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Laurel Hill State Park Campground welcomes pets at both tent and RV sites as well as in their cabin accommodations. The park offers electric hookups, picnic tables, and reservable campsites with fire rings. Four miles away, Kooser State Park Campground provides similar pet-friendly options with clean bathrooms and hot water showers. Many campsites at Kooser are not completely level, requiring some effort to set up, but the park maintains well-kept grounds with a playground area for children. The tent-only sites are situated in a wooded section providing more privacy and seclusion than the RV spots. Park staff maintain very clean bathroom facilities with adequate amenities for pets and their owners.
Nearby Quemahoning Family Recreation Area features lakeside camping with pet access, private tent sites in wooded areas, and electric-only RV spots with picnic tables and fire rings. The area provides good fishing opportunities for campers with pets, with boats available for rental and electric-powered personal watercraft permitted on the lake. Trails around the recreation area offer walking routes suitable for dogs on leashes. Several parks in the region prohibit alcohol but allow campfires with firewood available for purchase. Wildlife sightings, including deer and turkeys, are common around campgrounds in the area, so pets should be properly secured at all times. Road noise can be heard at some campgrounds, particularly Kooser which sits close to Route 31, but most sites remain relatively peaceful during quiet hours.
"Stayed 3 nights because I wanted to be centrally located to the he Flight 93 Memorial and Falling Water (about 30 miles to each). The non pet section is heavily wooded and very shady."
"The pet loop was essentially a field with trees around it. The none pet loop was in the trees and so you sometimes had more space and sometimes were right beside you."
from $20 - $64 / night
Check Availability"Dog friendly. -$5 firewood bundles at the entrance. -Cleanest bathrooms/showers -Crystal clear stream with beautiful trail to the lake. Both stocked with fish. -Lots of picnic tables at the lake."
"Kooser State Park sits on the border of Forbes State Forest in the Laurel Highlands. It has a mix of camper & tent sites around a central clearing, and offers a few cabins."
from $22 - $70 / night
Check Availability"This camp was laid out very well and had plenty of maps and trails, as well as daily activities. They have a small amphitheater with easy access, a dump and recycling area."
"Aside from the rock water slide, which is burned into the kid's memories, there's great, easy hiking trails and a pet-friendly campsite."
from $20 - $54 / night
Check Availability"Quemahoning Family Recreation Area offers great fishing, some nice trails and generally wonderful weather during the summer season. "
"Easy walk to beach area and boat launch. Very clean."
from $20 - $50 / night
Check Availability"Next to sewer tank pump station, though. Not a problem but a few truck visits throughout the day so some people might not like that. Lots to do for kids."
"Big fishing lakes. Pool could use a heater."
"The campground was family and pet friendly on the hillside section. For the whole family enjoy."
"I camped in the Hillside Loop (Dog Friendly). Not a bad walk to the lake. Site was reasonable leave and plenty of room for my 32 foot Motor home and car."
from $18 - $70 / night
Check Availability"Beautiful scenery, quiet location, spacious campsites, full RV hookups, well-placed fire rings, dog park, nice large bathhouses, polite staff, and Wi-Fi that works. "
"All the amenities your could want, it's clean, sites are leveled, it's maintained beautifully, there are cows in the distance, fully stocked store, friendly staff."
"Peaceful despite being by the highway. The owners were very friendly and helpful. Will definitely be back. Dogs loved it as well"
"The only thing I can say about this campground that made me not give it 5 stars is, the highway noise."
"Nearby all the local attractions that laurel highlands has to offer....Youghiogheny River, Frank Loyd Wright house, Living Treasures Animal Park, Seven Springs, Hidden Valley, etc.."
"Laurel Highlands campland is in a terrific location for all the local attractions."
from $45 / night
Check Availability"There are charming rustic cabins, toilets and showers nearby. Outdoor spigots for water. They’re all right next to a shady crick, near a sliding rock, and some nice hikes. Great spot for kids."
from $33 - $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
GuideThis campground checks all our boxes. Beautiful scenery, quiet location, spacious campsites, full RV hookups, well-placed fire rings, dog park, nice large bathhouses, polite staff, and Wi-Fi that works.
This is located about an hour away from my home, so we plan on making this our go-to for quick camping getaways throughout the year.
Highly recommended. Definitely worth checking out.
GuidePreface: if your main objective is activities for children, you have come to the right place. This place is loud and full of kids.
We booked a site but chose not to pay to select which one. All the pictures looked great! We ended up on a grassy hill in the back. The spot was so unlevel there were 19 inches between my bottom step and the ground. This site was the same price as level ones closer to activities.
