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Camping here for many years and still love it here got it all camping trails water fall trail and lake.
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Hickory Run State Park Campground and Tobyhanna State Park Campground welcome pets at their camping facilities near Long Pond. Most campgrounds in the area maintain standard pet policies requiring dogs to be leashed at all times, properly supervised, and cleaned up after. Mount Pocono Campground offers spacious sites where pets can enjoy the forested surroundings with their owners. The tent sites at Hemlock Campground & Cottages have been updated and enlarged, providing more room for camping with dogs. Pet-friendly accommodation options include tent sites, RV hookups, and cabins at varying price points. Campgrounds typically provide amenities such as fire rings, picnic tables, and access to clean restrooms and shower facilities. The Dyrt provides user ratings for locations near Long Pond, Pennsylvania.
Nature trails accessible from Mount Pocono Campground provide excellent walking opportunities for dogs and their owners. The adjacent nature preserve features beautiful hiking paths, a river, and lake where pets can cool off during summer months. Mountain Vista Campground offers full hookup sites with sewer, water, and electric connections for RV campers traveling with pets. When staying at Peaceful Woodlands Campground, secure food containers at night as wildlife activity has been reported by campers. Bathroom facilities are regularly cleaned at most campgrounds, with Mount Pocono Campground maintaining what visitors describe as the cleanest campground bathhouse they've experienced. Hemlock Campground includes a playground for children and offers various activities such as karaoke, ceramics, and tie-dye projects that families with pets can enjoy during their stay.
Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Long Pond (149)
1. Hickory Run State Park Campground
"We took the short drive to Hawk Falls Trail and also completed the Orchard Trail Loop."
"The bathroom facilities were clean, the hiking in the area was gorgeous and pet friendly and I’m looking forward to going back"
61 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $20 - $72 / night
2. Mountain Vista Campground
"Large dog park. Love the Campground except our site is near a fairly busy road which takes away from that beautiful tranquility. They have camouflaged it as best they could. Friendly staff."
"The staff are wonderful, the whole campsite is very dog friendly and even has a dog park. Lots of stuff to do for kids including a game room. Only downside is the sites are a bit small."
3. Mount Pocono Campground
"Pocono Campground in the Poconos, Pennsylvania is a very active and fun vacation vacation destination! There are lots of amenities for every family member and the staff is friendly and welcoming."
"Great hiking trail right from the site. Be prepared for walking up and downhill - quite the unexpected workout. Many seasonal sites with friendly people."
Check Availabilityfrom $54 / night
4. Cranberry Run Campground
"PRO's: Dog Friendly (we had 2 dogs and there was no charge), firewood and ice available, small store with essentials, pay per person with no limit to # people, quiet, shaded, close to DeWG Con's: small"
"A shady spot with a creek nearby and good cell service. They have a pool. The surrounding area/town is really nice."
Check Availabilityfrom $44 - $72 / night
5. Hemlock Campground & Cottages
6. Camp Taylor Campground
"Positives: sites are decent sized with fire pits and picnic tables. easy access to hiking, convenient to a beautiful vineyard, peaceful region, and the most amazing wolf preserve is right next to you. "
"They were knowledgeable about the surrounding towns, their campground, and basically everything nature related. This was our very first night camping in an RV (we were renters at the time)."
Check Availabilityfrom $33 - $42 / night
7. Peaceful Woodlands Campground
"ATV trail access so there are ATV’s moving about but it was not that bad."
Check AvailabilityAvailable this weekend
from $35 - $165 / night
8. Otter Lake Camp Resort
"We are lucky enough to have a lakefront site at Otter Lake for the Winter season, and feel like we have gone to heaven!"
"There is a steam and some wet areas behind the row of sites we were in. I would probably avoid this section in the summer as the bugs will be bad."
9. Silver Valley Campsites
"We went near fall/winter month so no water hook-up but sewer and electric was good. Quiet area , places to walk and scout out. Easy self check in , during the covid crap."
10. Delaware Water Gap / Pocono Mountain KOA
"The site was very kid and pet friendly, outfitted with both a pet and children's playground(see pictures and videos)."
"Also a small pet area. We enjoyed it and would go back."
Check Availabilityfrom $45 - $250 / night
Drive Time
- 29 min from Scranton, PA
- 50 min from Allentown, PA
- 1 hr 22 min from Reading, PA
- 1 hr 41 min from Trenton, NJ
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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Long Pond, PA
1273 Reviews of 149 Long Pond Campgrounds
- RRussell A.
Scout100 Mile View Camping
What a great place. So unique! Love the view, and a great experience! There are no hook ups, so be prepared but if you are looking for the dispersed camping experience you have found it. What a gem!
