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Mountain Top Campground accommodates pets at sites around its grassy perimeter with stunning valley views. Located 20 minutes from Pittsburgh, this year-round facility provides water and electric hookups (30/50 amp) with grey water disposal at most sites. Dogs are welcome at tent sites, RV spots, and cabin accommodations, though the campground lacks designated pet exercise areas. Guests report the family owners are extremely attentive and helpful, escorting campers to their sites even during late arrivals. The wide-open grassland layout gives pets plenty of space to enjoy leashed walks around the property. Other pet-friendly options include Crooked Creek Lake, Raccoon Creek State Park, and Smith Grove, all allowing dogs at their campsites. Campers browse The Dyrt when exploring the best sites near Creighton, Pennsylvania.
Pet owners find Bush Recreation Area offers pet-friendly sites along Loyalhanna Creek with a playground nearby for families. The campground provides electric hookups and potable water but lacks sewer connections at individual sites. Dravo's Landing Campground allows pets at its free primitive sites along the Youghiogheny River, popular with bikers on the Great Allegheny Passage trail. The campsite features lean-tos that accommodate four sleepers or one two-person tent, with additional picnic shelters available. Dog owners should be aware that trains frequently pass by throughout the night, so earplugs are recommended for light sleepers. All campgrounds in the area require pets to be leashed and under control at all times, with owners responsible for waste cleanup.
"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
Check Availability"The campground was family and pet friendly on the hillside section. For the whole family enjoy."
"I camped in the Hillside Loop (Dog Friendly). Not a bad walk to the lake. Site was reasonable leave and plenty of room for my 32 foot Motor home and car."
from $18 - $70 / night
Check Availability"This is a small campground next to Crooked Creek Lake. The lake is manmade and maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers. There is a small beach and picnic tables."
"Nice small, quiet campground near Crooked Creek. Affordable as well. Love the lake, there is even a little beach for the family. Definitely worth a visit."
from $15 - $35 / night
Check Availability"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 Availabilityfrom $30 - $95 / night
Check Availability"We rented space 16 late August 2020 and our friends (and their kids) rented #17 on the inner circle, right next to us with the playground right behind us. Great spots!"
"This is a nice, quiet small campground with a small lake. Our grandchildren loved it. The boat launch is a nice size to fit 2 boats at a time. The only problem is the beach is not that great."
from $25 - $50 / night
Check Availability"It’s very military positive, even includes a reserved place for the fallen soldiers. Some sites are a bit close, the pull through sites are very ample. Gravel roads and level sites."
"Tent site was nice and conveniently located next to the bathhouse"
from $50 / night
Check Availability"They have a pool, fishing pond and a cloud pillow with the playground next to it along with two small dog play areas.Every week they organizes different themes for bingo, and other games."
"The sites are pretty close together and we couldn’t use our fire ring because it ended up being very close to our rig."
"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
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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.
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)
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.
GuideStayed 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
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!).
RangerThere 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.
Mountain camping near Creighton offers campers elevations ranging from 900 to 2,100 feet with temperature variations up to 15°F between valley floors and ridgetops. The region sits at the convergence of the Allegheny Plateau and Appalachian foothills, creating diverse camping environments from riverside sites to mountain viewpoints. Summer humidity levels often reach 70-85% with afternoon thunderstorms common from June through August.
Fishing opportunities: Crooked Creek Lake provides access to smallmouth bass, crappie, and catfish. "The lake is great for kayaking or small boats. We fish and kayak the creek opposite the lake," notes a visitor to Crooked Creek Lake.
Trail exploration: Keystone State Park offers multiple hiking trails through varied terrain. "There's plenty to do in surrounding areas from Ft Ligonier to the shops in the town. Great place to spend the weekend," reports a reviewer at Keystone State Park Campground.
Swimming access: Many local campgrounds maintain designated swimming areas. "The park itself is gorgeous with a large lake and designated swimming area. Place attracts a lot of people in the summer as its basically in the Pittsburgh suburbs along a major road artery," explains a camper about Keystone State Park.
Cemetery exploration: Historical cemeteries offer unique exploration opportunities. "It's close to an old cemetery which is useful in telling ghosts stories around the campfire," shares a visitor about Dravo's Landing Campground.
Scenic viewpoints: Mountain Top Campground offers panoramic views from its ridge locations. "You come up a winding road and emerge atop the mountain. It's cute. Wide open grass land with sites around the perimeter. Half a dozen of them (premium) are at the edge and have a nice view to the hills beyond," reports a camper at Mountain Top Campground.
Affordable options: Several campgrounds offer budget-friendly accommodations. "Campground is very nice. A lot of sites with plenty of room at each site. Bathrooms were very clean as well," notes a visitor at Smith Grove.
Free camping: Bicycle travelers can access no-cost accommodations. "Free bike-in camp site with water access along the Youghiogheny River. Access from the Allegheny Gap trail. There were a few shelters, nice campsite," explains a reviewer at Dravo's Landing Campground.
Wildlife viewing: Early morning hours offer optimal wildlife observation. "The whole back area is covered in blackberry bushes and in the morning your awaken by the beautiful sounds of birds singing," shares a camper from Madison-Pittsburgh S.E. KOA.
Train noise: Railway proximity affects some campgrounds. "One thing to consider with these campgrounds next to the trail is the number of trains that pass by in the night. It's not the train horn but the number of turns in the track and the squealing breaks that keep you up – so bring good earplugs if you hope to sleep!" advises a visitor to Dravo's Landing.
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