2 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Otter Creek Campground's riverside sites offer pet-friendly access for camping with dogs along the Susquehanna River. The campground maintains clean facilities with water and electric hookups at each site, allowing campers to keep pets comfortable in all accommodations including tents and RVs. Pets must be leashed and under control at all times, with owners responsible for cleanup. The seasonal tenants are notably friendly toward visiting dogs, and the camp store stocks basic pet supplies. The spacious campsites provide plenty of room for pets to relax alongside their owners, with many sites featuring wooded areas between them for additional privacy. Multiple reviewers praise the pet-friendly atmosphere as genuinely welcoming rather than merely permissive.
Pequea Creek Campground features extensive walking trails that are perfect for exercising dogs throughout the 4-acre property. Dogs can splash and cool off in the creek's crystal-clear water, with some sites offering direct creek access via steps down to the bank. The surrounding area offers excellent hiking options on the nearby Mason Dixon Trail and Enola Low Grade Trail, which runs 14 miles along the Susquehanna River—making these among the most dog-friendly campgrounds near Craley for owners who want to keep active with their pets. The campground's group site provides exceptionally spacious accommodations for campers with multiple pets, situated in a secluded corner away from other campers. Wildlife is abundant in the area, so keeping dogs leashed is essential for their safety as well as protecting local fauna. The campground's woodland setting provides natural shade that helps keep pets cool during summer camping trips.
"Close to Lancaster for necessities and great proximity to Baltimore and Philadelphia for day trips."
"I used to stay here all the time with my grandparents when they were around. It was always some of the best times for me."
"Pet friendly and very lush with greenery."
"Covered bridges and road side shopping are close by. Enjoyed river tubing which is close by to this campground. Music bingo on Saturday night was so much fun. Owners are very nice and helpful."
"Pet friendly!"
"Just down the road about a mile or so was the Indian Steps Museum which is owned by York Conservation Society."
"There was a lot of space so walking our dogs was great. The smaller bathroom stalls are pretty small but got the job done. Playground and pool were both nice and clean. Wonderful place for a family."
"Highly recommend staying here with lots of close hiking trails within driving distance."
"A little pricey and strict for vistors, they need to leave by 10 and can’t bring their pets."
"There was a bathhouse and dish sink nearby, as well as the entrance to a nice little nature trail a few sites down. "
from $45 - $279 / night
"Tent sites are lined up along the water which is great for fishing (especially when you need to stay close to the littles sleeping in the tent). Lots of benches lined up along the water."
"Not to noisy being next to a theme park. The bath house was just remodeled so it's excellent! Good price!"
"The large lake is great for a day of kayaking and fishing with supplies readily available for rent at the boat dock store."
"The observatory is open to public once a month, we recommend you plan your trip around this."
"Our dog was welcomed. Will definitely be going back. This was our first trip with our camper ever and everyone was helpful"
"It was a VERY dark walk to get to the bathhouse for showers. And the fire pit had no grill, so we ended up having to use the stoves of some RV camping friends for meals."
"This campground has a little something for everyone, from full hook up sites neatly stacked next to each other, to quiet patches of grass next to the river."
"We stay here every September during the Hershey Dog Grooming Expo. We have never had any complaints. Office personnel are very friendly and helpful."
"Set just off I-76 in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch country, Pinch Pond Family Campground& RV Park is a large, all-in-one, family-focused campground with a layout that feels more like a small neighborhood"
"campground so inconveniently located (more on this later) right next to highway I76."
TravelerCountry Acres is a lovely, well maintained campground. Sites are level and bath house facilities clean and modern. Friendly staff in the office. Dog friendly. Local to all the Lancaster attractions. A complimentary farmland tour is offered by bus and it was great. They take you out into an area of Amish farms and shops and make a stop at 2 of these. The fresh Amish pretzels are amazing!
GuideGreat campsite. Fire pit, picnic table, swimming pool ( not open), miniature golf course, laundromat, bathrooms, showers, dump station, gathering areas for groups, playground, and even a horse area and stalls for horses. Dog friendly. Staff was very helpful and curious.
GuideWe booked two nights mid October not realizing that it's duck hunting season and that hunting is allowed RIGHT by the campground - with kids everywhere. We were jolted out of sleep at 5 am by gun fire right near our site. It kept up for the next hour. In addition, the bathrooms, although clean are in poor condition. Peeling paint everywhere with bare concrete in the showers. For such a pretty site, we had a miserable stay. We left after one night.
GuideWhere we were camping had blown up their dump station. Artillery Ridge helped us out. $10. to dump. If we come to camp in Gettysburg, it will be hear.
GuideYou just can't beat a pennsylvania park. This one is not an exception. Nice clean restroom, plenty of room. Now, what cost a star. Yes, it rained like hell. When we broke camp and go dump. The dump station was overflowing with sewer. Go to the guard shack to tell them, and find another site. None there. Can I go to an unused full hookup to dump? No! I would have to pay for the site. Two hours later, we found a place to dump for $10.
ScoutThe advertisements for Olde Mill Campground were disingenuous. The campsite was 20 yards from a roller coaster. The NOISE of the roller coaster and children on it screaming was as relentless and unnerving as any train we have ever slept near. There was no quiet until almost midnight. The “pull-through” site left my truck almost in the road and our 25’ Airstream slightly over the road on the backside. The site was not level. The sites were close enough to hear a neighbor’s snoring.
GuideWe stayed here to go to the Hershey RV show—about 55 min drive. Right in the center of Amish country. Campground is adults only. It was very clean. The bathrooms were very clean with great water pressure. The roads are tight for getting into sites. Site 5 was not level side to side. We met great people there.
GuideWe only spent the night and didn't look at the amenities. The manager was very friendly and accommodating.