Nancy W.
LegendHickory Run State Park Campground
Peaceful State Park Camping in the Fall
This is a large campground with a wide array of campsites so be careful attention when you book online, especially if you have a pet because some sites are not pet-friendly. Some are 50-amp full hook-up and some are primitive with no hook-ups.
There is a nice nature center with interesting interpretive exhibits and lots of informational brochures including ones about the hiking trails, bears, scat and tracks of local animals, and fishing. Our site was at the edge of the campground and backed up to Route 534 which resulted in a bit of road noise at our site. Other than the road noise the campground was pretty quiet and was not very crowded when we camped there in October.
Not all sites are level and we happened to book one that was not and we had to live with a slant for our stay. The roads in the park are gravel/dirt and since it rained the day we arrived the roads were a muddy mess which made the roads slippery and there were lots of potholes. Unfortunately, some campers were disrespectful and left bags of trash in the fire pit and scattered around their site which was totally unnecessary because there were dumpsters plenty of dumpsters in the campground. Since we camped at Hickory Run late in the season, there were no camp hosts and the trash never got picked up.
The campground is open from mid-April to mid-December; however, the shower facilities and dump station are not available after the third week of October so plan accordingly. We really like the hiking trails which are of varying degrees of difficulty and lengths. The Hawk Falls is a nice easy walk (1.4 miles round-trip) to a waterfall but is extremely popular so don’t think you will be admiring the falls alone. The parking lot at this trail head fills up fast so you better get there early if you want to get a spot.
You can enter the park from two different directions. If you have a big-rig, it is best to approach from the east side. We made the mistake of coming in from the west side as we dropped down from I-80 and came down 534 and the road was really windy with no shoulder. Luckily, there was very little traffic so we could go 10 mph and safely navigate the roads.
Be aware alcohol is not allowed in PA state parks. This park does allow hunting in certain sections of the park. The no-hunting areas are clearly marked with white no hunting signs on trees and you can also pick up a brochure from the office that designates hunting and no-hunting sections.
Tony F.Guide100 Mile View Camping
The best views
This is a hidden gem, as close to dispersed camping you can get with dirt, gravel roads, large stone fire pits, a amazing views with the added benefit of a five gallon jug of non potable water and very clean port-a-potties. The owner regularly patrols the site and makes sure everything is okay.
Maria Mercedes M.LegendRound Valley State Park Campground
Peaceful Wilderness Escape for Adventurous Families
There's something wonderfully special about escaping into nature where the only sounds are rustling leaves, birds singing and the gentle movement of water along the shoreline. Nestled among the wooded hills surrounding the beautiful Round Valley Reservoir, this rustic SP campground offers families a chance to disconnect from everyday distractions and enjoy a little wilderness adventure together. Unlike traditional campgrounds, the campsites are accessible only by hiking or boating, so getting anywhere here requires some planning and a willingness to travel light. Once you've arrived, you'll find secluded, wooded campsites with picnic tables, fire rings and plenty of opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors. Amenities are basic, with pit toilets and no showers, but the beautiful reservoir, scenic hiking trails, fishing and kayaking opportunities more than make up for the lack of modern conveniences. Our kids loved exploring the woods, spotting wildlife and gathering around a crackling campfire at night to share stories beneath the stars. For families comfortable with the hike, I'd recommend choosing one of the campsites along the reservoir shoreline for the lovely water views and peaceful surroundings. Just remember that swimming is limited to the park's designated beach area. Round Valley isn't your typical family campground, but for adventurous families who enjoy hiking, camping under the stars and making wonderful memories together, it's a beautiful place to experience nature at its finest!
SkywaystoHighways.com Y.LegendRicketts Glen State Park Campground
Beautiful Falls!
What a great campground! We stayed here on a recommendation from a friend after the Overland Expo. Great hiking trails and the falls were absolutely breathtaking. Truly enjoyed our stay and plan to return!
- WWill W.Guide
Lackawanna State Park Campground
Car camping
Stayed October 14 without reservations because website showed lots of availability. Office was closed (M-F 8-4) so submitted honor system envelope with cash and stayed at Site 041 on Carpenter loop. Shower building was a short walk and was spacious enough. Water temp didn’t quite reach hot but was warm enough.
Electric kept on tripping breaker.
Roger V.
TravelerBake Oven Knob
solid parking place for vans and RVs. road is dirt gravel but not terrible. nice hike nearby
- jjeanne A.Guide
Council Cup Campground
Better than nothing
Small campground with rude owner. Everything I asked about was putting her out. It was cheap though at $36 for water and electric with a military discount.
