2 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Rose Point Park Cabins & Camping provides a fenced dog park where pets can run freely while visiting this pet-friendly campground near Hilliards. The campground accommodates tent campers, RVs, and those seeking cabin or glamping experiences, with pets welcome across all accommodation types. Fire rings, picnic tables, and full hookup options are available at most sites, though campers note the sites can feel somewhat close together. Peaceful Valley Campground and Bear Run Campground also welcome pets, providing amenities like electric hookups, water access, and sanitary dump stations. Many campers appreciate the family-friendly atmosphere that extends to their four-legged companions, with one visitor mentioning the campground is "super dog friendly" with a "decent size dog park to let your dogs run."
The surrounding area offers several options for outdoor recreation with pets. Moraine State Park allows pets in their cabins, providing opportunities for hiking with dogs on nearby trails. When camping with pets, visitors should be aware that some state parks have designated pet-friendly loops or sections, as seen at Cook Forest State Park where the pet-friendly area offers wooded sites with decent privacy. Campers report that most staff and permanent campers are very welcoming to pets. For those visiting Pennsylvania state parks, note that alcohol is prohibited, though this rule is not enforced at all private campgrounds in the region. Most facilities require pets to remain leashed except in designated dog areas, and owners should always carry waste bags to maintain campground cleanliness.
"I highly recommend this rv location and their cabins seem to be excellent"
"Very family friendly place and pets are welcome too! My son loves the horse rides on Sundays"
"The nightly RV sites are close to the park entrance and are relatively flat. The campground hosts themed events, game nights and arts& crafts."
from $30 - $300 / night
"It is right next to the bike trail and has access to the lake. I have enjoyed my time at Moraine and will enjoy it every time I visit."
"In fact my family used to own property near by. This park has an awesome trail system for walking or biking"
"Just pull in and grab some firewood 7.00 a 5gal bucket full and pick your site. there are 10 walk-in sites with 2 beauties down by the creek, 7 or so observation platforms you can camp on and to many to"
"We wanted a secluded site and close to Pittsburgh. We arrived around 7pm and there was no check in, we drove around for a while trying to find a spot with a fire ring per some helpful campers."
from $10 - $20 / night
"It’s close to the outlets and Keystone Safari. They have a fishing pond but I haven’t walked over and seen it. It’s across the street of the KOA so you could miss it if you don’t ask about it."
"Close to where we live so it's an easy drive and a great start to the season to shake out anything that may not be working since bringing de-winterizing our camper."
"Decent size dog park to let your dogs run and decent trails nearby."
"Super close to a local ice cream shop and has a great dog park and is fully paved. Large fishing area and Camp store!"
from $32 - $60 / night
"The shortest distance is about 2 miles from the trailhead at the Kennerdell bridge, but there are other trailheads throughout the tract also."
"Super friendly staff, great location. stocked lake with catch and release fishing. Loved it. Stayed in May 2017"
from $55 - $250 / night
ScoutThis is our second time staying here. Each time in October. We love it. Unlike most RV resorts this place is small and wooded. Has free Wi-Fi, clean bathrooms and an awesome community hub room for work from home or playing games. The weekends are busy but during the week it’s so quiet and peaceful. Close to so many attractions and parks that are part of the PA Wilds. Would definitely recommend.
Scoutbeautiful site and campground ground. peaceful. quite. and the showers were excellent!
RangerUnique place! Boondocking only. Really suited for smaller setups. My 30ft TT fit fine but was limited. Host was great. Partially shaded spot in the woods. Great trails. Ticks galore. Sadly had a very wet trip but was otherwise nice.
RangerThere were even pit toilets nearby, which is an absolute luxury when finding hidden gems like this one. Clearly marked free sites with fire pits. As a female solo traveler, I think it’s worth noting that I felt safe here. The gravel road has light traffic and the other sites are in “yelling distance” but not close enough where you feel like you have to find a super hidden spot to pee. If that makes sense.
