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Group Camp at Ridley Creek State Park accommodates tent camping with pet-friendly policies for outdoor enthusiasts. Located in Media, Pennsylvania, this state park allows dogs on leashed walks throughout the well-marked trail system. The campground features electric hookups, picnic tables, and reservable sites for group camping experiences. Bathrooms with toilets are available, though reviewers note that group camping is the only overnight option available. The trails are particularly dog-friendly with multiple visitors reporting positive experiences walking their pets through the wooded areas. Ridley Creek's pet policies enhance the camping experience for those traveling with four-legged companions.
Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA provides comprehensive amenities for pets and their owners just a short drive from Garnet Valley. The campground offers diverse pet-friendly accommodation options including tent sites, RV spaces with full hookups, cabins, and glamping tents. Leashed pets are welcome throughout most of the property with designated pet waste stations. The campground receives positive feedback for its clean facilities and family-friendly atmosphere. Nearby Tinicum Island provides a boat-access camping alternative for pet owners with watercraft who prefer more secluded experiences. Most camping facilities in the area implement standard leash policies rather than offering dedicated off-leash areas, though the extensive trail systems at parks like Ridley Creek offer ample walking opportunities for dogs and their owners.
"Beautiful campground — lots of trees, pond, kids play equipment, dog park, etc. facilities all clean and whole place is well maintained. Easy late arrival."
"The neighbor’s sewer connection is right next to our picnic table! But, the sites are large enough for large RVs, they have 30/50 amp hookups and water & sewer."
"well marked trails great for hiking. pet friendly! we love walking here with our dog. there are even a few great spots to get a small creek swim in! It also has a greag picnic area with grills."
"We found a lot of really unique sites around the park. Will keep going back"
from $57 / night
Check Availability"We hiked the 7.5mile lake trail with our two pups. It was beautiful and along the way there were opportunities to kayak/sup, beach it, or even play on a ropes course."
"The site itself was set back some, and felt secluded while still being near the parking area. Walk to bathrooms and camp store was on the longer side."
from $22 - $40 / night
Check Availability"There are numerous hiking trails in the park that seemed to be well marked and maintained. The park is about 20- mins from Reading, and 10 mins from Birdsbroro."
"There is a connector trail nearby that can get you to most of the hiking trails. Site was nice. Bathrooms okay. This is a pet loop so be aware of dogs. Hiking trails in park were a nice challenge."
from $20 - $75 / night
Check Availability"This row of sites lacked the trees for shade and privacy found at most other sites around the campground. The pool was nice and clean."
"Not close off the highway, but wooden sites. Seems as though people spend their summers there. Pool was beautiful and looked new. Mini golf was decrepit and looked abandoned. Store was nice."
from $31 - $50 / night
Check Availability"Accessible and pet friendly. Great trails and great staff"
"Our go to State Park for camping as it is pretty close to home. Standard State Park with all the amenities you need. We are tent campers/ non electric (no pets/ no kids)."
from $21 - $55 / night
Check Availability"They are new-ish Shasta campers, queen bed, 1 slide, rear bunks, 2 entrances. Very clean. Water area is great, splash pad is very fun so is the large blow up slide and pool area."
"I think the lale could use a little cleanup with the amount of bobbers, string and mess left behind by people. There have ao many cabins its crazy and alot of seasonal rentals."
"Girlfriend and I stayed here while we visited nearby Longwood Gardens. The tent sites are spacious and they all border the creek which is a nice sound at night, as well as a good morning view."
"Close to Valley Forge military park, and convenient to Philadelphia by train."
"lake with water sports, hiking trails that are dog friendly, plenty of campsites. If you have kids staying longer for the lake would make sense. bring bug spray!!"
"Outside, to the back of the cabin, was a small deck with picnic table, a grill, and a fire ring. Beyond that you will find a path to the lake with beautiful swans."
from $20 - $65 / night
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TravelerCampground sites are nice and spacious, bathrooms are good, and there’s plenty to do for everyone. We hiked the 7.5mile lake trail with our two pups. It was beautiful and along the way there were opportunities to kayak/sup, beach it, or even play on a ropes course. We always travel with our dogs and this place has the BEST dog park. Big open space with access to lots of water play. We definitely recommend this spot!
RangerWe stayed here for a night in transit. Beautiful campground — lots of trees, pond, kids play equipment, dog park, etc. facilities all clean and whole place is well maintained. Easy late arrival. Good location - convenient but far enough off the highway. Would stay here again.
GuideI was able to book my site the day before the trip. The site itself was set back some, and felt secluded while still being near the parking area.
Walk to bathrooms and camp store was on the longer side. Firewood was $5 a bundle, but the register wasn't working and they could only take cash.
The hiking in the immediate area was beautiful, lots of fun trails and wildlife. Fishing, kayaking, zip lining, tons of great activities.