Guide to Long Pond
Long Pond sits at approximately 1,800 feet elevation in Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains, with seasonal temperatures ranging from winter lows near 15°F to summer highs around 80°F. The area features dense hemlock forests interspersed with small lakes and wetlands. Wildlife activity is common at campgrounds in this region, particularly during evening and early morning hours.
What to do
Hiking at Hickory Run: Multiple trails with varying difficulty levels provide nature exploration options. "We hiked both with your 2 large dogs. Both of these trails had a creek and waterfalls," noted one visitor at Hickory Run State Park Campground.
Wolf preserve tours: Experience unique wildlife observation within walking distance of camping areas. A camper at Camp Taylor Campground shared, "There are tours leaving the campground twice a day on both Saturday and Sundays for the wolf preserve, I was glad there was camping so close."
Water activities: Several lakes offer swimming, fishing, and boating options through summer and early fall. "Scenic state park with a lake. You can swim in the lake in the summer or do a 5-mile hike around the lake along well-marked walk paths," reports a camper who stayed at Tobyhanna State Park.
Local attractions: The famous Boulder Field at Hickory Run State Park provides a unique geological feature to explore. "Beyond the Boulder field is a vast, scary, unknown," writes one visitor about this unusual formation, while another adds, "The Boulder Fields are one of the coolest places I've ever visited, partially because they were so unexpected."
What campers like
Private wooded sites: Many campgrounds offer secluded, shaded camping spots. At Mountain Vista Campground, guests appreciate that "All sites are wooded, clean and spacious" with "Lots of pull through for bigger rigs."
Clean facilities: Well-maintained bathrooms and shower facilities stand out in visitor reviews. One camper at Mount Pocono Campground was particularly impressed, calling it the "Cleanest campground bathhouse I've ever used!"
Seasonal activities: Campgrounds offer varied programming throughout the camping season. A visitor at Hemlock Campground & Cottages noted their "Family friendly campground with many activities incl. playground, games, karaoke, bingo nights etc."
Lakeside camping: Sites with water access or views rank highly among reviewers. "We had site 100 and amazing views of the water from our camper," shared a visitor at Pickerel Point Campground, while another mentioned, "I spent the night in the Promised Land State Park at Pickerel Point and it was so pretty and quiet... Mine overlooked the water and had a gorgeous sunset."
What you should know
Bear activity: Multiple campgrounds report bear sightings, requiring proper food storage. "We were warned at check in that there have been a lot of bears in the area but never really thought that we would see one. As soon as we got to our site one came right up as we were setting up our tent," reported a camper at Tobyhanna State Park.
Cell service variations: Connectivity differs significantly between campgrounds. A visitor at Otter Lake Camp Resort enjoyed good connectivity, while another at Promised Land State Park noted, "The only negative is that I had almost no cell reception with Verizon."
Reservation demands: Popular campgrounds fill quickly, especially during summer and fall foliage seasons. "We drove from Arizona to camp here for 6 weeks each year," mentioned one dedicated camper, indicating the popularity that creates reservation pressure.
Weather considerations: The Poconos experience significant seasonal changes affecting camping conditions. Spring camping often means mud, while fall brings spectacular foliage but colder nights.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Choose campgrounds with child-friendly recreation areas. One visitor appreciated that Peaceful Woodlands Campground "had a large open field in the loop we camped in with a swing set on it. This was nice for families with children."
Swimming options: Several campgrounds feature lakes or pools for hot summer days. A camper at Otter Lake Camp Resort enjoyed "super clean swimming beach beautiful lake with boat rentals available. Tons of activities for kids and adults."
Camp store convenience: On-site stores save trips to distant retailers for forgotten items. "The camp store had good hours and is stocked to high heaven; you could come here with just the clothes on your back and buy everything you need for a very comfortable stay," noted a Hickory Run visitor.
Dog friendly campgrounds near Long Pond: Many sites accommodate pets with designated areas. "Lots of pet friendly sites in the other loops as well," shared a Hickory Run State Park camper, while another mentioned their "Clean, great camp store, dog friendly loop, great hikes accessible from campground!!"
Tips from RVers
Site size variations: RV sites differ significantly between campgrounds. "The sites in this loop were spacious and more in an open area, but we were along a wooded area which gave us some shade," explained an RV camper at Tobyhanna, while others noted some campgrounds have tighter spacing.
Hook-up availability: Water, electric, and sewer connections vary by location. Mountain Vista Campground offers "full hookup sites with sewer, water, and electric connections for RV campers traveling with pets."
Terrain challenges: The mountainous setting means steep access roads at some campgrounds. "The driveway is a little hairy- steep with crushed stone on top of pavement. Which led to some tire slippage on the way up with our setup," warned a visitor to Cranberry Run Campground.
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