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Kooser State Park Campground welcomes pets at all sites in its forested Somerset location. The park features both electric and full hookup sites with grassy, mostly non-level grounds. Camping options include tent sites, RV spots, and pet-friendly cabins available from April 15 through October 15. The few tent-only sites are positioned higher on the hillside, providing more seclusion than the main camping area. Tent campers particularly appreciate the distance between sites, creating a more private experience than many other campgrounds. The park maintains clean bathrooms with hot water showers and provides fire rings with cooking grills at every site, though the double-walled design limits heat output.
Dogs must be leashed throughout the campground and park areas, including the walking trail that connects to Kooser Lake for fishing. The park sits close to Route 31, resulting in noticeable truck and traffic noise throughout the day and night. Despite this drawback, the location provides convenient access to multiple outdoor recreation areas in the Laurel Highlands region, including Forbes State Forest, Laurel Hill State Park, and nearby ski resorts. The park offers a playground for children, $5 firewood bundles available 24/7 at the entrance, and a crystal clear stream running through the property. Most sites have electrical hookups, and the campground includes a sanitary dump station for RVs. Cell phone reception is limited or non-existent within the park boundaries.
"Stayed 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 loop was essentially a field with trees around it. The none pet loop was in the trees and so you sometimes had more space and sometimes were right beside you."
from $20 - $64 / night
Check Availability"The campground was family and pet friendly on the hillside section. For the whole family enjoy."
"I camped in the Hillside Loop (Dog Friendly). Not a bad walk to the lake. Site was reasonable leave and plenty of room for my 32 foot Motor home and car."
from $18 - $70 / night
Check Availability"Dog friendly. -$5 firewood bundles at the entrance. -Cleanest bathrooms/showers -Crystal clear stream with beautiful trail to the lake. Both stocked with fish. -Lots of picnic tables at the lake."
"Kooser State Park sits on the border of Forbes State Forest in the Laurel Highlands. It has a mix of camper & tent sites around a central clearing, and offers a few cabins."
from $22 - $70 / night
Check Availability"This camp was laid out very well and had plenty of maps and trails, as well as daily activities. They have a small amphitheater with easy access, a dump and recycling area."
"Aside from the rock water slide, which is burned into the kid's memories, there's great, easy hiking trails and a pet-friendly campsite."
from $20 - $54 / night
Check Availability"Quemahoning Family Recreation Area offers great fishing, some nice trails and generally wonderful weather during the summer season. "
"Easy walk to beach area and boat launch. Very clean."
from $20 - $50 / night
Check Availability"Peaceful despite being by the highway. The owners were very friendly and helpful. Will definitely be back. Dogs loved it as well"
"The only thing I can say about this campground that made me not give it 5 stars is, the highway noise."
"Nearby all the local attractions that laurel highlands has to offer....Youghiogheny River, Frank Loyd Wright house, Living Treasures Animal Park, Seven Springs, Hidden Valley, etc.."
"Laurel Highlands campland is in a terrific location for all the local attractions."
from $45 / night
Check Availability"It has a huge back yard and easy access to the creek. Close by is Ligonier, Idlewild, and St. Vincent (where the Pittsburgh Steelers training camp takes place.)"
"Not only were the staff super friendly and helpful, but we were lucky enough to get a full-hookup site right on the lake. Quiet, peaceful, everything you want on a spring trip."
"Next to sewer tank pump station, though. Not a problem but a few truck visits throughout the day so some people might not like that. Lots to do for kids."
"Big fishing lakes. Pool could use a heater."
"There are charming rustic cabins, toilets and showers nearby. Outdoor spigots for water. They’re all right next to a shady crick, near a sliding rock, and some nice hikes. Great spot for kids."
from $33 - $75 / 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.
GuideNew Germany State Park is situated in Garrett County Maryland. The park has a small lake, a few trails, and two camping loops. The Hemlock loop- the only loop that allows pets, is smaller and is mostly made for tent camping, though one site has electricity, but only big enough for a teardrop camper. There is a bathroom with a hot shower. The problems with the Hemlock loop is the proximity to the other campers. Our neighbors were loud, their kids were louder and their dog was ear- splitting loud. The tent pads are varied in size with sites 52, 53 and 57 being just big enough for a large tent and not much else. Every site has a large picnic table ( that is impressively hard to move) and a fire ring. Some sites are not very level, not not as much that your rolling out of bed in your sleep. There is water, but just at the bathroom area. This makes sense since the loop itself is very small. Deer are dense in these parts, and bears frequent the area. Summer temps usually do not get as nice 85max most of the summer. There is also cross country skiing in the winter. Despite the smaller sites, the Hemlock loop is frequently full, as is the non pet loop, which can accommodate larger tents and RV’s., but no pets.
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.
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.
