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Friendship Village Campground & RV Park, located minutes from the Pennsylvania Turnpike near Bedford, accommodates tent campers, RV owners, and those seeking cabin accommodations with pets. The campground features a dedicated dog park with separate areas for small and large dogs, allowing pets to exercise off-leash in a controlled environment. Campers report the dog park is spacious and well-maintained, with a half-mile walking path around the pond providing additional exercise opportunities for leashed pets. Sites throughout the campground are level and spacious, with gravel pads that keep pets clean even during wet weather. Primitive tent sites and full-hookup RV sites welcome pets, though some pet policies apply to the cabin rentals. Multiple playgrounds and open areas throughout the property provide additional spaces to walk pets. The Dyrt includes reviews of campgrounds near Everett, Pennsylvania.
Choice Camping Court offers pet-friendly sites with pet owners noting the quiet, secluded atmosphere makes for peaceful walks with dogs. Nearby Shawnee State Park Campground also welcomes pets, though campers should be aware that the proximity to farmland can sometimes create farm odors that might affect sensitive pets. Several hiking opportunities exist for dogs and owners in the region, including trails at Rocky Gap State Park Campground and around Shawnee State Park lake. The Green Ridge State Forest offers more rustic camping experiences for pets and owners who prefer a less developed setting. Campgrounds in the area maintain standard pet policies requiring dogs to be leashed at all times outside designated off-leash areas, current on vaccinations, and not left unattended at campsites. Temperature considerations become important in summer months, with limited shade at some campgrounds requiring extra precautions for pets.
"Shawnee State Park is a very large campground (319 campsites with mixed electric and non-electric, some pet friendly, some not) about 10 minutes off highway 76 and 20 minutes from the Flight 93 National"
"The morning drive started early, had several stops and starts, and I was once again glad that my big dog was along for the ride."
from $20 - $110 / night
Check Availability"One 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"
"The campground is nestled on the outskirts of Bedford Pennsylvania and is a very easy location to travel to regardless of your rig size."
"We always try to book “outside” loop sites so we don’t have “back neighbors” but none near the lake were available, so we took our chances on an “inside” site in E loop."
"The best loops for families with pets are Dogwood and Elm. No pets? Go to Ironwood loop and get a site close to the water. Water is readily available. The bathrooms are clean and the showers warm."
from $23 - $29 / night
Check Availability"Pet friendly (spaces 1-30, Campground A), nice shower houses with heat, well laid out beach, beach house, watercraft rentals, friendly park rangers & staff, and in the center of trails galore!"
"Pets allowed only on a certain portion of the A loop."
from $20 - $48 / night
Check Availability"All are roadside, but plenty are tucked away so you feel alone in the woods. You can occupy a site as long as you register at the parks main office. $10/night."
"We arrived on a Friday around 6 and found every campsite full. We ended up at an overflow site. Get there early if at all possible!"
from $10 / night
Check Availability"The bathrooms are a bit of a walk if you're tent camping but they were clean and well stocked."
from $25 - $150 / night
Check Availability"The trucks passing by on the highway can be loud at night so keep that in mind when choosing a spot if it would bother you. After a little while it was just background noise to us."
from $25 - $50 / night
Check Availability"Both RV sites and lots to rent to pitch your own tent, fishing, huge lake with beach, lots of activities for the kids throughout the summer, one of the nicest parks we have camped at!"
"Fantastic lake side camping resort. Best for campers or using their cabins but it has freeway access to the lake and beautiful views."
"The pavilion where all those activities happened were right next to our site (22 with the doggie den)."
"The staff here at Raystown Lake/Saxton KOA are great. They a friendly, willing to help anyway they can, and keep the place spotless."
from $100 / night
Check Availability"The park is very large, with interesting trails to explore. I had not been aware of the abandoned PA turnpike that runs through the park; very interesting and haunting."
from $10 / night
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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.
RangerGreat campground for families. Large water park that goes to 3 ft. Playgrounds, dog park, canteen, mini golf, jumping pillow, laser tag, pedal cars, gem mining are just some of the amenities. Very pricey during peak season. We did the camp & store at about $50/night.
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.
RangerThis is a small campground with about half the sites being rustic electric back-in sites and the other being rustic walk-to tent sites. We stayed in the walk-to section. A lot of them are labeled "waterfront" by the park site but ours did not live up to that criteria so be aware of that. We were hoping to be truly stream-side but were not that near to it. The bathrooms were modern and clean. The park is extremely quiet and peaceful, probably one of the most remote PA state parks we've been to. The camper side was pretty full while we were the only ones on the walk-to side. We enjoyed walking the roads and little trails around the campground and seeing the old stone fireplaces/chimneys. There was a dog park area on the walk-to side which was nice. We liked it here.
