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Raccoon Creek State Park Campground features dedicated pet-friendly loops where campers with dogs enjoy spacious sites in wooded settings. Loop F accommodates pets with electric hookups while maintaining privacy between campsites. Most sites throughout the park's pet areas include fire rings, picnic tables, and nearby access to modern restrooms with showers. The F loop sites provide ample space for setting up tents alongside vehicles, with paved parking spaces at each site. Many campers with pets appreciate the campground's proximity to hiking trails accessible directly from the camping areas. Loop F campsites are generally large and spread out, offering good separation between neighboring campers with pets.
Hiking trails throughout Raccoon Creek provide excellent opportunities for dog walking, with the Wetlands trail offering wildlife viewing possibilities while keeping pets leashed. The park includes a lake with swimming areas, though pets must remain outside designated beach zones. Campers often report wildlife sightings including deer, turkeys, raccoons and owls throughout the property. Bear Run Campground and Indian Brave Campground also accommodate pets at their tent, RV, and cabin sites near Coraopolis. When selecting a campsite with pets, pay attention to site leveling as some locations throughout the area's campgrounds require significant adjustments for RVs and trailers. The pet-friendly camping options near Coraopolis provide good access to Pittsburgh, typically a 30-50 minute drive depending on traffic conditions around the tunnel.
"While most of the campgrounds in the park are no pets- there are 2 loops that allow your furry companions! Loop F includes electric spots!"
"There's a trail right to the beach near the D loop, so it's a great place for families to go with pets. The sites are big, wooded, and all close to the bathroom."
from $18 - $128 / night
Check Availability"Pets are welcome. Facilities are older but well kept. Bathhouse is heated with showers that have a fiberglass tub surround, not concrete. Nice hiking trails that connect through the campground. "
"There are trails and fishing so plenty to do. Fairly sparse in April but a lot of people still driving and walking by. Alcohol prohibited"
from $28 - $40 / night
Check Availability"They have an Olympic sized swimming pool, nature trails, playground, basketball court, recreation hall and walking distance to harmony and all the live music and nightlife that Harmony and Zelienople have"
"Reason for mark down is due to the trains that came through in the night and it must’ve been trash day in Harmony as we heard dumpster being banged around in the early hours of the morning."
from $30 - $55 / night
Check Availability"gravel lots with wood boarders lots of grass on each site as well
full verizon coverage lte
30 + 50amp services
grey water dump on most sites
water
open year round
cons
no kids park
no dog"
"We recently stayed at this campsite with our 3 very young kids and dog. What amazing views from this location!"
from $48 / night
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- 6 electric sites
- 44 non-electric sites
- Dump station
- No showers; no flush toilets
- Pets"
"Site was fairly clean, but be sure to move the pine tree duff away from the fire pits to be safe. "
from $23 - $50 / night
Check Availability"Pad was level and utilities were well located. Check-in & check-out were seamless.
The site amenities are dated, but it is a pretty cool campground!
We would definitely return for longer!"
"Very conveniently located off the interstate. Follow the signs to the campground NOT the GPS in order to avoid some narrow and sharp turn roads. Staff were super friendly!"
"Easy highway access great for overnight travel"
"Just pull in and grab some firewood 7.00 a 5gal bucket full and pick your site. there are 10 walk-in sites with 2 beauties down by the creek, 7 or so observation platforms you can camp on and to many to"
"We wanted a secluded site and close to Pittsburgh. We arrived around 7pm and there was no check in, we drove around for a while trying to find a spot with a fire ring per some helpful campers."
from $10 - $20 / night
Check Availability"Very family friendly place and pets are welcome too! My son loves the horse rides on Sundays"
"The nightly RV sites are close to the park entrance and are relatively flat. The campground hosts themed events, game nights and arts& crafts."
from $30 - $300 / night
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TravelerOverLl great campground. The sites are a little close together but we still enjoyed our time there. Staff is super friendly and there was plenty for the kids to do, pool, arcade, fishing, and playground. Decent size dog park to let your dogs run and decent trails nearby.
