Check-in is 3 p.m. and check-out is 10 a.m. The address for the Chalet is 13300 Pleasant Valley Road, Flintstone MD 21530. Reservations are available April-December. Make reservations online at https://parkreservations.maryland.gov or call the reservation center at 1-888-432-2267. TTY users call 1-866-804-7846.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $23 - $29 / night

    Staci R.'s photo of camping with pets at Cowans Gap State Park Campground near Claysburg, PA
    Camper-submitted photo at Cowans Gap State Park Campground near Claysburg, PA
    Camper-submitted photo at Cowans Gap State Park Campground near Claysburg, PA
    Camper-submitted photo at Cowans Gap State Park Campground near Claysburg, PA
    Camper-submitted photo at Cowans Gap State Park Campground near Claysburg, PA
    Camper-submitted photo at Cowans Gap State Park Campground near Claysburg, PA

    7. Cowans Gap State Park Campground

    30 Reviews
    166 Photos
    111 Saves
    Fort Loudon, Pennsylvania

    Cowans Gap State Park is a diverse landscape nestled within the scenic Allens Valley of Fulton County. Campers come to enjoy the park’s 1,085 acres which offer a large lake, a full-size campground, provincial lodges, and many climbing trails throughout. Aside from the attractions, Buchanan State Forest encompasses the park, offering up fun and beauty regardless of the season. Open every day of the year, the park is a great place to visit for day-trip recreation. That said, if planning to camp here you’ll want to prepare in advance as campsite availability changes by the season.

    One of the unique offerings that Cowans Gap features is a number of environmental educational programs for the local public. These programs serve to help the pubic, especially the youth, foster a sense of responsibility for the nature that surrounds them every day. There are guided walks, hands-on activities, and even evening programs for those up to it.

    Aside from the educational opportunities, Cowans Gap is also right in the center of over 71,000+ acres of protected land thanks to Buchanan State Forest. There are 19 tracts of forest which occupy the acreage, showcasing numerous ravines, gulches, and brooks as well as groves of pine, hemlock, and maple.

    Subsequently, this wild and rugged backdrop attracts hikers, campers, fishers, and outdoor enthusiasts from all over. A number of state game lands located nearby are also popular visiting places for season hunters looking to bag an elk or other large game.

    Within the campground itself, there’s a variety of fun activities to get in on. During the winter, the park lake freezes making it perfect for ice-fishing and other winter fun. There’s also a maintained skating rink, so you can even come and ice-skate or play a quick game of hockey.

    It’s during the warmer months however that Cowans Gap state park really starts to shine. Once the lake unfreezes, campers flock for kayaking, canoeing, and pedal boating. The campground itself starts to bustle as children and families visit the local volleyball courts, and check out the nearby trails on Horseback. The lake offers a sandy beach area to recreate, as well as a pier for fishers to get easier access to deep water.

    Campsites are fully serviced here, and spacious enough to accommodate most families. There are restrooms available throughout the park, and a full-service concession stand for firewood and other conveniences. There are also cabins available for rental, but like most parks be sure to plan ahead as they tend to fill up quick.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $29 / night

    Camper-submitted photo at Blue Knob State Park Campground near Claysburg, PA
    Camper-submitted photo at Blue Knob State Park Campground near Claysburg, PA
    Camper-submitted photo at Blue Knob State Park Campground near Claysburg, PA
    Camper-submitted photo at Blue Knob State Park Campground near Claysburg, PA
    Camper-submitted photo at Blue Knob State Park Campground near Claysburg, PA
    Camper-submitted photo at Blue Knob State Park Campground near Claysburg, PA

