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Keystone State Park Campground's hillside loop accommodates campers with dogs, offering pet-friendly sites within a wooded setting distinct from the more crowded lakeside area. The park maintains a clean, well-managed camping environment with both electric and non-electric sites suitable for tents, RVs, and cabins where pets are permitted. Campsites feature picnic tables and fire rings, while modern bathhouses with showers provide convenience for overnight visitors. Pets must be leashed at all times, kept under control, and owners are required to clean up after their animals. Many sites in the dog-friendly section provide reasonable privacy with tree coverage, though some reviewers note certain spots lack shade. The campground enforces quiet hours from 9pm to 8am, strictly monitoring both noise levels and proper pet management. The Dyrt includes reviews of campgrounds near Derry, Pennsylvania.
Several hiking trails throughout Keystone State Park welcome leashed dogs, providing exercise opportunities along woodland paths and lake perimeters. The park features a swimming beach and lake access points, though pets are prohibited from the designated swimming areas. Mirror Lake RV Camping & Fishing provides an alternative pet-friendly option near Derry, with full-hookup sites positioned along a lake and creek where dogs can cool off during warmer months. Local hiking destinations in the Laurel Highlands region complement these camping options, with multiple state parks in the area accepting pets on designated trails. Visitors report positive experiences at these campgrounds when bringing well-behaved dogs, particularly appreciating the natural water features that allow dogs to splash around. Seasonal considerations include checking for tick prevention during summer months and bringing appropriate gear for cooler spring and fall camping temperatures.
"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"Stayed 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 loop was essentially a field with trees around it. The none pet loop was in the trees and so you sometimes had more space and sometimes were right beside you."
from $20 - $64 / night
Check Availability"This camp was laid out very well and had plenty of maps and trails, as well as daily activities. They have a small amphitheater with easy access, a dump and recycling area."
"Aside from the rock water slide, which is burned into the kid's memories, there's great, easy hiking trails and a pet-friendly campsite."
from $20 - $54 / night
Check Availability"It has a huge back yard and easy access to the creek. Close by is Ligonier, Idlewild, and St. Vincent (where the Pittsburgh Steelers training camp takes place.)"
"Not only were the staff super friendly and helpful, but we were lucky enough to get a full-hookup site right on the lake. Quiet, peaceful, everything you want on a spring trip."
"Dog friendly. -$5 firewood bundles at the entrance. -Cleanest bathrooms/showers -Crystal clear stream with beautiful trail to the lake. Both stocked with fish. -Lots of picnic tables at the lake."
"Kooser State Park sits on the border of Forbes State Forest in the Laurel Highlands. It has a mix of camper & tent sites around a central clearing, and offers a few cabins."
from $22 - $70 / 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"Peaceful despite being by the highway. The owners were very friendly and helpful. Will definitely be back. Dogs loved it as well"
"The only thing I can say about this campground that made me not give it 5 stars is, the highway noise."
"Nearby all the local attractions that laurel highlands has to offer....Youghiogheny River, Frank Loyd Wright house, Living Treasures Animal Park, Seven Springs, Hidden Valley, etc.."
"Laurel Highlands campland is in a terrific location for all the local attractions."
from $45 / 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."
GuideOne of the best campgrounds I have stayed at so far the pond is nice and has a 1/2 mile walking path around it with trees and beaches to stop and sit dog park is big and has a place for small or large dogs there is 3 play grounds all different and all well kept
GuideThis campground checks all our boxes. Beautiful scenery, quiet location, spacious campsites, full RV hookups, well-placed fire rings, dog park, nice large bathhouses, polite staff, and Wi-Fi that works.
This is located about an hour away from my home, so we plan on making this our go-to for quick camping getaways throughout the year.
Highly recommended. Definitely worth checking out.
GuidePreface: if your main objective is activities for children, you have come to the right place. This place is loud and full of kids.
We booked a site but chose not to pay to select which one. All the pictures looked great! We ended up on a grassy hill in the back. The spot was so unlevel there were 19 inches between my bottom step and the ground. This site was the same price as level ones closer to activities.
Also bathrooms were outdated. They had older residential toilets that plugged constantly. The day we left 2 of the 3 in our nearest bathroom were out of order.
Aside from all the above, the Dog Park is awesome. It’s the size of a real, normal dog park. The ice cream on site is also a nice perk.
RangerThis may be the first campground I give a 10 out of 10! All the amenities your could want, it's clean, sites are leveled, it's maintained beautifully, there are cows in the distance, fully stocked store, friendly staff. Laundry, bathrooms, fairly spacious sites, a pool, dog park. Very, very nice.
