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French Creek State Park Campground's pet-friendly Loop C offers full hookup sites with electric, water, and sewer connections for campers traveling with dogs. The campground provides paved pads with nearby picnic tables and fire rings, though some sites have limited space between them. Lums Pond State Park Campground features concrete pads with 30-amp service and full sewer hookups in their pet-friendly camping area, with spacious sites that can accommodate RVs up to 45 feet long. Both campgrounds maintain clean, well-maintained facilities with hot showers and restrooms. Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA provides a large, fenced dog park where pets can play off-leash. Lake-In-Wood Campground includes a spacious dog park with apparatus for pets to enjoy. Most campgrounds enforce standard leash policies when pets are outside designated off-leash areas. Sites in pet-friendly loops tend to fill quickly, especially on weekends.
The extensive trail system at Lums Pond State Park includes a 7.5-mile lake trail where dogs can hike alongside their owners, with multiple water access points for pets to cool off. French Creek State Park offers numerous hiking trails, though most are labeled as "more difficult" and require driving from the campground loops to access. Ridley Creek State Park features well-marked pet-friendly trails with creek swimming spots where dogs can splash around. The off-leash dog park at Lums Pond provides a particularly notable experience with big open spaces and water play access, making it one of the best dog parks in the region according to frequent visitors. Campgrounds are generally well-patrolled by rangers, with quiet hours starting at 9pm. Cell service varies by location and carrier, with Verizon service spotty at some campgrounds while AT&T maintains better coverage throughout the region.
"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"well 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."
"We found a lot of really unique sites around the park. Will keep going back"
from $57 / night
Check Availability"It was a great place to walk with your dog and enjoy the Pennsylvania outdoors."
"Since he was 2 years old I’ve taken my son, and we always have an amazing time, either hiking the trails to wandering in the woods looking for “adventures”."
from $43 / night
Check Availability"Beautiful campground — lots of trees, pond, kids play equipment, dog park, etc. facilities all clean and whole place is well maintained. Easy late arrival."
"The neighbor’s sewer connection is right next to our picnic table! But, the sites are large enough for large RVs, they have 30/50 amp hookups and water & sewer."
"It's almost 500 acres filled with trails, woods,and river. I usually go to the parking right off of Militia hill rd.and Skippack Pike intersection."
"m following up on my review from over a year ago with new photos, updated weathered campers’ tales and a quick snapshot of HIGHLIGHTS and LOWLIGHTS: HIGHLIGHTS: (1) Rustic group camping nestled in nearly"
from $28 - $72 / night
Check Availability"This campground has 2 small loops, the Lake Loop and the Fiddler's Loop. Lake loop is the bigger of the two, however the “sites” are smaller and it's more open. It is popular with group tenters."
"Large campsites at the Lake Loop. Map is a little deceiving- the sites are farther from the lake than I expected and there are no running water bathrooms. Very clean and wooded sites."
from $15 - $50 / night
Check Availability"Girlfriend and I stayed here while we visited nearby Longwood Gardens. The tent sites are spacious and they all border the creek which is a nice sound at night, as well as a good morning view."
"Close to Valley Forge military park, and convenient to Philadelphia by train."
"Large sites, clean bathrooms, lots of hiking trails"
from $20 - $30 / night
Check Availability"My family and I stayed at Lake In Wood for 4 days. The campground is very well maintained , and the staff is very nice."
"There is a quarry close by so you could hear the trucks beeping and the noise from there but that was the only negative thing."
from $40 - $60 / 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
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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.
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.
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.
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!
LegendThis is unquestionably the best KOA I’ve been to. I usually do not like KOA, except when there are no alternatives. This one is way above average. Typically these places are all gravel and dust. This one has paved roads, grass and trees. There is a pond for fishing, too. The only complaint is that, like all KOAs, the sites are on top of each other. The neighbor’s sewer connection is right next to our picnic table! But, the sites are large enough for large RVs, they have 30/50 amp hookups and water & sewer. There are cabins and large tents you can rent. There is a playground, pavilion, laundry, and several shower/bathrooms. (The one near us didn’t have hot water. The office people said they were working on it.) There us also a large, grassy, fenced dog park which my 2 spaniels appreciated.
TravelerWe stayed at site 18 in Loop A. 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.
Camping options near Paoli, Pennsylvania include tent sites, RV spots, cabins and yurts within a 30-mile radius. The rolling hills of Chester County sit at elevations between 400-700 feet, creating pockets of fog in spring and fall mornings. Winter temperatures regularly drop below freezing from December through February, with summer highs averaging in the mid-80s.
