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French Creek State Park Campground accommodates tent campers, RV owners, and those seeking cabin or glamping experiences, all with pets welcome. Located in Elverson, the park maintains well-shaded campsites with fire rings and picnic tables where leashed pets can join their owners. Boulder Woods Campground in Green Lane also welcomes pets throughout its grounds while providing full hookups for RVs and cabin options. Village Scene Park in Hatfield offers year-round pet-friendly RV camping with modern amenities including electric, water, and sewer connections. Deep Creek Campground at Green Lane Park allows pets at tent and RV sites from April through October. Visitors appreciate the cleanliness of bathroom facilities at most pet-friendly campgrounds in the region, though tent sites at some locations like Boulder Woods lack clear boundary markings.
Fort Washington State Park's trails provide excellent dog walking opportunities with miles of wooded paths where pets can explore on leash. The multi-purpose trail paralleling Wissahickon Creek offers scenic walking routes for campers and their dogs. Evansburg State Park features numerous hiking trails suitable for dogs, though pet owners should be prepared for muddy conditions that may necessitate bathing pets afterward. Many campers note the trails running along small creeks provide ample tree cover and enjoyable terrain for dogs. Visitors should be aware that some campgrounds require pets to be current on vaccinations, and most enforce standard leash policies limiting pets to designated areas. Pet waste stations are available at larger facilities like French Creek and Boulder Woods, making cleanup convenient during extended stays.
"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 - $84 / 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"Pros Great People beautiful surroundings Nice Bathrooms Quiet and Peaceful Accessible Nice Pool Every store U could Need is in about 15 mins Away Not Alot of Stupid rules just Be respectful Pet friendly"
"Nothing bad about this place, I love that it's set far enough away from the main road that you don't get the noise."
"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"If you find yourself careening around the picturesque country roads here in Bucks County you will discover Quakerwoods Campground (named of course after the previous tri-cornered hat-donning Quaker residents"
"Tucked into the rolling farmland and lush hillsides of Bucks County just off Exit 44 of the PA Turnpike and Exits 60/60A from I-78, Quakerwoods Campground delivers a postcard-perfect countryside setting"
"We’ve stayed here a couple times in past Have family in the area Grew up in this area so very comfortable and easy access to lots of places! This visit we stayed six months may to October"
from $48 / night
Check Availability"The only thing I wish the DCNR would do is expand the dog friendly cabins. While we managed to get one of the dog friendly ones here, they are limited in number and Hill's Creek had no such cabins."
"Great place to picnic fish from land or boat, go for a nice scenic walk, go Kayaking, etc. If you don't own a boat, you can rent one right at the lake."
from $79 - $100 / night
Check Availability"Large sites, clean bathrooms, lots of hiking trails"
from $20 - $30 / night
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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.
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.
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.
LegendThis PA state park felt, upon first impression, very tightly spaced and had an overall crowded feel in loop C, the only dog friendly electric loop. The sites that aren’t ADA have more space between them than we did. Our site C41 was full hookup as are several others (1-7, 39-47). This is an ADA site, there are several of them. Perhaps this is why it’s crowded so they could fit extra ADA sites? They are very level and have paved pads, but also a paved picnic pad, and paved fire ring pad. Non ADA full hookup sites appeared to be the nicest though they were narrow and some weren’t level side to side. There were a lot of rocks embedded in the ground around and on many sites. Non ADA sites have only a paved pad for the RV. The picnic table and fire ring were behind our RV and when sitting at them, we were within view of sites 37, 39, and 40. I felt like I was in a townhouse setting. Non ADA sites varied as to where picnic and fire rings were set. Also many sites looked like there was quite a drop off at the edge of the already narrow pad so that you had a big step down off your last RV step. Site C42 is ADA and is a nice, semi private, spacious site. Though I’d choose from sites #1-7 next time. ALL parking pads are 45’ long.
Loop B has a mix of electric and non electric but doesn’t allow pets. That loop was more spacious and had trees between some sites so it felt more private. The sites appeared level. There are Yurts and mini cabins outside Loop C that had lots of space around them. Loop A is a pet loop but no electric. However, it’s closed now for what appears to be renovations. Loop D is non electric, no pets.
The campground had no vacancy on this particular weekend. One car allowed per site and most had to park perpendicular. Sites were short (45’ long). 2nd cars are $5 a night but wouldn’t fit in most sites.
The day use areas have frisbee golf, boat rentals, fishing, hunting, hiking, and a pool that overlooks the lake. Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site is adjacent to the park but was not fully open due to covid. It’s a large state park. The pool was nice looking but not open until Memorial Day. Boat rentals are available weekends in May and Sept. and daily all summer. These amenities were far from the campground and would require driving your car. Hiking trails were plentiful but most were labeled as “more difficult.” Horse back riding is allowed on some trails. I didn’t see any trails that started at the campground loops.
Overall, it’s an adequate campground but not my favorite.
RangerThe campground, as all PA State Parks, was well maintained. Here are the caveats however. The "pet loop" was clearly geared towards RVs etc. All of the sites are full electric and more than a few have very little space for a family size tent to be safely away from the fire ring. Ours had adequate distance but we got lucky tbh.
Also the sites are some distance from most of the hiking trails (Shades of Death being the exception.) Most State Parks in my experience have the camp sites with easy access to the hiking trails.
