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Scout100 Mile View Camping
What a great place. So unique! Love the view, and a great experience! There are no hook ups, so be prepared but if you are looking for the dispersed camping experience you have found it. What a gem!
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Hickory Run State Park Campground accommodates pet owners with designated pet-friendly sites throughout its camping areas. Dogs are permitted at most sites with proper leash control, though not all cabins accept pets. Campground regulations require pets to be leashed at all times, cleaned up after, and never left unattended. Sites feature picnic tables and fire rings with the campground operating from the second Friday in April through the third Sunday in October. Moyers Grove Campground receives positive feedback for its pet-friendly atmosphere, with creek-side sites particularly suitable for dogs who enjoy water. The bathhouse facilities remain clean and well-maintained, though campers note there is only one centrally located facility.
Ricketts Glen State Park Campground provides year-round pet-friendly camping options with trails suitable for leashed dogs. The park's pet-friendly sites accommodate tents, RVs, and select cabins, with full hookup options available for those traveling with pets in recreational vehicles. Shower facilities and sanitary dump stations enhance the camping experience for longer stays with pets. Lakewood Park Campground in nearby Barnesville offers an alternative with pet-friendly lakeside accommodations. The campground features mature shade trees providing protection from summer heat while pets explore the grounds. Sites are clean and easy to access, with friendly staff and a stocked store for camping essentials. Wildlife sightings are common, so keeping dogs leashed protects local deer and resident geese that frequent the property.
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1. Hickory Run State Park Campground
"We took the short drive to Hawk Falls Trail and also completed the Orchard Trail Loop."
"The bathroom facilities were clean, the hiking in the area was gorgeous and pet friendly and I’m looking forward to going back"
65 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $20 - $72 / night
2. Moyers Grove Campground
"The campsites were clean, adequately spaced and many positioned along side a creek. The bathhouse (hooray) was great. Recently renovated, they were extremely, clean and dry."
"There are 3 resident geese who wander around near the creek and lakes. It was too cool to use the pool while we were visiting but it was clean and well cared-for. "
3. Lakewood Park Campground
"Hoping for a dog park in the future."
"They are in the process of adding lots more sites up away from the lake in the woods plus 2 bath houses. The sites along the lake are great, but be aware most of them are seasonal."
Check Availabilityfrom $65 - $97 / night
4. Jim Thorpe Camping Resort
"Makes it fun searching for a good position within the site, kinda like roughing it in the actual wild... so not really a complaint. Sites are not very private or secluded."
"The sites were fine and I liked the location. Next to the creek where you can fish trout (don’t forget to buy a license). About 3 miles stroll along the creek to Jim Thorpe."
5. Mauch Chunk Lake Park
"Easy drive from Philly area, courteous staff, very wooded and quiet at night. Has many sites right along the lake edge, some very large."
"Beautiful lake beach and canoe and kayak rentals. There’s much to explore in the town Jim Thorpe and beautiful hiking close by."
Check Availabilityfrom $20 / night
6. Bodnarosa Campground
7. Knoebels Campground
"Knoebels campground is situated next to Knoebels amusement park and offers sites for tent campers and RVs, as well as cabins. There is electricity at every site but not water."
"You can walk to their amusement park from the grounds as well as their giant pool with waterslides and diving boards."
Check Availabilityfrom $59 - $160 / night
8. Lake Glory Campground
"This campground is only minutes away from Knobels Amusement Park. The campground itself was clean but not a lot of amenities being it’s part of the amusement park."
"It’s a nice spacious campground next to the park."
Check Availabilityfrom $50 - $80 / night
9. Indian Head Campground
"Not much to do at the campground but it is 20 minutes away from Knoebles. The fees are fairly cheap."
"Good location, right on the river. The campground overall is very pretty. A few old, junk trailers around the property need to be hauled off."
10. Whispering Pines Camping Estates
"Family friendly, Pet Friendly. The owners Dave and Teresa go out of their way to make your stay very comfortable"
"Rented one electric site and onenon-electric right next to it for a two tent set up for my family of five adults and two children and one dog. The sites were level, clear, and pristine."