GuideThis place has so much to offer so I’m just going to list them : -Beautiful lakeside camping -clean, spacious and level spots -Boat launch -sandy beach -friendly camp host and park employees -basketball court, sand volleyball court, kids playground and nature center
GuideThis is more a campground for RVs then tents or even roof top tents. Place is clean and the sites 90% of them are in the open. Very little shade. Travis runs the place and very nice and accommodating. Fire wood is 20 dollars for a massive amount.
ScoutSpent three nights there in August Mid-week. Was pretty quiet but was clean and nicely taken care of. No mosquitos or bugs at night. Nice walking paths. Pool, hot tub, outdoor showers all very nice.
TravelerStayed here right after Labor Day - very few other campers. Campsites were large and gave privacy - easy to park. Plenty of activities - hiking, frisbee golf, swimming, horseshoes, basketball, maze and a playground. Clean sites - they do a great job of keeping up on the property. AT&T cell phone service was weak - one bar most of the time. Close to bike trails along Oil Creek. A lot of great history to explore in both Titusville and Oil City. Shopping for food just 10 minutes down the road. Great customer service on arrival - gave us options for sites and let us explore before choosing even after we arrived about 15 minutes until the office was supposed to close.
TravelerOnly gave it four stars because it’s not so easy to find a spot, especially if you have an RV. We got pretty lucky with our spot seemed like the only one that was left but besides that amazing place. Site was relatively clean had a lot of eggshells and some toilet paper left over from the last campers in the tree line. Given the chance I would stay again!
Dispersed camping near Hilliards, Pennsylvania offers access to diverse terrain across western Pennsylvania with elevations ranging from 1,200 to 1,400 feet. The area experiences four distinct seasons, with summer temperatures averaging 70-85°F and winters typically dropping below freezing. Camping options range from primitive tent sites to full-service RV resorts within 20 miles of Hilliards.
Hiking trails: McConnells Mill State Park offers excellent hiking opportunities near Breakneck Campground. "From our campsite we walked along the creek into McConnells Mill State Park and joined the covered bridge trail. Approx. 30min walk along the creek down into McConnells Mill State Park," writes Britt B.
Water recreation: Lake Arthur at Moraine State Park provides multiple water activities. "Moraine State Park is beautiful. It offers many camping styles including Group Tenting, Adirondack shelters for backpacking, and Cabins," notes Mitchel R. about Group Camping and Cabins — Moraine State Park. The park features kayaking, canoeing, motor boating (15hp or less), sailboats, and swimming areas.
Fishing spots: Creekside access is available at several campgrounds. "There are 8 sites spread out along the edge of the river, some being closer together than others. They are level and clear, each with a new picnic table and nice fire rings with adjustable grates. A few of the sites had stairs to the water for paddler access," notes Casey L. about Danner Primitive Campground.
Clean facilities: Many campgrounds maintain excellent bathroom facilities. "Great campground and very clean. Probably the cleanest shower house I have ever seen at a campground," writes John M. about Jellystone Park at Kozy Rest.
Privacy options: Some campgrounds offer secluded sites. "We definitely lucked out with one of the best campsites; we were right next to the creek, it was super spacious and super private," Taylor S. shares about their experience at Breakneck Campground.
Seasonal activities: Halloween weekends are particularly popular. "We've stayed in cabins, yurts, tents, and our camper. Always up kept and very clean. Have to try out there Halloween production," recommends Jeremiah R. about Jellystone Park at Kozy Rest, while Rose Point Park Cabins & Camping offers "Halloween Events" including "Pumpkin Carving Contest" and "Dance Party" according to Owen I.
Campground types: Options range from primitive to resort-style. "This is a hike in or paddle in only campground. The shortest distance is about 2 miles from the trailhead at the Kennerdell bridge, but there are other trailheads throughout the tract also," explains Casey L. about Danner Primitive Campground.
Noise levels: Some campgrounds can be louder on weekends. "I was here the Friday of Labor day weekend. The woman who took my reservation was great and the grounds were nice... I was surrounded by people who were beyond drunk, obnoxious and extremely loud," reports Joanne R. about her experience at Breakneck Campground.
Pet friendly camping near Hilliards, Pennsylvania: Most campgrounds welcome pets. "Great family and pet friendly campground.
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