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The staff here are amazing. Quiet time is respected, clean campground. Will come again.
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Seven Points Campground at Raystown Lake permits pets throughout all camping areas including tent sites, RV spots, and cabins. Located near Hesston, Pennsylvania, this established campsite maintains a clean, pet-friendly environment with specific designated areas for pet relief and waste disposal. The campground enforces standard leash policies requiring dogs to be secured at all times when outside accommodations. Raystown Lake/Saxton KOA at Four Seasons Resort features a special "doggie den" fence enclosure at select sites, particularly site 22, providing a secure 6x6 foot space where pets can safely remain while owners prepare meals or tend to camp duties. All pets must be current on vaccinations, and most campgrounds in the region limit guests to 2-3 pets per site depending on size. The bathrooms and facilities are spotless with staff regularly maintaining all areas frequented by pets and their owners.
Trough Creek State Park Campground provides numerous pet-friendly hiking trails with water access points where dogs can cool off during summer months. The park features gravel roads and drives that accommodate walking pets without muddy paws during wet weather. Dogs are welcome on most trails but must remain leashed at all times due to wildlife presence. Raystown Lake offers extensive shoreline access where pets can swim in designated areas, though they must be controlled near public beaches and picnic facilities. Guests camping with dogs should be aware that the region experiences significant temperature fluctuations, particularly at Drooly Bear Cabin where wooded surroundings provide ample shade during summer heat. Cell service is limited or non-existent at several campgrounds including Star Lee Farm and Trough Creek State Park, making it difficult to access emergency veterinary information without prior research. Wildlife encounters are common, requiring vigilant pet supervision, especially during dawn and dusk hours.
Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Fairview (90)
1. Seven Points (PA)
"Ridge camp is the furthest away from the marina and the public swimming area. However it's the closest to the Allegrippis Trail system and from the entrance of the camp loop there is a trail head!"
"It’s close to bathhouse and playground if you want those. There is parking at every bath house. There is trash receptacles at the entrance to the loop as well as firewood or sale."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $28 - $200 / night
2. Lake Raystown Resort
"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."
3. Raystown Lake / Saxton KOA at Four Seasons
"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."
Check Availabilityfrom $100 / night
4. Susquehannock
"We camped at Suquehannock for the first time in August 2020 and had a fantastic time with our dog!"
"We ended up with spot 3, which was on a cliff’s edge. So, it looked like it may be near the water, but there was no way down, and the forest obscured any view that may have been there."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $25 - $32 / night
5. Point Campground
"Lost a star for the long and steep incline walk to the bathrooms. Accessibility note: Careful if you have mobility issues. Many of the sites are terraced and require using steps."
"Wonderful views of the lake and the lake go-ers!"
7. STAR LEE FARM
"There's a huge field to start gaze as well as taking pictures, lots of hiking and if you're a bee enthusiast they grow their own honey in the property and you're more than welcome to walk around and look"
8. Drooly Bear Cabin
"Pets are allowed however there is no smoking. You have to be at least 25 years old to rent the cabin. Raystown Lake is very close by and so is Trough Creek State Park."
Check Availabilityfrom $100 - $250 / night
9. Nancy's Boat To Shore Campground (PA)
"They are in an area of the lake that has a lot of boat traffic, the waterfront spots usually book a few weeks in advance and are in a wake zone. There is mooring along both sides of the campground."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $15 / night
10. Ye Olde Mill Campground
Check Availabilityfrom $22 - $95 / night
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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Fairview, PA
812 Reviews of 90 Fairview Campgrounds
Matt S.
LegendLake Raystown Resort and Lodge
Enormous property, but...
We spent a long weekend for walks in the woods, seeing the fall colors, and all around a huge lake.
What We Liked:
- Even though the sites are sloped, they’re huge. I like that a lot.
- This property is enormous. They have a marina on the lake, a wedding facility, conference center, lots of cabins which look pretty good, and tent sites in addition to the RV sites. Go say hi to the goats behind the store. The property is amazing!
