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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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Ricketts Glen State Park Campground accommodates pets throughout its tent, RV, cabin, glamping, and yurt sites with electric and water hookups. Frances Slocum State Park Campground designates specific dog-friendly sites in the camping area, with several reviewers noting that sites are well-maintained with level grounds ideal for setting up pet enclosures. Moon Lake Recreation Area allows pets at its primitive campsites that accommodate both tents and RVs. Most pet-friendly campgrounds in the region require dogs to be leashed at all times, with a standard 6-foot maximum leash length. The campgrounds typically charge no additional pet fees, though limits on the number of pets per site vary. Several campgrounds feature hiking trails accessible directly from the camping areas where dogs can join their owners while properly secured.
Lackawanna State Park Campground's pet-friendly sites provide access to multiple hiking trails with creek access points where dogs can cool off during summer months. Worlds End State Park offers cabin accommodations for those camping with pets, with nearby wooded trails providing shade during hot weather. Both Highland Campgrounds and Cozy Creek Family Campground feature creek access ideal for dogs who enjoy swimming, with the latter offering tent sites directly on the creek where pets can easily access water. Campground offices typically stock basic pet supplies for emergencies. Visitors report that sites at Frances Slocum may become muddy after rain, so waterproof pet gear is recommended. Most campgrounds enforce quiet hours that include restrictions on excessive barking, and pet waste stations are available throughout the facilities to maintain cleanliness.
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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"
Check Availabilityfrom $20 - $72 / night
2. Highland Campgrounds
"This campground was very nice and had so much hiking in and around it. They were very helpful with getting us a site since it was so last minute on a holiday weekend Will be visiting again"
Check Availabilityfrom $30 - $100 / night
3. Cozy Creek Family Campground
"Campground is based around kids, there’s a lot for them to do!"
Check Availabilityfrom $17 / night
4. Red Rock Mountain Campground
"Close to many family places such as Ricketts Glen and The Red Rock Scoop for ice cream! Love rummaging through the on-site flea market to see what I can find!"
"Quiet hours are not enforced, there were kids running around screaming well after midnight which was annoying because we were waking up for a sunrise hike at Ricketts Glen."
5. 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. "
6. 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
7. Stony MT Family Campground
8. Keen Lake Resort Campground
"We didn’t have a view of the lake, instead we were in someone’s back yard lol. It wasn’t a big deal. The site was well maintained and flat which were the most important."
"I stayed on a lakeside electric/water site for 5 nights in August 2020. It was SO BEAUTIFUL. We had SUPs and kayaks to take on the lake and our sites were right next to the boat launch. "
9. Pioneer Campground
"We own some property near this campground and have stayed here a few weekends as a home base while we clean up our property. The owners are just amazingly nice people, always very helpful!"
"Our tent site was secluded and quiet, but not too far off the beaten path!"
10. Bodnarosa Campground
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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Dallas, PA
766 Reviews of 106 Dallas Campgrounds
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
- 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.
Daniel C.ScoutHillside Campgrounds
Stay away... Unless you like 70 y/o men acting like high schoolers
This clothing-optional campground has a highly toxic, intrusive, and vindictive environment. During my stay, the seasonal permanent residents('perms') subjected me to intense harassment, inappropriate sexual advances, and severe social retaliation/rumor-spreading when those advances were rejected. The situation escalated to the point where an employee had to intervene for my safety. Furthermore, despite management allowing my photo to be taken in costume at a party, I was intentionally blocked from the community group where the photos were posted, leaving me unable to monitor how my image was being used. Avoid this place if you value your privacy, personal boundaries, and safety.
Kathy L.
RangerHickory Run State Park Campground
Beautiful forest
Gorgeous forested area in the Poconos. We stayed on the Rattlesnake Loop which was lovely. Sites not super private but most nestled in trees. The only bummer was that that Campground Loop didn’t have any direct links to the trail network and was far from it. The other Campground Loop was closer to trails and office. Would return!
Guide to Dallas
The Pocono Mountain region near Dallas, Pennsylvania offers terrain ranging from 1,300 to 2,200 feet elevation with a mix of hardwood forests and mountain streams. Camping options span from state parks with electrical hookups to private campgrounds with waterfront sites. Summer temperatures typically range from 75-85°F during day and 55-65°F at night.
What to do
Mountain biking at Moon Lake Recreation Area: The primitive campsites provide direct trail access to some of the region's best mountain biking paths. "Absolutely love Moon Lake. Place has some of the best mountain bike trails in northeast pa. Camping is primitive but has spots big enough for RVs," notes Daniel F.
Waterfall viewing at Ricketts Glen: Hikers can explore 22 named waterfalls along the Falls Trail system. "The biggest draw to this state park 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. from Ricketts Glen State Park Campground.
Swimming and boating at Tobyhanna State Park: The park offers a swimming beach and boat rentals on the lake. "Scenic state park with a lake. You can swim in the lake in the summer or do a 5-mile hike around the lake along well-marked walk paths," reports J.K. from Tobyhanna State Park Campground.
What campers like
Stream access for cooling off: Many pet-friendly sites offer creek access. "We had a primitive site, waterfront. It was a great spot," says katheryn H. from Cozy Creek Family Campground. The sites along the creek provide natural water access during hot weather.
Clean facilities: State parks maintain well-serviced restrooms and shower buildings. "This is the third Pennsylvania state park we have stayed at recently and all get A+ for the bathhouses. Very clean, heated, and the showers appear to be in good condition," explains Lee D. about Worlds End State Park.
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Campers can spot native wildlife from their sites. "We even got to see an eagles' nest near our campsite," notes Marlaina M. about her stay at Tobyhanna State Park Campground.
What you should know
Bear safety practices: The Pocono region has a high black bear population. "Everyone was very nice camp host and DCNR were very helpful. We were warned at check in that there have been a lot of bears in the area. As soon as we got to our site one came right up as we were setting up our tent. Do not leave any food out be sure to lock up everything in car," warns Erik M.
Site selection considerations: Campground layouts vary significantly. "The sites vary in size quite a bit and this happened to be one of the largest ones, made for a larger camper/motor home but also had a mulched area for tents which was nice," explains Ally S. about Worlds End State Park Campground.
Limited cell service: Many campgrounds have spotty or no cell coverage. "No cell service (Verizon)," reports T.K. about Ricketts Glen. This provides a digital detox opportunity but requires advance planning for navigation and emergency contact methods.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Several dog friendly campgrounds near Dallas include play facilities. "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," shares Shirley M. about Hickory Run.
Swimming options: Both lakes and creeks offer swimming opportunities. "We were in the outer loop far from the rest of the campground... Hike to the waterfall, it is beautiful," recommends Sarah L. about Hickory Run State Park Campground.
Educational programs: State parks often offer ranger-led activities. "There is an environmental education center with programs, there is fishing and boating, and an amazing network of hiking and horse riding trails," notes Janet R. about Lackawanna State Park.
Tips from RVers
Site leveling requirements: Some campgrounds require significant leveling. "Nice level sites easy to back in rv and set up," reports John T. about Frances Slocum State Park Campground, indicating sites that minimize setup time.
Electric reliability concerns: Older campgrounds may have electrical issues. "Two electric hookups would trip the 50 amp circuit breaker on any load about 30 amps, which means the hookups are old and unmaintained," cautions David about Lackawanna State Park.
Campground accessibility: Some campground roads present challenges. "The road in (Vacation lane) is dirt, rough and narrow," notes April L. about Cozy Creek, informing RVers about potential access issues.
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