Check Availabilityfrom $50 - $110 / night
Drive Time
- 34 min from Scranton, PA
- 1 hr 3 min from Allentown, PA
- 1 hr 6 min from Reading, PA
- 1 hr 7 min from Lebanon, PA
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Nancy W.
LegendHickory Run State Park Campground
Peaceful State Park Camping in the Fall
This is a large campground with a wide array of campsites so be careful attention when you book online, especially if you have a pet because some sites are not pet-friendly. Some are 50-amp full hook-up and some are primitive with no hook-ups.
There is a nice nature center with interesting interpretive exhibits and lots of informational brochures including ones about the hiking trails, bears, scat and tracks of local animals, and fishing. Our site was at the edge of the campground and backed up to Route 534 which resulted in a bit of road noise at our site. Other than the road noise the campground was pretty quiet and was not very crowded when we camped there in October.
Not all sites are level and we happened to book one that was not and we had to live with a slant for our stay. The roads in the park are gravel/dirt and since it rained the day we arrived the roads were a muddy mess which made the roads slippery and there were lots of potholes. Unfortunately, some campers were disrespectful and left bags of trash in the fire pit and scattered around their site which was totally unnecessary because there were dumpsters plenty of dumpsters in the campground. Since we camped at Hickory Run late in the season, there were no camp hosts and the trash never got picked up.
The campground is open from mid-April to mid-December; however, the shower facilities and dump station are not available after the third week of October so plan accordingly. We really like the hiking trails which are of varying degrees of difficulty and lengths. The Hawk Falls is a nice easy walk (1.4 miles round-trip) to a waterfall but is extremely popular so don’t think you will be admiring the falls alone. The parking lot at this trail head fills up fast so you better get there early if you want to get a spot.
You can enter the park from two different directions. If you have a big-rig, it is best to approach from the east side. We made the mistake of coming in from the west side as we dropped down from I-80 and came down 534 and the road was really windy with no shoulder. Luckily, there was very little traffic so we could go 10 mph and safely navigate the roads.
Be aware alcohol is not allowed in PA state parks. This park does allow hunting in certain sections of the park. The no-hunting areas are clearly marked with white no hunting signs on trees and you can also pick up a brochure from the office that designates hunting and no-hunting sections.
Tony F.
Guide100 Mile View Camping
The best views
This is a hidden gem, as close to dispersed camping you can get with dirt, gravel roads, large stone fire pits, a amazing views with the added benefit of a five gallon jug of non potable water and very clean port-a-potties. The owner regularly patrols the site and makes sure everything is okay.
SkywaystoHighways.com Y.LegendRicketts Glen State Park Campground
Beautiful Falls!
What a great campground! We stayed here on a recommendation from a friend after the Overland Expo. Great hiking trails and the falls were absolutely breathtaking. Truly enjoyed our stay and plan to return!
- WWill W.Guide
Lackawanna State Park Campground
Car camping
Stayed October 14 without reservations because website showed lots of availability. Office was closed (M-F 8-4) so submitted honor system envelope with cash and stayed at Site 041 on Carpenter loop. Shower building was a short walk and was spacious enough. Water temp didn’t quite reach hot but was warm enough.
Electric kept on tripping breaker.
Roger V.
TravelerBake Oven Knob
solid parking place for vans and RVs. road is dirt gravel but not terrible. nice hike nearby
Troy P.TravelerShikellamy State Park Campground
meh
i mean meh with the most enthusiasm as you can live your entire life & be oki not going here. the trails are small & the overlook is fenced high for falls. it’s about as much scenery as going for a walk deer hunting. it’s beginner friendly if anyone wants to start getting into parks but i feel there’s more focus on pavilions & playgrounds than calling it a state park. for anything boating or canoeing on the river it’s a good place to be but your in town so it take it for what it is
- jjeanne A.Guide
Council Cup Campground
Better than nothing
Small campground with rude owner. Everything I asked about was putting her out. It was cheap though at $36 for water and electric with a military discount.
- jjeanne A.Guide
Echo Valley Campground
Big sites with lots of trees
We only spent the night and didn't look at the amenities. The manager was very friendly and accommodating.
