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Hickory Hollow Campground offers spacious, well-maintained campsites that welcome pets, featuring a dedicated off-leash dog park area for four-legged companions to run and play. The campground provides full RV hookups, tent sites, and pet-friendly cabins including unique covered wagons for glamping experiences. Pets must be leashed throughout the campground except within the designated dog area. Sites are nicely spaced out on a hillside with flat pads, providing both privacy and convenience. The clean, modern bathhouses remain accessible to campers with pets, and the camp store stocks pet supplies for emergency needs. Sites include fire rings and picnic tables, making outdoor time comfortable for both campers and their animals. Families particularly appreciate the quiet environment where dogs can enjoy camping without disturbing neighbors.
Trails around Hickory Hollow's lake provide ideal dog walking opportunities, with the pathway creating a perfect running or exercise loop for active pets. Outflow Camping along the Great Allegheny Passage also accommodates pets, offering access to the riverside trail system where leashed dogs can explore alongside their owners. Laurel Ridge State Park allows pets at their camping areas along the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail, though pets must remain leashed on all park trails. During summer months, early morning or evening walks prevent paw pad burns on hot surfaces. Most pet-friendly campgrounds near Markleton require vaccination records upon check-in, so travelers should bring documentation. The region's limited cell service means researching nearby veterinary services in Somerset or Confluence before arrival is recommended. Several campgrounds enforce quiet hours starting at 10 PM, which helps manage barking and ensures peaceful nights for all campers.
"This camp was laid out very well and had plenty of maps and trails, as well as daily activities. They have a small amphitheater with easy access, a dump and recycling area."
"Aside from the rock water slide, which is burned into the kid's memories, there's great, easy hiking trails and a pet-friendly campsite."
from $20 - $54 / night
Check Availability"Stayed 3 nights because I wanted to be centrally located to the he Flight 93 Memorial and Falling Water (about 30 miles to each). The non pet section is heavily wooded and very shady."
"The pet loop was essentially a field with trees around it. The none pet loop was in the trees and so you sometimes had more space and sometimes were right beside you."
from $20 - $64 / night
Check Availability"It was an easy short walk to the parking lot. The campground has easy access to the bike trail. You can see bikers camping in a certain spot for the special rate of $14.00 per biker. "
"Great access to the Allegheny bike trail and all the small towns near. No shade over campsites."
from $155 / night
Check Availability"We ended with a very private tent site with no amenities but around the corner from a pavilion with an outside washing station and flush toilets."
"ask for with 2 swimming pools. 4 water slides ,tractor rides ,fire truck rides and a train ride alongside the free activities for the kids there is allways something fun to do and only a few minute drive"
from $115 - $750 / night
Check Availability"Incredibly clean & close To everything. Located right beside Ohiopyle and Yough Lake dam. There is a beach in campground but found the drive to Yough lake perfect."
"Creekside sites felt smaller and more crowded than lakeside sites, which open onto the beach and lake. Guests were very friendly and considerate of quiet hours."
from $29 - $62 / night
Check Availability"Dog friendly. -$5 firewood bundles at the entrance. -Cleanest bathrooms/showers -Crystal clear stream with beautiful trail to the lake. Both stocked with fish. -Lots of picnic tables at the lake."
"Kooser State Park sits on the border of Forbes State Forest in the Laurel Highlands. It has a mix of camper & tent sites around a central clearing, and offers a few cabins."
from $22 - $70 / night
Check Availability"I stayed at a primitive campsite with my dog and we found a site right on a beautiful stream."
"This was a beautiful state forest, with two state parks sort of bordering it (Big Run & New Germany). The roads were all paved which was nice."
"Beautiful scenery, quiet location, spacious campsites, full RV hookups, well-placed fire rings, dog park, nice large bathhouses, polite staff, and Wi-Fi that works. "
"All the amenities your could want, it's clean, sites are leveled, it's maintained beautifully, there are cows in the distance, fully stocked store, friendly staff."
"We were very close to the state park and all activities there."
"There is one spot with a flushable toilet and it’s a bit of a walk. The pit toilets are actually pretty ok. The showers could use some TLC as well."
"New Germany State Park is situated in Garrett County Maryland. The park has a small lake, a few trails, and two camping loops."
"It was quieter than Deep Creek with shaded good sized camp sites in the Hemlock loop where pets are allowed."
from $18 - $117 / night
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GuideOne of the best campgrounds I have stayed at so far the pond is nice and has a 1/2 mile walking path around it with trees and beaches to stop and sit dog park is big and has a place for small or large dogs there is 3 play grounds all different and all well kept
GuideThis campground checks all our boxes. Beautiful scenery, quiet location, spacious campsites, full RV hookups, well-placed fire rings, dog park, nice large bathhouses, polite staff, and Wi-Fi that works.