ScoutThe campground is in excellent condition. The facilities are top notch. The excellence and care of the campground is evident. The 4 stars is only due to the road noise and many of the sites are on top of each other. You feel like your neighbor is at your camp fire.
Pet-friendly camping opportunities near Craley, Pennsylvania offer diverse access to riverside recreation along the Susquehanna River. The area sits at approximately 400 feet above sea level with warm, humid summers reaching the mid-80s and cool spring and fall seasons ideal for outdoor activities. Most campgrounds in the region remain open from April through October, with seasonal variations in water levels affecting fishing and kayaking conditions.
Explore riverside hiking trails: Gifford Pinchot State Park Campground offers multiple trail options, including an 8.5-mile Lakeside Trail. "I took an early morning hike on the 8.5 mile Lakeside Trail that goes around the lake and it was really awesome to see the lake from all different angles," reports Danielle V. The park also features the Quaker Race Trail which intersects with disc golf courses.
Kayak the Susquehanna River: Otter Creek Campground provides direct river access for paddlers. "The boat launch is in great shape and with the close islands makes it great to put the kayaks in this huge gorgeous river! Then throw in Otter Creek... it's a great adventure paddling up the creek," shares Sean M. The campground is situated directly alongside both Otter Creek and the Susquehanna River.
Visit nearby attractions: Old Mill Stream Campground serves as a convenient base for exploring Lancaster County's attractions. "The campground is in a good location to Lancaster and other quaint Amish towns like Bird-In-Hand, Paradise, and Intercourse. Just a little bit north of the campground is the beautiful town of Lititz which is definitely worth a visit," notes Nancy W.
Secluded camping spots: Pequea Creek Campground offers campsites with substantial privacy. "The wife & I stayed in site 22 for three nights and bicycled 14 miles, some along the Susquehanna, on nearby Enola Low Grade Trail," writes J W. The campground also features unique sites with direct creek access: "Nearby site 24 had steps down the 'levee' affording easier access to the creek."
Family-oriented activities: Thousand Trails Circle M provides entertainment options for children and adults. "Lots of events to keep the kids busy. We happened to be there on the weekend a magician came, my kids loved it. They have an indoor and outdoor pool. Nice playground. We were down by the river and had a lot of room on our site," shares Leanne B. The campground also offers tubing opportunities for those who bring their own tubes.
Clean facilities: Elizabethtown-Hershey KOA maintains well-kept amenities that campers appreciate. "Spotless bathrooms. Nice pool and playgrounds. Not a lot of traffic. Quiet. Friendly. Price is fair and not nearly as expensive as many other KOAs but the quality is just as good," writes Regina C. Many sites feature concrete stone patios with fire pits and picnic tables.
Site considerations: Codorus State Park Campground offers varied camping environments. "There is a wide variety of sites so finding one that you like should not be difficult, there are some in wide-open park-like settings, and some that are treed," reports J K. Some campers recommend specific sites: "We were in 132, which was huge and had nice open flat areas for the tent."
Weather impacts: Muddy Run Rec Park can experience seasonal flooding affecting accessibility. "Due to my father passing, me and my daughter stayed there 3 nights. I will be back another time to actually enjoy the lake and being between Lancaster and Gettysburg makes both places easy to access," shares Melissa F. about Codorus State Park. Water levels in the Susquehanna can rise rapidly after heavy rains.
Reservation requirements: During peak season (May-September), book campsites 2-3 months in advance, especially for weekend stays. "We visited during the late part of the covid19 outbreak in late May of 2020. From the spacious sites, respectful staff and friendly seasonal campers we felt like we didn't have a care in the world," notes Sean M. about Otter Creek Campground.
Check for kid-friendly water features: Tucquan Park Family Campground offers water recreation for children. "The playground and pool were both nice and clean. Wonderful place for a family. We had a corner site and had plenty of room," reports Jennifer R. The campground also hosts family events like candy bar bingo and regular bingo.
Look for playgrounds: Merry Meadows Recreation Farm provides multiple play areas for children. "The pool area seemed like the place to be. There were tons of things to do there for adults and kids alike. The activities — such as putt-putt, jump zone and the playground ended up being kinda boring for them without others to share it with," explains Wendy W., suggesting visiting during busier periods for social kids.
Consider special events: Many campgrounds host seasonal activities for families. "We stayed here this past Easter and they had plenty of activities for kids and adults. Easter egg hunts for kids, adult scavenger hunts for alcohol. Wonderful experience for the whole family," shares Melissa E. about Merry Meadows Recreation Farm.
Hookup logistics: Muddy Run Rec Park requires preparation for water connections. "Bring 50 ft of hose for water hook up and an extension cord with a converter. The water hook ups are randomly placed, ours was 2 sites away," advises Chris G. Plan accordingly with appropriate equipment for these unique setups.
Site selection strategies: When camping at Old Mill Stream Campground, utilize their online reservation system. "If you reserve online you can see the availability and pick your site which is always a nice feature. They also have pictures of each campsite on the website so you really know what you are getting," explains Nancy W. This helps ensure your RV fits properly at your chosen site.
Entrance navigation: Some campgrounds have tricky entrances that require careful attention. "The entrance in off the main road turns you into the theme park. Fear not. Turn in and follow the road to the right and into the campground," advises Chuck W. about Old Mill Stream Campground, adding "We stayed on site 123 with a 40 ft Allegro Bus. Plenty of room to maneuver a big rig."
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular dog-friendly campsite near Craley, PA?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Craley, PA is Thousand Trails Circle M with a 3.9-star rating from 19 reviews.
What is the best site to find dog-friendly camping near Craley, PA?
TheDyrt.com has all 100 dog-friendly camping locations near Craley, PA, with real photos and reviews from campers.
Keep Exploring
