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Lampe Marina Campground features level paved sites with spacious layouts. This pet-friendly destination on Presque Isle Bay allows dogs throughout the campground while maintaining clean facilities and amenities. Family Affair Campground in North East accommodates pets at both overnight and permanent sites, though travelers should note the limited availability of rental spots for visitors passing through. Dogs must remain leashed in common areas at most locations. Both campgrounds provide full hookup options for RV camping with dogs, including electric, water, and sewer connections. The clean shower facilities at Lampe Marina earn consistently positive mentions in camper feedback.
Big Oak Hill and Snug Harbor Retreat offer more rustic pet-friendly camping experiences near the New York border. These smaller campgrounds provide more secluded settings for camping with dogs, with Big Oak Hill situated on a working hay farm accessible by drive-in vehicles. Pet owners should be prepared for limited amenities at these locations as they lack showers and hookups. For those seeking more comfort, Westfield-Lake Erie KOA delivers exceptionally clean bathroom facilities with family-sized shower rooms while welcoming pets. The campground sits near Lake Erie with a park directly across from the property and a marina/pier just down the road. Noise from nearby Interstate 90 and freight trains may disturb light sleepers and sensitive dogs, particularly at night.
"There is not a lot of shade at the sites so I would recommend taking a pop up tent if you're going to spend a lot of time outside around the campsite. Clean shower facilities."
"Large spaces and easy access to the pier (ramps available for all to enjoy ) We would love to return and enjoy a much longer stay. FYI -several dump stations so no waiting!"
from $20 - $35 / night
Check Availability"We went to Sara's Campground and walked around the campsite (bayside aka away from the beach and behind the restaurant) from end to end (3 times). I didn't see a camp host sign or office. "
"Really enjoyed our stay here, from check in, to escort, firewood delivery all done with a nice positive attitude and smile ( behind a mask)."
"There is highway noise but in your camper you really can’t here it. Beautiful temp and lots of things for the kids to do. Pool, playground, game room. They do have a dog park if you bring your pups."
"There is also a dog “park”/fenced area."
from $35 / night
"Compass Campgrounds is more than a place to stay, they also have tons of trails so you can explore the area and search for local wildlife. Check them out and share some pics of your stay!"
from $25 - $60 / night
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"Just returned from staying over the weekend at this campgound with my dog and had a great time. We stayed in a non-electric site in my campervan and it was perfect."
"This park is right on the lake near the PA border. Flat short trails through the forests or walk along the beach."
from $17 - $88 / night
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Check Availability"Not too far from the Interstate & there was no highway noise at the campground. "
"Well spaced out and close to Chautauqua Lake."
from $35 - $300 / night
Check Availability"THINGS I LIKED:
Easy access to Lake Erie and Presque Isle State Park
Clean and well-maintained property with lots of activities
All of the RVs appeared well-maintained without trashy-looking"
"We stayed here because it was fairly close to Presque Isle and the price was very reasonable for the area. Overall, the campground was not as wooded as I would have liked."
from $40 - $72 / night
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GuideThis campground is very clean on the smaller side but very nice. There is highway noise but in your camper you really can’t here it. Beautiful temp and lots of things for the kids to do. Pool, playground, game room. They do have a dog park if you bring your pups. Overall very nice. I would come back.
RangerWe only stayed for an overnighter on a long trip west. The restrooms and showers are some of the best we’ve seen during our trip. Very well maintained facilities and grounds and the staff are friendly and helpful. We were able to change our site for one that was more level without a problem. The only thing that might bother some people is the road noise. However we were able to sleep well despite it. There is also a dog “park”/fenced area.
ScoutWe 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.
TravelerFun, family friendly campground. We were in a tent on a electric/water site. Sites were a little small but we made it work with three families on three sites. Lots to do, fishing, swimming pool, petting zoo, hayrides and friendly staff.
LegendWe went to Sara's Campground and walked around the campsite (bayside aka away from the beach and behind the restaurant) from end to end (3 times). I didn't see a camp host sign or office. We never did find the main office until the 3rd time when we were driving out of the neighborhood. They do have a big sign at the entrance but my brain didn't process that they were also across the busy road.
This campsite is actually on BOTH sides of the road. My passenger spotted them as we were leaving the area after we had passed the area multiple times. It almost looks like they are an extension of the water park for those of us that are out of town. The area is very busy visually so be prepared to accidently drive past it.
The main campground (bayside) is located behind the restaurants. The location is awesome as it is right across the road from the beach. You will want to note that Presque Isle State Park does not have any camping within their park boundaries.
