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    Red Bridge Recreation Area - Allegheny National Forest provides spacious campsites with pet-friendly accommodations throughout its grounds. Dogs are welcome at all sites, which include options for tent camping, RV parking with electric hookups, and cabin rentals. The campground features clean facilities with showers, drinking water, and trash disposal areas accessible to campers with pets. High Pines RV Park similarly welcomes pets with 149 sites offering various accommodation types including tent sites, RV spots with full hookups, cabins, and glamping options. Both campgrounds maintain a relaxed atmosphere for pet owners, with one visitor noting the owners at High Pines warmly welcomed their South African Mastiff despite its intimidating size.

    Hiking trails throughout the Allegheny National Forest provide excellent exercise opportunities for dogs, with many campers enjoying the nearby Kinzua Bridge State Park where pets are permitted on trails and the skywalk. Most campgrounds in the area require pets to be leashed when outside your camping unit, with standard six-foot leash policies common. Campers report the spacious sites at Red Bridge offer good privacy between neighbors, minimizing pet-to-pet interactions. The area around Mount Jewett provides good pet accommodation options in all seasons, though the main camping season runs May through September at most locations. Many sites back up to wooded areas, giving pets plenty of natural environments to explore while remaining on leash.

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    Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Mount Jewett (133)

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      1. Red Bridge Recreation Area - Allegheny National Forest

      4.7(19)13mi from Mount Jewett84 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "For the most part, there isn’t a bad site (although we didn’t see any of the walk up sites, and I recommend not booking a site immediately next to the bathrooms since the ones without showers are more"

      "There are paths leading down to the reservoir throughout the campground. The pit toilets and shower houses are well-located and very clean. There is firewood available for purchase on-site. "

      from $20 - $130 / night

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      2. High Pines RV Park

      4.8(4)3mi from Mount JewettRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Not the dog and certainly not her breed. Thank you for a wonderful camping experience!"

      "The park is close to the Allegheny Reservoir and the Kinzua Bridge. Very nice owners were able to get us in even though we didn’t have a reservation."

      from $51 - $65 / night

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      3. Kiasutha

      4.4(8)14mi from Mount Jewett117 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "There are some GREAT secluded spots IF you don’t have a dog. The dog specific campgrounds are small and spaced kind of close."

      "Multitude of trails to get to lakeshore from different points in campground. All of the roads and parking pads in the primitive section are paved."

      from $20 - $40 / night

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      4. Quaker Area — Allegany State Park State Park

      4.6(28)24mi from Mount Jewett15 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "We had a great four-night stay in Loop C at Cain Hollow in late July/early August. Our site was wide and long. We had electric and we close to a water pump so we could fill up our camper."

      "There office/store is not located in the loop we parked in but it was an easy in and out with our 45’ motorhome and tow car."

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      5. Kinzua East KOA

      3.8(6)12mi from Mount JewettRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "We spent a week there, nice campground. 2 sides border the Alleghany National Forest. Only 7 miles from Kinzua Wolfe marina. Great surroundings. Clean bathrooms, just a nice camp."

      "Nice cabins ....little bit noisy but nice setting and close to things to do!"

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      6. Forestry Road Dispersed Campsite

      4.0(11)17mi from Mount JewettTents

      "It rains a lot so keep your slip-ons near the door. Great hiking/biking. The spot next to the hiking trail has WiFi 70% of the time. I would give this a 5 star if it didn’t rain so much."

      "Some you can drive your car in and tuck it back. Other spots you cant take your car at all.   There are tons of logging roads that split off the main forest road."

      7. Bettum's Idlewood Family Campground

      3.5(2)6mi from Mount Jewett2 sitesRVs

      "We are a small family campground located in the Allegheny Forest, 6 miles from the Kinzua Sky Walk. Fishing & boating is located off route 59."

      from $26 - $30 / night

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      8. Dewdrop

      4.6(9)18mi from Mount Jewett80 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "The site was spacious and was not close to other campers giving a feeling of secludedness and alone time in nature! Could easily walk to a nearby trail and down to the lake front!"

      "Some sites had large high sided fire rings which take away from the fireside relaxation of a shorter camp chair. "

      from $20 - $100 / night

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      9. East Branch Campground — East Branch Clarion River Lake

      4.0(2)12mi from Mount Jewett32 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "Loved how remote this location was, but be prepared to be a billy goat when trekking to the restroom no matter your site location. "

      from $15 - $55 / night

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      10. Tracy Ridge

      4.6(7)19mi from Mount Jewett200 sitesRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "Last time we went it was a honor system - put $ in envelope at box near entrance . Ranger might come by to check people and payment - and he/ she may not."