Also bathrooms were outdated. They had older residential toilets that plugged constantly. The day we left 2 of the 3 in our nearest bathroom were out of order.
Aside from all the above, the Dog Park is awesome. It’s the size of a real, normal dog park. The ice cream on site is also a nice perk.
RangerThis may be the first campground I give a 10 out of 10! All the amenities your could want, it's clean, sites are leveled, it's maintained beautifully, there are cows in the distance, fully stocked store, friendly staff. Laundry, bathrooms, fairly spacious sites, a pool, dog park. Very, very nice.
GuideNew Germany State Park is situated in Garrett County Maryland. The park has a small lake, a few trails, and two camping loops. The Hemlock loop- the only loop that allows pets, is smaller and is mostly made for tent camping, though one site has electricity, but only big enough for a teardrop camper. There is a bathroom with a hot shower. The problems with the Hemlock loop is the proximity to the other campers. Our neighbors were loud, their kids were louder and their dog was ear- splitting loud. The tent pads are varied in size with sites 52, 53 and 57 being just big enough for a large tent and not much else. Every site has a large picnic table ( that is impressively hard to move) and a fire ring. Some sites are not very level, not not as much that your rolling out of bed in your sleep. There is water, but just at the bathroom area. This makes sense since the loop itself is very small. Deer are dense in these parts, and bears frequent the area. Summer temps usually do not get as nice 85max most of the summer. There is also cross country skiing in the winter. Despite the smaller sites, the Hemlock loop is frequently full, as is the non pet loop, which can accommodate larger tents and RV’s., but no pets.
TravelerI was the only tenter at the time of my stay; had the whole place to myself. The sites are spread far apart and wooded. Table and fire rings are at each site. They have a brand new bath house which was spotless and a well kept dog park for the furs. If desired, there is a group campsite and the use of a pavilion too. The camp store if beautiful and has everything in it should you forget something. I’ll definitely be back.
GuideStayed 3 nights because I wanted to be centrally located to the he Flight 93 Memorial and Falling Water (about 30 miles to each). The non pet section is heavily wooded and very shady. The pet section is more of a loop set up with some trees. The no pet section had no, zero, zilch cell service so my stay was super quiet. Site 173 was easy to back into and had a large picnic area with a fire ring next to the brook. There is a lake with a small beach and a boat launch and numerous hiking trails. The park will s very nice pretty and during the week fairly empty. I would recommend
RangerThere are two main loops in this campground. One that is pet friendly and more of a pitch-your-tent-in-the-yard thing and another that is pet-free and wooded. We didn't realize and stayed in the first one. Dogs were barking at all hours and there's no privacy. We drove through the other one and it looks so much nicer. Campsites more spread out with trees in between and way quieter. Will definitely stay there if we return.
GuideWe chose this campground for its proximity to home with the chance to swim in the lake.
The camping did not disappoint. We always try to book “outside” loop sites so we don’t have “back neighbors” but none near the lake were available, so we took our chances on an “inside” site in E loop. It was great, smallish, but plenty of vegetation to make it feel private. (Some poison ivy around the edges, though.) The pull-in sites in general seem a bit small (space for our two 4-person tents and that’s it), but are well shaded and separated from neighbors by small patches of woods or bushes. The pull-through sites in our loop were more exposed to the road, but had a bit more space.
There was some noise from the interstate. There were surprisingly few mosquitoes. The bathhouse was clean, but showers were not very warm.
The swimming was unfortunately disappointing. The roped-off swimming area was 3 feet deep at the most. Warm water in August, nice for kids to splash around, but not really good for actual swimming. Bonus for dog people: pets allowed on the beach and in the lake.
During COVID-19, the bathrooms/bathhouses at the beach area are closed; porta-johns only.
We rented paddle boards and a canoe one afternoon and paddled around to one of the lake inlets, which was actually deep and had a good swim. But this is technically not allowed.
If you feel okay about rule-breaking and have water-safe family members (and no pets), I would absolutely choose a site in I loop close to the lake. The sites in E loop closest to the lake are actually up a fairly steep hill from the lake path.
Hiking trails were nice. My kids especially liked the rock scramble-ish up and down the stream gorge on Evitt’s Mountain trail.
Camping areas near Gray, Pennsylvania range from state parks to family recreation areas, all situated in the Laurel Highlands region at elevations between 1,500-3,000 feet. Most campgrounds remain open from mid-April through October, with temperatures typically 5-10 degrees cooler than surrounding lowlands. The area features a mix of wooded sites and lakeside camping options across varied terrain.
