Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Douglassville, PA

French Creek State Park Campground's pet-friendly loop C accommodates dogs with spacious, well-maintained sites. This established campground near Douglassville offers various pet-allowed camping options including tent sites, RV spots with electric hookups, cabins, and glamping accommodations. Blue Rocks Family Campground and Lake-In-Wood Campground also welcome pets with designated areas. Most campgrounds enforce standard leash policies, requiring dogs to be secured at all times when outside. Sites typically include fire rings, picnic tables, and access to clean restroom facilities. The camping cabins and yurts at French Creek are somewhat grouped together in the middle of the campground area, with pet-specific accommodations available. Boulder Woods Campground provides pet-friendly tent, RV, cabin and glamping options. The Dyrt provides user ratings for locations near Douglassville, Pennsylvania.

Hiking trails throughout these pet-friendly campgrounds offer excellent opportunities for dog walking and exercise. French Creek State Park features multiple trail systems where leashed dogs can accompany their owners through forested areas. Dog owners should note that while pets are permitted on most trails, they must remain leashed at all times for wildlife protection and visitor safety. Campers with pets should bring waste bags as pet waste stations may be limited at some locations. Sites in the pet loop at French Creek are nicely spaced and while the campground can get busy, especially on weekends, campers feel they have plenty of space. Water access is available at several campgrounds, though swimming restrictions for pets vary by location. Visitors should check current pet policies when making reservations as specific rules may change seasonally.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Douglassville, Pennsylvania (121)

    1. French Creek State Park Campground

    81 Reviews
    Geigertown, PA
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (610) 582-9680

    $20 - $75 / night

    "There are numerous hiking trails in the park that seemed to be well marked and maintained. The park is about 20- mins from Reading, and 10 mins from Birdsbroro."

    "There is a connector trail nearby that can get you to most of the hiking trails. Site was nice. Bathrooms okay. This is a pet loop so be aware of dogs. Hiking trails in park were a nice challenge."

    2. Lake-In-Wood Campground

    22 Reviews
    Narvon, PA
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (717) 445-5525

    $40 - $60 / night

    "Families and outdoor enthusiasts alike will find Lake-In-Wood Campground to be an exceptional getaway."

    "My family and I stayed at Lake In Wood for 4 days. The campground is very well maintained , and the staff is very nice."

    3. Blue Rocks Family Campground

    25 Reviews
    Lenhartsville, PA
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (610) 756-6366

    "According to hikers on the AT, this is what they call Pennsylvania, as they hike through this section of the state. And Blue Rocks Campground doesn't dissapoint."

    "Blue Rocks family campground is close to I78 however it is still off the beaten path. It is very peaceful to camp here as you have different types of environments."

    4. Deep Creek Campground at Green Lane Park

    8 Reviews
    Perkiomenville, PA
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (215) 234-4528

    $20 - $30 / night

    "Large sites, clean bathrooms, lots of hiking trails"

    5. Spring Gulch Resort Campground

    16 Reviews
    Narvon, PA
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "Fishing pond is a joke and near by Gun Range can be annoying and tough on pets. But, over all, this place is pretty nice."

    "Site next to us had a pipe break, they had a maintenance crew come out immediately and fix it. Amish stores/attractions close by for some entertainment also."

    6. Sun Valley Campground

    6 Reviews
    Mohnton, PA
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "Our particular site was a bear to park in but once situated we were very happy.   The store is closed due to covid but the pool is open. "

    "The minute you walk into the office you get that" aha" moment. The office greets you with a smile and " Welcome to Sun Valley, how can I help you "."

    7. Boulder Woods Campground

    10 Reviews
    Red Hill, PA
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (215) 257-7178

    "Nice place, a bit to close to the highways"

    "It was quite muddy so we moved our set up into the grass field, we reserved the majority of the sites in this location so it worked well. The RV spots seem nice and large."

    8. Hibernia County Park

    8 Reviews
    Coatesville, PA
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (610) 383-3812

    $15 - $50 / night

    "This campground has 2 small loops, the Lake Loop and the Fiddler's Loop. Lake loop is the bigger of the two, however the “sites” are smaller and it's more open. It is popular with group tenters."

    "Large campsites at the Lake Loop. Map is a little deceiving- the sites are farther from the lake than I expected and there are no running water bathrooms. Very clean and wooded sites."

    9. Lancaster-New Holland KOA

    12 Reviews
    Narvon, PA
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (717) 354-7926

    "Small dog park, too small for our two labs. We were in site 50 for this trip, however if you have a decent sized rig I would steer clear of this row."