    8. Blue Knob State Park Campground

    9 Reviews
    17 Photos
    51 Saves
    Imler, Pennsylvania
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Jonathan  F.'s photo of camping with pets at Raystown Lake / Saxton KOA at Four Seasons near Claysburg, PA
    Camper-submitted photo at Raystown Lake / Saxton KOA at Four Seasons near Claysburg, PA
    Camper-submitted photo at Raystown Lake / Saxton KOA at Four Seasons near Claysburg, PA
    Camper-submitted photo at Raystown Lake / Saxton KOA at Four Seasons near Claysburg, PA
    Camper-submitted photo at Raystown Lake / Saxton KOA at Four Seasons near Claysburg, PA
    Camper-submitted photo at Raystown Lake / Saxton KOA at Four Seasons near Claysburg, PA

    9. Raystown Lake / Saxton KOA at Four Seasons

    7 Reviews
    28 Photos
    26 Saves
    Saxton, Pennsylvania

    30/50 amp full hookups; complimentary wifi; General Store; K9; swimming pool, outdoor games, play structure with Pirate ship, The Jump Pad, dry boat parking ($), extra vehicles/guests ($); all located under a canopy of trees on Terrace Mountain.

    Located 5 miles from the Southern end of Raystown Lake. Scenic 45 minute ride from the PA Turnpike. Camp here for PSU events! Drive 1.25 hours to get to State College. Owned and operated by PSU alumni. Trough Creek State Park, water park, boat ramps and beach are all easy access. Concierge service for any guest who needs assistance. Curbside Check-in and camp store deliveries are available.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    $100 / night

    Camper-submitted photo at Susquehannock near Claysburg, PA
    Camper-submitted photo at Susquehannock near Claysburg, PA
    Camper-submitted photo at Susquehannock near Claysburg, PA
    Camper-submitted photo at Susquehannock near Claysburg, PA
    Camper-submitted photo at Susquehannock near Claysburg, PA
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    10. Susquehannock

    11 Reviews
    16 Photos
    151 Saves
    Calvin, Pennsylvania

    Overview

    Susquehannock Campground is located on the 8,300-acre Raystown Lake, in the ridge and valley province of Pennsylvania. The lake offers ample outdoor recreation opportunities, from fishing and boating to picnicking and hiking. Campers have access to a marina, shopping, restaurants and cultural attractions within a short drive. Several fun family events take place in the lake area throughout the summer.

    Recreation

    Fishing is excellent at the lake, with muskies, small and large mouth bass and brown trout found in abundance. Stream and river fishing are nearby, as are hunting areas for deer, turkey, grouse and Canada geese. Nearby trails such as the Allegrippis Trails, Old Loggers Trail, Hillside Nature Trail and Terrace Mountain Trail offer hiking and biking. Many family activities are available in the Raystown Region during summer. Visitors can pick up a free guide at the Raystown Lake Visitor Center or campground entrance station to help them plan sightseeing, hiking, biking, boating and canoe and kayak rental opportunities.

    Natural Features

    The lake shore is lined with an old oak-hickory forest giving way to mountain ridges and cliffs. The man-made lake is fed by the Raystown Branch tributary of the Juniata River and is the largest lake located completely in the state of Pennsylvania. Recreation season temperatures range from the 60s to 90s, with three to four inches of rain per month. The nights are cool and the days are pleasant through spring and fall. Local wildlife consists of white-tailed deer, wild turkeys, ruffed grouse, Canada geese, pheasants, bald eagles, ospreys, great blue herons and occasional black bears.

    Contact Info

    This location has limited staffing. Please call (814) 658-3405 for general information.

    Nearby Attractions

    The campground is only three miles from groceries, a bait shop, gas and a full service marina. The City of Huntingdon, located 14 miles north, is a good place to stop for restaurants, shopping and theaters. Campers can take day trips to the Lincoln and Indian Caverns, Altoona Railroaders Museum or Swigart Antique Car Museum.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $25 - $32 / night

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Recent Dog-Friendly Reviews near Claysburg, PA

517 Reviews of 78 Claysburg Campgrounds


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    Camper-submitted photo at Friendship Village Campground & RV Park near Claysburg, PA
    May. 19, 2023

    Friendship Village Campground & RV Park

    Very fun place for all ages

    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 dogs there is 3 play grounds all different and all well kept

  • Whistle P.
    Camper-submitted photo at Pioneer Lakes RV Park near Claysburg, PA
    May. 30, 2023

    Pioneer Lakes RV Park

    This place was not for us

    Preface: 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.