This is located about an hour away from my home, so we plan on making this our go-to for quick camping getaways throughout the year.
Highly recommended. Definitely worth checking out.
GuidePreface: if your main objective is activities for children, you have come to the right place. This place is loud and full of kids.
We booked a site but chose not to pay to select which one. All the pictures looked great! We ended up on a grassy hill in the back. The spot was so unlevel there were 19 inches between my bottom step and the ground. This site was the same price as level ones closer to activities.
Also bathrooms were outdated. They had older residential toilets that plugged constantly. The day we left 2 of the 3 in our nearest bathroom were out of order.
Aside from all the above, the Dog Park is awesome. It’s the size of a real, normal dog park. The ice cream on site is also a nice perk.
RangerThis may be the first campground I give a 10 out of 10! All the amenities your could want, it's clean, sites are leveled, it's maintained beautifully, there are cows in the distance, fully stocked store, friendly staff. Laundry, bathrooms, fairly spacious sites, a pool, dog park. Very, very nice.
GuideNew Germany State Park is situated in Garrett County Maryland. The park has a small lake, a few trails, and two camping loops. The Hemlock loop- the only loop that allows pets, is smaller and is mostly made for tent camping, though one site has electricity, but only big enough for a teardrop camper. There is a bathroom with a hot shower. The problems with the Hemlock loop is the proximity to the other campers. Our neighbors were loud, their kids were louder and their dog was ear- splitting loud. The tent pads are varied in size with sites 52, 53 and 57 being just big enough for a large tent and not much else. Every site has a large picnic table ( that is impressively hard to move) and a fire ring. Some sites are not very level, not not as much that your rolling out of bed in your sleep. There is water, but just at the bathroom area. This makes sense since the loop itself is very small. Deer are dense in these parts, and bears frequent the area. Summer temps usually do not get as nice 85max most of the summer. There is also cross country skiing in the winter. Despite the smaller sites, the Hemlock loop is frequently full, as is the non pet loop, which can accommodate larger tents and RV’s., but no pets.
TravelerI was the only tenter at the time of my stay; had the whole place to myself. The sites are spread far apart and wooded. Table and fire rings are at each site. They have a brand new bath house which was spotless and a well kept dog park for the furs. If desired, there is a group campsite and the use of a pavilion too. The camp store if beautiful and has everything in it should you forget something. I’ll definitely be back.
GuideStayed 3 nights because I wanted to be centrally located to the he Flight 93 Memorial and Falling Water (about 30 miles to each). The non pet section is heavily wooded and very shady. The pet section is more of a loop set up with some trees. The no pet section had no, zero, zilch cell service so my stay was super quiet. Site 173 was easy to back into and had a large picnic area with a fire ring next to the brook. There is a lake with a small beach and a boat launch and numerous hiking trails. The park will s very nice pretty and during the week fairly empty. I would recommend
GuideWe chose this campground for its proximity to home with the chance to swim in the lake.
The camping did not disappoint. We always try to book “outside” loop sites so we don’t have “back neighbors” but none near the lake were available, so we took our chances on an “inside” site in E loop. It was great, smallish, but plenty of vegetation to make it feel private. (Some poison ivy around the edges, though.) The pull-in sites in general seem a bit small (space for our two 4-person tents and that’s it), but are well shaded and separated from neighbors by small patches of woods or bushes. The pull-through sites in our loop were more exposed to the road, but had a bit more space.
There was some noise from the interstate. There were surprisingly few mosquitoes. The bathhouse was clean, but showers were not very warm.
The swimming was unfortunately disappointing. The roped-off swimming area was 3 feet deep at the most. Warm water in August, nice for kids to splash around, but not really good for actual swimming. Bonus for dog people: pets allowed on the beach and in the lake.
During COVID-19, the bathrooms/bathhouses at the beach area are closed; porta-johns only.
We rented paddle boards and a canoe one afternoon and paddled around to one of the lake inlets, which was actually deep and had a good swim. But this is technically not allowed.
If you feel okay about rule-breaking and have water-safe family members (and no pets), I would absolutely choose a site in I loop close to the lake. The sites in E loop closest to the lake are actually up a fairly steep hill from the lake path.
Hiking trails were nice. My kids especially liked the rock scramble-ish up and down the stream gorge on Evitt’s Mountain trail.