      "This isn’t next to the Allegheny River but you can hike to it from here. Nice simple site to enjoy nature."

      from $12 - $75 / night

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    • RThe Dyrt PRO User
      Aug. 16, 2021

      Clear Creek State Park Campground

      Great place to camp

      We have tented and RV'd at Clear Creek. A must do when camping in Pennsylvania. The Clarian river is great for kayaking . Multiple trails off of park. Biking and breweries close by. if you have RV/travel trailer do NOT recommend the non-power sites, they are not level enough, you may really have to bring up the trailer. There were wonderful campsites hosts when we there

      Pros; excellent location, great friendly people, clean and stocked bathrooms which include showers. Some sites are separated.. great camp hosts

      Cons…a few sites are really close, however not a bad thing here as we got to meet a lot of great people, so for us it was kind of a Pro.

    • Nicole L.
      Nov. 1, 2024

      Cook Forest State Park Campground & Cabins

      Beautiful

      Cooks forest is absolutely gorgeous. I look forward to returning as there are a lot of hiking opportunities we missed. We stayed in the pet friendly area, which was nice. There is a pet trail through the woods that was really great to take our dog rather than walking around the campground. Our site was right next to a drinking water spigot and a path to the bath house. The sites near ours were in a wooded area, which felt more private than many of the other sites we saw. There was a fore pit and a picnic table. Our fire pit was behind where the camper was parked, which also felt more private. There is no alcohol permitted in PA state parks, so alcohol is prohibited in the campground as well. It was a great spot, and we look forward to returning.

    • S
      Aug. 1, 2020

      Red Bridge Recreation Area - Allegheny National Forest

      Love this place!

      This is my favorite campground so far in PA.

      For the most part, there isn’t a bad site (although we didn’t see any of the walk up sites, and I recommend not booking a site immediately next to the bathrooms since the ones without showers are more like “outhouse” toilets and can stink). The sites are private, flat, surrounded by trees, and have plenty of space. The ground is quite rocky though, so bring plenty of heavy duty tent steaks.

      Highlights include: the reservoir (beautiful and clean! You can swim with your dog from the access points at the campground), quiet, friendly staff (a kind older gentleman helped us jump my car and refused to take any money as a thank you), updated/very clean showers, not buggy, reception is great (we have Verizon), plenty of room to social distance, and 2 trading posts about 1 mile away with milk, eggs, basic supplies, etc.

      Cons: the bathrooms without showers aren’t flush toilets, and there is no campground office so you must see the hosts for any issues.

      Things to do nearby (last 5 pictures): the Kinzua Skywalk Bridge free- an old train bridge that was partially destroyed by a tornado in the early 2000’s. The bridge is handicap/stroller accessible, pets are allowed. There is a small indoor museum & gift shop, and a hiking trail along the wreckage. If you hike, wear good sneakers, the path is rocky and VERY steep. The hiking path is not recommended for small children). Bathrooms on site.

      The Kinzua Dam free - beautiful. Handicap/stroller accessible, pets permitted. Bathrooms were closed due to social distancing.

      Rimmrock overlook free- just a small distance from the parking lot. NOT stroller/handicap accessible, and there are rock steps, however we saw numerous families with small children go through the path with no issues. Pets permitted. Bathrooms on site.

      Nearby towns of Kane and Ridgway looked cute, but we didn’t spend time there due to our efforts to social distance.

    • k
      Jul. 30, 2022

      Medix Run Camping Area — Moshannon State Forest

      Peaceful Repose

      My 3 year old cat and I had a wonderful time staying here. It was incredibly quiet, no cell service (we use total wireless which uses Verizon towers), and I couldn’t hear any of the neighboring campsites (I stayed at #7) even though they were all full. Highly recommend this spot.

      It rained almost every day but only for a half hour or so and went back to being sunny. Bring bug spray and tick collars for your pets.

      I would recommend bringing firewood with you, as there wasn’t much to collect that was already dead and dry enough for burning. Several of the local gas stations sell some if you want to bring some on the way.

    • Tiffany K.The Dyrt PRO User
      Sep. 30, 2017

      Austin Campground

      Tucked Away Gem

      Found this location while going to Elk State Forest for the elk bugling. Was very happy to find this location. Had clean bathrooms with running water and showers. Campground was tucked away between two mountains and sat next to a creek. Staff was friendly. Plenty of camp sites. Have yearly campsites which is apparent since some of the campers have more permanent structures around or attached to them. Pets allowed. Not the best place for hammock camping but have a few sites with good trees. Out of the main path but nice place to stay.