Scoutnice campsite the closest to Pittsburg that i found. 35 mins
pros
amazing views at this mountain top campsite
45 per night for me ymmv
clean campgrounds
level gravel lots with wood boarders
lots of grass on each site as well
full verizon coverage lte
30 + 50amp services
grey water dump on most sites
water
open year round
cons
no kids park
no dog park
no cable hookups
moderate wi-fi (to be expected)
no black sewer hookup (does have dump station and honey wagon)
Laurel Highlands camping offers diverse terrain at elevations ranging from 1,200 to 2,800 feet, creating distinct microclimates throughout the region. The area experiences cooler temperatures than surrounding lowlands, often 5-10 degrees lower during summer months. Several campgrounds near Laughlintown provide year-round access, though amenities may be limited during winter months.
Hiking and biking trails: The region features extensive trail networks connecting multiple parks. At Laurel Hill State Park Campground, visitors access both forested paths and lake trails. "The lake is separate from the campground, but it is less than a mile away and a reasonable distance walk," notes Lee D. The park maintains "easy walking lake trail with the kids because it was wide and flat."
Water activities: Fishing and boating options abound across the region. Quemahoning Family Recreation Area sits directly on the water with boat rentals available. As one camper notes, "Quemahoning Family Recreation Area offers great fishing, some nice trails and generally wonderful weather during the summer season." Boats must use electric motors only, and kayak rentals cost around $15 per hour.
Winter recreation: The proximity to ski resorts makes this area valuable for cold-weather camping. Many campgrounds close seasonally, but state forest dispersed camping remains available. "It's a small campground nestled in the Laurel Highlands, close to Hidden Valley and Seven Springs ski resorts," writes a visitor about local options. State forest camping requires proper waste disposal and follows Leave No Trace principles.
Creek access: Many sites feature water access for cooling off during summer months. At Kooser State Park Campground, "A beautiful walk through the park leads you to the Kooser Lake, great for fishing." Another camper mentions "a crystal clear stream running through the property" that children enjoy playing in.
Privacy options: Certain campgrounds offer more secluded experiences than others. "There are a few tent-only sites in a wooded area of the campground, a little higher up the hillside," notes a camper. For more privacy, another reviewer at Kentuck Campground recommends: "There 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."
Weather advantages: The higher elevation creates pleasant summer temperatures. "We camped for 1 night... to escape the head down in Pittsburgh. Sits up high in the mountains close to 3000ft elevation," writes a camper about the cooler conditions. During peak summer months, temperatures typically range 5-10 degrees cooler than nearby urban areas.
Road noise considerations: Several campgrounds experience highway sound disturbance. A reviewer at Donegal Campground notes: "The campground is situated right off of the main road so the road noise can be an issue if it bothers you. We personally, didn't sleep well because of the road noise." Light sleepers should consider packing earplugs for sites near major roads.
Site leveling challenges: Many sites require work to establish level camping surfaces. "Many of the sites are not level at all and take some serious work to get your rig level," warns a camper. Tent campers should bring extra stakes and consider bringing a small tarp for muddy conditions.
Limited cell service: Connectivity varies significantly by location and carrier. One camper reports: "Fleeting cell at best on Verizon" while others note "No phone reception" at certain parks. The higher elevation sites generally have better service than valley locations, and Verizon typically outperforms other carriers in the region.
Playground accessibility: Several campgrounds feature play areas for children. Pioneer Park Campground offers "Lots to do for kids. Very close to several state parks for great hiking and biking." Another camper mentions it has "Lots of stuff for the kids to do and all inclusive. Big fishing lakes."
Swimming options: Both lake and pool facilities exist across the region. "The beaches were great. We went canoeing on the lake," writes a camper. Another mentions "The outdoor pool is large and the indoor pool is great for those rainy days." Swimming areas typically open Memorial Day through Labor Day, with some locations charging small day-use fees.
Dog friendly campgrounds near Laughlintown: Most parks welcome pets with proper leashing. "They welcome all furry friends!" notes one camper about Kooser State Park. For those seeking pet-friendly options around Laughlintown, another camper adds: "The campground is pet friendly, even for our bully breed, whom is a gentle giant. That was one of the reasons that we chose this campground."
Hookup locations: Electrical connections may require extension cords at many sites. "The electrical hookups are not played out well like an expensive RV park with the shared power post on the entrance side of the camper. You may want to have an extension for your power cable," advises one RVer at Mirror Lake RV Camping & Fishing.
Water access timing: Seasonal campgrounds often limit water availability in early spring and late fall. "The water hookups weren't working at the time, but we were able to connect in Cherry Loop and fill our tank," explains a camper visiting in November. Most campgrounds shut off water systems after the first freeze, typically mid-October.
Sewer challenges: Some sites have drainage issues due to terrain. One camper notes "Sewer connection 'up hill'" made disposal difficult. RVers should bring sewer hose supports and consider using gravity-assist devices for challenging connections.
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