RangerThere are two main loops in this campground. One that is pet friendly and more of a pitch-your-tent-in-the-yard thing and another that is pet-free and wooded. We didn't realize and stayed in the first one. Dogs were barking at all hours and there's no privacy. We drove through the other one and it looks so much nicer. Campsites more spread out with trees in between and way quieter. Will definitely stay there if we return.
Markleton sits within the Laurel Highlands region of Pennsylvania at approximately 1,700 feet elevation, where the Continental Divide creates distinct weather patterns compared to surrounding areas. The region experiences cooler temperatures than nearby valleys, with summer highs rarely exceeding 85°F, making it popular for campers seeking relief from summer heat. The dense hemlock forests surrounding most campgrounds provide natural shade and wind protection for tent campers.
Hiking access to Great Allegheny Passage: Multiple campgrounds provide direct trail connections to the GAP trail system. At Outflow Camping, "It's a great place if you like to bike, paddle, or fish. Convenient to restaurants in Confluence Pa," notes Kristin D. The campground's proximity to both the Youghiogheny River and lake creates versatile recreation options.
Fishing opportunities: The region offers diverse fishing environments from small streams to larger lakes. "There is a fishing pond and a huge rec field," reports Elena J. about Scarlett Knob Campground. Tub Run offers "access to the lake with their boat ramp. Very peaceful and not far from rafting and other activities," according to Tracy K.
Cross-country skiing: Winter visitors can access dedicated ski trails. At New Germany State Park, "the trails are easy to medium and are open to cross country skiing in the winter months," explains Bill G. The park maintains warming huts by the lake during winter months, making it suitable for cold-weather camping.
Spacious, private campsites: Many campgrounds feature well-separated sites with natural boundaries. At Savage River State Forest, "the sites are very spread out, and not very consistent in size/quality. We were able to nab site 112 and it was fantastic: lots of space, and privacy too," reports Chris F. This campground provides a more secluded experience for those wanting distance from neighboring campers.
Well-maintained facilities: Campers frequently mention clean bathhouses and common areas. At Kentuck Campground in Ohiopyle State Park, "the bathhouses themselves were great. The roads were torn up due to the paving project, and the playground area did not look to be maintained," notes Danielle V., providing a balanced perspective on facility conditions.
Lake access: Several campgrounds feature swimming areas and boat launches. "The lake had some pools deep enough to sit in and get fairly wet," mentions Veronica S. about Savage River. Tub Run campers appreciate "the beach in campground but found the drive to Yough lake perfect," according to Nora M.
Limited services: The remote location means fewer conveniences nearby. At Laurel Hill State Park Campground, "Fleeting cell at best on Verizon," mentions Lee D. Similarly, at Outflow Camping, there is "Limited service at campsite," according to Amanda A.
Weather considerations: The mountain location creates distinct conditions. "It's at least 10 degrees cooler out here," reports Sophia T. about Savage River State Forest, making it a good summer destination when lower elevations are hotter.
Road conditions: Access roads to some campgrounds require careful navigation. "Tub Run Road is a rough (but pretty) ride to the campground," notes Laurel K. Several campgrounds have narrow, winding access roads that may challenge larger vehicles.
Water activities: Lakes and streams provide cooling recreation. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Mill Run "has so much to do. You don't have to leave to find something to do, but there are also many local attractions as well. Kids love it here," shares Terra B. The park includes "4 huge slides plus big splash pad with little slide for smaller kids," according to Erik W.
Pet-friendly options: Several campgrounds accommodate four-legged family members. "The park welcomes all furry friends!" notes Britt B. about Kooser State Park. However, campers should note that some parks have dedicated pet loops while others have broader restrictions.
Playground amenities: Many campgrounds offer dedicated play areas. Kooser State Park "has a great playground for kids," reports Brian S., making it suitable for families with younger children who need structured play options.
Site leveling challenges: Many mountain campgrounds feature sloped sites. At Hickory Hollow Campground, "the sites are gravel and level," according to Adam and Suzanne B., making it popular with RVers seeking easier setup. In contrast, Laura Hill State Park has "sites REALLY not level because the RV sites are on a major slope, especially the pull-through sites," warns Kathy L.
Hookup considerations: The availability and placement of utilities varies significantly. "The electrical hookups are not played out well like an expensive RV park with the shared power post on the entrance side of the camper. You may want to have an extension for your power cable," advises Erik E. about Laurel Hill State Park.
Size restrictions: Many local campgrounds cannot accommodate larger rigs. Kevin E. notes at Kooser State Park, "Several pull thru sites are available along with some nice sites near the creek. My only complaint is that many of the sites are not level at all and take some serious work to get your rig level."
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