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Hidden Springs Campground in Clearville accommodates pets at 43 sites across tent, RV, cabin, and glamping options. The campground features electric hookups, water access, and full amenities including showers, toilets, and trash service, all within a pet-friendly environment. Friendship Village Campground & RV Park nearby allows pets with spacious sites and comprehensive facilities including picnic tables, fire rings, and multiple playgrounds spread throughout the property. Choice Camping Court provides another pet-friendly option with 75 sites open from April to October, offering both electric and sewer hookups where campers can bring their dogs. The campground is generally quiet except for some road noise from nearby highways that becomes background noise after a while.
Several hiking options exist near these pet-friendly campgrounds, with Green Ridge State Forest allowing dogs on trails throughout its wilderness areas. Most campgrounds require pets to remain leashed at all times, with designated pet walking areas for exercise. Shawnee State Park Campground provides additional pet-friendly accommodations with cabin options, though the Pennsylvania Turnpike passes nearby and creates some noise disturbance. For primitive camping with dogs, Sideling Hill Roadside Sites in Buchanan State Forest offers more rustic options with interesting trails to explore, including the abandoned PA turnpike that runs through the park. The area is extremely quiet at $10 per night, though facilities are minimal with no hookups or showers.
"We always try to book “outside” loop sites so we don’t have “back neighbors” but none near the lake were available, so we took our chances on an “inside” site in E loop."
"The best loops for families with pets are Dogwood and Elm. No pets? Go to Ironwood loop and get a site close to the water. Water is readily available. The bathrooms are clean and the showers warm."
from $23 - $29 / night
Check Availability"Shawnee State Park is a very large campground (319 campsites with mixed electric and non-electric, some pet friendly, some not) about 10 minutes off highway 76 and 20 minutes from the Flight 93 National"
"The morning drive started early, had several stops and starts, and I was once again glad that my big dog was along for the ride."
from $20 - $110 / night
Check Availability"All are roadside, but plenty are tucked away so you feel alone in the woods. You can occupy a site as long as you register at the parks main office. $10/night."
"We arrived on a Friday around 6 and found every campsite full. We ended up at an overflow site. Get there early if at all possible!"
from $10 / night
Check Availability"One of the best campgrounds I have stayed at so far the pond is nice and has a 1/2 mile walking path around it with trees and beaches to stop and sit dog park is big and has a place for small or large"
"The campground is nestled on the outskirts of Bedford Pennsylvania and is a very easy location to travel to regardless of your rig size."
"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!"
"Pets allowed only on a certain portion of the A loop."
from $20 - $48 / night
Check Availability"It’s a quiet spot to relax away from all the fast paced noise of city life. Campground is clean and the spots are nice. Might be a little closer than other places, but I wouldn’t let that deter you!"
"Lots to do, friendly staff and easy access to c.o. canal"
from $28 - $74 / night
Check Availability"The park is very large, with interesting trails to explore. I had not been aware of the abandoned PA turnpike that runs through the park; very interesting and haunting."
from $10 / night
Check Availability"The trucks passing by on the highway can be loud at night so keep that in mind when choosing a spot if it would bother you. After a little while it was just background noise to us."
from $25 - $50 / night
Check Availability"The bathrooms are a bit of a walk if you're tent camping but they were clean and well stocked."
from $25 - $150 / night
Check Availability"We had a very positive experience at Hidden Springs. We stayed 4 nights, the first two were very quiet at the campground."
from $58 - $70 / night
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GuideOne of the best campgrounds I have stayed at so far the pond is nice and has a 1/2 mile walking path around it with trees and beaches to stop and sit dog park is big and has a place for small or large dogs there is 3 play grounds all different and all well kept
GuideThis campground checks all our boxes. Beautiful scenery, quiet location, spacious campsites, full RV hookups, well-placed fire rings, dog park, nice large bathhouses, polite staff, and Wi-Fi that works.
This is located about an hour away from my home, so we plan on making this our go-to for quick camping getaways throughout the year.
Highly recommended. Definitely worth checking out.
GuidePreface: if your main objective is activities for children, you have come to the right place. This place is loud and full of kids.
