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Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Quarryville accommodates pets with spacious RV sites, tent camping areas, and pet-friendly cabins throughout the campground. Dogs must remain leashed outside designated areas, with waste stations positioned near comfort facilities. The White Oak Campground provides similar pet amenities with clean, generous tent sites that welcome dogs of all sizes, while Mill Bridge Village & Camp Resort features pet-friendly cabins alongside traditional camping options. All three maintain consistent pet policies requiring vaccination records and limiting pets to two per site. French Creek State Park Campground enforces stricter guidelines but offers extensive trail networks for pet exercise. The water park areas at Jellystone remain off-limits to pets, though many families appreciate the ability to include their dogs in camping activities while kids enjoy the splash features.
Pet owners camping at these Oxford-area locations benefit from several veterinary clinics within a 15-minute drive, including 24-hour emergency services in nearby Lancaster. White Oak Campground's proximity to Amish farms occasionally creates unique dog experiences with horse-drawn buggies passing nearby. Most campgrounds provide designated pet exercise areas away from playgrounds and dining facilities. Tent campers with dogs report excellent experiences at White Oak despite some road noise that might disturb sensitive pets. Seasonal considerations include summer heat warnings with limited shade at some sites, particularly at Jellystone where tree cover varies significantly between camping sections. The extensive trail systems at French Creek State Park remain the most popular pet activity option, with multiple loops accommodating different fitness levels and well-maintained paths suitable for leashed dogs year-round.
"So we make sure to get close spots so we can walk. You can bring pets but we choose not to as we are not at the camp much. We do go fishing while we are here and my daughter loves this place"
"We stayed here in November with beautiful weather which meant the large farm behind the campground was spraying manure over their fields. We could smell it."
"Accessible and pet friendly. Great trails and great staff"
"Our go to State Park for camping as it is pretty close to home. Standard State Park with all the amenities you need. We are tent campers/ non electric (no pets/ no kids)."
from $21 - $55 / night
Check Availability"We hiked the 7.5mile lake trail with our two pups. It was beautiful and along the way there were opportunities to kayak/sup, beach it, or even play on a ropes course."
"The site itself was set back some, and felt secluded while still being near the parking area. Walk to bathrooms and camp store was on the longer side."
from $22 - $40 / night
Check Availability"Our site was really good and I love that it had it's own access to the bathrooms. Quite a few of the inner loop sites do. If you're a tent camper Acorn has some very private and secluded sites."
"I was a walk-up with no reservation and since it was a weekday the ranger gave me a great rundown of the best spots in the camp and let me drive through to check them out before going back with my decision"
from $21 - $50 / night
Check Availability"There are numerous hiking trails in the park that seemed to be well marked and maintained. The park is about 20- mins from Reading, and 10 mins from Birdsbroro."
"There is a connector trail nearby that can get you to most of the hiking trails. Site was nice. Bathrooms okay. This is a pet loop so be aware of dogs. Hiking trails in park were a nice challenge."
from $20 - $75 / night
Check Availability"The site was right next to the creek. Shade is perfect for our dogs. Office personnel were so very helpful. Office does close at 4 but that is due to staff shortages."
"Great, convenient location. Cost friendly considering the location. Clean grounds & maintained sites. Mix of open & shaded sites, all appear to be pretty level, our site was next to stream."
"The large lake is great for a day of kayaking and fishing with supplies readily available for rent at the boat dock store."
"The observatory is open to public once a month, we recommend you plan your trip around this."
"This is a great spot for visiting Pennsylvania Amish of Lancaster County and about a one-hour drive to Hersheypark. Our site(# 837) was a good size for our motor home+ toad."
"We stayed at one of the primitive tent sites with no hookups adjacent to the farm field. Watching a horse drawn equipment cutting grass while we cooked dinner was a joy."
"Fishing pond is a joke and near by Gun Range can be annoying and tough on pets. But, over all, this place is pretty nice."
"Site next to us had a pipe break, they had a maintenance crew come out immediately and fix it. Amish stores/attractions close by for some entertainment also."
"Small dog park, too small for our two labs. We were in site 50 for this trip, however if you have a decent sized rig I would steer clear of this row."
"This is a great spot for visiting Pennsylvania Amish of Lancaster County and about a one-hour drive to Hersheypark. "
TravelerCampground sites are nice and spacious, bathrooms are good, and there’s plenty to do for everyone. We hiked the 7.5mile lake trail with our two pups. It was beautiful and along the way there were opportunities to kayak/sup, beach it, or even play on a ropes course. We always travel with our dogs and this place has the BEST dog park. Big open space with access to lots of water play. We definitely recommend this spot!
RangerWe stayed here for a night in transit. Beautiful campground — lots of trees, pond, kids play equipment, dog park, etc. facilities all clean and whole place is well maintained. Easy late arrival. Good location - convenient but far enough off the highway. Would stay here again.