Sara's charges $30.00 a night and only two adults per tent. The beach camping is first come/first serve (no reservations). No pets on the beach side which may explain why there were some tents over on the bayside (RVs) side of the campground. If you wanted to escape the wind this might be a good spot to tent camp. Also, if you wanted to be close but not too close to the water due to having young children.
Sara's Diner was closed but seemed to be used for storage for the main business. We were able to get milk shakes at the eatery. You order at the outside window and then move inside to pick up your milk shake or other food items. At the other building (Eatery), I asked two employees if they knew where to connect with the campground office but they didn't know what I was talking about.
We used their cross walk to walk across the main street and we immediately came to the beach. On the left it was labeled private beach and a wall blocked the view. I didn't realize this might be part of Sara's but also looked like some private property/condos to me. Once on the beach to the right was a long beautiful shore line. It would be an easy walk and carry of beach items. I was hoping we could camp at the site and get a post card to reserve a spot for the upcoming year.
We did see folks camping in tents behind the restaurants with the RVs. The ground was slightly sandy and they looked comfortable. We looked on with campsite envy. Some folks may prefer this as it is back a bit from the shore so it isn't windy the whole time and less sandy. Either side had easy access to the bike trail and I would have felt safe riding my bike on their bike trail. It was a smooth paved lane that was mostly away from traffic.
Presque Isle Lighthouse Open 7 days a week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.$7— House Tour and Tower Climb$3— House Tour FREE— Walk the grounds Taken from https://www.presqueislelighthouse.org/
We also did the boat tour https://piboattours.com/lady-kate/ This was $16.00 and well worth it. We were able to learn a lot about the history of the island. It is naturally windy and out on the open water so make sure you take some layers as it can get chilly even in July.
We then hit the road to continue to find another campsite. If you don't mind crowds and noise from the road, RVs, or other campers then this is the site for you. It has a great location that cannot be beat for ease of access to the beaches.
LegendCampground Review
I can honestly say that Oil Creek Family Campground is the best private campground that we have ever camped at. Especially if you’re camping with kids, it offers everything that you would want for a ‘great American summer’ style camping experience, without being a cookie-cutter big-name private campground chain. They have a large pool; a few llamas that the kids can feed and pet; a 27-hole disc golf course (recently expanded from 18 hole) primarily in the woods near and around the campground property; a small pond for sunfish / bass fishing; a dog ‘playground’ (enclosed area with some obstacles); a well-maintained hedge maze; a pavilion with ping pong, a pool table, and foosball; a DVD rental program at the main office with about 300 movies; and a small camp store with a small selection of books that you can borrow. They also provide weekly entertainment for the kids, e.g. rock painting or special guests. This weekend, for instance was ‘Jungle Terry and his amazing exotic animal family.’ We don’t typically spend a ton of time actually AT the campgrounds when we’re camping, but we did this weekend - and we had a blast on the disc golf course, fishing in the pond, and playing ping pong. The kids had an awesome time in the pool for hours and running around with the other kids in the maze. And everyone agreed that it was a perfect way to wrap up the summer before the school year starts.
We have a pop-up and my parents (whom we were camping with for the weekend) use a tent, so we had two water+electric sites in the tent camping area away from the RVs: sites A7 and A8. The sites in this area are well-maintained and LARGE, with plenty of room for a pop-up or multiple tents plus one or two vehicles, plus lots of room around the fire ring. There are smaller bathrooms placed around the campground as well as a center bathhouse located adjacent to the pavilion with 2 shower stalls and an additional toilet per gender.
We chose this campground due to its proximity to Oil Creek State Park. The state park itself does not have a campground, and OCFC is right next door - in fact, the campground hiking trail loop has a very short connecting piece to the 36-mile Gerard hiking trail that runs through the park. The park is beautiful with a lot of history (it is the site of the world’s first commercial oil well, and where the oil industry began in the United States around 1860) and Oil Creek - which is really a river - runs right down the middle of the park. It is a stocked creek and it’s great for both trout and bass fishing. Some parts of the creek also have a lot of northern water snakes (we saw 4 near the Blood Farm day use area) which was cool to see.
Overall: fantastic campground in a beautiful part of Pennsylvania - and we will absolutely be back.
