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Crooked Run Campground at Prince Gallitzin State Park provides multiple pet-friendly camping loops where dogs are welcomed year-round. The campground features paved sites with electric hookups, picnic tables, and fire rings in designated pet areas. Dogs must remain on leashes no longer than 6 feet throughout the park, including all trails and common areas. Sites in the Red Oak loop specifically accommodate pets with adequate space for tents and smaller pop-ups. Many campers appreciate the well-maintained, clean facilities despite the campground's popularity during summer and holiday weekends. The bathhouse facilities include shower stalls with dressing areas and dish washing stations outside.
The 26-mile shoreline of Glendale Lake offers numerous opportunities for pets and owners to explore together on walking trails that circle portions of the waterfront. Pets are not permitted in all sections of the park, so visitors should check trail maps before heading out with dogs. The campground store sells firewood and basic supplies, even delivering wood directly to campsites for convenience. During peak season, particularly Memorial Day through Labor Day, the pet-friendly loops can become quite busy with constant foot traffic and dogs, creating a social but sometimes noisy environment. Temperature near the lake runs 5-15 degrees cooler than surrounding towns, making it comfortable for pets during summer camping trips. For longer stays, visitors should note that cell service is limited throughout the park, with spotty coverage for both AT&T and Verizon.
"This campground is perfect for people who are looking to get away from busy city life or just want to relax next to a lake."
"We stayed in one of the pet friendly loops of the park. We had a great time in our PUP....bathhouse was clean and well maintained."
from $20 - $57 / night
Check Availability"Located in Rock Run Recreation park, our site (#14) was not the greatest, it had a lot of length, but no real level side room, fell downhill when exiting the camper lol."
from $20 - $35 / night
Check Availability"The section we were in was “no pets allowed”. My kids loved the beach, swimming was not deep. Beach was big with adjacent playground. Lots of pavilions all over."
"Pets are only permitted at selected sites. There are also 20 (13 rustic and 6 modern) cabins. Cell service is extremely limited to non-existent (Verizon). "
from $20 - $87 / night
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Check Availability"Lots of trails to hike. Decent camp store."
"Staff drives around periodically on a ranger and can be flagged down if help is needed. There is a fishing pond on site for the kids to fish."
from $40 / night
Check Availability"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."
from $28 - $200 / night
Check Availability"The grounds are open to hunting and we were surprised by a bird hunter and his dog who was running around off leash, creating a little havoc for us while walking our two dogs on the trail."
"You can go to the beach, kayak, hike, or go outside the park to explore some caves or a bat church. We will continue to come here every year!"
from $70 - $75 / 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
TravelerMy 3 year old cat and I had a wonderful time staying here. It was incredibly quiet, no cell service (we use total wireless which uses Verizon towers), and I couldn’t hear any of the neighboring campsites (I stayed at #7) even though they were all full. Highly recommend this spot.
It rained almost every day but only for a half hour or so and went back to being sunny. Bring bug spray and tick collars for your pets.
I would recommend bringing firewood with you, as there wasn’t much to collect that was already dead and dry enough for burning. Several of the local gas stations sell some if you want to bring some on the way.
RangerI honestly struggled with what to rate this campground. I loved the area. Very peaceful and quite, but close to State College (a must since we were in town for a Penn State game). I also loved historic Bellefonte (I highly recommend eating at the Governors Pub). It had a cute little dog park, nice play ground, bouncy pillow, gem mining, pool, etc.- what you expect to find at a KOA. Once we were in it, I even loved our site once we were in it. It was very secluded, private, quite and woodsy. That being said- getting into the site was almost impossible. We didn't think we'd be able to do it. And as it was, our slide out was about an inch away from a tree on one side and up against a raised concrete pad on the other. For a smaller camper, it was probably perfect, but I really don't think they had any business putting a camper our size in that site. Width wise, the site was large and had some sort of shrub growing in the middle of the entrance which helped with giving it more privacy. Then there was the water pressure… or lack of water pressure. Saying it trickled out would be generous. Though there was a lot about the campground that I liked, I won't go back again just based on the water pressure alone. I've never been that stressed out trying to rinse my hair… It could very well have just been a problem with our site- we were in the very back on the hill. Or it may be a problem everyone was experiencing. I'm not sure which is why I gave it a 4 rating. I liked everything about it but that.
ScoutClean and well taken care of, pretty quiet. Would definitely stay here again but a few things to keep in mind.