Guide to Conyngham
Campers near Conyngham, Pennsylvania can explore the Pocono Mountains region where elevations range from approximately 1,200 to 2,300 feet. The area experiences distinct seasonal changes with warm summers averaging 75-85°F and cold winters that can drop below freezing. Fall camping from September through mid-October offers moderate temperatures with colorful foliage displays, while summer months provide access to swimming areas and water-based recreation.
What to do
Explore the boulder field: At Hickory Run State Park Campground, visitors can experience the unique boulder field. "The Boulder Fields are one of the coolest places I've ever visited, partially because they were so unexpected. Don't twist an ankle, but you can play hide and seek to an extent as there are small depressions in the fields," notes Amber A.
Waterfall hiking: Ricketts Glen State Park Campground features a famous Falls Trail with 22 named waterfalls. "The biggest draw to this state park (which no one in Pennsylvania I spoke with seemed to know about) is the 22 waterfalls! We saw 18 of them on a four-mile moderate hike, but if you want to see the additional four, you could make it a seven-mile hike," shares Lee D.
Fishing and boating: Many area campgrounds offer lake access where anglers can try their luck. "There are tent sites with electric, and a beautiful creek that ran along the lower sites," notes Debbie H. about Moyers Grove Campground. At Locust Lake, "The lake is Good for fishing and canoe/kayak rides," according to Brandon W.
What campers like
Secluded woodland campsites: For campers seeking quieter options for pet-friendly camping near Conyngham, Pennsylvania, secluded sites are available. "The sites are large and many are somewhat private in terms of visual barriers," says Bridget D. about Hickory Run State Park.
Lakefront camping: Lakewood Park Campground offers sites with direct water access. "The lake is was nice and had a small dock perfect for fishing," according to Scott H., while another camper mentioned, "We had lake front access to put kayaks in and fish which was awesome."
Fall foliage viewing: The area transforms during autumn months. "PA is beautiful in the fall. Nice campground with some trails and access to Pottsville - for the best brewery tour ever - Yeungling!" reports Melanie Z. about Locust Lake State Park Campground.
What you should know
Weather preparedness: Temperature variations can be significant. "Even though it was a very hot weekend and our site was in an open area, we had a nice breeze and shade from the wooded area behind our site," notes Shirley M. about camping at Hickory Run.
Limited connectivity: Cell service varies dramatically between campgrounds. "There was no cell service or internet for AT&T users. (Verizon did have some service)," reports Becca U. at Moyers Grove, while another camper noted "Cell service is respectable in most parts" at Hickory Run.
Wildlife awareness: The area has significant wildlife populations. "There are bear in the region so be weary with your food," warns Zoltan P. about Tuscarora State Park Campground. At Hickory Run, "we were warned to be cautious about leaving food out as there have been some bear sightings," confirms Jennifer D.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Several campgrounds feature dedicated play areas. "There is a large open field in the loop we camped in with a swing set on it. This was nice for families with children," says Shirley M. about Hickory Run.
Educational opportunities: Some parks offer nature learning experiences. "The visitors center boasts the most modern updates and a truly lovely interactive museum displaying the history and current wildlife of the park," notes Shayna about Hickory Run.
Biking opportunities: Paved paths provide safe cycling for children. At Mauch Chunk Lake Park, "Great walking path around lake for kids to ride bikes to parks or beach," according to Dawn R.
Tips from RVers
Hookup variations: Electric options differ between campgrounds. "We had a full hook-up site in the back loop, pet friendly part of the campground. The sites in this loop were spacious and more in an open area," reports Shirley M. about her experience at Hickory Run.
Water connections: Always check water hookup details before arrival. "Be advised... Make sure you have a LONG water hose. We actually had to buy a 50 foot hose in the camp store to accommodate the distance to the spigot," cautions Becca U. about Moyers Grove.
Site leveling challenges: Some campgrounds require significant leveling. "The only reason I didn't give this 5 stars is because our site wasn't level and it took hours to get it right," explains Angie G. about her experience at Jim Thorpe Camping Resort.
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