  • Sammii D.
    Arlyn S.'s photo of camping with pets at Hickory Hollow Campground near Claysburg, PA
    Jun. 29, 2019

    Hickory Hollow Campground

    Wow!

    This 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.

  • Arlyn S.
    Arlyn S.'s photo of camping with pets at Hickory Hollow Campground near Claysburg, PA
    Oct. 11, 2023

    Hickory Hollow Campground

    A new favorite quick getaway for me and the wife

    This 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.

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    Arlyn S.'s photo of camping with pets at Hickory Hollow Campground near Claysburg, PA
    Sep. 12, 2019

    Hickory Hollow Campground

    Soooo spacious!

    I 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.

  • Casey L.
    Camper-submitted photo at Laurel Hill State Park Campground near Claysburg, PA
    Sep. 29, 2021

    Laurel Hill State Park Campground

    Be Sure to Pick the Right Loop

    There 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.

  • R
    Jacob W.'s photo of camping with pets at THE CUMBERLAND MD. CAMPGROUNDS. near Claysburg, PA
    Apr. 24, 2023

    THE CUMBERLAND MD. CAMPGROUNDS.

    Great place to stay

    What a fun campground.  Host are amazing and friendly ( and Jesse parents are pretty nice too, haha). 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.

  • Casey L.
    Camper-submitted photo at Fowlers Hollow State Park Campground near Claysburg, PA
    Sep. 29, 2021

    Fowlers Hollow State Park Campground

    Quiet Peaceful Walk-to Site

    This is a small campground with about half the sites being rustic electric back-in sites and the other being rustic walk-to tent sites. We stayed in the walk-to section. A lot of them are labeled "waterfront" by the park site but ours did not live up to that criteria so be aware of that. We were hoping to be truly stream-side but were not that near to it. The bathrooms were modern and clean. The park is extremely quiet and peaceful, probably one of the most remote PA state parks we've been to. The camper side was pretty full while we were the only ones on the walk-to side. We enjoyed walking the roads and little trails around the campground and seeing the old stone fireplaces/chimneys. There was  a dog park area on the walk-to side which was nice. We liked it here.

  • Susan S.
    Susan S.'s photo of camping with pets at Ridge Campground near Claysburg, PA
    Oct. 4, 2019

    Ridge Campground

    Very peaceful

    I camped here as a child so when my husband and I recently purchased our new RV I knew we had to go there. My only reason for not giving 5 stars is that only a small portion of the park is open to campers with pets. I'm ok if they have just a section of pet sites, but you are also not allowed to walk the whole park with them - just that small front section. It would be nice to see the whole park become pet friendly.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo at Laurel Hill State Park Campground near Claysburg, PA
    Jun. 23, 2021

    Laurel Hill State Park Campground

    Nice state park with a lake

    Stayed 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

  • Bill  G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jennifer S.'s photo of camping with pets at Rocky Gap State Park Campground near Claysburg, PA
    Jul. 31, 2018

    Rocky Gap State Park Campground

    Where you take the family for a no hassle weekend

    The campground is easily accessible- there are 9 loops and a group site. 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. After October, most of the loops close, the exception being Ash loop, which offers electric hookup for RV. The camp store is stocked well, but dinner may have to come from a local market if you’re planning a cookout at your site. The beach is also pet friendly. There is boat rental and several opportunities for Ranger led activities for all. Recently, the park has been taking part in American Chestnut revitalization. If there is any detractors at all, it’s the casino on the other side of the park. It’s bright and loud ( though and outdoor events are quiet by 10 ish) There is a strict no alcohol policy unless your in an RV or a cabin. Meaning the alcohol must stay inside at all times. Firewood is readily available. The sites can be a bit close, but as a family camper with a load of six people plus two dogs, we never have felt claustrophobic in our site choice. The web site offers limited photos of the sites. This park is our go to place for a weekend with kids and as it’s cheap and nearby, it’s well worth it. As a side note, the food at the casino isn’t bad. Just not a good place for kids. The trails are well maintained. Keep a careful watch for snakes and bears.