Product Review
As a Ranger for The Dyrt, I get occasionally receive products to test or gift cards for new companies to check out. Over the past weekend, we tried out one of the Mountain House favorites, freeze-dried Lasagna with Meat Sauce in the #10 can. Lasagna is not exactly a typical camping food, so the fact that we could easily make enough lasagna to feed a group of six people (4 adults and 2 kids) just by heating up some water was wonderful! We made the entire can (boil 8 cups of water, pour it into the can itself, stir a lot to mix up all of the freeze-dried ingredients, and let it sit for ten minutes - EASY) along with some crescent-roll wrapped hot dogs over the fire and it was like a gourmet camping meal. Everyone loved the lasagna - even the two picky kids!
ScoutThis place has an old time feel that me of good times past. The sites are generally spacious, and are gravel based. The driveway to the camp seemed to be recently paved. The owner is very friendly and is on site. Camp office was geared towards fishing but was very interesting. Bathrooms were clean and the grounds looked good. Was very quiet at night and generally even on the weekend. I have not seen prices this low before. Definitely will be back to try the trout fishing!
Pet friendly, propane available, WiFi available near office, AT&T service good, Large stream runs along the property, and it was a nice hike up it!
TravelerYou really feel like you're camping when you're here! The campsites are large and not crowded on top of each other. There are woods between the sites which increases privacy and keeps it really quiet.
Buckaloons is right on the Allegheny River and there's a boat ramp onsite. If you're a paddler make sure to visit Allegheny Outfitters just up the road in Warren and get a river guidebook.
Given its location on the river this is a great place to make several different runs down the river. You can start or end at Buckaloons and make many different combinations of trips to suit your fancy.
There is a shower house onsite. Many sites are electric and there is a dump station on the grounds. Pet friendly.
Worth the visit!
LegendAshley here with The Dyrt. I'd like to welcome your host, Milton. It was great getting this property on our site. This is a magical place. You will be surrounds by friendly animals, and lots of them! Swim in the pond, hike the close by National Forest, take a farm tour, or just hangout! We've heard Benjamin the horse is the best horse in Pennsylvania! Check them out and leave them some love. You'll be planning your next visit before you leave!
North East, Pennsylvania sits along the southern edge of Lake Erie, offering a mix of agricultural landscapes and lakefront access. The region features elevations between 572-1,800 feet, creating varied camping terrain and views across vineyards and water. Summer temperatures typically range from 65-85°F with higher humidity near the lake.
Fishing on Lake Erie: Lampe Marina Campground offers direct access to Presque Isle Bay fishing. "Lake Erie has the best sunsets east of the Mississippi lots of things to do from fishing for walleye or perch or just out on a watercraft," notes Jim L. about Lampe Marina Campground.
Beach activities: Sara's Campground provides camping directly on Lake Erie's shoreline. "Having a camp site right on the lake makes for a great day of activities. Being right outside of the Isle, gives you access to kayaking, fishing, biking the amusement park, and a ton of other activities," according to Eric W.
Visit local amusement options: When staying near Erie, consider visiting nearby attractions. A camper at Sara's Campground mentions, "There is a a couple restaurants connected to the park and a little store for any needs you may have... Water park right next door."
Hiking nearby trails: Compass Campgrounds features extensive trails for nature exploration. "Compass Campgrounds is more than a place to stay, they also have tons of trails so you can explore the area and search for local wildlife," notes Jake C.
Clean, well-maintained facilities: Many campgrounds in the region receive praise for their cleanliness. One camper at Westfield-Lake Erie KOA says, "The restrooms and showers are some of the best we've seen during our trip. Very well maintained facilities and grounds and the staff are friendly and helpful."
Lakefront views: Campgrounds with Lake Erie access offer scenic vistas. "We came for a quick visit and enjoyed a beautiful sunset and sunrise. Large spaces and easy access to the pier (ramps available for all to enjoy)," mentions Joelle V. about Lampe Marina Campground.
Easy access to Presque Isle: Location near this popular destination is valuable. "Very nice campgrounds on Presque Isle Bay. Quiet and well managed. Clean with laundry and full facilities. Close to entertainment," reports Tim O.
Level sites: Sparrow Pond Family Campground offers "level gravel sites with grass area and fire ring with a grate for cooking," according to Tracy S., who adds that "The campground is very well maintained and the bathrooms and showers are very clean."
Seasonality limitations: Most campgrounds in the area operate seasonally. Lake Erie State Park Campground runs "May 14 to October 10," while Lampe Marina operates "May 1 to Oct 31."
Varied amenities: Rustic options like Big Oak Hill provide minimal facilities. "It is a newly created campsite that is located on top of a hill with a big oak tree. The campsite is accessible by drive-in, but you may need a 4-wheel drive vehicle if there has been rain," notes Thomas B.
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