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Keystone State Park Campground provides pet-friendly campsites throughout the Hillside Loop, offering both electric and non-electric sites for tent and RV camping. The park includes pet-specific accommodations with reasonable space between sites and access to trails where dogs can be exercised on-leash. Fox Den Acres Campground and Madison-Pittsburgh S.E. KOA also welcome pets with spacious pull-through sites that accommodate large rigs with pets. Most campgrounds in the Export region maintain standard pet policies requiring leashes and proper waste disposal, though specific rules vary by location. Pets are permitted at Bush Recreation Area's waterfront sites, where campers report their dogs enjoying the shoreline areas. Campground bathrooms and amenities are generally clean and well-maintained across these properties. The Dyrt provides user ratings for locations near Export, Pennsylvania.
Dog-friendly hiking trails connect many of these campgrounds to scenic areas suitable for daily pet walks. Keystone State Park features lake access where dogs can cool off in designated areas, though swimming restrictions apply in beach zones. Most campgrounds enforce quiet hours from 9pm to 8am which helps manage barking and disturbances. Bush Recreation Area offers campsites with playground access nearby, convenient for families camping with both children and pets. Weather considerations are important when planning pet camping trips in this region, as summer months can become quite warm with limited shade at some campsites. Sites in the wooded sections of Hillside Loop at Keystone provide better shade coverage for pets during hot days. Area campgrounds typically require vaccination records and may limit the number of pets per site.
"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"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 $25 / 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."
"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"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"Access from the Allegheny Gap trail. There were a few shelters, nice campsite. It’s close to an old cemetery which is useful in telling ghosts stories around the campfire"
"This campsite is a nice reward for west-bound riders on the GAP trail (it's the last one before Pittsburgh!)"
"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"
"We recently stayed at this campsite with our 3 very young kids and dog. What amazing views from this location!"
from $48 / night
Check Availability"This is a small campground next to Crooked Creek Lake. The lake is manmade and maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers. There is a small beach and picnic tables."
"Nice small, quiet campground near Crooked Creek. Affordable as well. Love the lake, there is even a little beach for the family. Definitely worth a visit."
from $15 - $35 / 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"While most of the campgrounds in the park are no pets- there are 2 loops that allow your furry companions! Loop F includes electric spots!"
"There's a trail right to the beach near the D loop, so it's a great place for families to go with pets. The sites are big, wooded, and all close to the bathroom."
from $18 - $128 / night
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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.
TravelerOverLl great campground. The sites are a little close together but we still enjoyed our time there. Staff is super friendly and there was plenty for the kids to do, pool, arcade, fishing, and playground. Decent size dog park to let your dogs run and decent trails nearby.
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.
GuideSites are super big and is a great family owned campground! Super close to a local ice cream shop and has a great dog park and is fully paved. Large fishing area and Camp store! I love that you can use Campers App at this campground and I love getting the Notifications when I camping there!
ScoutGood location for outdoor and city experiences, along with a relaxing getaway. Workers and permanent campers are very friendly with all the amenities necessary on site, including nice dog park. A small campground that didn’t have many kids for ours to play with during our visit. In addition, hill keeps permanent campers separate from temporary campers.
TravelerWhile most of the campgrounds in the park are no pets- there are 2 loops that allow your furry companions! Loop F includes electric spots! Loved seeing the 'neighbors' dogs get excited and curious when I walked my 4-legged best friend around the site. Clean area , close to a modern bathroom (a few stalls & even 2 showers!) Looking forward to going back at the end of the month.
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.
Campgrounds near Export, Pennsylvania range in elevation from 950 to 2,100 feet above sea level, with most sites situated in the Laurel Highlands region. The terrain varies from lakeside locations to mountain ridge camping with temperature differentials of 5-10 degrees between valley and highland sites. Roads to campgrounds can be narrow and winding, particularly in the more remote areas west of Export.
Fishing in Loyalhanna Creek: At Bush Recreation Area, visitors can fish directly from shoreline access points. "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," notes AnnaMarie S.
Mountain biking on connecting trails: Several parks connect to regional trail systems with varying difficulty levels. "We loved being able to access the GAP trail right from the campground. We were there in November with plans to visit Fallingwater. This campground was the perfect location for both activities!" shares Bounding Around at Ohiopyle State Park.
