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French Creek State Park Campground offers pet-friendly options in two specific camping loops. Loops A and C welcome pets with designated sites available for tent camping, RVs, and cabin stays. Brandywine Creek Campground features spacious tent sites that border a creek, providing pleasant sounds at night and morning views for campers with dogs. Hidden Acres Camping Grounds and Birchview Campground also accommodate pets with full hookup sites. Most campgrounds in the area maintain standard leash policies, requiring dogs to be kept on leashes no longer than 6 feet when outside accommodations. Pet owners should note that some campgrounds require proof of current vaccinations at check-in. The clean port-a-potties and well-maintained grounds at Hibernia County Park make it a popular choice for families camping with pets.
Hiking trails throughout the French Creek State Park system provide excellent exercise opportunities for dogs, with 35 miles of marked paths available. Campers should be aware that some trails near Hopewell Lake are not well-marked, though most have abundant blazes on trees for navigation. During fall hunting seasons, pets should wear blaze orange vests for safety, as hunters are active in designated areas. Chambers Lake and Brandywine Creek offer water access where dogs can cool off, though swimming restrictions vary by location. The campground areas are generally quiet at night with enforced quiet hours starting at 9 PM at most locations. Park rangers regularly patrol the grounds at French Creek State Park, ensuring rules are followed and providing assistance when needed. Several sites note that weekday camping tends to be quieter and less crowded than weekend stays when considering pet comfort.
"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"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
Check Availability"This campground has 2 small loops, the Lake Loop and the Fiddler's Loop. Lake loop is the bigger of the two, however the “sites” are smaller and it's more open. It is popular with group tenters."
"Large campsites at the Lake Loop. Map is a little deceiving- the sites are farther from the lake than I expected and there are no running water bathrooms. Very clean and wooded sites."
from $15 - $50 / night
Check Availability"Fishing pond is a joke and near by Gun Range can be annoying and tough on pets. But, over all, this place is pretty nice."
"Site next to us had a pipe break, they had a maintenance crew come out immediately and fix it. Amish stores/attractions close by for some entertainment also."
"Small dog park, too small for our two labs. We were in site 50 for this trip, however if you have a decent sized rig I would steer clear of this row."
"This is a great spot for visiting Pennsylvania Amish of Lancaster County and about a one-hour drive to Hersheypark. "
"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."
"include camp store with slushies, ice cream and firewood, full size basketball and volleyball courts, game room, pool, laundromat, pavilions, freshwater catch and release pond for sunnies and bass and nearby"
"Only RVs and pull behind."
"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"Pet friendly. No children. No frills. Great place to explore Amish country from."
"Our dogs loved the dog run. AT&T service is good. Wifi at our site was a bit weak."
from $57 - $70 / night
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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.
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!
GuideBeautiful 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.
GuideWe 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.
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.
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.
French Creek State Park Campground and its surrounding areas offer a variety of tent sites and RV spots specifically designed for campers with dogs. Loop A in French Creek features more spacious, less rocky sites compared to Loop C, though with less privacy between each site. Weekday camping tends to be much quieter than weekends at most dog friendly campgrounds near Lyndell, with temperatures typically ranging from 45-85°F depending on the season. The region's mixed hardwood forests provide natural shade at many sites.
Fishing opportunities: Chambers Lake at Hibernia County Park offers a special children's fishing pond. "The children's pond is a short ways away for well stocked fishing," notes Anna, who visited with children ranging from 3-12 years old.
Winter camping options: French Creek State Park remains open year-round with heated facilities. "Stayed over for one night in early December. Showers and bathrooms were great!" reports Galit P., adding that the honor system payment at the office makes late arrivals convenient.
Historical exploration: The area contains significant historical sites within short driving distance. "Close by there is Hopewell National Furnace and St. Peter's Village with shops and restaurants and hiking trails as well," writes Jen R. about her experience at French Creek State Park.
Dog walking development: If the campground trails aren't enough, Hidden Acres offers nearby neighborhood routes. "If you hang a left out of the campground on your bicycle there is a development right across the street that makes a nice loop," shares a reviewer who found this perfect for walking with kids.
Private wooded sites: Many campgrounds provide natural separation between campsites. "There is a lot of shade and the campground is laid out well... the campsites are not right on top of one another," explains a reviewer about French Creek State Park Campground.
Clean facilities: Lake Campground at Hibernia County Park maintains clean portable toilets. "The porta potties are very clean and don't smell and are lit with a street lamp," notes Anna, mentioning they also visited the playground and indoor restrooms, which were a short hike from their site.
Diverse accommodations: From simple tenting to unique structures, the area offers variety. At Lake-In-Wood Campground, "There are a lot of really neat and different rentals here like a tree house, double decker bus, among others," according to Jen R., who also mentioned the miniature golf and pools.
Scenic farmland views: Camping near Amish country provides unique perspectives. "Daily views of fields, farmers plowing with horses or the buggys going by was great," shares April L. about her stay at Beacon Hill Camping, recommending sites far from the main road.
Site selection considerations: Rocky terrain can challenge tent setup at some locations. Ellen C. notes about French Creek State Park: "Many of the sites surrounding ours were very rocky and left little option for a larger than normal sized tent so keep this in mind if you have a large family sized tent."
Seasonal facilities: Pool and other amenities may close during off-season visits. "We were there in October, so the pool was closed, but it looked nice," mentions Katie M., who still found plenty to do including taking an inflatable kayak out on the lake.
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