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Ridley Creek State Park campground provides pet-friendly camping options with four-legged companions welcome throughout the park. Pet owners can enjoy well-marked trails specifically designed for hiking with dogs. The park features group camping sites with electric hookups, picnic tables, and fire rings where pets are permitted. Bathrooms with toilets are available, though shower facilities are not present at this location. Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA, located approximately 25 miles from Linwood, offers additional pet-friendly accommodations including tent sites, RV hookups, and cabin rentals. The bathrooms at this KOA are exceptionally clean, making it convenient for campers with pets. The campground has full hookup sites with water, electric, and sewer connections, creating a comfortable base for exploring with dogs.
Several hiking trails near these campgrounds provide excellent opportunities for exercise with pets. The trail system at Ridley Creek spans multiple miles with varied terrain suitable for dogs of all activity levels. Leashes are required on trails to protect wildlife and other visitors. Tinicum Island, accessible by boat, offers a more remote pet-friendly camping experience with free primitive tent sites where dogs can explore shoreline areas. Water access points allow dogs to cool off during warmer months. Most campgrounds in the area require proof of current vaccinations for pets, and waste disposal stations are provided to maintain clean grounds. When temperatures rise during summer months, early morning or evening walks provide safer exercise opportunities for pets, with shaded campsites offering protection from midday heat.
"Beautiful campground — lots of trees, pond, kids play equipment, dog park, etc. facilities all clean and whole place is well maintained. Easy late arrival."
"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."
"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"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"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"This row of sites lacked the trees for shade and privacy found at most other sites around the campground. The pool was nice and clean."
"Not close off the highway, but wooden sites. Seems as though people spend their summers there. Pool was beautiful and looked new. Mini golf was decrepit and looked abandoned. Store was nice."
from $31 - $50 / night
Check Availability"They are new-ish Shasta campers, queen bed, 1 slide, rear bunks, 2 entrances. Very clean. Water area is great, splash pad is very fun so is the large blow up slide and pool area."
"I think the lale could use a little cleanup with the amount of bobbers, string and mess left behind by people. There have ao many cabins its crazy and alot of seasonal rentals."
"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"lake with water sports, hiking trails that are dog friendly, plenty of campsites. If you have kids staying longer for the lake would make sense. bring bug spray!!"
"Outside, to the back of the cabin, was a small deck with picnic table, a grill, and a fire ring. Beyond that you will find a path to the lake with beautiful swans."
from $20 - $65 / 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."
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.
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.
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.
Camping options near Linwood, Pennsylvania span areas of southeastern Pennsylvania and parts of neighboring Delaware and New Jersey. The region sits within the Delaware River watershed at elevations around 200-400 feet above sea level. Summer temperatures average in the 80s with high humidity, while spring and fall offer milder conditions with temperatures in the 60-70°F range, ideal for dog-friendly camping excursions with fewer crowds.
Hiking with varied terrain: The 8-mile multi-purpose trail at Lums Pond State Park offers accessible hiking for various skill levels. "There are separate, individual shower rooms. Great for outdoor activities. Nearby grocery stores and restaurants," notes Adam and Suzanne B., who appreciated the park's amenities after a day of activity.
Kayaking on multiple waterways: French Creek State Park provides lake paddling opportunities on both Scotts Run Lake and Hopewell Lake. "There are several warm water fish in the lakes including northern pike, chain pickerel, bass, walleye, muskellunge and several types of panfish," according to reviews, making it a destination for both paddlers and anglers.
Lighthouse exploration: Visit Turkey Point Lighthouse via a hiking trail at Elk Neck State Park. "The lighthouse trail is a must. It is about a five minute drive to get to the trail though, but is worth it!" shares Jalissa Y., who enjoyed the coastal views from this scenic point overlooking Chesapeake Bay.
Water activities for cooling off: The pool area at Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA provides relief during summer heat. "The pool was clean - they had a few items that they could borrow - fishing was great - playground was adequate. Mini golf was fun for all," notes Craig W., highlighting the diverse recreation options.