GuideSites are super big and is a great family owned campground! Super close to a local ice cream shop and has a great dog park and is fully paved. Large fishing area and Camp store! I love that you can use Campers App at this campground and I love getting the Notifications when I camping there!
ScoutGood location for outdoor and city experiences, along with a relaxing getaway. Workers and permanent campers are very friendly with all the amenities necessary on site, including nice dog park. A small campground that didn’t have many kids for ours to play with during our visit. In addition, hill keeps permanent campers separate from temporary campers.
TravelerWhile most of the campgrounds in the park are no pets- there are 2 loops that allow your furry companions! Loop F includes electric spots! Loved seeing the 'neighbors' dogs get excited and curious when I walked my 4-legged best friend around the site. Clean area , close to a modern bathroom (a few stalls & even 2 showers!) Looking forward to going back at the end of the month.
ScoutVery conveniently located off the interstate. Follow the signs to the campground NOT the GPS in order to avoid some narrow and sharp turn roads. Staff were super friendly! Front desk staff were knowledgeable and and helpful. We had some issues with our power, and Larry was at our site within minutes to fix it. Big open dog park! There are only a few shaded spots. Spot width was a little narrow where we stayed (on the hill), but perfect for a quick overnight stay. Bathrooms were fairly clean, laundry was nice. The pool looked very well maintained.
Scoutnice campsite the closest to Pittsburg that i found. 35 mins
pros
amazing views at this mountain top campsite
45 per night for me ymmv
clean campgrounds
level gravel lots with wood boarders
lots of grass on each site as well
full verizon coverage lte
30 + 50amp services
grey water dump on most sites
water
open year round
cons
no kids park
no dog park
no cable hookups
moderate wi-fi (to be expected)
no black sewer hookup (does have dump station and honey wagon)
TravelerIn the past 5 years, I've made 13 trips to Raccoon Creek State Park and spent 16 nights in a tent there. It is my local state park and I can tell you lots about it.
The D loop is really great tent camping at Raccoon Creek State Park. It's tents only, no RVs. So it gets a really fun, party vibe on Saturday nights during the summer. There's a trail right to the beach near the D loop, so it's a great place for families to go with pets. The sites are big, wooded, and all close to the bathroom.
The C loop, however, doesn't take pets (which stinks). When we have our dogs with us, we gravitate towards the C loop. It's fine, but it's not as fun as the D loop.
When we don't make a reservation and we have our dog, we end up in the F loop. It's not our preference (but--let's be clear--even the worst site in the F loop is better than NO trip!).
TravelerI started camping at Raccoon back in the 60's as a little person with my family. Hadn't been for several decades, but finally got back with my husband and cats the past couple of years. Great park ony a 1/2 hour outside of Pittsburgh. The campground has something for everyone - RV sites with electric (although I wouldn't recommend bringing your 40' rig...sites can be a tad on the smaller side) or secluded sites just for tenting. Restrooms are clean and well maintained. Two loops allow pets F and B, but only some sites in F have electric, so be sure to check if that is what you need. There are many hiking trails that are not too strenuous or you can take a 10 mile trip around the lake. Lots of birds for viewing, particularly near the beach. You can put in your kayak or fish on the shore at the fairly large lake. Boats do require a launch pass which you can obtain from the park office. And don't miss the Wildflower Preserve if you are there in May or late summer! Great place to take the family and relax in nature!
RangerLong holiday weekend trip. Love this park. Designated pet areas, flush toilets and shower house available. Plenty of trails.
Camping near Coraopolis offers varied terrain with elevations ranging from 700-1,200 feet above sea level. The region experiences four distinct seasons with summer temperatures averaging 80-85°F and winter lows frequently dropping below freezing. Most campgrounds in the area sit within a 40-minute drive of downtown Pittsburgh, providing both wooded seclusion and urban accessibility.
Hiking at McConnells Mill: The trails at McConnells Mill State Park offer challenging terrain for dogs and owners near dog friendly campgrounds around Coraopolis. "There are nice hikes around the creek too. We camp in the primitive site, which is very basic and well taken care of," notes Dan N. about Beaver Creek State Park Campground.
