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Gifford Pinchot State Park Campground's dedicated pet area separates dog owners from those seeking quieter camping experiences. The 339-site park includes both pet-friendly and pet-free camping loops, with pets allowed in designated areas only. Tent sites, RV spots with electric hookups, yurts, and cabins accommodate various camping styles for visitors with dogs. Elizabethtown-Hershey KOA and Hersheypark Camping Resort also welcome pets with designated camping areas and full hookup options. Campsites typically include fire rings, picnic tables, and parking spaces, with bathroom and shower facilities nearby. The park maintains clear pet policies to prevent barking disturbances, with rangers regularly checking compliance. Some waterfront sites provide excellent options for campers with dogs who enjoy swimming.
The 8.5-mile Lakeside Trail circling Pinchot Lake offers excellent dog walking opportunities with multiple access points from the campground. Dogs must remain leashed on all trails and in camping areas, with proper waste disposal required. The park's abundance of wildlife makes leash rules particularly important for both pet and wildlife safety. Campers frequently report seeing turtles, deer, and various bird species while hiking with their dogs. Several pet-friendly sites back up to wooded areas, creating natural buffers between camping neighbors. For emergency veterinary care, services can be found within driving distance in the surrounding communities. The park's location between Lancaster and Gettysburg makes it convenient for exploring the region with pets, though some campground facilities show signs of age with peeling paint and stained showers.
"I liked the dish washing sinks outside of the shower houses. The site was nice with the tent pad backing up to the trees."
"Our site was in the pet loop and was set back off the road a good amount which kept a lot of the road noise down. It was very large and Iffered gIId trees fIr strIngIng up tarps and hammocks."
from $20 - $89 / night
Check Availability"This campground has a little something for everyone, from full hook up sites neatly stacked next to each other, to quiet patches of grass next to the river."
"We stay here every September during the Hershey Dog Grooming Expo. We have never had any complaints. Office personnel are very friendly and helpful."
"A little pricey and strict for vistors, they need to leave by 10 and can’t bring their pets."
"There was a bathhouse and dish sink nearby, as well as the entrance to a nice little nature trail a few sites down. "
from $45 - $279 / night
Check Availability"The bathroom near the pool left a little something to be desired. It wasn’t filthy but also wasn’t sparking clean. It was great being close to the battlefield."
"We were there around Halloween and they had decorated the park so nicely. The sounds of the farm animals all around was fun and amusing for us."
"There is no on site running water or electric but they did leave us with a 5 gallon water jug and a 5 gallon shower bag to use in the outside shower."
"https://www.riverrockadv.com/#/ I was fortunate enough to find this local gem while browsing“camping near me”. Not only that, my unlucky butt won a 2 night stay there!"
from $75 - $90 / night
Check Availability"We got a spot for two nights in the pet area. We were shaded by trees, but the spots weren’t very private. Bathroom facilities are nice."
"The open field pet friendly sites are also large but provide no shade and it gets hot! You can feel the difference between these sites and the interior loop sites. "
from $20 - $195 / night
Check Availability"The first thing to know is that Thousand Trails sites are a first come, first serve. Meaning you have to arrive early in order to get the best spots. They don't reserve sites for you."
"This is a clean, nice looking campground in a location very close to Hershey park and the outlets. It’s a very nice area."
from $50 - $60 / night
Check Availability"Nice lake for fishing. Easy check in. Nice little store. About an hour away from Hershey where we went to the RV show. We will come back if we are in the area again"
"Just takes away from the rural feel. Cabin was clean and perfect. Grounds were very clean. Toilet and showers clean. Golf carts a little dated but overall good. Night time was serene and quite."
from $60 - $100 / night
Check Availability"This campground is far enough away from home but at the same time close enough for a weekend camping trip. Nice level spots for RVs. A pet area as well as a non-pet area."
"There is a pet section and a non pet section in this campground. There is also showers and clean bathrooms here. Plenty of trails and attraction to explore."
from $20 - $43 / night
Check Availability"The park is in the suburbs so it’s close to lots of things. They do lock the park at dusk though. They have portapotties, fire pits, and picnic tables."
from $10 - $25 / night
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GuideWe stayed for 10 days in a rustic cabin. Campground is well organized and clean. Tons of activities and even a hiking path. Pet friendly with small dog park. We had civil war soldiers drilling and staying the weekend we were there. Bathrooms are super clean.