The firepits have grates over one half, so campfire cooking is a breeze. Cook up and use the provided picnic table for an easy dinner set up.
The park itself is very dog friendly and most sites had dogs. There is also an off leash dog park at Lum's pond and dog water dishes outside the camp store.
The showers and bathrooms were incredibly well kept with hot water and stocked supplies. If you didn't feel like walking so far, the tents had a spiget with running water near the parking areas.
Reception for Verizon was spotty, t mobile was pretty great. Wish there was an ATM on site though I don't think the cash only situation is a normal one for this campground.
All in all an amazing trip, and I'll be back as soon as possible.
GuideMy family and I stayed at French Creek State Park while attending an event in Reading. The park was clean and well maintained. We stayed in Loop A which had no camp host. The camp hosts were in loops B & C. We had a full hook up site. The water and electric worked great! The campground was well patrolled by Rangers throughout our stay. The bathhouses appeared to be clean and maintained. The quiet time starts at 9pm and seemed to be followed by most campers. There are numerous hiking trails in the park that seemed to be well marked and maintained. The park is about 20- mins from Reading, and 10 mins from Birdsbroro. There are many stores and restaurants in the area for food and supplies if needed. We had good cellular service with both AT&T and T-Mobile. The one downside was that there was no off leash dog park. We had to take our dog to a dog park in Birdsbroro. We would stay at this park again.
TravelerOur first visit (March 2018) was just prior to peak season (lower rates) and we had a site literally 10 ft. from the water! Full hook ups and sites were a little close, but nice. There seemed to be a lot of long term/permanent residents, but most sites along the waterfront remained open. The campground seemed to stress pet restrictions both in the rules section of their registration packet and signage around the grounds. There was a pet exercise/walking area, but could use some sprucing up. However, no one really made an issue of walking your dog around the campground and as the weekend came around, more and more dogs were around.
You have to drive through a residential neighborhood to reach Bar Harbor, so big rigs take care/caution. Would like to try Bar Harbor again sometime.
Guidewell marked trails great for hiking. pet friendly! we love walking here with our dog. there are even a few great spots to get a small creek swim in! It also has a greag picnic area with grills.
LegendWest Chester KOA This is a really nice KOA not too far from downtown Philly. The campground is located in a beautiful part of the Pennsylvania countryside with rolling hills which meant the roads getting there are narrow and windy. A bridge nearby the campground was washed out earlier by a hurricane so we had to take an alternative route going about thirty minutes out of our way. (Make sure you check their website for directions!) There is a lot to do in the surrounding area like visiting the historical sites in downtown Philadelphia, Valley Forge, or exploring Amish country.
This is a typical KOA with lots of amenities and activities for kids– swimming pool, jump pad, miniature golf, volleyball, butterfly garden, gem mining, playground, store, dog park, nature trail, etc. There is a large pool area with pavilion but it was closed during our stay since we were there early in the season. The campground is right on the Brandywine River which is a slow meandering pretty river that is great to get your feet wet or go for a paddle. Canoes and kayaks are available for rent if you have time and as there is very little current in the river you can paddle out and back without any trouble. There is a nice, short nature trail which was nice to walk our dog and she enjoyed getting wet in the river.
The campground is hilly which means that a fair number of sites are not level. Our site (#27) was level for our RV but the patio sloped downhill and we could not use our picnic table or find a level spot for our chairs. Some sites are “premiums” with paved patios, Adirondack chairs, fancy firepits, BBQ grill, and tables and chairs with an umbrella. These sites are really nice, but you pay a lot more for them. Some sites are located adjacent to the river with nice waterfront views, but beware some might be muddy. There are lots of camping cabins and a couple of glamping tents.
Overall, the campground is very clean with no trash lying around and the grass was mowed and trimmed. The 50-amp electric was good as was the water pressure. The sewer connection uphill from our site so it did not drain properly. There is basic cable but since you are so close to Philly there are plenty of over-the-air channels. The Wi-Fi at our site worked well. Garbage is picked up at your site. The surrounding area has plenty of restaurants, shopping, and interesting things to see and do.
GuideWe do Lums Pond at least twice a year if we can get reservations.
Sites are big and all were redone in the last few years with concrete pads, 30 amp service and full sewer. There are some equestrian and tent sites as well.
Lots of boating (electric motors only) and kayaking on the pond and a decent amount of hiking. There’s an off leash dog park, equestrian center and boat ramp. Book early because it fills up fast!