Fishing opportunities: Lake Arthur provides excellent fishing access within 30 minutes of Coraopolis. "Near good fishing lake and hiking trail need a little improvement but not bad," mentions Rich E. when describing the water access at Beaver Creek State Park Campground.
Kayaking: Multiple campgrounds offer water access for paddling adventures. "The park includes a lake with swimming, fishing, ect. I would give the park as a whole a 5/5," shares Matt R. about Raccoon Creek State Park Campground. Some campers recommend bringing your own equipment as rental options may be seasonal.
Privacy at primitive sites: Several campgrounds feature more secluded tent sites away from RV areas. "Love this campground. We chose one of two primitive sites next to a small creek. Apart from the campers above us on top of the hill, we were a few hundred feet from the other primitive sites. Despite being just a minutes walk from our truck, we felt incredibly secluded," writes Ben about Breakneck Campground.
Night sky viewing: The relative distance from Pittsburgh light pollution offers better stargazing at some sites. "The sky was dark enough to see far more stars than you'd see near any larger towns or cities. To cap it off, we laid in our tent dozing off to the sounds of owls and coyotes!" explains Matt H. about his experience at Beaver Creek State Park Campground.
Mountain views: Several campsites provide elevated perspectives of the surrounding landscape. "Amazing views from this campground! Water and electric available (50 amps), grey sewer available," writes Doreen C. about Mountain Top Campground, which offers panoramic vistas from its ridgeline location.
Seasonal operations: Most pet-friendly campgrounds near Coraopolis operate from April through October, with limited winter accessibility. "The campground is steep in parts and too large to walk efficiently. There is a fenced dog run area and a beautiful lake," notes Britt B. about Bear Run Campground.
Water limitations: Some campgrounds restrict water usage or access. "They are on a well so there is limited water and they don't allow you to fill up your on board tank. Make sure you fill up before you go!" warns Bounding Around about Beaver Creek State Park Campground.
Weekend noise concerns: Several campgrounds experience higher noise levels during weekend stays. "I got about 2 hours of sleep Saturday night total, and the last time I was woken up my watch said 3:48 am. Clearly there is absolutely no enforcement of the quiet hours whatsoever," reports Sara K. about her stay at Breakneck Campground.
Pool access: Several camper-friendly spots offer swimming pools for families with children. "This campground is great for a little getaway. Nice amenities. There is a swimming pool and playground for the kids. It also has a small café that sells baked goods and coffee. On Saturdays they sell amazing Armish Donuts!" mentions Britt B. about Bear Run Campground.
Scheduled activities: Holiday weekends often include special events for families. "I am unsure if I just happen to have gotten lucky and decided to go camping during a special weekend, but it's Labor Day weekend and I am loving that there is a calendar of events for campers to participate in if they choose to. Activities include wagon rides to the lake, talent show, karaoke…etc," writes Bettina A. about Indian Brave Campground.
Trail difficulty ratings: Consider trail challenge levels when hiking with children. "Got out for a couple hours hiking in the snow. It was great. Just what we needed to stretch the legs and enjoy some family time. We did the Palomino Loop," shares Jay R. about winter hiking at Raccoon Creek State Park Campground.
Road access challenges: Several campgrounds have difficult approach roads for larger rigs. "The roads get narrow so if in an RV call them for the easiest way in. If you are Overlanding like us just follow the map. Great scenic routes and close to the spot you want to see in Pittsburgh," advises Corey L. about Tomlinson Run State Park Campground.
Site leveling issues: Many campsites require significant leveling for trailers. "A dozen or so of the sites are not level, not only that but they are narrow and where you sit is a slope making it very uncomfortable," warns Kevin D. about Washington-Pittsburgh SW KOA.
Grey water management: Some campgrounds offer unique grey water disposal solutions. "Since they sit atop the mountain, the grey water hookup is a long hose that has an adapter which hooks up to your black and grey tank outlet and it runs down the hillside of the mountain into the grassy area. This means that unless you are a very active user of the commode, your black tank should not need to be flushed for 1-2 weeks at a time!" explains Dave about Mountain Top Campground.
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