    "This is a great spot for visiting Pennsylvania Amish of Lancaster County and about a one-hour drive to Hersheypark. "

    10. Rolling Hills Retreats

    2 Reviews
    Oley, PA
    11 miles
    +1 (484) 507-4180

    $160 - $380 / night

    "Her boyfriend and I wanted to plan an outdoor camping trip but we’re completely over having no privacy, worrying about my reactive dog, feeling like we had to follow ridiculous rules when going camping"

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Douglassville, PA

944 Reviews of 121 Douglassville Campgrounds


  • L
    Aug. 6, 2018

    Lums Pond State Park Campground

    Very Dog Friendly

    Campground sites are nice and spacious, bathrooms are good, and there’s plenty to do for everyone. We hiked the 7.5mile lake trail with our two pups. It was beautiful and along the way there were opportunities to kayak/sup, beach it, or even play on a ropes course. We always travel with our dogs and this place has the BEST dog park. Big open space with access to lots of water play. We definitely recommend this spot!

  • Kathy L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 3, 2021

    Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA

    Really nice

    We stayed here for a night in transit. Beautiful campground — lots of trees, pond, kids play equipment, dog park, etc. facilities all clean and whole place is well maintained. Easy late arrival. Good location - convenient but far enough off the highway. Would stay here again.

  • Jennifer G.
    Aug. 4, 2025

    Lakewood Park Campground

    Beautiful and Fun

    Beautiful and fun. Kind staff. Hoping for a dog park in the future.

  • Chris G.
    Jul. 23, 2019

    Twin Grove RV Resort

    Great campground! Lots of fun

    We loved it here. It accommodates a large family reunion with plenty of space. The campground was well populated but we didn’t feel cramped at all. Super dog friendly. Many little dog parks throughout. Great pool.

  • E
    Aug. 4, 2021

    Lums Pond State Park Campground

    Impromtu tent camping success!

    I was able to book my site the day before the trip. The site itself was set back some, and felt secluded while still being near the parking area.

    Walk to bathrooms and camp store was on the longer side. Firewood was $5 a bundle, but the register wasn't working and they could only take cash.

    The hiking in the immediate area was beautiful, lots of fun trails and wildlife. Fishing, kayaking, zip lining, tons of great activities.

    The firepits have grates over one half, so campfire cooking is a breeze. Cook up and use the provided picnic table for an easy dinner set up.

    The park itself is very dog friendly and most sites had dogs. There is also an off leash dog park at Lum's pond and dog water dishes outside the camp store.

    The showers and bathrooms were incredibly well kept with hot water and stocked supplies. If you didn't feel like walking so far, the tents had a spiget with running water near the parking areas.

    Reception for Verizon was spotty, t mobile was pretty great. Wish there was an ATM on site though I don't think the cash only situation is a normal one for this campground.

    All in all an amazing trip, and I'll be back as soon as possible.

  • D
    Jun. 5, 2023

    French Creek State Park Campground

    Weekend Trip To Reading

    My family and I stayed at French Creek State Park while attending an event in Reading. The park was clean and well maintained. We stayed in Loop A which had no camp host. The camp hosts were in loops B & C.  We had a full hook up site. The water and electric worked great! The campground was well patrolled by Rangers throughout our stay. The bathhouses appeared to be clean and maintained. The quiet time starts at 9pm and seemed to be followed by most campers. There are numerous hiking trails in the park that seemed to be well marked and maintained. The park is about 20- mins from Reading, and 10 mins from Birdsbroro. There are many stores and restaurants in the area for food and supplies if needed. We had good cellular service with both AT&T and T-Mobile. The one downside was that there was no off leash dog park. We had to take our dog to a dog park in Birdsbroro. We would stay at this park again.

  • Kathy S.
    Oct. 18, 2022

    Jonestown/Hershey KOA

    Beautiful Park

    This camp boasts a stream and beautiful city bridge for water play in the summer and photography in the cooler months. Grounds, bathrooms, showers, playgrounds, dog park, everything. This park is wonderful!

  • Tiffany S.
    May. 15, 2019

    Twin Grove RV Resort

    Beautiful Campground

    Nice campground with well taken care of sites. There is a pond to fish from, a dog park for your furry friend to play at and a few playgrounds for the kids.

  • Tiffany S.
    May. 15, 2019

    Twin Grove RV Resort

    Beautiful Campground

    This is an amazing campground! There are 2 dog parks right next to each other, which is great for your furry friend to be able to run around and play off leash. And for the kids there is an arcade, a ferris wheel and some other rides. On Saturday nights they usually have a band playing on the stage which is really neat. There is also a ice cream place to get a nice cold treat. The RV spots are really nice and well kept.


