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Blue Knob State Park Campground near Imler accepts pets at its small, shaded sites around the perimeter of the campground. The pet-friendly campsites include a mix of tent, RV, and cabin accommodations with electric hookups and water access. Sites are spacious with good separation, offering quiet and peaceful surroundings for campers with dogs. Bathrooms are clean and well-maintained, though the campsites themselves can be rocky for tent camping. The park maintains standard pet rules requiring dogs to be leashed and under control at all times. Pet waste must be picked up and properly disposed of to maintain the cleanliness of the grounds.
Numerous trails throughout Blue Knob State Park provide excellent hiking opportunities for visitors with dogs. The park contains the second highest peak in Pennsylvania, offering challenging terrain and scenic overlooks suitable for active dogs and their owners. Nearby Friendship Village Campground also accommodates pets with full hookup sites, cabin options, and a designated dog park with separate areas for small and large dogs. A half-mile walking path around the pond provides an ideal exercise route for leashed pets. Most campers recommend bringing plenty of firewood as it's not always available for purchase at Blue Knob. The campground operates seasonally from April through October, with cooler mountain temperatures making it a comfortable summer option for dogs who struggle in heat.
"Shawnee State Park is a very large campground (319 campsites with mixed electric and non-electric, some pet friendly, some not) about 10 minutes off highway 76 and 20 minutes from the Flight 93 National"
"The morning drive started early, had several stops and starts, and I was once again glad that my big dog was along for the ride."
from $20 - $110 / night
Check Availability"it’s small, with shaded sites around the perimeter and two walk in sites just left of the entrance."
"The hiking here is really spectacular with lots of scenery, overlooks, and side trails that extend many miles out into state forest lands which are adjacent to the park."
from $20 - $108 / night
Check Availability"One 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"
"The campground is nestled on the outskirts of Bedford Pennsylvania and is a very easy location to travel to regardless of your rig size."
"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."
"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"The trucks passing by on the highway can be loud at night so keep that in mind when choosing a spot if it would bother you. After a little while it was just background noise to us."
from $25 - $50 / night
Check Availability"We had easy access to things around us but a quick walk along a path brought us to a beautiful spot by the creek. We set up camp right along the creek, as shown in our pictures."
from $25 - $50 / night
"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."
"The best loops for families with pets are Dogwood and Elm. No pets? Go to Ironwood loop and get a site close to the water. Water is readily available. The bathrooms are clean and the showers warm."
from $23 - $29 / 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
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Blue Knob State Park Campground sits at the base of Pennsylvania's second-highest mountain peak, with campground elevations over 2,400 feet creating consistently cooler temperatures than surrounding areas. The higher elevation results in temperature differences up to 10°F lower than nearby valleys during summer months. Camping options near Imler include sites shaded by native hardwood forests with terrain that's typically rocky and uneven.
Mountain biking: Blue Knob State Park offers challenging trails for active visitors. "The trails come directly through the park making it simple to go for a ride but the trails are not for the weak. Lots of climbing or descending and fairly rocky. The trails also lead to the peak (second highest in PA) and join up with trails on the resorts property," according to a Blue Knob reviewer.
Fishing opportunities: Raystown Lake / Saxton KOA provides fishing access nearby. "We fished at Tautman Run and Aitch - both were accessible and had lots of bluegill to steal our worms," notes a camper. These fishing spots are approximately 15-20 minutes from the campground.
Historical exploration: The area contains significant historical sites. "Local history is right around the corner with the Lost Children of the Alleghenies Monument," explains a Blue Knob visitor. This monument commemorates a tragic local story from the 1800s and makes for a meaningful day trip.
Water recreation: Lake Raystown Resort offers comprehensive lake activities. "Great getaway campground for some camping or glamping fun! So much to do here including swimming on the beach or at the water park, mountain biking, boating, hiking, and enjoying the beautiful lake!" The resort maintains both natural beach areas and constructed water features.