  • Alisa C.
    Camper-submitted photo at Laurel Hill State Park Campground near Claysburg, PA
    Jul. 1, 2022

    Laurel Hill State Park Campground

    Quiet and peaceful

    A solid place to camp. Nice temperatures for June. A nice little beach for the kids to swim at. Self service ice and wood. Bring exact cash as the the contact station is only open Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Bathrooms are old but cleaned daily, water was hot so no complaints. Later check out was a nice bonus

    Some of the sites are quite small and right on top of others. Some like ours were significantly larger. The pet loop was essentially a field with trees around it. The none pet loop was in the trees and so you sometimes had more space and sometimes were right beside you.

    The no pet loop essentially cleared out after the weekend and we had tons of space to run around.

    I wish more hikes started from the campground. But there was a gravel trail that connected to most of them.

  • J
    Jennifer S.'s photo of camping with pets at Rocky Gap State Park Campground near Claysburg, PA
    Sep. 23, 2018

    Rocky Gap State Park Campground

    Great family campground. Lots to do for hikers, bikers, and family.

    Great location in Western Maryland. 10 min ride to Cumberland (larger town) 5 min ride to small town of Flintstone. Lots of well marked trails that range from beginner to advanced. Lake holds opportunity for numerous activities from swimming, fishing, kayaking, paddle board, and canoeing. No motorized boats which can be a good thing sometimes. The lake even has areas for pets to swim! Campground has tent sites, cabins, camper sites and group sites. All loops have bath houses with showers. Several loops have sites with electric hook ups and pets friendly loops as well. Casino and golf course located on the opposite side of the lake if you wish to visit them while camping.

  • Staci R.
    Staci R.'s photo of camping with pets at Cowans Gap State Park Campground near Claysburg, PA
    Oct. 29, 2017

    Cowans Gap State Park Campground

    Great place for connecting with outdoors

    Pet friendly (spaces 1-30, Campground A), nice shower houses with heat, well laid out beach, beach house, watercraft rentals, friendly park rangers & staff, and in the center of trails galore!

  • Paul B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jonathan  F.'s photo of camping with pets at Raystown Lake / Saxton KOA at Four Seasons near Claysburg, PA
    Aug. 8, 2024

    Raystown Lake / Saxton KOA at Four Seasons

    It's now Timber Run Campground

    We stayed during Bigfoot weekend. It was super fun as our family likes bigfoot fun. We started out Friday night getting the offered $12 bbq plate that included pork burnt ends, beans and potato salad that were "oh it's so good". On Saturday was rock painting and then bingo and ended the night with a DJ dance party. The pavilion where all those activities happened were right next to our site (22 with the doggie den). Then Sunday we had pancakes and later a visit from RayCEP which is an education program that PA DNCR provides talking about various outdoorsy type things. This is primarily for kids, but we sat and listened too and our 17 year old helped out with the craft.

    After the weekend though, all the activity slows down. There are seasonal campers that stay around, and they're constantly working on improving and fixing up sites during the week. Expect lots of quiet time just relaxing during the week. There's the pool, dog park, bounce pillow, playground, but not tons to do which if you're looking for is great. Raystown Lake has multiple access areas that are probably 15-20 minutes away - we fished at Tautman Run and Aitch - both were accessible and had lots of bluegill to steal our worms.