GuideI was able to book my site the day before the trip. The site itself was set back some, and felt secluded while still being near the parking area.
Walk to bathrooms and camp store was on the longer side. Firewood was $5 a bundle, but the register wasn't working and they could only take cash.
The hiking in the immediate area was beautiful, lots of fun trails and wildlife. Fishing, kayaking, zip lining, tons of great activities.
The firepits have grates over one half, so campfire cooking is a breeze. Cook up and use the provided picnic table for an easy dinner set up.
The park itself is very dog friendly and most sites had dogs. There is also an off leash dog park at Lum's pond and dog water dishes outside the camp store.
The showers and bathrooms were incredibly well kept with hot water and stocked supplies. If you didn't feel like walking so far, the tents had a spiget with running water near the parking areas.
Reception for Verizon was spotty, t mobile was pretty great. Wish there was an ATM on site though I don't think the cash only situation is a normal one for this campground.
All in all an amazing trip, and I'll be back as soon as possible.
GuideMy family and I stayed at French Creek State Park while attending an event in Reading. The park was clean and well maintained. We stayed in Loop A which had no camp host. The camp hosts were in loops B & C. We had a full hook up site. The water and electric worked great! The campground was well patrolled by Rangers throughout our stay. The bathhouses appeared to be clean and maintained. The quiet time starts at 9pm and seemed to be followed by most campers. There are numerous hiking trails in the park that seemed to be well marked and maintained. The park is about 20- mins from Reading, and 10 mins from Birdsbroro. There are many stores and restaurants in the area for food and supplies if needed. We had good cellular service with both AT&T and T-Mobile. The one downside was that there was no off leash dog park. We had to take our dog to a dog park in Birdsbroro. We would stay at this park again.
GuideBeautiful campground. Very recently renovated. Very spacious and quiet.
Great little store stocked with everything you need.
Very close to Hersheypark.
Nicest miniature golf course I’ve ever seen at a RV park. Same can be said for the swimming pool, absolutely beautiful. Great little dog park as well.
They have a very nice schedule of monthly events. They had a few food trucks and fruit/vegetable vendors come to the RV park during our stay.
Would stay again.
TravelerOur first visit (March 2018) was just prior to peak season (lower rates) and we had a site literally 10 ft. from the water! Full hook ups and sites were a little close, but nice. There seemed to be a lot of long term/permanent residents, but most sites along the waterfront remained open. The campground seemed to stress pet restrictions both in the rules section of their registration packet and signage around the grounds. There was a pet exercise/walking area, but could use some sprucing up. However, no one really made an issue of walking your dog around the campground and as the weekend came around, more and more dogs were around.
You have to drive through a residential neighborhood to reach Bar Harbor, so big rigs take care/caution. Would like to try Bar Harbor again sometime.
LegendWest Chester KOA This is a really nice KOA not too far from downtown Philly. The campground is located in a beautiful part of the Pennsylvania countryside with rolling hills which meant the roads getting there are narrow and windy. A bridge nearby the campground was washed out earlier by a hurricane so we had to take an alternative route going about thirty minutes out of our way. (Make sure you check their website for directions!) There is a lot to do in the surrounding area like visiting the historical sites in downtown Philadelphia, Valley Forge, or exploring Amish country.
This is a typical KOA with lots of amenities and activities for kids– swimming pool, jump pad, miniature golf, volleyball, butterfly garden, gem mining, playground, store, dog park, nature trail, etc. There is a large pool area with pavilion but it was closed during our stay since we were there early in the season. The campground is right on the Brandywine River which is a slow meandering pretty river that is great to get your feet wet or go for a paddle. Canoes and kayaks are available for rent if you have time and as there is very little current in the river you can paddle out and back without any trouble. There is a nice, short nature trail which was nice to walk our dog and she enjoyed getting wet in the river.
The campground is hilly which means that a fair number of sites are not level. Our site (#27) was level for our RV but the patio sloped downhill and we could not use our picnic table or find a level spot for our chairs. Some sites are “premiums” with paved patios, Adirondack chairs, fancy firepits, BBQ grill, and tables and chairs with an umbrella. These sites are really nice, but you pay a lot more for them. Some sites are located adjacent to the river with nice waterfront views, but beware some might be muddy. There are lots of camping cabins and a couple of glamping tents.
Overall, the campground is very clean with no trash lying around and the grass was mowed and trimmed. The 50-amp electric was good as was the water pressure. The sewer connection uphill from our site so it did not drain properly. There is basic cable but since you are so close to Philly there are plenty of over-the-air channels. The Wi-Fi at our site worked well. Garbage is picked up at your site. The surrounding area has plenty of restaurants, shopping, and interesting things to see and do.
Guidewell marked trails great for hiking. pet friendly! we love walking here with our dog. there are even a few great spots to get a small creek swim in! It also has a greag picnic area with grills.
GuideWe do Lums Pond at least twice a year if we can get reservations.
