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French Creek State Park Campground's pet-friendly loop offers full hookup campsites with electricity, water, and sewer connections for campers traveling with dogs. Several campgrounds near Kimberton allow pets including Evansburg State Park, Ridley Creek State Park, and Lake-in-Wood Campground, with accommodations ranging from basic tent sites to RV spaces and cabins. Most require pets to remain on-leash at all times, with leashes typically limited to six feet in length. The pet loops at French Creek remain popular with campers who bring dogs, with clean bathroom facilities and showers available. Some visitors report receiving great tips from park rangers about local hiking trails suitable for dogs. Evansburg State Park features creek access where dogs can cool off, though many visitors note the trails can become quite muddy after rainfall, necessitating post-hike baths for pets.
Extensive trail networks throughout these pet-friendly campgrounds provide ample exercise opportunities for dogs. Evansburg State Park's moderate hiking trails run along a small creek with plenty of tree cover, making them suitable for dogs even during warmer weather. French Creek State Park contains approximately 35 miles of trails accessible from the pet-friendly camping loops, allowing for varied hiking experiences without needing to drive elsewhere. Many trails connect directly to campsites, providing convenient access for morning and evening dog walks. The muddy conditions at Evansburg often necessitate bringing extra towels and a change of footwear after hiking with dogs. Wildlife encounters are common in these parks, so keeping dogs leashed helps protect local fauna while ensuring pet safety during camping trips.
"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"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"Large sites, clean bathrooms, lots of hiking trails"
from $20 - $30 / night
Check Availability"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"Nice place, a bit to close to the highways"
"It was quite muddy so we moved our set up into the grass field, we reserved the majority of the sites in this location so it worked well. The RV spots seem nice and large."
"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"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."
"Fishing pond is a joke and near by Gun Range can be annoying and tough on pets. But, over all, this place is pretty nice."
"Site next to us had a pipe break, they had a maintenance crew come out immediately and fix it. Amish stores/attractions close by for some entertainment also."
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.
GuideWe stayed here for 3 nights and thought well of the park. The place was meticulously clean and the permanent campers keep their sites so well. The pool was warm, clean and enjoyable. There’s a nice playground and a GaGa pit. There’s lots of space to walk your dog on leash but no dog park. We had an issue with our surge protector and the manager had an electrician out to us quickly who helped us solve a problem. Pleasant staff in the camp store. The laundry area and shower rooms are beautiful and clean.
There is nothing to do in the immediate area, but we were there to use the bike trails and bop around Jim Thorpe…about 25 minutes away via pretty country roads.
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!
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.
Kimberton, Pennsylvania sits at an elevation of 321 feet in the rolling hills of Chester County, with average summer temperatures reaching the mid-80s and winters dipping to the low 20s. The area's camping season typically runs from April through October, though several campgrounds remain open year-round with winter accommodations ranging from primitive tent sites to heated cabins.
Disc golf courses: French Creek State Park Campground offers an excellent disc golf course through wooded terrain. "There is a frisbee golf course in the woods to make it even more interesting and competitive. The trees definitely make it harder!" shares a camper from French Creek. Boulder Woods Campground also features a popular course where "we fell in love with disc golf. They also have a disc golf course and they rent and sell discs."
Fishing opportunities: Multiple stocked lakes provide year-round fishing access. At Hibernia County Park, "the lake is about a 3 minute hike down the clearly marked trails. The children's pond is a short ways away for well stocked fishing." French Creek State Park contains "two lakes, Scotts Run Lake and Hopewell Lake that you can fish at, kayak, canoe or just relax by. There are several warm water fish in the lakes including northern pike, chain pickerel, bass, walleye, muskellunge and several types of panfish."
Winter activities: For those seeking pet-friendly camping near Kimberton during colder months, Fort Washington State Park Campground offers "sledding area and cross-country skiing trails." One visitor noted that amenities include "designated biking areas, areas with water and modern restrooms (complete with sky lights), picnicking areas, shelters and pavilions, volleyball court, ballfields, disc golf course, hawk watching deck, children's playgrounds."
Private, wooded sites: At French Creek State Park Campground, campers appreciate the natural separation between sites. "All sites have a paved level area which made set up a breeze. Sites were not on top of each other," notes one reviewer. Another mentions, "There is a lot of shade and the campground is laid out well. There are three separate loops to camp at, Loop C is the only loop that allows pets."
Clean facilities: Many pet-friendly campgrounds near Kimberton maintain high cleanliness standards. "Showers and bathrooms were great! If you're traveling through, there are many places to eat nearby," reports a winter camper at French Creek. At Boulder Woods Campground, visitors note the "clean amenities" and that "the bathrooms were nice and clean, showers were nice."
Unique accommodations: For something different, Lake-In-Wood Campground offers distinctive lodging options. "There are a lot of really neat and different rentals here like a tree house, double decker bus, among others." The campground also provides "nice indoor and outdoor pool and a kiddie pool. Goats to pet and watch."
Weather conditions: Trails at several campgrounds can become challenging after rain. At Evansburg State Park Campground, a visitor warns: "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, as well as a shoes and change of clothes for the little guy."
Reservation requirements: Several campgrounds have specific reservation processes. At Hibernia County Park, "this campground is only open on the weekends, in season. Sites can be reserved on line, by phone, or by 'first come, first served' self-registration." However, during special events, "this is the only weekend that you are REQUIRED to call in to reserve."
Site limitations: While many campgrounds accommodate various camping styles, some have restrictions. At Deep Creek Campground at Green Lane Park, "the sites are large but there is NO privacy. The sites are lined up next to each other along the campground driveway and there are absolutely no trees or shrubs between them."
Kid-friendly amenities: Several campgrounds offer facilities specifically designed for children. At Lake-In-Wood Campground, families enjoy "nice playground for the kids and a small arcade. We had a great time and will definitely go back." French Creek State Park features "a very nice playground situated conveniently between the loops of the campground. It had some slides, a bridge, lots of monkey bars, ladders to climb on and the best feature was the zip line."
Swimming options: During warmer months, pools and lakes provide cooling recreation. "There is a huge lake where you can rent canoes and kayaks. A huge pool that has a beautiful view overlooking the lake," notes a French Creek visitor. At Lake-in-Wood, families appreciate the "miniature gold, nice indoor and outdoor pool and a kiddie pool."
Easy hiking for younger children: For families with small children, Ridley Creek State Park offers accessible trails. "Easy hike. We found a lot of really unique sites around the park," shares one visitor. Another adds: "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!"
Site selection considerations: At French Creek State Park, RVers should check site specifications. "If you have a large camper or 5th wheel you may need to double check what sites can accommodate your RV to ensure you have enough room. It was nice to just be able to back up our camper and have it mostly level already." Another notes, "there are several cottages, cabins and yurts available as well."
Leveling challenges: Some campgrounds require extra preparation for uneven sites. At Hibernia County Park, "the sites aren't level, but nothing a little creative positioning can't fix." Similarly, at French Creek, "mostly every site that I saw also had a grassy area which is fantastic when you have young kids. I am not a fan of all gravel sites!"
Hookup availability: Water access varies between campgrounds. At Hibernia, "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." Conversely, Spring Gulch Resort Campground offers more amenities: "Most of the campsite options are fairly level, but are very rocky, so this is something to keep in mind if you are tent camping."
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