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Cowans Gap State Park Campground welcomes pets in designated areas, with camping sites 1-30 in Loop A specifically reserved for campers with dogs. Sites feature paved tent pads, picnic tables, and fire rings with access to clean bathhouses. The park provides a pet-friendly atmosphere where dogs can accompany their owners on hiking trails throughout the forested mountain landscape. Pet owners appreciate the well-maintained facilities and clear signage indicating where dogs are permitted. Ye Olde Mill Campground (formerly Burnt Cabins Campground) and Twin Bridge Campground also accommodate pets with various lodging options including tent sites, RV spots, and cabins.
Several hiking trails accessible to leashed dogs surround the campgrounds, offering outdoor recreation opportunities for visitors with pets. The Tuscarora Trail presents challenging terrain with steep sections and rock scrambles, while the lakeside trail at Cowans Gap provides a more leisurely 1.5-mile walk suitable for dogs and their owners. Dogs can cool off in the small streams running through some camping areas, particularly near site 23 at Cowans Gap where a shallow stream allows for minimal supervision of pets playing in the water. Campers should note that cell service is limited or nonexistent throughout most of the region, making emergency veterinary contact planning important before arrival. During summer months, the beach areas can become crowded, but pets are prohibited from swimming beaches and must remain in designated dog-friendly zones.
"Pet friendly (spaces 1-30, Campground A), nice shower houses with heat, well laid out beach, beach house, watercraft rentals, friendly park rangers & staff, and in the center of trails galore!"
"Pets allowed only on a certain portion of the A loop."
from $24 - $76 / night
Check Availability"This is a huge campground with mostly very large RVs situated on farmland. The sites varied. Some were in an open field, others by the stream with trees. We had Site C, which was right on the stream."
"Our kids love the creek and playing in and around it. Some activities, playground, mini golf etc. but more of a relaxing campground."
from $38 - $43 / night
Check Availability"Pets are allowed. The fireflies at night along the creek were so relaxing"
"This KOA has a few 'petting zoo' animals and a quaint little diner! The folks here are very kind and we do wish we could have stayed a little longer to explore the beautiful surroundings."
"We stayed in the Chinquapin West side due to the restrictions of dogs. Not that I don't love dogs! It's just that it can get loud sometimes."
"Stayed here two nights while visiting Gettysburg (short 20mi drive between the two). Stayed on Chinquapin Hill, each site has picnic table and fire ring and good space for camp."
from $20 - $102 / night
Check Availability"Playgrounds, dog park, canteen, mini golf, jumping pillow, laser tag, pedal cars, gem mining are just some of the amenities. Very pricey during peak season."
"They also have a playground, petting farm, pedal cars, and sunflower fields."
from $99 - $471 / night
Check Availability"There is no privacy from adjacent campsites, but you are on the Potomac in sites 1 - 7.
Price 2023: $10 w interagency pass Usage during visit: Light during the week. 40% full on weekends.""We stayed at campsite 1 which had nice views of the river and a pretty good distance from neighbors. Closest site to the drop toilet and day use area portapots (very clean!)."
from $20 - $40 / night
Check Availabilityfrom $22 - $95 / night
Check Availability"All are roadside, but plenty are tucked away so you feel alone in the woods. You can occupy a site as long as you register at the parks main office. $10/night."
"We arrived on a Friday around 6 and found every campsite full. We ended up at an overflow site. Get there early if at all possible!"
from $10 / night
Check Availability"There are four loops; two with no hookups and no pets allowed, one with no hookups that allow pets and one with electric sites that allow pets."
"My partner and our two dogs loved this campground! We were in the dogwood loop. Positives
* Big, immaculately groomed tent pads
* Mostly tent campers!"
from $23 - $29 / 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.
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.
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
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.
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.
LegendThis place is right outside the gate of Harpers Ferry NP. We walked to the shuttle bus stop. It is a very large KOA, and was almost empty when we visited in September. The original site the gave us had a large rut and washed out spot, so we could not get level. I checked in the office and the reassigned another space that was much better. Full hook ups, nice clean shower and bathrooms, playground, pool, large dog park.
ScoutOverall great camp ground only thing I noticed is at some of the RV sites the hook ups are in crazy spots some are In the neighboring sites area so you have to drag extensions around them. Also the pool and dog park isn’t on site you have to leave to go to it.
RangerGreat campground for families. Large water park that goes to 3 ft. Playgrounds, dog park, canteen, mini golf, jumping pillow, laser tag, pedal cars, gem mining are just some of the amenities. Very pricey during peak season. We did the camp & store at about $50/night.
