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    French Creek State Park Campground's pet-friendly Loop A accommodates tent and RV campers with dogs. The park features full hookup sites, electric options, and pet-specific areas where dogs must remain leashed at all times. Blue Rocks Family Campground and Allentown KOA also welcome pets with designated camping areas and amenities. Lake-In-Wood Campground provides a spacious dog park that receives high marks from visitors, while Robin Hill Campground and Mountain Springs Camping Resort offer cabin options for those traveling with pets. Most campgrounds in the Leesport area maintain standard pet policies requiring proof of vaccinations, proper waste disposal, and restrictions on leaving pets unattended. The campground bathhouses and facilities are generally well-maintained, though pet owners should note that dogs are not permitted in most public buildings or beach areas.

    Hiking trails throughout the region provide excellent exercise opportunities for dogs, with French Creek State Park offering numerous marked paths of varying difficulty levels. Several campgrounds feature dedicated dog parks where pets can run off-leash, though these facilities vary in size and quality. Twin Grove RV Resort stands out with two adjacent dog parks allowing furry friends to play off-leash. Campers report that Hickory Run Family Camping Resort's pet loop is primarily designed for RVs with limited tent space, so tent campers with dogs should call ahead to confirm site suitability. Most campgrounds enforce quiet hours starting at 9 PM, which includes barking regulations. During summer months, the lack of shade at some campgrounds can be challenging for pets, so owners should ensure adequate cooling options and fresh water availability.

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      1. French Creek State Park Campground

      4.2(83)19mi from Leesport227 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "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

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      2. Blue Rocks Family Campground

      4.4(26)9mi from LeesportRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "According to hikers on the AT, this is what they call Pennsylvania, as they hike through this section of the state. And Blue Rocks Campground doesn't dissapoint."

      "Blue Rocks family campground is close to I78 however it is still off the beaten path. It is very peaceful to camp here as you have different types of environments."

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      3. Lake-In-Wood Campground

      4.4(21)18mi from LeesportRVs, Glamping

      "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

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      4. Appalachian Camping Resort

      3.8(8)9mi from LeesportRVs, Cabins

      "Check in is as 3pm, we showed up at 2:45 after a 7 hr drive and they made us pay $15 extra. Sites were average. Caught some cat fish in the pond. The pool wasn't bad, and bingo was fun."

      "We started our trip Friday afternoon, we pulled into the campground and they had a table set up outside to “check in.” We did not wait in a mile long line to park and go into the office."

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      5. Robin Hill Campground

      3.5(10)12mi from LeesportRVs, Cabins

      "You will get you exercise walking to the pond, pool, capstone or basketball courts. The playground was luckily right across from us up on the hill. They also have a Frisbee golf course on site."

      "This campground had been let go with poor management for many years, HOWEVER the new management and staff have really turned it around!!"

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      6. Mountain Springs Camping Resort

      3.3(6)9mi from LeesportRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Close to other stores and camping center."

      "Large size pool for the bigger folks and a walk in pool for the toddlers. Fun activities for all to enjoy. All the campers that were there when we there are super friendly."

      from $60 - $73 / night

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      7. Locust Lake State Park Campground

      4.0(31)25mi from Leesport279 sitesRVs, Tents

      "Our loop was really pet friendly. We had the chance to go hiking and fishing."

      "Locust Lake is a State Park campground that is tucked away in the mountains of Schuylkill County."

      from $20 - $43 / night

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      8. Hickory Run Family Camping Resort

      4.1(9)16mi from LeesportRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "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."

      "Streams are close by, hiking trails are numerous and Hawk Falls was a high point of the park. Peaceful, crisp air and beautiful Surroundings."

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      9. Shambala at Mystic Hollow

      5.0(1)2mi from Leesport15 sitesTents

      from $40 / night

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      10. Allentown KOA

      4.2(15)21mi from LeesportRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "However the drive jn set the stage. It was a long winding road through the forest with a creek running below the road. Utterly magical. Had to park to check in and were led to our site."

      "This campground is nestled in rhe mountains of Pennsylvania. This campgound is family oriented, it has a pool, a store, a game room. They also do things for different holidays."

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    • Jennifer G.
      Aug. 4, 2025

      Lakewood Park Campground

      Beautiful and Fun

      Beautiful and fun. Kind staff. Hoping for a dog park in the future.

    • Chris G.
      Jul. 23, 2019

      Twin Grove RV Resort

      Great campground! Lots of fun

      We loved it here. It accommodates a large family reunion with plenty of space. The campground was well populated but we didn’t feel cramped at all. Super dog friendly. Many little dog parks throughout. Great pool.

    • Kathy S.
      Oct. 18, 2022

      Jonestown/Hershey KOA

      Beautiful Park

      This camp boasts a stream and beautiful city bridge for water play in the summer and photography in the cooler months. Grounds, bathrooms, showers, playgrounds, dog park, everything. This park is wonderful!

    • Tiffany S.
      May. 15, 2019

      Twin Grove RV Resort

      Beautiful Campground

      Nice campground with well taken care of sites. There is a pond to fish from, a dog park for your furry friend to play at and a few playgrounds for the kids.

    • Tiffany S.
      May. 15, 2019

      Twin Grove RV Resort

      Beautiful Campground

      This is an amazing campground! There are 2 dog parks right next to each other, which is great for your furry friend to be able to run around and play off leash. And for the kids there is an arcade, a ferris wheel and some other rides. On Saturday nights they usually have a band playing on the stage which is really neat. There is also a ice cream place to get a nice cold treat. The RV spots are really nice and well kept.