- If you’re interested, it’s a 90-minute drive to the Flight 93 Memorial— well worth the trip!
Things to Keep in Mind:
- The roads getting there are like a roller coaster. This isn’t the resort’s fault, but something you need to know if you’re going there.
- The sites are sloped. Took several blocks to get even close to level. I may be spoiled, but I really appreciate a level site.
- No sewer connection. There’s a dump station available, but just know the sites are water and electric only.
Would We Return?
- Probably not. It’s not fun driving in that area and there’s nothing much to do in the area.
- WWill W.
GuideCrooked Run Campground — Prince Gallitzin State Park
Very large CG. I car camped at site 066 (with electric) in mid-October and CG was 3/4 empty. Nice location on Glendale Lake with a beach and boat activities (for warmer months). Showers had no hot water but facilities were nice. Very little separation between sites. Nearby hunters discharging guns into evening hours.
- nnancy H.Guide
Hosack Run
Quiet & Dog friendly - 20minutes from Gettysburg Battfields
This pet friendly campground in Caledonia State Park is .8 miles from the larger Chinquapin campground (no pets), ranger station and swimming pool. Our site #171 was level, paved, full hook ups and next to modern clean bathrooms with flush toilets, warm showers and outside dish washing sinks. Many available sites with and without services on a Sunday in October. There were a good number of friendly, tidy, long term campers with large wall tents. (They allow 21 day stays after Labor Day)
Crystal M.
ScoutGreen Ridge State Forest
Great primitive camping
Beautiful area. Very primitive, which is great. Roads were fairly decent to the campsite. Didn't stay near the water and no mountain view but still nice. Had a nice trail into the woods.
Jill S.ScoutFifteen Mile Campground — Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Safe, clean, and beautiful!
The campground is a nice size with enough space between sites to feel as though you have some privacy.
We reserved site 4 online but someone had set up there when we arrived. Site 6 was open and it had a better view anyway and was farther away from the toilets, so we didn’t mind.
The boat launch is right there which we planned to paddle board in the morning, but got rained out. The river looks really nice and clean though.
Tables and fire pits are a great size. We saw some gorgeous stars as there isn’t any light pollution.
It’s only half hour from Berkeley Springs, so fill up your spring water for free there and then come enjoy the campsite!
Will definitely return.
- JJ S.Traveler
Green Ridge State Forest
Secluded Site
This was my second time staying at Greenridge in my twenty foot Dodge Ram RV van. This was a convenient first stop on my trip to Yellowstone NP. I arrived mid afternoon on a Saturday in August and there were plenty of sites available.
The sites are spaced apart and while I could see other sites were occupied as I drove to mine, I did not see or hear other people the entire length of my stay.
The dirt road leading to the site was well maintained and in good shape despite recent heavy rain.
The site was just few miles from the highway, making it easy for me to continue my journey the next morning.
Ari A.LegendRocky Gap State Park Campground
Quiet campground with private sites
This quiet campground has plenty of wooded campsites that offer privacy to campers. We were in the electric loop and it can be a bit tight if your rig is larger, and also you need to be prepared to level your rig in several different directions. But all in all, it was a great spot for an overnight day and we even got to check out some of the trails. Very nice park overall.
Tyler K.ScoutJellystone Park™ Williamsport
First time I ever left a campsite early , complete waste of money
Trip -week before labor day , temps 93 degrees, nothing on website when booked said about peak and non peak days on booking page. Said there were only 7 sites left(complete lie) campground was empty. First time we ever been to a place where EVERYTHING was closed. Campstore, jump pillow and the final straw was we went to go to the pool and that was closed. It was 545 pm sun still bright in the sky , nowhere near dusk( when its suppose to close) . So much conflicting info from what the paper we got handed vs what internet site said. Charged a resort fee ? for what a place to park? This is no resort. Grass was high enough to be seeding itself. My wife was so upset she was actually crying. This was supposed to be a fun trip for our da6ughter before going back to school. We decided this place over Buttonwood just because it was alittle closer. Did a full tour of the place. Realized there is nothing here. Went to dinner in town. Decided we didnt want to stay where we knew our Daughter would be bored. She's pretty easy to entertain but this was just ridiculous. 12 HOURS OF MY LIFE AND $400 BUCKS i will never get back. (Loading , driving , realizing we got screwed, driving, unloading) yup was pretty bad.