Fishing opportunities: At Hibernia County Park, visitors can access Chambers Lake and the children's pond, which is specially stocked for young anglers. "The children's pond is a short ways away for well stocked fishing," notes Anna.
Disc golf courses: Green Lane Park features "a phenomenal disc golf course," according to Benjamin C., making it a popular spot for campers looking for activities beyond hiking and swimming.
Bird watching: Fort Washington State Park offers excellent bird watching from their dedicated observation deck. "You can view the beautiful raptors that migrate here on a seasonal basis in both the Spring and Autumn," mentions Stuart K., who observed numerous species including "Dark-eyed Junco, Common Loon, Blue Heron, Osprey, Cooper's Hawk, Bald Eagles."
Horseback riding trails: Evansburg State Park accommodates equestrians with dedicated trails. As one reviewer noted, the park is "great to do everything outdoorsy including, hiking, horseback riding, hunting and fishing."
Privacy between sites: At French Creek State Park Campground, campers appreciate the natural separation between spots. "As long as you don't stay right across from the bath houses you will find ample shade at your site. There are so many trees and brush in between most sites you can't even really see your neighbors," writes Jen R.
Full hookup options: Lums Pond State Park Campground offers concrete pads with modern amenities. "Sites are big and all were redone in the last few years with concrete pads, 30 amp service and full sewer," reports Ellen B., who visits twice yearly when reservations are available.
Unique accommodations: Lake-In-Wood Campground offers distinctive lodging options beyond traditional sites. One reviewer mentioned, "There are a lot of really neat and different rentals here like a tree house, double decker bus, among others."
Clean facilities: Campgrounds throughout the region maintain high standards for bathrooms and common areas. One camper at Green Lane Park noted, "Bathrooms however are nice and clean with plenty of them around the park."
Reservation timing: Popular loops at dog friendly campgrounds fill quickly, especially in summer. For Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA, one visitor advised it "is a very nice KOA, just over the Delaware River from Philly. The park is clean, quiet, full of families."
Winter closures: Some parks operate seasonally. "This does close for winter and reopens in April but call park for exact closure dates because they do change," notes one camper about the Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA.
Site limitations: Many campgrounds have size or terrain restrictions. At Hibernia County Park, "There are NO HOOKUPS, and water is not easy to come by if you are in an RV. If you are coming in an RV, you should come with a full water tank," warns Jennifer S.
Alcohol policies: County and state parks typically prohibit alcohol, unlike private campgrounds. Green Lane Park, Fort Washington State Park, and French Creek State Park all maintain no-alcohol policies that rangers actively enforce.
Playground access: Ridley Creek State Park provides excellent facilities for children. "It also has a great picnic area with grills," mentions Mackenzie B., and another camper added it's "great for first time campers" with "a nice open field with two sites."
Kid-friendly fishing: Hibernia County Park features a dedicated children's fishing pond. "The children's pond is about a 3 minute hike down the clearly marked trails," notes Anna, adding it's "great for families."
Recreational activities: Lake-In-Wood Campground offers numerous facilities for young campers. "Huge pond for fishing, miniature gold, nice indoor and outdoor pool and a kiddie pool. Goats to pet and watch," writes Jen R., mentioning the "nice playground for the kids and a small arcade."
Trail difficulty considerations: When hiking with children at French Creek, be aware that many trails are rated "more difficult." Look for the easier trails around Hopewell Lake which offer gentler terrain for younger hikers.
Site selection strategy: At French Creek State Park, RVers should choose carefully. "If you have a large camper or 5th wheel you may need to double check what sites can accommodate your RV to ensure you have enough room," advises Jen R., noting that sites #3, #17 and #18 can fit larger rigs.
Water access planning: Hibernia's Fiddler's Loop requires water conservation. "There is one spigot at the 'bathroom'," explains Jennifer S., recommending campers "come with a full water tank."
Dump station availability: Several parks lack on-site dump stations. "There is NO DUMP STATION. There are a few nearby campgrounds that will let you dump for a fee," notes a reviewer about Hibernia County Park.
Electric service variations: While Lake-In-Wood Campground offers power hookups, roads can be challenging. "The roads were very tight and you really had to watch how you drove through because of the trees," cautions Mary C., adding that sites are often slanted, requiring careful leveling.
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