Lansdale sits within Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, where elevations range from 200-500 feet above sea level in a region characterized by rolling hills and small creek systems. The climate typically features humid summers with temperatures reaching the mid-80s and moderate winters, creating a camping season that generally runs April through October. Campgrounds in the area often feature a mix of wooded sites and open meadows, with many facilities situated near water features.
**Disc golf courses: At Boulder Woods Campground, the course attracts enthusiasts from surrounding areas. "They have a disc golf course and they rent and sell discs. That's where we fell in love with disc golf," notes Erik W., who enjoyed the unique recreation option. The course spans much of the wooded property, offering a challenging experience through natural terrain.
**Creek exploration: Younger campers enjoy wading in the shallow waterways throughout many campgrounds. At Tohickon Family Campground, "There is a large stream with fishing. WiFi good. ATT poor," according to Stephen W. These creek areas provide natural cooling spots during summer months when temperatures typically reach the mid-80s.
Fishing opportunities: Access to stocked lakes creates year-round angling experiences at several campgrounds. J.K. reports about Evansburg State Park: "I caught a beautiful Brown Trout here a few weeks ago! Great park. You need a license to fish, and if you plan on catching Trout you need the Trout endorsement on the fishing licence, currently $9.90." The park maintains several well-marked fishing access points along creek beds.
Private wooded sites: Many campers appreciate natural separation between campsites. "We loved our stay at this park, and plan to return. We tented in loop D…the only bad part was that it was kind of hard to find a level and rock-free spot large enough for our tent, but we managed!" says Katie M. about her experience at French Creek State Park Campground. The park's spacious layout prevents feeling crowded despite its popularity.
Clean bathroom facilities: Facility maintenance stands out as a consistent positive at campgrounds near Lansdale. At Deep Creek Campground at Green Lane Park, "Bathrooms however are nice and clean with plenty of them around the park," according to Tiffany B., though she notes the campground itself offers minimal privacy between sites.
Off-season accessibility: Several area campgrounds remain open during shoulder seasons or year-round. Galit P. notes about French Creek State Park: "Stayed over for one night in early December. Showers and bathrooms were great! If you're traveling through, there are many places to eat nearby." The honor system payment process facilitates late arrivals and early departures during off-peak periods.
Limited tent site privacy: At some campgrounds, tent areas lack clear boundaries. "Tent sites were not marked at all. No real clear boundaries of any of the tent sites. Took a while to figure out where our site was supposed to be. Other tent campers who arrived had the same issue," reports Keith K. about Boulder Woods Campground. Arriving early helps secure better positioning within undefined boundaries.
Muddy conditions after rain: The soil composition in Montgomery County often leads to drainage issues following precipitation. At Evansburg State Park Campground, Andrew C. observes, "The only downside, I've ever experienced is I find Evansburg to be the muddiest State Park I've ever experienced; I always bring a pair of sneakers to change out of my hiking boots." Pack extra footwear and waterproof gear when rain appears in the forecast.
Site selection matters: Campgrounds frequently mix seasonal residents with overnight campers. At Little Red Barn Campground, Kelsey K. shares: "Upon arrival, the people at the office were friendly. We got to our space (83) and we noticed we were placed right in the middle of a bunch of RVs, which was not what we had envisioned." Requesting specific site types during reservation improves camping experience significantly.
Playground access: Multiple dog friendly campgrounds near Lansdale feature play areas for children. Ellen C. notes about French Creek: "There are also several cottages, cabins and yurts available as well...The bath/shower house in this loop was adequate and includes two dish washing stations outside." The playground equipment provides entertainment between hiking and swimming activities.
Educational opportunities: Historical sites near campgrounds offer learning experiences for children. At Fort Washington State Park Campground, Stuart K. explains, "This very place lies in significance from the Revolutionary War when it housed troops led by then General George Washington on the way to Valley Forge." Many campgrounds provide junior ranger programs during summer months.
Swimming options: Seasonal pools provide supervised water recreation at several facilities. Shannon C. comments about Boulder Woods Campground: "This is a great campground. Bill and Kate are friendly and helpful. They have so much to do for kids!!" The pool typically opens Memorial Day weekend and closes after Labor Day, with most requiring adult supervision for children under 14.
Full hookup availability: Village Scene Park offers year-round RV parking with comprehensive connections. Linda F. shares: "We've stayed here a couple times in past. Have family in the area. Grew up in this area so very comfortable and easy access to lots of places! This visit we stayed six months May to October." The park provides 30/50 amp electrical service, water, and sewer at each site.
Parking assistance: Some campgrounds help with difficult site access. "The spots are tight to get into but the staff will offer to park your camper using your vehicle. I let them park mine and I'm really glad I did. It was super tight," explains Erik W. about Boulder Woods Campground. Call ahead to confirm availability of parking assistance when towing larger RVs.
Age restrictions: Certain facilities limit seasonal camping to newer RVs. "Three years ago, we fell in love with this campground. We knew we had to find an RV and become seasonals. Fast forward, we bought one, went to talk to them... They only allow seasonal campers to be 10 years old or newer. Ours is 13," reports Caryn I. about Boulder Woods. Check campground policies before planning extended stays with older recreational vehicles.
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