Guide to Fairview
Pet friendly camping in the Raystown Lake region offers diverse options across rugged terrain ranging from 700-2,300 feet in elevation. The area features a continental climate with average summer highs near 85°F and significant temperature drops during evening hours. Camping sites vary from waterfront locations to mountain ridge settings, with many providing direct access to the 8,300-acre Raystown Lake.
What to do
Mountain biking trails: The Allegrippis Trail system near Seven Points provides extensive riding opportunities. "From the entrance of the camp loop there is a trail head! The mtb trails begin just above the upper camp loops and provide a full day of fast flowing singletrack," notes Travis S.
Lake activities: Raystown Lake features numerous access points for fishing, boating and swimming. "The lake is beautiful and very big. The campground is in the middle of nowhere but if you like the outdoors, I recommend it," explains one visitor at Raystown Lake / Saxton KOA.
Star gazing: The rural setting offers excellent night sky viewing. "Place was very pretty and secluded. There's a huge field to star gaze as well as taking pictures," reports Tiana S. about Star Lee Farm.
What campers like
Privacy and spacing: Sites at Susquehannock Campground offer seclusion from other campers. "We were right on the water, secluded from other campsites visually, though we could hear them on either side," explains Karie Anne P.
Clean facilities: Many campgrounds maintain high cleanliness standards. "Bathrooms and showers were some of the nicest I've seen at a campground," writes Anne W. about Point Campground.
Level sites: Ridge Camp at Seven Points features well-maintained, level sites. "One backup attempt into the site and it was perfectly level...that was definitely a first for us. The picnic table had a new seat on one side and was in great shape," reports Tim J.
What you should know
Limited services: Cell coverage is inconsistent throughout the region. "There is no WiFi. It's a short drive to a Walmart and gas station and drive just a bit further to Huntingdon for beer, wine, and liquor and a few restaurants," shares Laure D.
Primitive camping options: Some locations offer basic amenities. "Don't be alarmed by the fact that some reviews call this 'primitive' camping—there are restrooms with well-ventilated composting toilets, potable water is available at the entrance station, and our campsite was very flat, clean, and safe," explains a reviewer at Susquehannock.
Reservation timing: Waterfront sites book quickly, especially during summer months. "We wanted a waterfront spot, and although we booked over a month in advance none were available," notes Jennifer R.
Tips for camping with families
Kid-friendly activities: Cowans Gap State Park offers multiple recreation options. "Nice small lake within walking distance along with a beach. There is also a few hiking trails near the campground," explains Amber.
Playground access: Multiple campgrounds feature play areas for children. "A playground near the sites at the entrance also. A good choice for a weekend in the water or on the trails," states Travis S.
Educational opportunities: Look for scheduled activities and programs. "On Sunday we had pancakes and later a visit from RayCEP which is an education program that PA DNCR provides talking about various outdoorsy type things," mentions Paul B.
Tips from RVers
Dump stations: Seven Points offers excellent facilities for waste disposal. "We filled up the fresh water tank at the ultra-cool 4 lane dump station. The signage was very well marked and the fresh water spigot was more like a little tank, super-solid, clean and modern," shares Tim J.
Site terrain: Drooly Bear Cabin and surrounding areas feature varied terrain. "You travel down a non-paved road and into the middle of absolute peacefulness. I sat on the porch for about an hour trying to hear something other than acorns falling, birds chirping and airplanes to no avail," reports Jen R.
Loop selection: Different camping loops offer varying experiences. "We took a drive around through the other six campgrounds and decided Point was our favorite, but obviously crowded because it is right on the lake. Senoia camp was tied with Ridge, but only the lower portion," advises Tim J.
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