GuideNew Germany State Park is situated in Garrett County Maryland. The park has a small lake, a few trails, and two camping loops. The Hemlock loop- the only loop that allows pets, is smaller and is mostly made for tent camping, though one site has electricity, but only big enough for a teardrop camper. There is a bathroom with a hot shower. The problems with the Hemlock loop is the proximity to the other campers. Our neighbors were loud, their kids were louder and their dog was ear- splitting loud. The tent pads are varied in size with sites 52, 53 and 57 being just big enough for a large tent and not much else. Every site has a large picnic table ( that is impressively hard to move) and a fire ring. Some sites are not very level, not not as much that your rolling out of bed in your sleep. There is water, but just at the bathroom area. This makes sense since the loop itself is very small. Deer are dense in these parts, and bears frequent the area. Summer temps usually do not get as nice 85max most of the summer. There is also cross country skiing in the winter. Despite the smaller sites, the Hemlock loop is frequently full, as is the non pet loop, which can accommodate larger tents and RV’s., but no pets.
TravelerI was the only tenter at the time of my stay; had the whole place to myself. The sites are spread far apart and wooded. Table and fire rings are at each site. They have a brand new bath house which was spotless and a well kept dog park for the furs. If desired, there is a group campsite and the use of a pavilion too. The camp store if beautiful and has everything in it should you forget something. I’ll definitely be back.
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
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.
Keystone State Park Campground sits 1,200 feet above sea level in Pennsylvania's Laurel Highlands region, where the four-season climate features colorful fall foliage and humid summers. The park's two distinct camping areas cater to different visitor preferences, with the hillside loop providing more spacious sites than the lakeside section. Seasonal temperatures range from 80°F in summer to below freezing in winter months.
Fishing access points: Mirror Lake RV Camping & Fishing offers creek-side sites where both humans and dogs can cool off. "My family stayed in one of the cabins while friends were in their campers... We had 8 kids and 8 adults who all had a blast playing on the playground, floating down the creek, swimming in the pool, riding bicycles etc," reports Austin B.
Historical exhibits: The Ohiopyle State Park visitor center provides educational displays about local history. "The visitors center at Keystone was beautiful and informative of the local history which was very interesting how the park first came about," notes Doreen M., who appreciated learning about the area's development.
White water activities: Ohiopyle town serves as a hub for river adventures during warmer months. "Great place to go white water rafting!!!" recommends keshini C., highlighting one of the most popular summer activities in the region.
Private wooded sites: The Kooser State Park Campground provides tent-only areas separated from the main camping loops. "There are some great private tent only wooded sites that sit above the main park of the campground so you really feel secluded," explains Matt R., who appreciated the separation from RV areas.
Multiple water features: Laurel Hill State Park Campground offers both swimming and boating opportunities. "The lake provides a great place to fish and the walking trail has some less used fishing spots if you are willing to walk. Kayak rental of $15 for an hour was the cheapest we have seen and allowed us to explore more of the lake," shares Erik E.
Modern bathroom facilities: Though not all dog-friendly campgrounds near Derry have equal amenities, some maintain clean facilities. "The bathhouse was very clean with large stalls," reports Tim J. about Bush Recreation Area, noting an important consideration for tent campers and families.
Pet-friendly loop limitations: At Fox Den Acres Campground, specific areas accommodate pets. "There are also very limited sites that you can have a pet with you," warns Nora M., emphasizing the importance of confirming pet policies when booking.
Seasonal bathroom availability: During shoulder season (April-May and September-October), some campground facilities may operate with reduced services. "The road was closed due to a separate paving project... and only the largest bath house near the main entrance was open," notes Danielle V. about pre-Memorial Day conditions.
Highway noise considerations: Several dog-welcoming campgrounds near Derry sit close to major roads. "Quiet in the camp but lots of highway noise at night if the breeze is just right," mentions Kathryn about Madison-Pittsburgh S.E. KOA, suggesting packing earplugs for light sleepers.
Playground locations: Select sites near recreational areas for convenience with children. "We have a wonderful, big electric and water site... The playground right behind us. Great spots! Our kids were within easy eye and earshot of the playground," recommends Tim J.
Swimming options: Donegal Campground provides pool access during summer months. "The swimming pool was great. The amenities are Basic but functional," notes Britt B., though pool availability typically runs Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Tick prevention: From May through September, perform daily tick checks after hiking or playing in wooded areas. "We met nice people staying there. However, the sites are REALLY not level because the RV sites are on a major slope, especially the pull-through sites," warns Kathy L., noting an important safety consideration for families with pets.
Site leveling challenges: Laurel Highlands Campland has some difficult sites for larger rigs. "The parking spots for non seasonal are okay, a few steep ones but they all have gravel and a patch of grass with a table and fire pit. Now their monthly (which I have currently) man are those a nervous wreck! Very steep and awkward but we got it done," advises Evelyn T.
Water tank management: Smaller cabins with shower facilities have limited hot water capacity. "If you stay in one of the smaller kabins with a shower, just know there will be a flood and you should wet, turn the water off, lather, then rinse," suggests Jess I., offering practical advice for those without self-contained systems.
Reservation tips: For holiday weekends, book sites at dog-accepting campgrounds near Derry at least 3-6 months in advance. "Kooser State Park sits on the border of Forbes State Forest in the Laurel Highlands. It has a mix of camper & tent sites around a central clearing, and offers a few cabins," explains Jonathan B.
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