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Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Gardners, PA

910 Reviews

Pine Grove Furnace State Park Campground features separate pet and non-pet camping areas with clean facilities and level spots for RVs. The campground maintains dedicated pet-friendly loops where dogs must remain leashed throughout the park. Gettysburg Battlefield KOA offers pet-friendly cabins and campsites with a small dog park on the premises. Bathrooms at both locations are well-maintained and clean. Mountain Creek Camp Ground and Deer Run Campgrounds also welcome pets, providing options for tent, RV, and cabin campers traveling with animals. Staff at these locations are generally friendly and knowledgeable about accommodating campers with pets.

The Appalachian Trail passes near several pet-friendly campgrounds in the area, providing excellent hiking opportunities for dogs and their owners. Campers report the pet-friendly sites at Codorus State Park are spacious but lack shade compared to interior loops, making summer camping potentially uncomfortable for animals. Most campgrounds enforce standard leash requirements and quiet hours to minimize barking disturbances. Several locations feature fenced dog parks where pets can exercise off-leash, with Gettysburg Battlefield KOA's dog area receiving positive mentions from visitors. The region offers year-round camping options, though pet policies may vary seasonally at some state parks. Nearby Gettysburg provides additional pet-friendly attractions for day trips.

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Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Gardners, Pennsylvania (109)

    1. Pine Grove Furnace State Park Campground

    25 Reviews
    Peach Glen, PA
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (717) 486-7174

    $20 - $43 / night

    "This 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."

    "There is a pet section and a non pet section in this campground. There is also showers and clean bathrooms here. Plenty of trails and attraction to explore."

    2. Gifford Pinchot State Park Campground

    56 Reviews
    Wellsville, PA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (717) 292-4112

    $20 - $89 / night

    "I liked the dish washing sinks outside of the shower houses. The site was nice with the tent pad backing up to the trees."

    "Our site was in the pet loop and was set back off the road a good amount which kept a lot of the road noise down. It was very large and Iffered gIId trees fIr strIngIng up tarps and hammocks."

    3. Caledonia State Park Campground

    33 Reviews
    Fayetteville, PA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (717) 352-2161

    $20 - $92 / night

    "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."

    4. Gettysburg Campground

    26 Reviews
    Gettysburg, PA
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (717) 642-5713

    "Friendly staff and bonus that it’s pet friendly. Watch out for falling black walnuts in October. We heard them hitting ours and other rigs during our three day stay."

    "I always appreciate the near solitude experience of this campground as 90% of the sites are RV sites, that are kept away from the tenting area."

    5. Gettysburg / Battlefield KOA

    26 Reviews
    Fairfield, PA
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (717) 642-5713

    "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."

    "In addition to that, there is a bounce pad, shuffle board, horseshoes, chess, over-sized jenga, playground, dog park, gem mining, basketball, bikes, wood, propane, etc. and they pick up trash daily right"

    6. Artillery Ridge Campground

    24 Reviews
    Gettysburg, PA
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (717) 334-1288

    "We 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."

    "Kids loved being able to see them and get close and even pet them!

    This campground is minutes from town and is practically on the battlefield."

    7. Mountain Creek Camp Ground

    9 Reviews
    Peach Glen, PA
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (717) 486-7681

    "Lots of pets, bikes and golf carts. Kids can play in creek with tubes or hunt critters.

    Negatives: Bathrooms and activities can be a hike. Some areas flood when it rains hard."

    "Campsites could be further apart and there's only one bathhouse and it's at the entrance."

    8. Codorus State Park Campground

    40 Reviews
    Porters Sideling, PA
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (717) 637-2816

    $20 - $195 / night

    "We got a spot for two nights in the pet area. We were shaded by trees, but the spots weren’t very private. Bathroom facilities are nice."

    "The open field pet friendly sites are also large but provide no shade and it gets hot!  You can feel the difference between these sites and the interior loop sites.  "

    9. Deer Run Campgrounds

    8 Reviews
    Mount Holly Springs, PA
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (717) 486-8168

    "This central Pa campground is located a short drive to many attractions. Amish Country, Hershey, Gettysburg, and winerys are within 40 min drive. There are many things to do at the campground, also."

