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Cowans Gap State Park Campground's pet-friendly camping area includes sites 1-30 in Loop A, offering a dedicated section for campers with dogs. The park provides electric hookups, fire rings, and picnic tables at each site, with clean heated bathhouse facilities nearby. Ye Olde Mill Campground (formerly Burnt Cabins) accepts pets throughout their property and features water and electric hookups for RV camping alongside tent sites and pet-friendly cabins. Seven Points Campground, located at Raystown Lake, also welcomes pets with accessible sites for tents, RVs, cabins, and yurts. The campgrounds maintain strict leash requirements, with pets needing to be attended at all times. Bathrooms remain exceptionally clean throughout the camping season, with hot showers available at most locations. Many campsites have paved pads which prevent tent stakes from being hammered into the ground.
Hiking trails accessible from these pet-friendly campgrounds provide excellent outdoor activities for dogs and their owners. The Tuscarora Trail near Cowans Gap features moderately challenging terrain with some rock scrambles, while the easier Lakeside Trail offers a more relaxed walk around the water. Lake access is available at several campgrounds, with Cowans Gap providing a beach area for swimming, though pets are not permitted in designated swimming zones. Raystown Lake offers additional water recreation options where dogs can cool off in designated areas. Limited cell service throughout these mountain campgrounds means pet owners should note the nearest emergency veterinary care is approximately 11 miles away at Fulton County Medical Center in McConnellsburg. The region experiences significant temperature fluctuations, especially in spring and fall, requiring appropriate preparation for pets during overnight stays.
"Off the Pennsylvania Turnpike at Fort Littleton, through Burnt Cabin on Rt522, signage the entire way. A drive through the PA mountain-scape, excellent scenery to be seen."
"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!"
from $20 - $48 / night
Check Availability"This is a huge campground with mostly very large RVs situated on farmland. The sites varied. Some were in an open field, others by the stream with trees. We had Site C, which was right on the stream."
"Our kids love the creek and playing in and around it. Some activities, playground, mini golf etc. but more of a relaxing campground."
from $38 - $43 / 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 Availabilityfrom $22 - $95 / 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."
"We stayed in the Chinquapin West side due to the restrictions of dogs. Not that I don't love dogs! It's just that it can get loud sometimes."
"Stayed here two nights while visiting Gettysburg (short 20mi drive between the two). Stayed on Chinquapin Hill, each site has picnic table and fire ring and good space for camp."
from $20 - $92 / night
Check Availability"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"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."
from $25 - $32 / night
Check Availability"We wanted to be close to Raystown Lake. Trough is quiet and small. It's really great if you're looking for a spot to "rough" it (not really, but closer than most!) with the kids. Awesome sites."
"Nice small park with gravel drives/roads and plenty of room for big rigs. All sites level with partial shade. Open, but with plently of space between sites. The trails are nice and very sceinic."
from $23 - $25 / night
Check Availability"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."
from $100 - $250 / night
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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.
LegendCampground Review: Cowans Gap State Park was pretty awesome. Off the Pennsylvania Turnpike at Fort Littleton, through Burnt Cabin on Rt522, signage the entire way. A drive through the PA mountain-scape, excellent scenery to be seen.
The dog section is 1-30 and a few cabins are offered for them also. No restrictions for dogs on the trails but they are restricted from the rest of the campground.
Several trails to enjoy with easy to very strenuous climbs. Part of the Allegheny trail passes through the Buchanan State Forest, near the campground. Would be a good place to practice your backpacking craft.
New showerhouse facilities which are energy efficient lighting and heating. The water in the shower never gets very warm but they are very clean and well maintained.
There is plenty of water sports at the lake, watercraft, swimming and fishing.
Product Review: As a Dyrt Ranger I have the opportunity to review some pretty awesome outdoor gear. I received Mishmi Takin hiking boots after winning one of the monthly contests.
I love the color, I’m all about burnt orange. I have large feet and was happy to see that the company offers footwear up to 13.5 in. I ordered an 11, was surprised when they arrived and were a little big on my feet. So you may want to order a 1/2 size down. On the flip side though I put on my thick hiking socks, synched the laces down and they fit fine.
I wore the boots multiple times during our 8 state trip on several different trail types. I was impressed by grip, no slippage on multiple surfaces.
I hate to say it but I have sweaty feet! And wearing thick hiking socks in boots often leaves me with raisinie toes and damp socks/boots at the end of a long hike. I did not experience that problem while wearing the Mishmi Boots though. My feet stayed comfortable and were dry when I pulled the boots off back at camp. I am liking these boots!