ScoutClean and well kept campground located 12 mile below Lewistown, Pa. As clean a campground as you will find. Staff is super friendly. Campground has two distinct levels with open spaces with few trees above and well shaded spots with large trees for shade located down along Juniata River. Great place for fishing, tubing or just getting wet. Campground has many activities for kids. On site is a pool, winery, dog park, office/supplies located in center of campground. WiFi is available to all. Nearly all full hook-ups with back-ins and pull-thrus available. Pets allowed. 42 mile South from State College and 48 mile North of Harrisburg on Rt 322. Highly recommend!
GuideWe have a motorhome with no additional vehicle and two dogs, and this site couldn’t have been more perfect for us. A dog park, walking distance to most everything we wanted to see. The national park is mostly dog friendly. My husband caught a fish first day in the pond behind our site. The staff was super friendly and welcoming.
ScoutThe rangers were nice and the campground hosts were sweet. I liked the dish washing sinks outside of the shower houses. The site was nice with the tent pad backing up to the trees. I would rather sleep in a tent any night over a motel room but this time was different. Due to my father passing, me and my daughter stayed there 3 nights. I will be back another time to actually enjoy the lake and being between Lancaster and Gettysburg makes both places easy to access. Next time I will be getting a site away from the group area. It was nice that the pet area is separate from those of us who don't have pets or want quiet from dogs barking. Some of the groups can get rather loud especially when there are a bunch of teens. It was nice that the pet area is separate from those of us who don't have pets or want quiet from dogs barking.
TravelerClean well kept family owned campground. Located a few miles off 81, in the country surrounded by beautiful views. It’s a mix campground of seasonal campers and short term campers. Very family oriented. Very nice off leash fenced dog park.
GuideWe 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.
GuideThis 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!
TravelerNice 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.
TravelerThis 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.
Lewisberry's low-humidity continental climate creates ideal conditions for three-season camping, with summer highs averaging 85°F and frequent afternoon thunderstorms in July and August. The terrain features rolling hills and creek valleys with elevations ranging from 400-700 feet above sea level. Most campgrounds near Lewisberry operate from mid-April through October, with limited winter availability.
Kayaking and fishing: Access Yellow Breeches Creek directly from camp at Lower Allen Community Park, where "sites sit right along the Yellow Breeches creek so you can put in a few miles up and float down to your site." The park offers portapotties, fire pits, and picnic tables in a suburban setting that's "close to lots of things."
Farm animal interaction: Visit with barnyard animals at Thousand Trails Gettysburg Farm, located 30 minutes from Lewisberry. "Got a kick out of the children playing with the kids (baby goats) pigs, goats, chickens, horses and even lamas. Plenty to see and learn," notes one camper who enjoyed this unique family camping experience.
Historic attractions: Explore Civil War sites within 40 minutes of Gifford Pinchot State Park Campground. "Being between Lancaster and Gettysburg makes both places easy to access," mentions one reviewer, making it an excellent base camp for history enthusiasts wanting to explore multiple heritage sites in a single trip.
Clean facilities: Modern bathhouses at Codorus State Park Campground earn consistent praise from visitors. One camper noted, "Paved sites, modern, clean bathrooms," while another mentioned "the bathhouses/restrooms are clean (about average for PA state park system)." The campground features "a large beach area with tons of picnic tables with grills."
Nature trails: Accessible hiking options throughout the region provide both short and longer route options. At Pine Grove Furnace State Park, you can experience "a very nice run from our campsite out to the scenic viewpoint on top of Pole Steeple (about 7ish miles)." This park marks "the half way point on the AT, and we got to meet quite a few hikers and hear some cool stories about their travels on the trail."
Water recreation: Swimming and boating opportunities abound at Cedar Lake Family Campground, where they "stock the lake with trout" for fishing enthusiasts. One visitor shared, "The lake is nice and they stock it with trout. The animal area could stand a good cleaning, but my little one enjoyed them."
Train noise: Railroad tracks near Hersheypark Camping Resort create noise issues for light sleepers. Multiple reviews mention this challenge: "Nice camp ground but super loud bc of the trains. Bath houses are nice and clean. I would suggest making sure you aren't close to the tracks bc the trains run all night long!"
Weather considerations: Thunderstorms frequently roll through the area in summer months. At River Rock Recreation, campers report that "a 1:00 AM thunder storm reminded me to never forget to use ALL the tie downs." The open sites at many campgrounds provide little shelter during storms.
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