For kids the play grounds are run down. Also no real “dog run”. All in all if your a couple wanting to go relax its great, but if you have pets and or younger kids there isn’t much on the grounds.
TravelerThis is one of our favorite campgrounds. Very neat & clean. Full hookup sites & pet friendly. Close to dam where the fish are plentiful. Nice level sites.
TravelerWe stayed during Bigfoot weekend. It was super fun as our family likes bigfoot fun. We started out Friday night getting the offered $12 bbq plate that included pork burnt ends, beans and potato salad that were "oh it's so good". On Saturday was rock painting and then bingo and ended the night with a DJ dance party. The pavilion where all those activities happened were right next to our site (22 with the doggie den). Then 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. This is primarily for kids, but we sat and listened too and our 17 year old helped out with the craft.
After the weekend though, all the activity slows down. There are seasonal campers that stay around, and they're constantly working on improving and fixing up sites during the week. Expect lots of quiet time just relaxing during the week. There's the pool, dog park, bounce pillow, playground, but not tons to do which if you're looking for is great. Raystown Lake has multiple access areas that are probably 15-20 minutes away - we fished at Tautman Run and Aitch - both were accessible and had lots of bluegill to steal our worms.
Now to the site description: Site 22 is a deluxe patio back in site with a patio, 4 nice Adirondack chairs, a double glider, a weber propane grill and built in fire pit AND a dog fence just for that site that was maybe 6 ft x 6ft. it was big enough for our 2 labs to fit into when we fed them. The site wasn't hard to level our RV but overall the sites are hilly and in fact the whole park is on a hill.
The owners and workers were friendly and great hosts! We love what they're doing there.
One last tip: if traveling from the Altoona area, go out through Martinsburg over Cove Mountain Rd - it saves you 30 minutes to an hour.
ScoutThis campground is perfect for people who are looking to get away from busy city life or just want to relax next to a lake. Even though you can't see the lake from every site you can be there within a 10 minute walk. They have pet friendly sites, bike trails, and you can canoe, kayak, and take boats out on the lake. There are specific swimming areas and you can fish just about anywhere. Little to no cell service and there are some local stores/restaurants around the lake within 5-10 miles of the campground but most things close between 8-10pm. There is a camp store with food and supplies available sonif you show up with a text and a sleeping bag they can help out with the rest. Keep in mind being in the woods and by the lake it Ian always 5-15 degrees cooler than the surroundings towns so I feel you are leaving and want to explore the areas outside the campground be prepared for it to be much warmer than expected. I've been going here my whole life (32 years) and it is always clean and the people who work/volunteer there are super friendly and helpful. I've been there during every month they are open and each season is a new and exciting experience. They have a lot I feel family oriented activities and so you don't need to leave to find something to do.
LegendThis park is a little different and has some fairly interesting history. There are some old ruins as well as an old quarry site. The grounds are open to hunting and we were surprised by a bird hunter and his dog who was running around off leash, creating a little havoc for us while walking our two dogs on the trail. If you visit in the fall, be sure to bring some hunter orange if you plan on exploring the trails.
Now onto the cabins- these are quite nice! They have nice bathrooms with hot showers, a common area with a lot of furniture, a kitchen with large table and full sized appliances. The cabin we stayed in was pet friendly and had two rooms, one with a full size bed and a second one with 2 sets of bunk beds. The heat was quite efficient and kept us warm on some cold nights.
These cabins are not equipped with any type of consumables, cookware or linens. You really need to bring everything if you're planning on actually using the bathroom or kitchen. There is toilet paper though :) We chose to stay here due to its proximity to several National Park sites in the area and it was perfect for us! We will be visiting another state park with similar cabins next year, too!
GuideThis campground was our least favorite of the many we’ve been to this summer, in large part because there were so many people! We stayed in 103 RedOak loop because we had our dogs. The site itself was fine, and there were no hook ups - which we knew- in that section. The mix of tents and smaller pop ups was nice. But, if you want to get away and be in nature this may not be your spot. The sites across/diagonal to us started playing movies on their big screen projector Friday and Sat. nights. If I wanted to hear my neighbors movies I would have stayed home. And others in our loop arrived late, close to 11 pm and spent the next hour hammering stakes for their tent. Everything just felt so loud. Because it was pet friendly there was a constant barking festival - our dogs included- because you were basically on the main loop road where everyone walked their dogs with little privacy.