Private camping spaces: Friendship Village Campground offers well-designed sites with good separation. "Sites are very spacious and the gravel pad was level upon parking. Good connections and solid cable," reports a visitor. The campground layout minimizes site crowding despite high occupancy periods.
Clean facilities: Pet-friendly campgrounds in the area maintain high cleanliness standards. "The bathhouses are always clean and well stocked," notes a Rocky Gap State Park visitor. Regular maintenance creates a positive experience even during peak season.
Natural water features: Pat's Primitive Place offers creekside camping opportunities. "We set up camp right along the creek, as shown in our pictures. There was a mixture of rocks and sand, so we had our tent on the dirt area and the fire pit near the rocks. Right around the corner from our site was a great spot along the river for sitting out in the sun and fishing for trout."
Cooler temperatures: The elevated location of Blue Knob provides relief during hot months. "It was chillier than surrounding areas due to being on the mountain," explains one camper. This natural air conditioning makes summer camping more comfortable for both humans and pets.
Limited services: Many campgrounds in the region have restricted access to supplies. "Bring everything you need, it's about 30 minutes to some supplies. Make sure you bring firewood and be prepared for extremely limited cell service (Verizon)," warns a Blue Knob camper. Plan ahead with groceries and camping supplies.
Site terrain variations: Shawnee State Park Campground has significant differences between sites. "Most of the non-electric sites were decidedly not level but many of the FHU and electric sites were fairly level, and we did not have a problem finding one. Some sites have gravel pads that were level and vary in length from 20' to 115'." Research specific site characteristics before booking.
Seasonal considerations: Most campgrounds in the Imler area operate from April through October, with limited off-season options. "We got in one of the 4 lanes with no wait. The dump station, as noted above had wide lanes and made the experience an easy and clean one," reports a Seven Points camper describing end-of-season facilities.
Road noise: Some campgrounds experience highway sounds. "The only thing we didn't like was all of the road noise. This campground is located by 2 major highways and truck traffic and Jake brake are constant all night long. The road noise made it hard to hear when we were sitting around the fire," notes a Friendship Village visitor.
Dog park amenities: Friendship Village offers dedicated spaces for pets. "The dog park is big and has a place for small or large dogs there is 3 play grounds all different and all well kept," explains a visitor. The separate areas allow dogs of different sizes to socialize safely.
Swimming options: Seven Points provides supervised water recreation. "There are two pools at each end of the campground and they are very well-maintained and have lifeguard supervision. The pool hours or a little later than most campgrounds as they open at 11 through the week and 12 on Sunday," reports a camper. The later opening hours accommodate families who prefer afternoon swimming.
Entertainment activities: Friendship Village schedules regular family programs. "We started out Friday night getting the offered $12 bbq plate that included pork burnt ends, beans and potato salad... On Saturday was rock painting and then bingo and ended the night with a DJ dance party," describes a visitor, noting the structured activities that keep children engaged.
Playground distribution: Multiple play areas serve different camping loops. "There is a nice playground near shade for parents to watch. I really like that there are trails from the camp loops to the beach," explains a Rocky Gap visitor, highlighting the convenience for families with children of different ages.
Site selection strategy: Seven Points campground requires careful site research. "Depending on where the camper site was located, some had their picnic table and fire ring either above or below them. Definitely worth looking at the pictures," advises an RV camper. The elevation changes affect site functionality.
Leveling challenges: Some campgrounds require equipment for uneven sites. "The site we were assigned was easily accessed and had a nice view of the campground. However, as we drove through the rest of the RV park area we noted that many of the sites had very awkward back-in approaches that did not provide sufficient area to maneuver a large rig into them," warns a Shawnee State Park visitor.
Hookup availability: Research utilities before booking. "We stayed in Senoia loop in site 236 which was spacious, private, and with a nice breeze! It's close to bathhouse and playground if you want those." Many sites offer electric but lack water and sewer connections directly at the site.
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