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Gifford Pinchot State Park Campground welcomes pets within its diverse accommodation options including tent sites, RV hookups, cabins and yurts. Located about 30 minutes from Enola, this established campground maintains clean pet-friendly facilities with electric hookups, picnic tables, and access to showers and toilets. Hersheypark Camping Resort similarly accommodates pets throughout their grounds, offering tent sites, RV spaces with full hookups, and pet-friendly cabin options. Most campgrounds in the area require pets to remain leashed when outside your camping unit, with leashes typically limited to 6 feet. Riverfront Campground provides waterfront sites where dogs can access the river under supervision, though the train noise might disturb noise-sensitive dogs. Little Buffalo State Park Campground offers year-round pet-friendly camping options with comparable amenities. The Dyrt includes reviews of campgrounds near Enola, Pennsylvania.
Elizabethtown-Hershey KOA features designated dog exercise areas where pets can run off-leash within specified boundaries. Trails near Pine Grove Furnace State Park Campground provide excellent options for hiking with dogs, with the campground offering electric hookups and pet-friendly accommodations from March to mid-December. Harrisburg East Campground allows pets and remains open year-round, offering sites with convenient access to walking paths. Campers often appreciate the spacious pet areas at Hersheypark Camping Resort, though some reviews mention train noise can disturb sensitive dogs throughout the night. Sites along Riverfront Campground's river access provide excellent opportunities for dogs to swim and cool off in warmer months. Most campgrounds require current vaccination records for pets, so travelers should bring documentation. Lower Allen Community Park offers primitive tent camping with pet-friendly policies, though it lacks many amenities like showers or hookups.
"I liked the dish washing sinks outside of the shower houses. The site was nice with the tent pad backing up to the trees."
"Our site was in the pet loop and was set back off the road a good amount which kept a lot of the road noise down. It was very large and Iffered gIId trees fIr strIngIng up tarps and hammocks."
from $24 - $89 / night
Check Availability"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."
"Camping trails, grills to cook on but bring ur own charcoal, giant lake to fish and boat on, hiking for all experience levels, great fishing, lots of space, wildlife is everywhere and there is even an"
"A playground is near bathhouse in the campground, along with several hiking trails. The dump station is easily accessible. Firewood is also available for purchase at the campground."
from $26 - $165 / night
Check Availability"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
Check Availability"Great river front location! Could be a bit muddy depending on the river. The train does run right near all night long, but I find it soothing. Bath houses are a bit rough, hence the 4 stars."
"The first thing to know is that Thousand Trails sites are a first come, first serve. Meaning you have to arrive early in order to get the best spots. They don't reserve sites for you."
"This is a clean, nice looking campground in a location very close to Hershey park and the outlets. It’s a very nice area."
from $50 - $60 / night
Check Availability"This campground is far enough away from home but at the same time close enough for a weekend camping trip. Nice level spots for RVs. A pet area as well as a non-pet area."
"There is a pet section and a non pet section in this campground. There is also showers and clean bathrooms here. Plenty of trails and attraction to explore."
from $24 - $43 / night
Check Availability"They had a large grass area for dogs, although unfenced. The highway bordered it on one side and while we were on the other side of the campground we could still hear the noise if our door was open."
"The sites that were close to the interstate were noisy from traffic. Also it was close to Harrisburg International Airport so planes also made it noisy at times."
from $84 - $94 / night
Check Availability"The park is in the suburbs so it’s close to lots of things. They do lock the park at dusk though. They have portapotties, fire pits, and picnic tables."
from $10 - $25 / night
Check Availability"This central Pa campground is located a short drive to many attractions. Amish Country, Hershey, Gettysburg, and winerys are within 40 min drive. There are many things to do at the campground, also."
GuideWe stayed for 10 days in a rustic cabin. Campground is well organized and clean. Tons of activities and even a hiking path. Pet friendly with small dog park. We had civil war soldiers drilling and staying the weekend we were there. Bathrooms are super clean.
ScoutClean and well kept campground located 12 mile below Lewistown, Pa. As clean a campground as you will find. Staff is super friendly. Campground has two distinct levels with open spaces with few trees above and well shaded spots with large trees for shade located down along Juniata River. Great place for fishing, tubing or just getting wet. Campground has many activities for kids. On site is a pool, winery, dog park, office/supplies located in center of campground. WiFi is available to all. Nearly all full hook-ups with back-ins and pull-thrus available. Pets allowed. 42 mile South from State College and 48 mile North of Harrisburg on Rt 322. Highly recommend!
GuideWe have a motorhome with no additional vehicle and two dogs, and this site couldn’t have been more perfect for us. A dog park, walking distance to most everything we wanted to see. The national park is mostly dog friendly. My husband caught a fish first day in the pond behind our site. The staff was super friendly and welcoming.
ScoutThe rangers were nice and the campground hosts were sweet. I liked the dish washing sinks outside of the shower houses. The site was nice with the tent pad backing up to the trees. I would rather sleep in a tent any night over a motel room but this time was different. 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. Next time I will be getting a site away from the group area. It was nice that the pet area is separate from those of us who don't have pets or want quiet from dogs barking. Some of the groups can get rather loud especially when there are a bunch of teens. It was nice that the pet area is separate from those of us who don't have pets or want quiet from dogs barking.
