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Ridley Creek State Park accepts four-legged friends at its Group Camp area, offering beautiful hiking trails well-marked for exploration with pets. Several pet-friendly campgrounds surround Immaculata, including Hibernia County Park, Evansburg State Park, and French Creek State Park. Most require pets to be leashed at all times, with clean-up expected from owners. Tent sites, RV spaces, and cabin options accommodate various camping styles while welcoming animals. The campgrounds typically feature picnic tables and fire rings at each site, with pet waste stations strategically placed throughout. Trails along creeks provide excellent opportunities for dogs to cool off during warmer months. Sites at Ridley Creek border natural areas where many campers enjoy morning walks with their dogs.
Hiking trails throughout these parks offer moderate terrain suitable for most dogs, with plenty of tree cover providing shade during summer months. Hibernia County Park features wooded campsites with access to Chamber's Lake where pets can enjoy shoreline areas though swimming isn't permitted. Evansburg State Park provides excellent fishing opportunities alongside pet-friendly trails, though campers should be vigilant about ticks when bringing dogs. Many trails run alongside small creeks where dogs can wade and cool off after hiking. The Lake Loop at Hibernia offers larger sites popular with group campers bringing pets, while Fiddler's Loop provides more private, wooded sites. Most campgrounds maintain quiet hours that help prevent excessive barking issues, and nearby towns offer veterinary services for emergency situations.
"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"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"It was a great place to walk with your dog and enjoy the Pennsylvania outdoors."
"Since he was 2 years old I’ve taken my son, and we always have an amazing time, either hiking the trails to wandering in the woods looking for “adventures”."
from $43 / night
Check Availability"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."
"This campground has 2 small loops, the Lake Loop and the Fiddler's Loop. Lake loop is the bigger of the two, however the “sites” are smaller and it's more open. It is popular with group tenters."
"Large campsites at the Lake Loop. Map is a little deceiving- the sites are farther from the lake than I expected and there are no running water bathrooms. Very clean and wooded sites."
from $15 - $50 / night
Check Availability"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."
"It's almost 500 acres filled with trails, woods,and river. I usually go to the parking right off of Militia hill rd.and Skippack Pike intersection."
"m following up on my review from over a year ago with new photos, updated weathered campers’ tales and a quick snapshot of HIGHLIGHTS and LOWLIGHTS: HIGHLIGHTS: (1) Rustic group camping nestled in nearly"
from $28 - $72 / night
Check Availability"My family and I stayed at Lake In Wood for 4 days. The campground is very well maintained , and the staff is very nice."
"There is a quarry close by so you could hear the trucks beeping and the noise from there but that was the only negative thing."
from $40 - $60 / 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"Large sites, clean bathrooms, lots of hiking trails"
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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.
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.
TravelerWe stayed at site 18 in Loop A. 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.
Camping near Immaculata, Pennsylvania offers diverse terrain with elevations ranging from 200 to 600 feet above sea level throughout Chester County. The area's moderate climate provides a camping season that extends from April through October, with average summer temperatures between 75-85°F. Several state and county parks within a 30-minute drive offer pet-friendly accommodations with varying levels of amenities.
Fishing opportunities: multiple ponds and lakes feature warm water species at French Creek State Park Campground. "There are several warm water fish in the lakes including northern pike, chain pickerel, bass, walleye, muskellunge and several types of panfish. Ice fishing is also allowed at both lakes and the ice thickness is monitored," notes Jen R.
Go disc golfing: wooded course challenges all levels at Green Lane Park. "Phenomenal disc golf course, hiking, and fishing," says Benjamin C. The course winds through forested areas requiring technical shots around natural obstacles.
Try the Go Ape aerial adventure course: Treetop ziplines and obstacles at Lums Pond State Park Campground. "Great state park with lots to do (kayaking, biking, and more)," shares Matt S. The course features varying difficulty levels suitable for most ages.
Level sites with concrete pads: Full hookup options at many locations. "Beautiful park setting with fantastic site— spacious, level, good-working hookups, and paved," reports Matt S. about Lums Pond State Park.
Wooded privacy between sites: Natural separation at Hibernia County Park. "It's tiny (19 sites in Fiddlers loop), it's quiet, it's heavily wooded. Most sites are heavily wooded which means plenty of hammock hanging opportunities," explains Jennifer S.
Clean, well-maintained facilities: Modern bathhouses at several locations. "The bath house was absolutely immaculate, and the design made even my public-bathroom-phobic sister-in-law comfortable and at ease," shares Mark at Lums Pond State Park.
Pet-specific loops or areas: Only certain sections allow dogs. At French Creek State Park, "Loop C is the only loop that allows pets," reports Jen R. This helps concentrate pet traffic and accommodates those with allergies.
Limited cell service: Connectivity varies by campground. "Cell service is 'iffy' at best, depending on how hard the woods are trying to keep you offline," warns Stuart K. about Fort Washington State Park.
Tick prevention essential: Wooded areas require precautions. "I find Evansburg to be the muddiest State Park I've every experienced... The only downside, I've ever experienced is I find Evansburg to be the muddiest State Park I've every experienced; I always bring a pair of sneakers to change out of my hiking boots," advises Andrew C.
Playgrounds for different ages: Multiple play areas throughout parks. "There is a huge pool that has a beautiful view overlooking the lake. There are trails for mountain biking or hiking, a frisbee golf course, playground at the campground and at the lake," notes Jen R. about French Creek.
Educational opportunities: Nature and history programs. "The campground is located smack dab in the middle of five nearby hamlets, including: Flourtown, Whitemarsh, Five Points, Plymouth Meeting and Lafayette Hill," explains Stuart K. about Fort Washington State Park Campground.
Kid-friendly fishing spots: Designated children's ponds at some locations. "The children's pond is a short ways away for well stocked fishing," mentions Anna about Hibernia County Park Lake Campground.
Site size considerations: Check length restrictions before booking. At Lake-In-Wood Campground, "The roads were very tight and you really had to watch how you drove through because of the trees. Our site was a drive-through but slanted," warns Mary C.
Hookup locations: Position varies by site. At Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA, "Site is good with good showers and laundry," reports Nicola P. Many dog friendly campgrounds near Immaculata feature full hookups but require careful positioning.
Limited dump stations: Plan accordingly for longer stays. "There is NO DUMP STATION. There are a few nearby campgrounds that will let you dump for a fee, otherwise, you'll have to look for a truck stop on the way home," advises Jennifer S. about Hibernia County Park.
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