We booked a site but chose not to pay to select which one. All the pictures looked great! We ended up on a grassy hill in the back. The spot was so unlevel there were 19 inches between my bottom step and the ground. This site was the same price as level ones closer to activities.
Also bathrooms were outdated. They had older residential toilets that plugged constantly. The day we left 2 of the 3 in our nearest bathroom were out of order.
Aside from all the above, the Dog Park is awesome. It’s the size of a real, normal dog park. The ice cream on site is also a nice perk.
RangerThis may be the first campground I give a 10 out of 10! All the amenities your could want, it's clean, sites are leveled, it's maintained beautifully, there are cows in the distance, fully stocked store, friendly staff. Laundry, bathrooms, fairly spacious sites, a pool, dog park. Very, very nice.
RangerGreat campground for families. Large water park that goes to 3 ft. Playgrounds, dog park, canteen, mini golf, jumping pillow, laser tag, pedal cars, gem mining are just some of the amenities. Very pricey during peak season. We did the camp & store at about $50/night.
GuideNew Germany State Park is situated in Garrett County Maryland. The park has a small lake, a few trails, and two camping loops. The Hemlock loop- the only loop that allows pets, is smaller and is mostly made for tent camping, though one site has electricity, but only big enough for a teardrop camper. There is a bathroom with a hot shower. The problems with the Hemlock loop is the proximity to the other campers. Our neighbors were loud, their kids were louder and their dog was ear- splitting loud. The tent pads are varied in size with sites 52, 53 and 57 being just big enough for a large tent and not much else. Every site has a large picnic table ( that is impressively hard to move) and a fire ring. Some sites are not very level, not not as much that your rolling out of bed in your sleep. There is water, but just at the bathroom area. This makes sense since the loop itself is very small. Deer are dense in these parts, and bears frequent the area. Summer temps usually do not get as nice 85max most of the summer. There is also cross country skiing in the winter. Despite the smaller sites, the Hemlock loop is frequently full, as is the non pet loop, which can accommodate larger tents and RV’s., but no pets.
RangerThis 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.
GuideWe chose this campground for its proximity to home with the chance to swim in the lake.
The camping did not disappoint. We always try to book “outside” loop sites so we don’t have “back neighbors” but none near the lake were available, so we took our chances on an “inside” site in E loop. It was great, smallish, but plenty of vegetation to make it feel private. (Some poison ivy around the edges, though.) The pull-in sites in general seem a bit small (space for our two 4-person tents and that’s it), but are well shaded and separated from neighbors by small patches of woods or bushes. The pull-through sites in our loop were more exposed to the road, but had a bit more space.
There was some noise from the interstate. There were surprisingly few mosquitoes. The bathhouse was clean, but showers were not very warm.
The swimming was unfortunately disappointing. The roped-off swimming area was 3 feet deep at the most. Warm water in August, nice for kids to splash around, but not really good for actual swimming. Bonus for dog people: pets allowed on the beach and in the lake.
During COVID-19, the bathrooms/bathhouses at the beach area are closed; porta-johns only.
We rented paddle boards and a canoe one afternoon and paddled around to one of the lake inlets, which was actually deep and had a good swim. But this is technically not allowed.
If you feel okay about rule-breaking and have water-safe family members (and no pets), I would absolutely choose a site in I loop close to the lake. The sites in E loop closest to the lake are actually up a fairly steep hill from the lake path.
Hiking trails were nice. My kids especially liked the rock scramble-ish up and down the stream gorge on Evitt’s Mountain trail.
TravelerI was the only tenter at the time of my stay; had the whole place to myself. The sites are spread far apart and wooded. Table and fire rings are at each site. They have a brand new bath house which was spotless and a well kept dog park for the furs. If desired, there is a group campsite and the use of a pavilion too. The camp store if beautiful and has everything in it should you forget something. I’ll definitely be back.
Rocky Gap State Park Campground offers spacious, wooded campsites near Clearville with sites spaced far enough apart to provide privacy while camping. The park features both electric and non-electric sites suitable for tents, RVs, and cabin camping across multiple loops. Many campsites are tucked into forested areas with room for larger camping setups, making it popular for weekend getaways and longer stays throughout the camping season from April through October.
