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Hickory Hollow Campground's spacious sites accommodate dogs with a dedicated off-leash dog park for exercising pets. The well-maintained campground welcomes pets at all tent, RV, and cabin sites without breed restrictions. Campers note the dog park is perfectly sized for pets to run and play after spending time at their campsites. Pioneer Lakes RV Park also offers pet-friendly accommodations with a large, full-sized dog park that receives high praise from visitors. Maple Festival Park near the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) Trail accepts pets at its tent camping area, offering cyclists traveling with dogs a convenient overnight option. The neighborhood cat at Maple Festival Park often greets campers and has been known to curl up on sleeping bags, creating a unique experience for pet owners.
Dogs enjoy access to numerous trails and recreational areas surrounding Meyersdale's campgrounds. Hickory Hollow features a walking path around its lake where leashed pets can accompany their owners, with the trail providing scenic views of farm country and surrounding hillsides. Campgrounds in the region maintain clean facilities despite accommodating numerous pets, though Pioneer Lakes receives mixed reviews regarding site maintenance and cleanliness. New Germany State Park's Hemlock Loop specifically allows pets while other loops do not, giving dog owners access to miles of meticulously maintained hiking trails through towering hemlocks. Pet owners should note that wildlife is dense in the area, including deer and occasional bears, necessitating proper leash control. Most campgrounds enforce quiet hours to minimize disturbances from barking dogs, with some visitors noting that enforcement varies by location.
"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."
"The best loops for families with pets are Dogwood and Elm. No pets? Go to Ironwood loop and get a site close to the water. Water is readily available. The bathrooms are clean and the showers warm."
from $23 - $29 / night
Check Availability"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"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."
"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
Check Availability"Jesse is the owners dog and she will come out for scratching and pets. You get the feeling that you are welcome there. Amazing views and very enjoyable."
"Me and a small group of friends stayed here for a weekend and we had a blast it was so peaceful we where right next to the river and had some great trails too hike on."
from $35 / 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"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."
"Extremely family friendly, lots to do for kiddos on weekend, stocked ponds, bathhouses very close to all sites. Laurel hill cricks/lake are 2 miles up the mountain!"
"The roads around the camp ground could use some maintenance, especially on the hill side by the pool! All in all, a wonderful place to take your family camping!"
"We’ve camped in a lot of places, from remote islands, alpine glaciers, to downtown parks, and yet none have displayed the unique mix of this quaint little corner of Meyersdale, PA."
from $20 / 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.
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.
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
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.
Meyersdale sits at the intersection of the Great Allegheny Passage trail and the Eastern Continental Divide at approximately 2,000 feet elevation. The region's campgrounds benefit from cooler summer temperatures than surrounding lowlands, with summer highs rarely exceeding 85°F. The area's abundant hemlock forests create naturally shaded campsites that maintain comfortable temperatures even during peak summer months.
Fish in stocked ponds: Pioneer Lakes RV Park offers multiple fishing ponds for campers looking to catch bass. "Been going to pioneer park since I was like 3. Extremely family friendly, lots to do for kiddos on weekend, stocked ponds, bathhouses very close to all sites. Laurel hill cricks/lake are 2 miles up the mountain!" shares one visitor.
Trail access: Maple Festival Park provides direct access to the Great Allegheny Passage for cyclists. "Downtown has a number of options for food, but don't expect a lot of nightlife in this quiet place. The train line, and the trail, are a steep hike up the hill from the rest of town, so the noise is much less bothersome during the night. And, you are only about 8 miles from the Eastern Continental Divide!" notes a camper.
Water activities: Rocky Gap State Park Campground offers swimming, paddleboarding and canoeing options. "The campground beach is fun. There is a 5 mile trail that goes all around the lake. Lots of lake to paddle. Easy to get to from I-70," reports one reviewer.
Private, spacious sites: Hickory Hollow Campground receives consistent praise for well-spaced sites. "This 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," notes one camper.
Cooler temperatures: New Germany State Park sits at a higher elevation, offering relief from summer heat. "We loved this campground. It was quieter than Deep Creek with shaded good sized camp sites in the Hemlock loop where pets are allowed. The small lake was perfect for swimming, and the hikes around the campground were beautiful," shares a reviewer.
Wildlife viewing: Savage River State Forest offers opportunities to see deer and other wildlife. "We spotted a raccoon, a bunny, a chipmunk, and (along the nearby roads) lots of deer—don't drive too fast!" mentions one visitor. Another adds, "Though we did have a spectacular firefly display at night."
Train noise: Campgrounds near Meyersdale may experience train noise from nearby rail lines. Maple Festival Park campers note: "There are quite a few trains thru town. Very peaceful place. I highly recommend."
Limited cell service: Many campgrounds in the region have limited connectivity. At Laurel Hill State Park Campground, a camper reports "Fleeting cell at best on Verizon."
Seasonal facilities: Some campgrounds limit services in spring and fall. "There is a lodge that has a gift shop and snack bar and areas to charge phones and they also have WiFi. A bath/shower house is provided for every site loop, including their pet loop," notes a New Germany State Park visitor, but these amenities operate seasonally.
Playground options: Look for campgrounds with play areas for children. "The park has a small beach and the water is always cool. We noticed fewer ranger patrols than in other state parks, but we stayed near the beginning of camping season," reports a New Germany State Park camper.
Lake activities: Kentuck Campground at Ohiopyle State Park offers family-friendly recreational options. "You could easily spend a week here and not exhaust all there is to see and do. The town is tiny, so you cannot miss the plethora of outfitters down every street," shares one visitor.
Kid-friendly hiking: Many parks offer shorter trails suitable for children. "The lake provides a great place to fish and the walking trail has some less used fishing spots if you are willing to walk. We enjoyed the easy walking lake trail with the kids because it was wide and flat," notes a Laurel Hill State Park visitor.
Site leveling challenges: Check site descriptions carefully before booking. At Pioneer Lakes, one camper noted: "We booked a site but chose not to pay to select which one. 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."
Electrical hookup placement: Be prepared with extension cords. At Laurel Hill State Park, "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."
Dog-friendly options: Several dog friendly campgrounds near Meyersdale offer dedicated pet amenities. At Hickory Hollow Campground, "Hickory Hollow's campsites were nicely spaced out, perched on a hillside, but with nice flat pads. The trail around the lake was perfect for running or walking. A small but convenient off-leash dog area was also a wonderful amenity."
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