    Now to the site description: Site 22 is a deluxe patio back in site with a patio, 4 nice Adirondack chairs, a double glider, a weber propane grill and built in fire pit AND a dog fence just for that site that was maybe 6 ft x 6ft. it was big enough for our 2 labs to fit into when we fed them. The site wasn't hard to level our RV but overall the sites are hilly and in fact the whole park is on a hill.

    The owners and workers were friendly and great hosts! We love what they're doing there.

    One last tip: if traveling from the Altoona area, go out through Martinsburg over Cove Mountain Rd - it saves you 30 minutes to an hour.

  • Dawn N.
    Camper-submitted photo at Lake Raystown Resort near Claysburg, PA
    Jul. 9, 2018

    Lake Raystown Resort

    Great family park!

    Both RV sites and lots to rent to pitch your own tent, fishing, huge lake with beach, lots of activities for the kids throughout the summer, one of the nicest parks we have camped at! Kid and pet friendly, love this park!!

  • Aaron H.
    Jennifer S.'s photo of camping with pets at Rocky Gap State Park Campground near Claysburg, PA
    Jul. 31, 2020

    Rocky Gap State Park Campground

    Great quick getaway place

    It's about an hour from my house just of I-68. Has a big lake with swimming, fishing, hiking, canoes and kayaks for rent. It is pet friendly and quite even though it's 5 minutes from the interstate. We love taking long weekend trips there.

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    Camper-submitted photo at Laurel Hill State Park Campground near Claysburg, PA
    Aug. 3, 2020

    Laurel Hill State Park Campground

    A Pretty Typical Pennsylvania State Park Campground

    The pet loop mixes tent camping with RVs, which isn't our preference. The sites are arranged around a big field, which means many of them have no trees or shade. If you planned to hang a hammock at some of these sites, you would be in trouble.

    But it's a good park. They've got firewood at the contact station.

  • Amber W.
    Ellen B.'s photo of camping with pets at Black Moshannon State Park Campground near Claysburg, PA
    Jun. 16, 2021

    Black Moshannon State Park Campground

    Family fun!

    Nice clean and quiet campground. The address online took us to the ranger station. Turn left BEFORE bridge. Couldn’t see sign from the road. The section we were in was “no pets allowed”. My kids loved the beach, swimming was not deep. Beach was big with adjacent playground. Lots of pavilions all over. The area was a little crowded for my liking.

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    Jennifer S.'s photo of camping with pets at Rocky Gap State Park Campground near Claysburg, PA
    Aug. 24, 2020

    Rocky Gap State Park Campground

    Lovely camping and hiking, disappointing swimming IMO

    We 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.

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    Staci R.'s photo of camping with pets at Cowans Gap State Park Campground near Claysburg, PA
    Sep. 13, 2024

    Cowans Gap State Park Campground

    Our favorite close spot from Baltimore area

    We've stayed here at least a half-dozen times with a popup. The smaller B loop is nicer, but no electricity. Pets allowed only on a certain portion of the A loop. The bathrooms are clean, the lake is small but pretty, and the hikes around the lake, and up the mountain on the ridge, are as easy or as challenging as you want. Cell service is pretty much nonexistent so you definitely get unplugged.

  • Sarah C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sarah C.'s photo of camping with pets at Canoe Creek State Park Campground near Claysburg, PA
    Apr. 11, 2022

    Canoe Creek State Park Campground

    Nice Cabins

    This park is a little different and has some fairly interesting history. There are some old ruins as well as an old quarry site. The grounds are open to hunting and we were surprised by a bird hunter and his dog who was running around off leash, creating a little havoc for us while walking our two dogs on the trail. If you visit in the fall, be sure to bring some hunter orange if you plan on exploring the trails.

    Now onto the cabins- these are quite nice! They have nice bathrooms with hot showers, a common area with a lot of furniture, a kitchen with large table and full sized appliances. The cabin we stayed in was pet friendly and had two rooms, one with a full size bed and a second one with 2 sets of bunk beds. The heat was quite efficient and kept us warm on some cold nights. 