Spacious, private campsites: French Creek State Park campers appreciate the separation between sites. "The sites are not on top of one another. You have your own space," reports one reviewer, while another notes, "There is a lot of shade and the campground is laid out well."
Clean facilities with modern amenities: Lums Pond State Park Campground maintains excellent bathroom facilities. "The bathroom facilities and laundry are clean and modern. There are separate, individual shower rooms," shares Adam and Suzanne B., highlighting one of the most appreciated features by campers.
Proximity to Philadelphia: Many campgrounds serve as convenient bases for exploring the city. "This is a very nice KOA, just over the Delaware River from Philly. The park is clean, quiet, full of families," shares Jason E. about Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA, while another camper notes it's "a 20 minute ride into Philly and Uber was was quick and responsive."
Pet-friendly atmosphere: Campers with dogs appreciate Group Camp — Ridley Creek State Park for its welcoming approach to pets. "We love walking here with our dog. There are even a few great spots to get a small creek swim in!" notes Mackenzie B., showing why this ranks among the top dog friendly campgrounds near Linwood.
Seasonal variations impact experience: Winter camping requires preparation but offers unique benefits. "Finished the season at this state park in MD with full hook up (20, 30, and 50 amp, water and sewer) and the water was still on in November. Bathhouses were open with hot water," reports Laure D. about Elk Neck State Park.
Site selection matters: At Old Cedar Campground, site location affects your experience. "Many spots had trees but we couldn't get one as they stated our rig would not fit... I beg to differ.... probably just a way of getting more $$ from us," shares Lawrence P., suggesting researching site specifications carefully before booking.
Water quality varies by location: Some campgrounds have issues with water quality. "The water has a very high iron content. I couldn't even use it for tooth brushing," notes Frank J. at Parvin State Park, recommending bringing drinking water for consumption.
Remote location considerations: Some campgrounds have limited nearby services. "Make sure you bring everything you need with you, because this place is literally in the middle of nowhere and a minimum 15 minutes ride to any type of civilization," warns a camper about pet-friendly camping options in the region.
Look for campgrounds with dedicated children's activities: Adventure Bound (formerly Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park) in Elmer offers structured programming. "They have activities throughout the day. Great campground for kids. Large splash park keeps kids busy all day," shares Ann Marie M., highlighting why many families choose this location.
Select sites near playgrounds: Sites near recreational areas keep children entertained. "There is a huge pool that has a beautiful view overlooking the lake. There are trails for mountain biking or hiking, a frisbee golf course, playground at the campground and at the lake," notes a reviewer about the family-friendly amenities at French Creek.
Consider cabin options for easier family camping: For families new to camping, Brandywine Creek Campground provides comfortable accommodations. "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," shares Dave G., noting the peaceful setting that works well for families.
Bring water toys for lake swimming: At dog-friendly campgrounds with swimming areas, pack floating devices. "We enjoyed paddle boats and saw a few cranes! They offer fishing at the pond which was also enjoyable!" mentions one camper about the water recreation available for families with children and pets.
Water hookup logistics: At Old Cedar Campground, prepare for shared utilities. "The water hookups are shared every other site. I was lucky my 75' hose barely reached the distance needed. Be sure to bring extra hoses," advises Matt S., providing practical advice for RVers planning to visit.
Consider hookup needs carefully: French Creek State Park offers various site options. "There are three separate loops to camp at, Loop C is the only loop that allows pets, plus an area for large group camping which can accommodate anywhere from 30 to 60 people. All sites do not have a water hook up but there is water available and some sites have electric," explains a regular camper.
Level sites save setup time: RVers appreciate the infrastructure at Lums Pond State Park. "Beautiful park setting with fantastic site— spacious, level, good-working hookups, and paved," reports Matt S., highlighting features that make this a preferred destination for pet-friendly RV camping near Linwood.
Plan for different seasonal operations: Operating dates vary significantly. "Note- this does close for winter and reopens in April but call park for exact closure dates because they do change," advises a traveler regarding Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA, emphasizing the importance of confirming availability when planning with pets.
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