We also hoped to work on Friday during our stay given they advertise WiFi. We paid for WiFi for the day and couldn’t get much work done. We won’t make that mistake again. There was little to no data for AT&T.
We spent a day on the lake on a pontoon that was from 1972. The younger staff were great and all respectful wearing masks. The lake was fine but nothing like Deep CreekMD or Summersville, WV. People were average friendly. The trails were nice enough but they were walking trails around the lake. Our dogs liked that.
If you want to kayak or fish, that’s the adventure you’ll get here. And you will be in campground Americana with 300 other people.
Prince Gallitzin State Park is situated at 1,635 feet elevation in central Pennsylvania, creating cooler camping temperatures that run 5-15 degrees below surrounding areas. The park surrounds the 1,635-acre Glendale Lake, with several campground options for accommodating pets. Campgrounds near Flinton provide access to fishing, hiking, and water activities throughout the region's forested landscape.
Fishing opportunities: Crooked Run Campground offers access to Glendale Lake where campers can fish from shore or boat. "Great camp sites and friendly staff," notes Joseph H., who appreciated the access to water activities.
Mountain biking trails: At Seven Points Campground, visitors can access the Allegrippis Trail system directly from the campground. "The mtb trails begin just above the upper camp loops and provide a full day of fast flowing singletrack," mentions Travis S., highlighting the IMBA standard built trails open year-round.
Water recreation: Kayaking and swimming are popular at Black Moshannon State Park, where the 250-acre lake provides calm water for paddlers. "Nice campground with quiet 250 acre lake for kayaking. Good birding," states Matthew U., pointing to additional wildlife viewing opportunities.
Playground facilities: Many area campgrounds feature playgrounds for children. "Great place for kids! We love staying at crooked run campground. Has a beach on the lake. Affordable boat rentals. BMX track for kids," explains Jackie W.
Clean facilities: Black Moshannon State Park Campground receives praise for maintenance. "Spaces are clean and spacious, bath house is very well kept," reports Lisa L., adding that the park runs "a ton of classes for different things like fly fishing, hiking, etc."
Varied terrain: The region offers different camping experiences from lakefront to forested settings. "Seven Points campground is encompassed by multiple locations in the Seven points area. Senoia campground is a beautiful campground with waterfront and wooded camping areas for tents and rv/pull behind," explains Kristen H.
Reservation timing: The popularity of pet-friendly camping near Flinton means booking early is essential. "Make a reservation way ahead of your date as this campground is very popular and sites book early," advises Denise D. about popular parks in the area.
Site selection: Campground layouts vary significantly with some featuring split-level sites. At Clearfield County Curwensville Lake Recreation Area, "Clean of clutter and well taken care of. Sizable camp area for activities. Camp store has a decent amount of items if looking for items for camp," reports Tim W.
Seasonal considerations: Most campgrounds in the Flinton area operate seasonally, typically from April through October. Black Moshannon State Park Campground runs "2nd Friday April to December 15," giving it one of the longer seasons in the region.
Cabin options: For families wanting more amenities, Canoe Creek State Park Campground offers modern cabins. "The cabins have nice bathrooms with hot showers, a common area with a lot of furniture, a kitchen with large table and full sized appliances," explains Sarah C., noting they're perfect for families.
Swimming areas: Look for campgrounds with designated swimming beaches for safer water play. "We took a drive down to the swim beach and our kiddo made sand castles and swam in the clear water," shares Jennifer D. about her experience at Seven Points.
Educational programs: Many state parks offer ranger-led activities. "The park also runs a ton of classes for different things like fly fishing, hiking, etc," notes Lisa L. about Black Moshannon, making it ideal for families seeking structured learning opportunities.
Site leveling: RV campers should research site terrain before booking. "We pulled into Ridge Camp and drove a little bit down a hill to our site. One backup attempt into the site and it was perfectly level...that was definitely a first for us," reports Tim J. about his experience at Lumber City RV Park.
Hookup availability: Electric hookups are common at campgrounds near Flinton, but full hookups are limited. "Staff was very friendly and helpful throughout the weekend. Staff drives around periodically on a ranger and can be flagged down if help is needed," adds Tim W. about the service at Lumber City.
Dump station access: Check for dump station availability when booking. Seven Points offers "a ultra-cool 4 lane dump station" where RVers report "no wait" with "wide lanes" that made "the experience an easy and clean one."
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