ScoutThis 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. A lake with a beach, as well as being close to the AT. Close to Gettysburg as well.
Camping options near McConnellsburg sit between 800 and 2,500 feet elevation in Pennsylvania's Tuscarora Mountain region. The area experiences warm summers with daytime temperatures averaging 80°F while spring and fall bring mild days with cooler nights often dropping into the 40s. Most campgrounds remain open April through October with limited winter availability.
Hiking on the Appalachian Trail: Caledonia State Park Campground provides access to challenging sections of the AT with steep terrain. "We enjoyed our stay here very much. The trails were very enjoyable and we hiked about 15 miles with sections of the Appalachian trail," notes Andres C.
Swimming and water activities: Twin Bridge Campground offers creek access for cooling off during hot summer days. "Our favorite campground. The most relaxing setting. Our kids love the creek and playing in and around it," shares Jwalker.
Mountain biking: Several trails near Greenbrier State Park accommodate riders of various skill levels. "Greenbrier offers a swimming beach, kayak/canoe rentals, and some tough, rocky east-coast mountain biking, all without leaving the park," says Jonathan B.
Fall foliage viewing: The mountains surrounding McConnellsburg provide excellent autumn color displays. "Absolutely amazing fall color on the lake and great drives surrounding. Bathrooms are clean and hot showers," mentions Michael W. about Cowans Gap.
Secluded camping options: Green Ridge State Forest provides primitive sites for campers seeking isolation. "There are nearly 100 campsites within the forest boundaries and with the exception of the Kasekamp sites most of them have no neighbor within half a mile," explains Bill G.
Fishing access: McCoys Ferry Campground sits directly on the Potomac River. "All sites are basically waterfront, nice quiet campground with water access and a boat ramp," says Adeline M.
Well-maintained facilities: Ye Olde Mill Campground (formerly Burnt Cabins) receives praise for clean amenities. "Superb campground with water and electricity hookups! Playground for children and creek access for fishing!" reports Kristen H.
Family-oriented activities: Most dog friendly campgrounds near McConnellsburg offer scheduled events. "We went to Cowans gap last full for a Halloween weekend and the children loved it. We even won the campsite decorating contest," shares Danielle W.
Limited amenities at primitive sites: Green Ridge State Forest requires self-sufficiency. "There are no amenities unless you bring it yourself. None of the sites are appropriate for RV's. Maybe a small camper, but one must remember a good portion of the campsites are reached by notoriously thin and rough roads."
Summer crowding: Popular lakes become extremely busy on weekends. "The lake area can be crowded on weekends, I tend to avoid," advises Butch B. about Greenbrier State Park.
Train noise: McCoys Ferry Campground experiences periodic train disruptions. "The train comes through twice overnight and it is loud but still got a decent night of sleep," reports Dalton S.
Weather variability: Prepare for unexpected temperature changes. "Highs in the mid 60s. Lows in the low 30s during our stay. Sunny," notes Roger W. about spring conditions at McCoys Ferry.
Water play options: Twin Bridge Campground offers creek access for supervised water activities. "Some activities, playground, mini golf etc. but more of a relaxing campground," explains Jwalker.
Halloween festivities: Plan an October visit to experience special events. "At Halloween they have a great haunted house," mentions Misty C. about Hagerstown/Antietam KOA.
Animal encounters: Some campgrounds feature farm animals. "My kids were obsessed with the goats and the little mining table. The staff felt like family," shares Mike N. about the Hagerstown KOA.
Firefly viewing: Visit in early summer for natural light shows. "We chose this park for the nice pool (short walk from campsites) but loved the synchronous firefly show we saw in July!" reports Stephanie S. about Caledonia State Park.
Site selection: At Twin Bridge, waterfront sites offer more space. "We had Site C, which was right on the stream. This was a very nice site and we had more space between us than others had," advises Pam R.
Dump services: Some parks without sewer hookups offer alternatives. "A honeywagon to make things easier (there weren't any full hookup sites the I saw besides the long term spaces)," notes Angela K. about Twin Bridge Campground.
Delivery services: Convenience matters at dog friendly campgrounds near McConnellsburg. "The concierge service here is unreal! You can get just about anything from the store delivered to your site. The firewood is plentiful and affordable," shares melissa about Twin Bridge.
High clearance recommended: Green Ridge access roads require appropriate vehicles. "Bear in mind that some of the back roads are pretty rough so you'll ideally want a car with decent clearance," cautions Andrew M.
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