    • D
      Sep. 9, 2023

      Shamrock Pines Campground

      Clean and friendly

      Called up on Friday afternoon of Labor Day weekend and they accommodated us for two nights.  John and his staff were friendly and welcoming.  Very clean campground with mostly seasonal sites.  Several overnight sites with electric and water.  These sites were mostly gravel and cut into a bank so that there is some separation.  Surrounded by trees but grounds are well kept.  Fully fenced dog park that was great for our pup.  A couple of ponds for kids to fish and what looks like a nice pool.  Quiet hours observed.  On Saturday night there was a band in an outdoor stage that was great.

      Close enough to Ellicottville to enjoy the shops, brewery and restaurants there.

      Only thing I would mention is the dump station is simply just a pipe off one of the driveways with a water hose.  Not a problem and it works, just not typical of dump stations.

    • Jen W.
      Jul. 9, 2022

      Buckaloons

      Roomy and wooded

      We come here at least once per summer. It is very family friendly, pet friendly and just beautiful. If you kayak, you can drop in up in Warren and come in right at the campground. Ice and wood available on site. Dollar general close by just in case.

    • Tony L.
      Aug. 31, 2018

      Parker Dam State Park Campground

      Very nice state park campground

      This is one of our favorite campgrounds. Very neat & clean. Full hookup sites & pet friendly. Close to dam where the fish are plentiful. Nice level sites.

    • Esther B.
      Apr. 29, 2019

      Bettum's Idlewood Family Campground

      Family Campground

      We are a small family campground located in the Allegheny Forest, 6 miles from the Kinzua Sky Walk. Fishing & boating is located off route 59. Call ahead for reservations we have 8 open sites for visitors and they full fast. See our website for the list of planned actives. We are pet friendly.

    Guide to Mount Jewett

    Camping options near Mount Jewett, Pennsylvania provide access to the Allegheny National Forest at elevations between 1,900-2,100 feet. The region receives approximately 45 inches of annual precipitation, creating lush forest conditions throughout the camping season. Winter camping remains available at several locations with temperatures frequently dropping below freezing from November through March.

    What to do

    Hike to Hector Falls: Located near Forestry Road Dispersed Campsite, this waterfall is accessible via a 2-mile trail. "It's a nice little 2 mile hike. Some good exploring. Bring tick/bug spray. Found several on my boys and me," notes camper Ian B.

    Visit Kinzua Dam: About 40-45 minutes from Tracy Ridge, this impressive dam offers fishing and boating opportunities. Campers report: "Rim rock is a great hiking trail/park you'll pass on way to dam. Before that and much closer to Tracy ridge is boat launch or fishing area."

    Explore Jakes Rocks: This scenic area offers mountain biking trails accessible from several campgrounds. "Can drive to a number of nice hiking and mountain biking trails. The reservoir is murky and had oil film from all the motor boats. Not good swimming," reports Gary G. of Red Bridge Recreation Area.

    What campers like

    Natural seclusion: Sites at Kiasutha Recreation Area offer privacy through natural barriers. "Sites are well spaced and most have plenty of trees in between. All of the roads and parking pads in the primitive section are paved," notes Sam H.

    Night sky viewing: The minimal light pollution allows for exceptional stargazing. "First place I was ever able to actually see the milky way. Night sky's are so clear. Campground is absolutely beautiful. Clean and peaceful," shares Chuck H. about Kiasutha.

    Water access: Many campsites provide direct access to the Allegheny Reservoir. One camper at Red Bridge Recreation Area writes: "We had a great spot right by the water. There are walk up spots and way more drive up to car camping spots... Very peaceful at night and the showers and facilities are nice as well!"

    What you should know

    Seasonal closures: Most campgrounds operate from May through September, with some extending into October or November. "We drove down from Western NY and were able to choose from 1 of 2 campsites. We lucked out and ended up with a beautiful site in view of the reservoir," notes Nate H. at Red Bridge Recreation Area.

    Limited amenities: Many campgrounds offer basic facilities only. At Tracy Ridge, "The only water was from a hand pump at the far end of the loop, near the pit toilets," explains Thomas M., while another camper adds, "There are no hook up electric/water... just you and nature."

    Wildlife awareness: Bears are present throughout the region. One camper at Dewdrop Recreation Area reports: "A mom and two cubs ran directly through our camp while having breakfast one morning. Only 10 foot away when the mom stopped to size up our threat level."

    Tips for camping with families

    Playground access: Some campgrounds feature dedicated play areas. At High Pines RV Park, "They have a nice layout with pretty spacious lots. They do have a game room that offers free games for the kids along with a playground and basketball court," mentions Nick O.

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