    These cabins are not equipped with any type of consumables, cookware or linens. You really need to bring everything if you're planning on actually using the bathroom or kitchen. There is toilet paper though :) We chose to stay here due to its proximity to several National Park sites in the area and it was perfect for us! We will be visiting another state park with similar cabins next year, too!

  • Laure D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jennifer S.'s photo of camping with pets at Rocky Gap State Park Campground near Claysburg, PA
    Sep. 30, 2019

    Rocky Gap State Park Campground

    Ranger Review: Eclipse Sun Clothing at Rocky Gap State Park

    Campground Review: This state park in MD is very popular in the fall for leaf peepers and this weekend was no exception. We were there the last weekend in Sept. The areas of the park that were available were pretty full. All electric sites were full. Our site 16 was spacious and private except for the pathway to the bath house but I only saw a half dozen people walking by. There are many paths from the 30 sites in the A or Ash loop to get to the bath house which was decent and clean. My sister-in-law and her husband stayed in a pull through site #15. It was extremely spacious and very private and backed up to the woods. We checked in at 8:05 on a Friday and there were 2 rangers in the office. The campground has a gate. There are loops A-I with A being all electric and pet friendly. B, C, D, and E were pet friendly with a couple electric sites but seemed to be used by hosts. Loops F through I were no dogs and no electric. There is a beach and a dog beach area which is a huge plus! The camp store was open but the Aviary and Nature center were closed for the season.  There appeared to be boat rentals but I didn't inquire. We hiked throughout and around the lake at the campground and then drove to the other end of the lake (there is a 5 mile trail around the lake) and hiked to Canyon Overlook and the dam which was very pretty. There was a scavenger hunt paper we could've used to search for objects in nature. Great for kids! There are 278 sites total with just 30 having electric hook-up. I would definitely camp there again! Hope it's a bit cooler next time. It was nearly 90!

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    Product Review: 

    I used the Eclipse sun protection clothing for a little bit on Saturday. It was so hot I couldn't keep it on even with the side vents. I had the shawl cover up as well. I found the one size fits all poncho to be too big for me. I am small stature (5'4" and 110 lbs) so one size fits all doesn't usually fit me. I emailed a review to the company and they responded quickly that they were going to offer sized clothing in the very near future! The material was light weight and I think is as good as or better than any other sun protection clothing I've owned. I would recommend it!

  • Kerrie K.
    Jay B.'s photo of camping with pets at Crooked Run Campground — Prince Gallitzin State Park near Claysburg, PA
    Jul. 26, 2020

    Crooked Run Campground — Prince Gallitzin State Park

    Depends what you’re looking for!

    This campground was our least favorite of the many we’ve been to this summer, in large part because there were so many people! We stayed in 103 RedOak loop because we had our dogs. The site itself was fine, and there were no hook ups - which we knew- in that section. The mix of tents and smaller pop ups was nice. But, if you want to get away and be in nature this may not be your spot. The sites across/diagonal to us started playing movies on their big screen projector Friday and Sat. nights. If I wanted to hear my neighbors movies I would have stayed home. And others in our loop arrived late, close to 11 pm and spent the next hour hammering stakes for their tent. Everything just felt so loud. Because it was pet friendly there was a constant barking festival - our dogs included- because you were basically on the main loop road where everyone walked their dogs with little privacy.

    We also hoped to work on Friday during our stay given they advertise WiFi. We paid for WiFi for the day and couldn’t get much work done. We won’t make that mistake again. There was little to no data for AT&T.

    We spent a day on the lake on a pontoon that was from 1972. The younger staff were great and all respectful wearing masks. The lake was fine but nothing like Deep CreekMD or Summersville, WV. People were average friendly. The trails were nice enough but they were walking trails around the lake. Our dogs liked that.

    If you want to kayak or fish, that’s the adventure you’ll get here. And you will be in campground Americana with 300 other people.


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