Guide to Douglassville

French Creek State Park offers dog-friendly camping within 7,526 acres of forest land in Berks and Chester counties, about 15 miles southeast of Reading. Loop C is designated as the only pet-friendly loop across four camping areas at this established campground. Campers with dogs can choose from sites with paved, level pads that accommodate both tents and RVs with electric hookups, though no water connections are available at individual sites.

What to do

Disc golf adventures: Boulder Woods Campground features an extensive disc golf course popular enough to host tournaments. "Great disc golf course," notes Benjamin C., while Karralee B. explains, "The camp ground has a very large golf disc course... They sell disc golf things in the store as well. This course is huge and brings in groups who play for the day."

Fishing opportunities: Hibernia County Park provides fishing access at multiple locations. "The children's pond is a short ways away for well stocked fishing," explains Anna. For more serious anglers, "Walking/hiking trails and the lake were super peaceful," according to Chelsea, who visited the Lake Loop camping area.

Amish countryside tours: The Lancaster-New Holland region offers chances to observe traditional farming. At Lancaster-New Holland KOA, April L. reports, "The daily views of fields, farmers plowing with horses or the buggys going by was great." Matt S. adds that it's "a great spot for visiting Pennsylvania Amish of Lancaster County and about a one-hour drive to Hersheypark."

What campers like

Privacy between sites: Blue Rocks Family Campground earns praise for its natural separation between campsites. "Great amenities, private and spaced out primitive sites. One mile off the Appalachian trail," according to Catherine M. Lorie O. adds, "I am a tent camper, and it's great to be able to camp without getting stuck near an RV with it's hookups running."

Off-leash areas: While most pet-friendly campgrounds require leashes, some offer dedicated areas for dogs to run. Boulder Woods Campground provides pet-friendly tent, RV and cabin accommodations. "The office was very easy to work with and we easily traded sites. It worked out great as we were able to get a full hookup without having to pay anything extra," notes Jen R.

Clean facilities: Spring Gulch Resort Campground maintains well-kept shower houses. Phinon W. observed, "The bathhouse had individual bathrooms and showers. Each was pretty clean and spacious." The campground offers pet-friendly RV and cabin options, with Phinon noting, "The one we stayed in had a set of bunk beds, a queen bed, and a fold out couch. It also had a bathroom with shower/tub."

What you should know

Limited water access: At several campgrounds, water sources require planning. French Creek State Park provides water spigots but not at individual sites. As Jen R. notes in Loop C, "There was a spigot for water at the next site over from us, so we didn't have to walk far to get fresh water."

Seasonal availability: Campgrounds operate on different schedules. Green Lane Park's Deep Creek Campground runs April through October, while Lancaster-New Holland KOA opens mid-April through October 31st. Check specific dates when planning dog-friendly camping trips.

Varying pet rules: Lake-In-Wood Campground has designated pet areas. "We had a great time at this campground. There is a quarry close by so you could hear the trucks beeping and the noise from there but that was the only negative thing," mentions Jen R., who also notes the campground offers a range of amenities including "miniature gold, nice indoor and outdoor pool and a kiddie pool."

Tips for camping with families

Boulder fields exploration: Kids enjoy natural rock formations at Blue Rocks. Gayle B. reports, "The best part was hiking in the boulder field!" while Terri S. adds, "our children loved to climb all over the rocks, that is where they spent most of the time. Primitive but fun!"

Playgrounds access: Multiple campgrounds feature play areas for children. At Sun Valley Campground, Becca U. notes, "There were also planned activities for children and adults." French Creek State Park has "a very nice playground situated conveniently between the loops of the campground," according to a reviewer.

Youth fishing ponds: Hibernia County Park features designated fishing areas for children. "Great children's pond for 12 and under," explains John Z. Anna elaborates, "The children's pond is a short ways away for well stocked fishing."

Tips from RVers

Site selection guidance: French Creek State Park offers paved pads that simplify setup. "All sites have a paved level area which made set up a breeze. Sites were not on top of each other," notes Jen R., who stays in Loop C with pets.

Narrow access roads: Some campgrounds have tight turns for larger rigs. April L. at Lancaster-New Holland KOA advises, "If you have a decent sized rig I would steer clear of this row. The road for this row is narrow and there is a fence that makes backing in more difficult, especially for a 30+ ft travel trailer."

Hookup limitations: Be prepared for partial or no hookups at certain campgrounds. At Hibernia County Park, Jennifer S. warns, "There are NO HOOKUPS, and water is not easy to come by if you are in an RV. If you are coming in an RV, you should come with a full water tank."

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