LegendThis is unquestionably the best KOA I’ve been to. I usually do not like KOA, except when there are no alternatives. This one is way above average. Typically these places are all gravel and dust. This one has paved roads, grass and trees. There is a pond for fishing, too. The only complaint is that, like all KOAs, the sites are on top of each other. The neighbor’s sewer connection is right next to our picnic table! But, the sites are large enough for large RVs, they have 30/50 amp hookups and water & sewer. There are cabins and large tents you can rent. There is a playground, pavilion, laundry, and several shower/bathrooms. (The one near us didn’t have hot water. The office people said they were working on it.) There us also a large, grassy, fenced dog park which my 2 spaniels appreciated.
Camping options near Garnet Valley offer diverse outdoor experiences within a 30-mile radius. Located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania at approximately 285 feet elevation, this area experiences moderate rainfall and temperatures that range from 25°F in winter to 85°F in summer. Most campgrounds remain open from April through October, with several offering year-round access.
Hiking trails: 7+ miles available at French Creek State Park Campground where campers can explore multiple pathways. "There is a 7 mile hiking trail and 8 mile multi purpose trail," notes Sandy E., highlighting the extensive trail system. The park's forested setting makes it particularly appealing during fall when leaves change color.
Water activities: kayaking and fishing spots at Lums Pond State Park Campground provide excellent recreation options. "Lots of boating (electric motors only) and kayaking on the pond and a decent amount of hiking," reports Ellen B. The pond restricts motorized boats to electric engines only, preserving the peaceful atmosphere.
Historical exploration: visit nearby landmarks within short driving distance of most campgrounds. "Close by there is Hopewell National Furnace and St. Peter's Village with shops and restaurants and hiking trails as well," mentions Jen R. about French Creek State Park. These historical sites offer educational opportunities combined with outdoor recreation.
Spacious, private sites: Many campers appreciate the layout at Hibernia County Park where tent camping is affordable and secluded. "My kids are age 3-12. There's running water available, porta potties are very clean and don't smell and are lit with a street lamp. Very quiet at night," writes Anna. At $15 per night, this represents one of the most budget-friendly options in the region.
Clean facilities: Regular maintenance makes a difference at several dog friendly campgrounds near Garnet Valley. "The bath house(s) are centrally located near the camp office. My grandchildren loved visiting us, pool was clean - they had a few items that they could borrow - fishing was great - playground was adequate," reports Craig W. from Old Cedar Campground, highlighting the family-friendly amenities.
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Natural settings provide chances to spot local fauna. "We saw bald eagles and great blue heron," notes Kate J. about Elk Neck State Park. The various water features throughout the region's campgrounds attract diverse bird species, making them ideal for casual birdwatching.
Reservation requirements vary significantly: Most campgrounds require advance booking during peak season. "Book early because it fills up fast!" warns Ellen B. about Lums Pond State Park. Weekends from Memorial Day through Labor Day typically fill 1-2 months in advance.
Utility hookups differ between campgrounds: Some offer full amenities while others are primitive. "There are NO HOOKUPS, and water is not easy to come by if you are in an RV. If you are coming in an RV, you should come with a full water tank," advises Jennifer S. about Hibernia County Park.
Pet policies at Garnet Valley area campgrounds: Most sites require leashed pets at all times. "Loop C is the only loop that allows pets. I expected it to be much noisier than it was. All of the dogs were well behaved," reports Jen R. about French Creek State Park, describing one of several pet-friendly campgrounds in the region.
Playground accessibility: Several campgrounds feature dedicated play areas. "The playground was excellent, by my standards. The only complaint I have is that the kiddie swings seem to be modeled after the seasickness machine," mentions Mark about Lums Pond State Park, providing a specific insight about the equipment.
Kid-friendly activities: Scheduled events keep younger campers engaged. "There is a pool that is open Memorial Day-Labor Day. They also have a catch and release pond and we found a pickleball court at a nearby city park," notes Travyl Couple about Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA, highlighting seasonal amenities.
Swimming options: Several campgrounds offer water access for cooling off. "They have a huge pool that has a beautiful view overlooking the lake," says Jen R. about French Creek State Park. Most swimming areas operate from late May through early September with lifeguards present during peak summer months.
Site selection considerations: Some campgrounds have challenging terrain for larger vehicles. "The actual pads are fairly level but some of the driveways to them are very sloped. Long rigs will have issues in a few of the sites," warns David G. about Elk Neck State Park Campground. Call ahead to confirm site dimensions if your RV exceeds 30 feet.
Hookup quality: Full-service sites may have quirks to navigate. "The water hookups are shared every other site (at least in the Fence Loop). I was lucky my 75' hose barely reached the distance needed. Be sure to bring extra hoses," advises Matt S. from Old Cedar Campground, providing practical advice about hookup logistics.
Seasonal availability: Not all facilities remain open year-round. "Finished the season at this state park in MD with full hook up (20, 30, and 50 amp, water and sewer) and the water was still on in November. Bathhouses were open with hot water," reports Laure D. about Elk Neck State Park, noting the extended season availability compared to other campgrounds that close earlier.
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