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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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1. Red Bridge Recreation Area - Allegheny National Forest
"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. "
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Get a text when availablefrom $20 - $130 / night
2. High Pines RV Park
"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."
Check Availabilityfrom $51 - $65 / night
3. Kiasutha
"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."
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Get a text when availablefrom $20 - $40 / night
4. Quaker Area — Allegany State Park State Park
"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."
5. Kinzua East KOA
"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!"
6. Forestry Road Dispersed Campsite
"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
"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."
Check Availabilityfrom $26 - $30 / night
8. Dewdrop
"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. "
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Get a text when availablefrom $20 - $100 / night
9. East Branch Campground — East Branch Clarion River Lake
"Loved how remote this location was, but be prepared to be a billy goat when trekking to the restroom no matter your site location. "
Check Availabilityfrom $15 - $55 / night
10. Tracy Ridge
"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."
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Get a text when availablefrom $12 - $75 / night
Drive Time
- 1 hr 48 min from Buffalo, NY
- 1 hr 53 min from Erie, PA
- 1 hr 56 min from State College, PA
- 2 hrs 5 min from Altoona, PA
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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Mount Jewett, PA
570 Reviews of 107 Mount Jewett Campgrounds
Juliana J.
RangerClarion River Campground
Perfect Camping Spot Right on the River!
There were even pit toilets nearby, which is an absolute luxury when finding hidden gems like this one. Clearly marked free sites with fire pits. As a female solo traveler, I think it’s worth noting that I felt safe here. The gravel road has light traffic and the other sites are in “yelling distance” but not close enough where you feel like you have to find a super hidden spot to pee. If that makes sense.
Thomas B.RangerBear Creak Wines
Simple and Pleasant Boondocking
I booked this site via Harvest Hosts. They only accommodate boondocking for self-contained rigs. With that in mind, it was a pleasant stay. Quiet, friendly host, big rig friendly, dog friendly, and a little tasting room. We also got to meet the livestock.
- DDavid S.
TravelerRock Ridge Rd Sites — Susquehannock State Forest
Easy access and wide open camp site
We had difficulty finding our original site so stopped here. Decent road access from the pavement, wide open campsite with a picnic table and fire pit. Good views of the night sky.
- DDavid S.Traveler
Boone Run Rd Site — Susquehannock State Forest
Impossible to find The directions sent us in circles
We wasted a couple of hours looking for the site. The directions sent us in circles. Finally just grabbed a random spot for the night.
- KKevin L.Scout
High Pines RV Park
One Night Stay
Chose this campground as a quick overnight before boondocking up into NY. Wish we’d planned for a longer stay. Very nice campground. It is huge, but we were passing through off season so we had it more or less to ourselves.
The bathhouse was very clean. Laundry facilities as well.
Will definitely try to stay here again!
- AArtem I.
GuideHearts Content Recreation Area
Nice and quiet
Here is a polished version of your campground review that improves grammar, clarity, and flow while keeping your observations and friendly tone: We stayed at Site #2 over Labor Day weekend for three nights and had a wonderful experience. The campsite is spacious and features a large open area with picnic tables and plenty of room for kids to run and play. Each campsite is surrounded by trees, which provides a nice sense of privacy. Even though there are approximately 25 campsites in the campground, it was very quiet and peaceful. There are several pit toilets located throughout the campground, all of which were very clean and well maintained. The campground also has four water spigots; however, during our stay they were not functioning due to storm-related issues. The camp hosts were very friendly and helpful, and firewood was available for purchase on-site. Surprisingly, there were not many bugs, especially considering the heavy rains before our arrival and during our first night. Several beautiful hiking trails can be accessed directly from the campground. Some sections were wet and muddy, with a few fallen trees from recent storms, but the trails were still enjoyable. For hiking enthusiasts, the Ministry Creek Trail, located about 16 minutes away, is a must-see and absolutely worth the visit. Overall, this is a quiet, scenic campground with excellent privacy, friendly hosts, and great access to hiking. We would definitely stay here again.
Jay T.TravelerRiverview Campsites, Benezette PA
Very nice and quiet. Shower and rest rooms were exemplary, clean and spacious
Great central location for exploring the area. Includes some of the darkest skies around for stargazing which was a plus for me. Staff and owners were very great! Highly recommend for a short or a long stay.
- aarron S.Traveler
Clarion River Campground
Awesome camping area!
Only gave it four stars because it’s not so easy to find a spot, especially if you have an RV. We got pretty lucky with our spot seemed like the only one that was left but besides that amazing place. Site was relatively clean had a lot of eggshells and some toilet paper left over from the last campers in the tree line. Given the chance I would stay again!
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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