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Lums Pond State Park Campground welcomes pets at all 68 campsites, offering full hookups with electric, water, and sewer connections for RV camping. Both Lums Pond and Elk Neck State Park Campground maintain pet-friendly policies across their tent sites, RV spots, and cabins. Leashed dogs are permitted throughout the camping areas, with most campgrounds requiring pets to be kept on leashes no longer than 6 feet. French Creek State Park Campground provides spacious sites where pets can comfortably rest alongside their owners at picnic tables and fire rings. The campsites at Brandywine Creek Campground border a creek that creates a peaceful sound at night without attracting bugs, making it comfortable for pets to sleep outdoors. Campers appreciate that sites are generally large and well-spaced, allowing sufficient room for pets to rest without disturbing neighboring campers.
Hiking trails around Lums Pond provide excellent exercise opportunities for dogs, with a 6.4-mile trail circling the pond offering water views and shaded paths. The equestrian trail that runs completely around the pond makes for an easy hike with dogs, though fishing areas may require extra caution with pets. During summer months, early morning or evening walks are recommended to prevent paw pad burns on hot surfaces. Campground hosts are typically knowledgeable about pet policies and can provide assistance with pet-related questions. Nearby pet supply stores in Bear, Delaware and Elkton, Maryland offer emergency supplies. Multiple reviewers note the immaculate bathroom facilities at Lums Pond, making it easier for campers to clean up after muddy hiking adventures with dogs.
"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"Accessible and pet friendly. Great trails and great staff"
"Our go to State Park for camping as it is pretty close to home. Standard State Park with all the amenities you need. We are tent campers/ non electric (no pets/ no kids)."
from $21 - $55 / night
Check Availability"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"So we make sure to get close spots so we can walk. You can bring pets but we choose not to as we are not at the camp much. We do go fishing while we are here and my daughter loves this place"
"We stayed here in November with beautiful weather which meant the large farm behind the campground was spraying manure over their fields. We could smell it."
"Our site was really good and I love that it had it's own access to the bathrooms. Quite a few of the inner loop sites do. If you're a tent camper Acorn has some very private and secluded sites."
"Sites are mostly all dog friendly, which is wonderful! Great hiking trails. The park provides wood and ice as well! We will definitely be back!"
from $21 - $50 / 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"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."
"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"Has outhouse, fire pit, running water on side of house near outhouse. An is a wonderful person. Good reception with T-Mobile!"
from $10 - $16 / night
Check Availability"It’s a clean, well kept space, completely surrounded by state forest, very close to shore access along the rivers/bay, hiking/biking trails right out of the campground."
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.
TravelerOur first visit (March 2018) was just prior to peak season (lower rates) and we had a site literally 10 ft. from the water! Full hook ups and sites were a little close, but nice. There seemed to be a lot of long term/permanent residents, but most sites along the waterfront remained open. The campground seemed to stress pet restrictions both in the rules section of their registration packet and signage around the grounds. There was a pet exercise/walking area, but could use some sprucing up. However, no one really made an issue of walking your dog around the campground and as the weekend came around, more and more dogs were around.
You have to drive through a residential neighborhood to reach Bar Harbor, so big rigs take care/caution. Would like to try Bar Harbor again sometime.
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.
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.
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.
Campgrounds near Landenberg offer diverse terrain for canine companions, with options spanning the Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland state lines. The area features rolling hills with elevations between 200-500 feet, creating natural drainage that keeps many campsites drier after rain. Winters can be surprisingly cold with temperatures dropping below freezing from November through March, making seasonal campground closures common.
Hiking with dogs around lakes: French Creek State Park Campground provides multiple trail options where pets can explore alongside their owners. "There are so many wonderful activities. There really is something for everyone here and if you can't find it you aren't looking very hard," notes one visitor in their review of French Creek State Park Campground.
Kayaking with pets: Explore waterways with your dog at Cecil County Permaculture. "Good campsite for great nature, animals, and a great deal," reports a camper who visited this Maryland location. The site offers basic amenities including an outhouse and fire pit.
Fishing excursions: Take your dog along while you cast a line at Woodlands Camping Resort. A visitor mentioned, "Hiking/biking trails right out of the campground, very close to shore access along the rivers/bay." The location borders state forest land, providing natural buffers between camping areas and water access points.
Spacious sites: Hibernia County Park offers ample room for dogs to settle in comfortably. "Large campsites at the Lake Loop. Map is a little deceiving - the sites are farther from the lake than I expected. Very clean and wooded sites," reports a camper who appreciated the Hibernia County Park layout.
Private camping spots: The spacing between sites at French Creek State Park allows for privacy with pets. A visitor noted, "All sites have a paved level area which made set up a breeze. Sites were not on top of each other." This arrangement gives dogs more space without disturbing neighboring campers.
Water access for cooling off: Elk Neck State Park Campground provides opportunities for dogs to enjoy water features. "Very family friendly. We saw so many children running around having a great time! They have fairly many camp sites with an amazing view," writes a reviewer who enjoyed the campground's layout and access to water views.
Pet restrictions vary by loop: In certain campgrounds, only specific loops permit dogs. At French Creek State Park, "Loop C is the only loop that allows pets," according to a visitor review, which is important information for planning your stay with animals.
Seasonal considerations for pets: Spring Gulch Resort Campground limits pool areas to humans only, but offers plenty of open space for dogs. "Staff was nice but not enough staffing to keep amenities like pool open after 5 during the week," notes a camper, highlighting the need to plan dog activities separately from human swimming.
Local noise factors: Gun ranges near some campgrounds can create noise that might disturb sensitive dogs. "Near by Gun Range can be annoying and tough on pets," mentions a Spring Gulch visitor, suggesting campers with anxious dogs should consider this when booking.
Child-friendly dog areas: Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Quarryville combines kid activities with pet-friendly spaces. A visitor shares, "We stayed in C1 during the hottest week in the summer. The site was covered and it was cool around 4:30pm when the sun went behind the trees," providing comfort for both children and dogs during summer visits.
Water features safe for kids and dogs: Multiple campgrounds offer water access where both children and leashed pets can enjoy supervised activity. "The water park was GREAT for kids and adults. Super clean. Lots to do," mentions a Jellystone visitor, though dogs aren't allowed in water park areas themselves.
Playground proximity: When choosing sites with dogs, consider proximity to playgrounds where children will want to spend time. As one Hibernia camper notes, "The park is beautiful. The children's pond is a short ways away for well stocked fishing," allowing families to include both dog walking and child activities in their camping routine.
RV site selection with pets: When bringing dogs to Lums Pond State Park Campground, choose sites with adequate shade. "In February, about 1/4 of the sites were occupied. It was very quiet. The sites are large and well spaced. Many are in full sun," writes a visitor, indicating that shade availability varies significantly by site.
Hookup configurations for dog owners: RVers with pets appreciate full hookup sites that allow for climate control in all weather. "We paid $46 per night plus fees for a FHU 50 Amp Back-in site(#56)," shares a Lums Pond camper, noting the availability of reliable power for maintaining comfortable temperatures for pets.
Site surface considerations: Dogs handle different site surfaces variably, with dirt and grass typically preferred over gravel or concrete. At Elk Neck State Park, a visitor observed, "Our site was a level full hook up. The road on the FHU loop is narrow and hilly," highlighting the importance of considering both the site pad and surrounding terrain for dog comfort and safety.
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