Paddle the lake: Rocky Gap State Park Campground provides access to Lake Habeeb with paddle boards and canoes available for rent. "Lots of paddle boards and canoes for rent. The 5 mile hike around Lake Habeeb is enjoyable. Great way to see all sides of the park," notes camper Jeff H.
Explore abandoned turnpike: Sideling Hill Roadside Sites offers access to a unique abandoned section of the Pennsylvania Turnpike. "I had not been aware of the abandoned PA turnpike that runs through the park; very interesting and haunting. It's extremely quiet, with not a whole lot to do, but very peaceful. A terrific place to see the stars," writes Margaret Y.
Hike forested trails: Green Ridge State Forest provides extensive hiking options through undeveloped woodland. "The forest is beautiful, the campsites are large and very spaced out, firewood is bountiful, the area feels very remote. From our campsite, we could not see or hear the next closest campsite," says Benjamin L. The forest maintains nearly 100 campsites spread throughout its boundaries.
Large, private sites: Many campers appreciate the ample space between sites at Rocky Gap State Park Campground. "Can't believe how much space is between each site. You're close enough to see other campers but far enough away to feel you have your own section of woods," reports Jeff H.
Swimming facilities: Shawnee State Park Campground features a lake with a large beach area. "The lake and the trails around it are beautiful. Great swimming and kayaking/small boating. The campground was nice, quiet and clean," shares Casey S.
Clean facilities: Friendship Village Campground maintains well-kept bathhouses and common areas. "The sites are spacious and the gravel pad was level upon parking. Good connections and solid cable. Facilities are well maintained and there are a ton of activities to enjoy," according to Brittany V.
Road noise: Some campgrounds near Clearville experience highway noise that might affect light sleepers. "Nice campground, clean and plenty of activities for the kids. The only thing we didn't like was all of the road noise. This campground is located by 2 major highways and truck traffic and Jake brake are constant all night long," notes Aaron S. about Friendship Village Campground.
Limited services: Green Ridge State Forest offers primitive camping with minimal facilities. "All of the campsites are primitive sites with only a fire circle and a picknick table. Many of the back sites require high clearance, 4 wheel drive vehicles to get to... There are no latrines, bathrooms or showers anywhere to be found and the closest store is 30 minutes away," cautions Benjamin L.
Seasonal considerations: Many dog-friendly campgrounds near Clearville have limited operational seasons. Rocky Gap is best visited during specific times according to one camper: "Rocky Gap is best earlier and later in the year. It's less crowded. The campground beach is fun," advises Marcandpatti B.
Multiple playgrounds: Friendship Village Campground provides numerous play areas throughout the property. "There is 3 play grounds all different and all well kept," mentions Steve K., who also notes the campground has a half-mile walking path around the pond with trees and beaches to stop and sit.
Water activities: Cowans Gap State Park Campground offers family-friendly water recreation. "Nice small lake within walking distance along with a beach. There is also a few hiking trails near the campground," shares Amber, noting the campground's amenities for children.
Site selection: When bringing children to dog-friendly campgrounds near Clearville, choose sites strategically. "The kids played mini golf, jumped on the pillow, played on multiple playgrounds, enjoyed ice cream and went fishing. Can't wait to come back in the summer," writes Tasha M. about her experience at Friendship Village Campground.
Check site dimensions: Many RVers recommend verifying site measurements before booking. "We have a 35' TT and there was no way it was going to fit in the site we originally booked. Luckily it was opening weekend and the rangers and super accommodating! We moved over one site and it made all the difference," reports Brittany V. about Shawnee State Park Campground.
Leveling challenges: Prepare for potentially uneven sites in some campgrounds. "Our site P1 is a full hook up pull through but it's really unlevel. We ran out of blocks trying to level on this site and were still off a bit. If we were staying more than a night we may have asked for a different site," notes Jennifer K. at Little Orleans Campground.
Accessibility considerations: Hidden Springs Campground offers well-maintained sites for larger rigs. "Many E/W only sites but all sites are nice and fairly level, well maintained!" observes Steve H., who gave the campground a positive review.
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