TravelerClean well kept family owned campground. Located a few miles off 81, in the country surrounded by beautiful views. It’s a mix campground of seasonal campers and short term campers. Very family oriented. Very nice off leash fenced dog park.
GuideWe 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.
GuideThis 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!
TravelerNice 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.
TravelerThis 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.
Enola, Pennsylvania sits in the Cumberland Valley at approximately 400 feet above sea level, with the Susquehanna River forming its eastern border. The camping season typically runs from April through October with summer temperatures averaging 80-85°F. Winters can drop below freezing, limiting year-round camping options to facilities with heated accommodations.
Hiking the Appalachian Trail: Pine Grove Furnace State Park Campground serves as the halfway point on the Appalachian Trail. "Great trails to bike or hike on... This park is the half way point on the AT, and we got to meet quite a few hikers and hear some cool stories about their travels on the trail," shares Jeffrey H. The park also features a scenic viewpoint hike to Pole Steeple.
Water recreation: Gifford Pinchot State Park Campground offers diverse water activities on Pinchot Lake. "The lake is great to jump in and cool off after a summer run," notes Carly E. from Pine Grove Furnace. At Gifford Pinchot, camper Julie Y. adds, "Easy walk to the lake with a small beach. There was also a beach location on the state park side vs campground side of the lake. Boat rentals available. Good sized lake for canoeing or kayaking."
Historical exploration: Visit the iron furnace and Appalachian Trail Museum at Pine Grove Furnace. "The Park also has an old iron furnace with historical information about it. There is an Appalachian trail museum, which was very neat to check out, and the old Ironmaster's Mansion serves as a hostel and event venue," explains Carly E.
Clean facilities: Little Buffalo State Park Campground receives praise for maintenance. "This place is so quiet and so well maintained! The trails are awesome and the swimming pool is great for the kids in the summer," reports Kelly M. Brandon C. agrees, noting it's "an amazing little quiet camping ground. Super clean. Lots of easy hiking trails and tons of fishing."
Convenient Hershey access: Elizabethtown-Hershey KOA provides easy access to attractions. "Close to Hershey World, nice campground mid week, nice and few campers. Nice staff, trash pickup at site, friendly escort," writes Victoria G. The campground offers "large and easy to enter/exit sites" according to Nate J.
Water access for pets: Unlike other locations, Lower Allen Community Park offers unique kayak camping possibilities. "Cute site in a local township park that not many people know about. The sites sit right along the Yellow Breeches creek so you can put in a few miles up and float down to your site," explains Joann I. This provides excellent water access for dogs who enjoy swimming.
Train noise: Trains regularly pass near several dog friendly campgrounds near Enola. At Hersheypark Camping Resort, Kit warns: "Nice camp ground but super loud bc of the trains. Bath houses are nice and clean. I would suggest making sure you aren't close to the tracks bc the trains run all night long!"
Limited cell service: Pine Grove Furnace has minimal connectivity. "Cell service is pretty much nonexistent in the campground, so keep this in mind if you can't be out of touch (we had Verizon)," cautions Carly E. This affects several pet-welcoming campgrounds in more remote locations.
Site spacing considerations: Some campgrounds pack sites closely. At Deer Run Campgrounds, Michael G. notes: "Tight sites and no grass in the majority of the sites, but the majority are well shaded which was nice." For campers seeking distance between sites, request perimeter spots when available.
Swimming options: Little Buffalo offers excellent swimming facilities. "They offer a large area that is only 1 foot deep, great for little ones! There is also a splash pad! There are 2 slides for fun," explains Amanda H. This makes it a standout option for families with small children.
Kid-friendly activities: Deer Run Campgrounds schedules regular events. "Fun campground! Pool was nice, playground was nice and the golf cart rental was fun!" shares Cait B. However, be aware of scheduled activities that might affect your stay, as Michael G. cautions: "The water wars themselves did not bother us, however several people did not respect our site boundaries."
First-time camping spots: Gifford Pinchot provides an accessible introduction to camping. "We took our 3 yo camping for the first time here. He had so much fun. It was clean campground located in a State Park. I like that it wasn't a commercialized camping experience," says Julie Y.
Site leveling: Many RVers note leveling challenges at several pet-friendly campgrounds near Enola. At Hersheypark Camping Resort, Stephen W. explains: "Stone surface. Not too bad for leveling. Our site was spacious." Check campground maps before reserving.
Hookup availability: Gifford Pinchot offers various hookup options. "We have camped here several times and love the waterfront sites and the yurts," mentions Tom F. Sites with electric are available, though RVers should note water access points are shared rather than at individual sites.
Space constraints: Large RVs may struggle at certain campgrounds. At Hersheypark Camping Resort, Mike J. shares: "Our 32' with slides just fit the sight and we had zero room for the truck. They have other spots up on the hill but would have been more of a challenge with our rig."
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