    10. Granite Hill Camping Resort

    16 Reviews
    Fairfield, PA
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (717) 642-8749

    "Great shade and access to the playground. You can let the kids play all day while sitting at your campsite cooking and just hanging. It’s only 15 yards for the play set."

    "Nice place to camp me and the wife was there July 4th weekend close to the pool"

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Gardners, PA

910 Reviews of 109 Gardners Campgrounds

  • barb C.
    Aug. 6, 2022

    Gettysburg / Battlefield KOA

    Amazing campground!

    We 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.

  • Gary C.
    Sep. 1, 2020

    Buttonwood Campground

    Beautiful Campground

    Clean 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!

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 9, 2025

    Artillery Ridge Campground

    Great location and friendly staff

    We 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.

  • Melissa F.
    Jul. 21, 2018

    Gifford Pinchot State Park Campground

    Wish I stayed there under different circumstances.

    The rangers were nice and the campground hosts were sweet. I liked the dish washing sinks outside of the shower houses. The site was nice with the tent pad backing up to the trees. I would rather sleep in a tent any night over a motel room but this time was different. Due to my father passing, me and my daughter stayed there 3 nights. I will be back another time to actually enjoy the lake and being between Lancaster and Gettysburg makes both places easy to access. Next time I will be getting a site away from the group area. It was nice that the pet area is separate from those of us who don't have pets or want quiet from dogs barking. Some of the groups can get rather loud especially when there are a bunch of teens. It was nice that the pet area is separate from those of us who don't have pets or want quiet from dogs barking.

  • C
    Oct. 21, 2021

    Dogwood Acres Campground

    Quiet and Friendly Staff

    Clean 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.

  • Kathy S.
    Oct. 18, 2022

    Jonestown/Hershey KOA

    Beautiful Park

    This camp boasts a stream and beautiful city bridge for water play in the summer and photography in the cooler months. Grounds, bathrooms, showers, playgrounds, dog park, everything. This park is wonderful!

  • singinajf@aol.com
    May. 26, 2021

    Ramblin' Pines

    Quiet Spot

    The staff and seasonal campers are all very friendly. The bathrooms are incredibly clean. We love all the games there are to play and the dog park is our favorite spot. Overall, it's peaceful and quiet in a nice, wooded setting.

  • P
    May. 18, 2018

    Pine Grove Furnace State Park Campground

    Favorite state park campground

    This 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.

  • E
    Feb. 28, 2022

    Hershey Road Campground

    So shiny and new!

    Beautiful campground. Very recently renovated. Very spacious and quiet.

    Great little store stocked with everything you need. 

    Very close to Hersheypark. 

    Nicest miniature golf course I’ve ever seen at a RV park. Same can be said for the swimming pool, absolutely beautiful. Great little dog park as well. 

    They have a very nice schedule of monthly events. They had a few food trucks and fruit/vegetable vendors come to the RV park during our stay. 

    Would stay again.

Guide to Gardners

Discover the best spots for pets-allowed camping near Gardners, Pennsylvania, where you and your furry friends can enjoy the great outdoors together.

Pet-friendly campgrounds include Gifford Pinchot State Park Campground

  • This campground offers a variety of amenities such as electric hookups and drinking water, making it a comfortable stay for both you and your pet at Gifford Pinchot State Park Campground.
  • With spacious campsites and the option for tent or RV camping, your dog will have plenty of room to roam and explore.
  • The park's natural beauty and trails provide a perfect backdrop for walks and outdoor adventures with your pet.

Dog-friendly activities while camping near Gardners

  • At Codorus State Park Campground, you can enjoy hiking trails that are suitable for pets, allowing for a fun day of exploration.
  • The campground features a large lake where you can relax and enjoy a picnic while your dog plays nearby.
  • Many campers appreciate the pet-friendly atmosphere, making it easy to meet fellow dog owners and share tips on local trails.

Dog owners appreciate the amenities at Caledonia State Park Campground

  • The well-maintained facilities at Caledonia State Park Campground include clean restrooms and showers, ensuring a pleasant experience for both you and your pet.
  • With ample space for your dog to play and explore, this campground is a favorite among families traveling with pets.
  • The proximity to the Appalachian Trail offers additional hiking opportunities, perfect for adventurous dog owners looking to explore the scenic surroundings.

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