    • D
      Jun. 5, 2023

      French Creek State Park Campground

      Weekend Trip To Reading

      My 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.

    • C
      Jul. 11, 2021

      Stonybrook RV Resort

      Well maintained and comfortable RV Park

      We 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.

    • E
      Feb. 28, 2022

      Hershey Road Campground

      So shiny and new!

      Beautiful campground. Very recently renovated. Very spacious and quiet.

      Great little store stocked with everything you need. 

      Very close to Hersheypark. 

      Nicest miniature golf course I’ve ever seen at a RV park. Same can be said for the swimming pool, absolutely beautiful. Great little dog park as well. 

      They have a very nice schedule of monthly events. They had a few food trucks and fruit/vegetable vendors come to the RV park during our stay. 

      Would stay again.

    • Nancy W.The Dyrt PRO User
      Sep. 12, 2022

      Philadelphia-West Chester KOA

      Nice Campground Near Philadelphia

      West 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.

    Guide to Leesport

    Camping options near Leesport, Pennsylvania offer diverse experiences in the rolling hills and wooded terrain of Berks County. The area typically sees seasonal temperature variations with summer highs averaging 85°F and winter lows around 25°F. Many campgrounds in this region feature creek-side camping with elevation ranges from 300 to 500 feet above sea level, creating natural drainage that helps keep sites dry even after rainfall.

    What to do

    Boulder field exploration: Blue Rocks Family Campground provides access to a unique geological feature that captivates both children and adults. "Our children loved to climb all over the rocks, that is where they spent most of the time," notes Terri S. The boulder field creates a distinctive camping experience unlike standard wooded sites.

    Fishing opportunities: Multiple stocked ponds and streams offer fishing access throughout the region. At Allentown KOA, campers appreciate the stream-side locations: "Our spot backed up right to a creek and it was beautiful," shares Matt R. While some spots might appear promising but yield few catches, several locations maintain healthy fish populations.

    Hiking trail access: For visitors seeking woodland walks, several campgrounds connect directly to trail systems. At Blue Rocks Family Campground, "Super easy access to Appalachian trail. Trail heads begin inside the campsite," according to Amy C. Many trails feature moderate difficulty ratings with well-marked paths suitable for various skill levels.

    What campers like

    Spacious, private sites: Many campers appreciate the site layout at French Creek State Park Campground, where "All sites have a paved level area which made set up a breeze. Sites were not on top of each other," according to Jen R. This creates a more secluded camping experience compared to some more densely packed private campgrounds.

    Clean facilities: Campground cleanliness receives consistent praise, particularly regarding bathrooms and shower facilities. At Locust Lake State Park, "everything was clean enough and well-kept," reports Dan N., though some locations have more modern facilities than others.

    Family-friendly atmosphere: Activities for various age groups make these campgrounds appealing for family trips. Robin Hill Campground offers diverse recreation options: "There is a pool, playground, arcade, fishing pond, glacier rock field to explore and hiking trials," explains Jen R. The variety ensures entertainment regardless of weather conditions.

    What you should know

    Seasonal considerations: The camping season generally runs April through November, with some facilities open year-round. One winter visitor to French Creek State Park noted, "Stayed over for one night in early December. Showers and bathrooms were great!" This makes the area suitable for off-season camping with proper gear.

    Site variations: The quality and size of campsites can vary significantly within the same campground. At Mountain Springs Camping Resort, "Our campsite was very large and spacious with a lot of shade which was really nice. However the campsite was barely cleaned up from the last campers," reports Melissa Y.

    Accessibility issues: Some campgrounds have challenging terrain that affects mobility. At Robin Hill Campground, "This campground is called Robin HILL for a reason. You will get you exercise walking to the pond, pool, capstone or basketball courts," warns Jen R. Visitors with mobility concerns should research specific campgrounds carefully.

    Tips for camping with families

    Multiple playgrounds: Several locations feature multiple play areas for children at different campground sections. At Allentown KOA, there are "2 different playgrounds and a pool that could use some updating," according to Brandon W., allowing kids to burn energy close to their sites.

    Unique accommodations: Beyond standard tent and RV sites, families enjoy specialized lodging options. Lake-In-Wood Campground offers "a lot of really neat and different rentals here like a tree house, double decker bus, among others," shares Jen R., creating memorable experiences for children.

    Animal encounters: Some campgrounds incorporate small animal areas that appeal to younger campers. Lake-In-Wood has "Goats to pet and watch," notes Jen R., providing additional entertainment beyond traditional camping activities and helping children connect with animals.

    Tips from RVers

    Site leveling challenges: Many RV campers report varying degrees of difficulty with level sites. At French Creek State Park Campground, "The paved level area which made set up a breeze," according to Jen R., while other campgrounds require more extensive leveling.

    Hookup considerations: The availability of full hookups varies significantly between campgrounds. At Mountain Springs Camping Resort, "Pull through spots are long but very narrow. Variety of sites for whatever your needs are," notes Mike J. This affects site selection for larger rigs.

    Dog friendly options: For RV campers with pets, Hickory Run Family Camping Resort accommodates dogs but with specific limitations. "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," explains John S. Most dog friendly campgrounds near Leesport require leashes and proper waste disposal.

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