Sites are big and all were redone in the last few years with concrete pads, 30 amp service and full sewer. There are some equestrian and tent sites as well.
Lots of boating (electric motors only) and kayaking on the pond and a decent amount of hiking. There’s an off leash dog park, equestrian center and boat ramp. Book early because it fills up fast!
The Oxford area features campgrounds spread across the rolling landscape where Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland converge. Local sites range from 200 to 800 feet in elevation, with summer temperatures typically reaching the mid-80s from June through August. Fall camping offers cooler temperatures with colorful foliage beginning in mid-October, though some campgrounds reduce their amenities after Labor Day.
Fishing opportunities: Elk Neck State Park Campground offers multiple fishing spots with northern pike, pickerel, bass and walleye. "We saw bald eagles and great blue heron," reports Kate J., who enjoyed the park's water access despite noting that "the pad for pitching tents seemed to have poured concrete a few inches down, making it tough to stake anything down."
Disc golf courses: Muddy Run Rec Park maintains a well-designed course through wooded terrain. One camper noted it's "a very well laid out and up kept disc golf course" with enough challenges for experienced players but accessible for beginners. The course weaves through the park's natural features and provides a full 18-hole experience.
Amish farm visits: The campsites around Lancaster County provide unique access to working Amish farms. At Lancaster-New Holland KOA, guests enjoy "unobstructed views of the Amish farmland" according to Doreen C., who praised the campground's cleanliness and helpful staff. Morning views often include horse-drawn equipment working nearby fields.
Level, maintained sites: French Creek State Park Campground receives consistent praise for its infrastructure. "All sites have a paved level area which made set up a breeze. Sites were not on top of each other," notes Jen R., who also mentioned the "nice area to wash dishes" and "very nice playground area."
Clean, modern facilities: Country Acres Campground stands out for exceptional maintenance. According to one camper, "This campground is probably the most well maintained campground we have ever stayed at. The grounds are beautiful, facilities above and beyond the expected." Several reviews mention immaculate bathhouses with individual shower rooms.
Off-season quiet: Many dog friendly campgrounds near Oxford remain open year-round with reduced crowds. Laure D. visited Elk Neck State Park in late autumn and found "full hook up (20, 30, and 50 amp, water and sewer) and the water was still on in November. Bathhouses were open with hot water." The off-season also brings better site availability and wildlife viewing opportunities.
Water hookup challenges: At Muddy Run Rec Park, campers should prepare for unusual water access. Chris G. warns, "Bring 50 ft of hose for water hook up and an extension cord with a converter. The water hook ups are randomly placed, ours was 2 sites away." This setup affects multiple sites throughout the campground.
Site selection importance: Old Mill Stream Campground allows site-specific booking online. "If you reserve online you can see the availability and pick your site which is always a nice feature. They also have pictures of each campsite on the website so you really know what you are getting," notes a reviewer who appreciated this transparency.
Seasonal smells: Agricultural areas around Lancaster County campgrounds sometimes produce farm odors. One camper at Old Mill Stream noted, "The overwhelming impression of this campground was the smell of cow manure from the nearby dairy farm feedlot," explaining that wind direction significantly affected their outdoor time during certain days.
Water features access: Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Quarryville offers extensive water recreation. "The water park is super fun for adults and kids. The entire campground is clean and very well maintained," writes Ashley S., who spent five nights at the park. The water activities help during hot summer days when campsite shade may be limited.
Age-appropriate activities: When planning activities at family-oriented parks, consider age ranges carefully. Gina R. notes that while Jellystone Park was perfect for younger children, "We returned this year with my 12 and 14 year olds and a 12 year old friend. The kids were bored... They really need to add something new to make it more teen-friendly."
Playgrounds quality: Check recent reviews for playground conditions at pet-friendly campgrounds. At Old Mill Stream Campground, William W. found "nice creek to fish in but other than a small playground (with broken equipment) not much else in other amenities," suggesting families should plan additional activities beyond onsite facilities.
Backing difficulty varies: Mill Bridge Village & Camp Resort presents challenges for larger RVs at certain sites. According to April L., "If you have a decent sized rig I would steer clear of this row. The road for this row is narrow and there is a fence that makes backing in more difficult, especially for a 30+ ft travel trailer." Sites backing to the creek offer better views but sometimes less maneuverability.
Full hookup availability: Many Oxford-area pet-friendly campgrounds offer full hookups, but availability varies seasonally. At Lums Pond State Park Campground, a visitor found "easy access from I-95" and "Beautiful park setting with fantastic site— spacious, level, good-working hookups, and paved." Advance reservation is essential during peak season as these premium sites book first.
Extended stay considerations: For longer visits with dogs, French Creek's site layout provides important privacy. "There is a lot of shade and the campground is laid out well," notes one reviewer, adding that "The sites are not right on top of one another. There is a lot of shade and brush in between most sites you can't even really see your neighbors," making it more comfortable for pets that may be reactive to passersby.
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