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.
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
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.
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.
ScoutThis 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. A lake with a beach, as well as being close to the AT. Close to Gettysburg as well.
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.
Camping near Fort Littleton offers access to Tuscarora State Forest with elevations reaching 2,400 feet across mountainous terrain. Summer temperatures typically range between 75-85°F during the day and can drop to 50-60°F at night, requiring appropriate gear even during warm months. Most campgrounds in the area sit between 700-1,200 feet elevation with significant temperature variations between day and night.
Hiking at Allegrippis Trails: Access world-class mountain biking and hiking trails just above the Ridge campground at Seven Points. "The mtb trails begin just above the upper camp loops and provide a full day of fast flowing singletrack," notes a camper at Seven Points. The IMBA standard-built trails remain open year-round regardless of weather conditions.
Fishing opportunities: Fish for bluegill at Raystown Lake's multiple access points. "We fished at Tautman Run and Aitch - both were accessible and had lots of bluegill to steal our worms," reports a visitor at Raystown Lake / Saxton KOA at Four Seasons. Most fishing spots are about 15-20 minutes from campgrounds.
Visit historical sites: Explore nearby Burnt Cabins Grist Mill, a restored 19th-century mill approximately 3 miles from Ye Olde Mill Campground. The campground provides "creek access for fishing" and sits near several historical markers from early Pennsylvania settlement.
Complete disconnection: Appreciate getting away from digital distractions at Cowans Gap. "5 nights, 6 days with no cell or wifi to stress us out. Biking, Hiking, sitting around a campfire, very nice," shares a camper at Cowans Gap State Park Campground. Cell service throughout the region ranges from limited to nonexistent.
Lake recreation: Enjoy swimming, boating and beach areas at Raystown Lake. "The lake is so clean and refreshing and we have such beautiful views from our camp site. We went down to the swim beach and our kiddo made sand castles and swam in the clear water," notes a visitor at Seven Points. The lake offers multiple swimming areas outside designated beach zones.
Fall colors: Experience spectacular autumn foliage displays around Fort Littleton campgrounds from late September through mid-October. "Absolutely amazing fall color on the lake and great drives surrounding," writes a camper at Cowans Gap State Park Campground, highlighting the visual appeal beyond summer months.
Limited facilities at primitive sites: Prepare for basic amenities at some campgrounds. "It's a primitive campground with no electricity. Get your water at a hand pump and they have pit toilets," explains a camper at Susquehannock. Showers for primitive campgrounds are often located at adjacent developed facilities.
Site leveling challenges: Many campgrounds in the mountainous terrain feature sloped sites. "Most of the campsites are on a slight slope but they're still bearable," notes a Susquehannock visitor. Bring leveling blocks for RVs and carefully select tent sites.
Reservations essential: Book waterfront sites months in advance, especially during summer. "We wanted a waterfront spot, and although we booked over a month in advance none were available," reports a Susquehannock camper, emphasizing the high demand for premium locations.
Playground options: Select campgrounds with dedicated play areas for children. At Trough Creek State Park Campground, "each loop has a playground and bathhouse," providing convenient recreation for younger campers without long walks.
Creek exploration: Allow children to wade in the gentle streams at pet-friendly campgrounds near Fort Littleton. "We had a blast! The campsites sit on slight inclines but aren't overbearing. They provided shaded area and are accessible to the shoreline," shares a visitor at Susquehannock, describing the water accessibility.
Kid-friendly events: Check campground schedules for organized activities. "We stayed during Bigfoot weekend. It was super fun as our family likes bigfoot fun...rock painting and then bingo and ended the night with a DJ dance party," notes a camper at Raystown Lake / Saxton KOA, describing their structured program.
Water and dumping facilities: Note water availability throughout dog-friendly campgrounds near Fort Littleton. "Water availble in the campground loop and actually tasted good enough to use for hydration needs during our rides," shares a Seven Points visitor, highlighting the importance of water quality.
Site selection for larger rigs: Research site dimensions before booking. "Nice campground, easy to maneuver with a big rig, level sites, clean restrooms and shower rooms," reports a visitor at Trough Creek State Park Campground. Specific loops often accommodate larger vehicles better than others.
Electrical considerations: Verify amperage before booking. "Lots of sites. Large trailers can fit most sites," notes a Seven Points camper about Ridge loop, while many campgrounds offer 30-amp and 50-amp options at select sites.
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