Winter hiking options: Some parks remain open year-round with designated trails maintained during colder months. "Got out for a couple hours hiking in the snow. It was great. Just what we needed to stretch the legs and enjoy some family time. We did the Palomino Loop," reports Jay R. about Raccoon Creek State Park.
Kayaking rental opportunities: Affordable watercraft rentals available at many lake parks. "Kayak rental of $15 for an hour was the cheapest we have seen and allowed us to explore more of the lake," writes Erik E. about Laurel Hill State Park.
Secluded wooded sites: Some campgrounds offer more private options away from main camping areas. "There are some very secluded sites. The hillside one doesn't get near the crowds and it set in the woods," describes Matt R. at Keystone State Park.
Spacious camping areas: Fox Den Acres Campground receives positive feedback for its site layout. "Each site was very spacious and well shaded. Fire ring and table at each sight. Restroom were a short walk away," shares Dena L. about her tent camping experience.
Natural water features: The region offers various water-based recreation options. "Keystone lake provided us swimming, boating, fishing on our hot and humid camping trip. A lot of history at the visitors center, which was a beautiful stone and wood building," writes Doreen M.
Volunteer-maintained facilities: Many campgrounds benefit from local volunteer groups. "The local volunteer group also keeps the free wood pile stocked and ready to go. Bathrooms are the typical Forest Service pit toilet, and drinking water is also available," notes Shari G. about Dravo's Landing Campground.
Train noise concerns: Campsites near rail lines may experience nighttime disturbances. "One thing to consider with these campgrounds next to the trail is the number of trains that pass by in the night. It's not the train horn but the number of turns in the track and the squealing breaks that keep you up – so bring good earplugs if you hope to sleep!" advises Shari G.
Limited supplies nearby: Some campgrounds are distant from stores and services. "It is in the middle of nowhere, but depending on where you wanna go it's either 15-30min drive. BRING CHANGE! YOUR RIGHT NEXT TO TI THE TURN PIKE," recommends Evelyn T. about Madison-Pittsburgh S.E. KOA.
Seasonal facility limitations: Not all amenities operate year-round. "There is a swimming pool, fishing pond, and boating pond. Spacious shower house. No water sources in the primitive section, and the shower house is quite a hike from the furthest sites," reports Heather H.
Uneven terrain at some sites: Many campgrounds feature sloped camping areas. "This campground is not bad but is not great there is running toilets and hot showers but not very well maintained if you have a large trailer may run to some problems most of the sites are sloped and the water is not filtered," warns imane about Bush Recreation Area.
Playground proximity selection: When booking with children, prioritize sites near play areas. "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! Our kids were within easy eye and earshot of the playground," recommends Tim J. from Bush Recreation Area.
Child-friendly lake options: Look for lakes with designated shallow areas. "The park itself is gorgeous with a large lake and designated swimming area. Place attracts a lot of people in the summer as its basically in the Pittsburgh suburbs along a major road artery," mentions Matt R.
Free camping with activities: Mountain Top Campground offers expansive open spaces for play. "They do however have a very very large open field right smack dab in the middle of the campground for any kind of activities you can come up with if you brought those activities with you (i.e. soccer, kite flying, baseball, etc..)" explains Dave.
Fishing success spots for kids: Some locations offer reliable catches for young anglers. "We did watch kids fishing and pulling fish out as soon as they put their line in!! So much fun for them," notes Patience W. about Fox Den Acres.
Grey water solutions: Mountain Top Campground offers unique grey water disposal. "Since they sit atop the mountain, the grey water hookup is a long hose that has an adapter which hooks up to your black and grey tank outlet and it runs down the hillside of the mountain into the grassy area. This means that unless you are a very active user of the commode (or have 3 kids like us), your black tank should not need to be flushed for 1-2 weeks at a time!"
Site selection for pet-friendly camping near Export: Choose sites with adequate shade. "We decided to go here for our first RV trip as it is close to home for us. Great first experience! We stayed at site 43 in the Hillside Loop because we brought our 2 large dogs. Site was very private and relatively flat," shares Kevin E.
Pull-through accessibility: Certain campgrounds offer easier RV access. "Mostly an RV campground, but several tent sites. Firewood available for purchase," notes Dena L. about Fox Den Acres.
Shower considerations: "They have a pool, fishing pond and a cloud pillow with the playground next to it along with two small dog play areas. Bring a quarter for a 10 minute shower!" advises Kathryn about Madison-Pittsburgh S.E. KOA.
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