Explore local trails: Ohiopyle State Park offers numerous hiking options with varying difficulty levels. "We were hoping to do some hiking in the morning but got rained out. However the trails looked nice and we hope to be back soon," notes Laura from Laurel Hill State Park.
Fish at Quemahoning Reservoir: Electric-powered boats are permitted at this recreation area. "Great place for fishing kayaking. Very family oriented," explains Kyle K. about Quemahoning Family Recreation Area.
Visit ski resorts nearby: Several campgrounds are located near Seven Springs and Hidden Valley resorts. "This was a very fun place! There was easy little rocks to boulder and climb! And even a few smaller caves to explore! It was an adventure paradise with a close location to the seven springs ski resort," writes Jill R. about Laurel Hill State Park Campground.
Enjoy water activities: Multiple parks offer swimming, boating, and water recreation. "The lake provides a great place to fish and the walking trail has some less used fishing spots if you are willing to walk. Kayak rental of $15 for an hour was the cheapest we have seen and allowed us to explore more of the lake," shares Erik E.
Peaceful woodland settings: Many campsites feature wooded privacy. "The tent-only sites are in a wooded section providing more privacy and seclusion than the RV spots," mentions a camper at Kooser State Park Campground.
Clean facilities: Campgrounds maintain good bathroom and shower amenities. "Awesome clean park and easy to get to from Pittsburgh. The campsite and bathrooms were clean when we arrived and when we left," reports Erik E.
Spacious sites: Several campgrounds offer well-designed layouts. "Hickory Hollow's campsites were nicely spaced out, perched on a hillside, but with nice flat pads. The lake and farm country provided a welcoming and relaxing setting," shares Brandy Q. about Hickory Hollow Campground.
Variety of camping options: From tent sites to cabins, the region accommodates different preferences. "There are two main loops in this campground. One that is pet friendly and more of a pitch-your-tent-in-the-yard thing and another that is pet-free and wooded," notes Casey L.
Site levelness varies: Many campsites require adjustments for comfortable setup. "The only thing I can say about this campground that made me not give it 5 stars is, the sites are REALLY not level because the RV sites are on a major slope, especially the pull-through sites," reports Kathy L.
Road noise at some locations: Proximity to highways affects quietness. "There is road noise, which really didn't bother me. I liked the good cell coverage since my oldest kid was at home," mentions Olivia L.
Limited services in rural areas: Plan ahead for supplies and groceries. "Not a lot of restaurants or stores nearby, so keep that in mind if you'll be there awhile," advises Becky C. about Pioneer Park Campground.
Seasonal variations: Most campgrounds operate from April through October. "We stayed for 1 night. We chose site 102 because it looked decent in the picture and seemed a little apart and more private than other areas. Unfortunately, it was not great for tent camping as there wasn't really a spot to set up our 4-person tent," shares Laura.
Look for playground amenities: Several parks offer dedicated play areas. "The campground is small but it is quiet and clean. Route 31 is nearby but it wasn't all that noticeable. There was a nice playground area for kids and some nice overflow tent sites nearby," notes Kevin E.
Consider cabin options: Many parks offer alternative accommodations. "We stayed in one of the covered wagon, which was pretty cool. The covered wagon sites (there are 2) are isolated in their own clearing within the trees next to the lake," describes Jessica D. about Hickory Hollow.
Check for pet-friendly loops: Different sections have different rules. "There are two main loops in this campground. One that is pet friendly and more of a pitch-your-tent-in-the-yard thing and another that is pet-free and wooded," explains a reviewer at Kentuck Campground — Ohiopyle State Park.
Seek out swimming areas: Lakes with designated beaches provide family recreation. "The park has great amenities just a short walk from all sites. A beautiful walk through the park leads you to the Kooser Lake, great for fishing. It is also close to the Laurel Hill State Park which is great for hiking and water activities," Britt B. mentions.
Electric hookup placement: Understand site configurations before arrival. "The electrical hookups are not played out well like an expensive RV park with the shared power post on the entrance side of the camper. You may want to have an extension for your power cable," advises Erik E.
Site selection important: Research sites carefully using reservation systems. "The site numbering is a bit wonky on the door loop so make sure you look at your map before you start driving the loops," notes an RVer at Donegal Campground.
Expect varied terrain: Many sites require leveling equipment. "My complains...WAY too close to the neighbors and VERY little shade. It's a small campground though. Would probably stay at again. There is road noise, which really didn't bother me," shares Olivia L.
Full hookup limitations: Not all campgrounds offer complete services. "Right off turnpike and Rt 31. Can barely hear the traffic. Great pool areas and 2 fishing ponds. Only 30 amp power available tho," mentions Fred R. about Laurel Highlands.
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