GuideWe chose this campground for its proximity to home with the chance to swim in the lake.
The camping did not disappoint. We always try to book “outside” loop sites so we don’t have “back neighbors” but none near the lake were available, so we took our chances on an “inside” site in E loop. It was great, smallish, but plenty of vegetation to make it feel private. (Some poison ivy around the edges, though.) The pull-in sites in general seem a bit small (space for our two 4-person tents and that’s it), but are well shaded and separated from neighbors by small patches of woods or bushes. The pull-through sites in our loop were more exposed to the road, but had a bit more space.
There was some noise from the interstate. There were surprisingly few mosquitoes. The bathhouse was clean, but showers were not very warm.
The swimming was unfortunately disappointing. The roped-off swimming area was 3 feet deep at the most. Warm water in August, nice for kids to splash around, but not really good for actual swimming. Bonus for dog people: pets allowed on the beach and in the lake.
During COVID-19, the bathrooms/bathhouses at the beach area are closed; porta-johns only.
We rented paddle boards and a canoe one afternoon and paddled around to one of the lake inlets, which was actually deep and had a good swim. But this is technically not allowed.
If you feel okay about rule-breaking and have water-safe family members (and no pets), I would absolutely choose a site in I loop close to the lake. The sites in E loop closest to the lake are actually up a fairly steep hill from the lake path.
Hiking trails were nice. My kids especially liked the rock scramble-ish up and down the stream gorge on Evitt’s Mountain trail.
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.
Camping near Everett, Pennsylvania offers access to over 70,000 acres of public lands within a 30-mile radius. The region sits along the Allegheny Plateau with elevations ranging from 1,000 to 2,900 feet, creating distinct microclimates that affect camping conditions throughout the year. Fall temperatures typically drop to the low 40s at night, while summer daytime highs average 85°F.
Hiking trails at various difficulty levels: Rocky Gap State Park Campground offers a 5-mile trail around Lake Habeeb with connections to other paths. "The 5 mile hike around Lake Habeeb is enjoyable. Great way to see all sides of the park. Across the lake from the campground is a casino and resort," notes Jeff H.
Water recreation options: Shawnee State Park Campground provides lake access for swimming and boating. A camper reports, "The lake and the trails around it are beautiful. Great eating and kayaking/small boating. The campground was nice, quiet and clean."
Mountain biking routes: The area offers extensive trail systems beyond the campgrounds. "The trail around the lake was incredible for biking - highly recommend! Everything in this park and campground are extremely well marked and maintained," shares Kaley R. about Shawnee State Park.
Fall activities: Cowans Gap State Park Campground attracts visitors for autumn colors. "Absolutely amazing fall color on the lake and great drives surrounding. Bathrooms are clean and hot showers," reports Michael W.
Spacious campsites: Rocky Gap State Park Campground provides ample space between sites. "Can't believe how much space is between each site. You're close enough to see other campers but far enough away to feel you have your own sections of woods," says Jeff H.
Clean facilities: Friendship Village Campground & RV Park maintains well-kept amenities. "This campground is very clean and family friendly. They have mini golf, fishing, and special events on weekends. The office staff are very friendly and helpful," shares Heidi K.
Quiet atmosphere: Many campers value the peace at Choice Camping Court. "This campground is perfect. My first impression was with the owner who was interacting with campers at a weekend event they were having. She was extremely friendly. Every spot we found was beautiful and the campground overall was really clean and well maintained," notes Samantha Y.
Natural beauty: The region offers scenic landscapes. "Foggy mornings are the best in the beautiful forest near Schellsburg historical sites. Nice lake too. Easy access from the PA Turnpike," explains Melanie Z. about Shawnee State Park.
Site selection matters: At Shawnee State Park Campground, "We absolutely loved our stay at this park once we changed sites. We have a 35' TT and there was no way it was going to fit in the site we originally booked. Luckily it was opening weekend and the rangers were super accommodating!" advises Brittany V.
Road noise considerations: Some campgrounds experience highway sounds. At Choice Camping Court, "The trucks passing by on the highway can be loud at night so keep that in mind when choosing a spot if it would bother you. After a little while it was just background noise to us," explains Samantha Y.
Primitive camping preparation: Green Ridge State Forest offers truly rustic sites. "Totally primitive camping only, first come first serve for getting a site, but it's absolutely gorgeous and a true camping experience!" says Nancy N.
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