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Dog-Friendly Camping near Parkhill, PA

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    Quemahoning Family Recreation Area accommodates pets at all camping sites across tent, RV, and cabin options. The campground maintains clean facilities with showers and toilets, while offering electric hookups for RVs and picnic tables at most sites. Blue Knob State Park Campground and Shawnee State Park also welcome pets throughout their grounds, providing similar amenities with the addition of hiking trails directly accessible from camping areas. ['The facilities at these pet-friendly sites are consistently well-maintained, with multiple reviewers noting the cleanliness of bathrooms and shower areas.'] Mirror Lake RV Camping & Fishing stands out among dog-friendly options with sites positioned along a small creek where pets can cool off during summer months, though owners should note extra costs may apply for pets at certain campgrounds.

    Hiking opportunities abound for dogs and their owners at Blue Knob State Park, home to Pennsylvania's second-highest peak with trails ranging from easy to difficult. The park's trails feature beautiful forest terrain with rocks and moss, making for scenic dog walks with minimal crowds even on weekends. During summer months, temperatures at higher elevation campgrounds like Blue Knob tend to run cooler than surrounding areas - a consideration for camping with temperature-sensitive breeds. Most campgrounds require pets to be leashed at all times, and campers should bring their own waste bags as pet waste stations are limited. Yellow Creek State Park provides additional water access options for dogs who enjoy swimming, though seasonal restrictions may apply to certain beach areas.

    Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Parkhill (75)

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      1. Quemahoning Family Recreation Area

      4.8(8)14mi from ParkhillRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "Quemahoning Family Recreation Area offers great fishing, some nice trails and generally wonderful weather during the summer season. "

      "Easy walk to beach area and boat launch. Very clean."

      from $20 - $50 / night

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      2. Mirror Lake RV Camping & Fishing

      4.5(4)13mi from ParkhillRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "It has a huge back yard and easy access to the creek. Close by is Ligonier, Idlewild, and St. Vincent (where the Pittsburgh Steelers training camp takes place.)"

      "Not only were the staff super friendly and helpful, but we were lucky enough to get a full-hookup site right on the lake. Quiet, peaceful, everything you want on a spring trip."

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      3. Woodland Park

      3.0(2)8mi from ParkhillRVs, Tents
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      4. Yellow Creek Campground — Yellow Creek State Park

      4.2(6)17mi from Parkhill10 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Right on the water, clean, and private access to the lake. Dog friendly cabins were available. We cannot wait to come back."

      "The creek surrounding the island does make it cold at night so make sure to pack warmly."

      from $44 - $49 / night

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      5. 1889 Park

      3.0(1)5mi from ParkhillRVs

      from $15 - $35 / night

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      6. L and M Campgrounds

      5.0(1)16mi from ParkhillRVs, Tents

      "Located close to Yellowcreek State Park! The facilities here are absolutely delightful! One of the cleanest I have ever been to!"

      from $20 - $30 / night

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      7. Friendship Village Campground & RV Park

      4.7(14)29mi from ParkhillRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "One of the best campgrounds I have stayed at so far the pond is nice and has a 1/2 mile walking path around it with trees and beaches to stop and sit dog park is big and has a place for small or large"

      "I’m relaxed- whether I’m riding the golf cart eating ice cream, playing in the arcades, walking around in the campground store, playing mini golf, fishing from our campsite, watching the doggy’s play in"

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      8. Coal Tubin'

      Be the first to review6mi from ParkhillRVs, Tents

      from $30 / night

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      9. Rocky Gap State Park Campground

      4.5(56)46mi from ParkhillRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "We always try to book “outside” loop sites so we don’t have “back neighbors” but none near the lake were available, so we took our chances on an “inside” site in E loop."

      "The best loops for families with pets are Dogwood and Elm. No pets? Go to Ironwood loop and get a site close to the water. Water is readily available. The bathrooms are clean and the showers warm."

      from $23 - $29 / night

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      10. Wrights Orchard Station Campground

      5.0(2)23mi from ParkhillRVs, Tents

      "Adjacent huge cemetery site is accessible via a goat path at the back of the campground and provided a great place to walk our dog every day."

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    Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Parkhill, PA

    588 Reviews of 75 Parkhill Campgrounds

    • C
      Oct. 22, 2026

      Lazy Acres Campground

      RACIEST SNEAKY OWNER

      PLEASE DONT GO HERE  ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE KIDS AND IF YOUR NOT WHITE..THE OWNER IS A RACIST HYPOCRITE AND SO ARE ALL OF HER CREW AT THIS LOWLIFE CAMPGROUND.  JUST BECAUSE SHE DONT DRINK AND LIKE TO HAVE FUN, SHE RUINS IT FOR ALL THE OTHER CAMPERS..YOU HAVE TO BE IN BED AT 10PM..WHAT A FRIGGING JOKE..SHE SNEAKES AROUND IN HER GOLF CART AT NIGHT AND CREEPS IN YOUR WINDOWS TO SEE WHAT YOUR DOING. THATS WHY YOUR NOT ALLOWED TO HAVE CURTAINS CLOSED .SO HER AND HER SO CALLED HYPOCRITE FRIENDS CAN SEE WHAT YOUR DOING..WE USED TO BE UP THERE UNTIL WE SAW HOW SHE TREATED AND TALKED ABOUT THE POOR LITTLE BLACK KIDS..ESPECIALLY ON CHRISTMAS IN JULY, SHE BOUGHT TOYS FOR EVERY WHITE KID UP THERE WHILE SHE WATCHED THE LITTLE BLACK KIDS CRY THEIR EYES OUT BECAUSE THEY WERE 10 MINUTES LATE TO GET THEIR GIFTS..SHE IS A WHICH IN DISQUISE..EVERY KID GOT TO RIDE THE WAGON WITH SANTA AND WHEN SHE SAW YHE BLACK KIDS ,THEY JUST PASSED THEM UP LIKE THEY DIDNT EVEN SEE THEM...HOW CRUEL CAN SOMEONE BE🤬🤬BUT THEN AGAIN, ITS HER ,SHE HATES PEOPLE HAVING FUN UP THERE.DONT DRINK AFTER HER HRS .DONT PLAY MUSIC  AFTER HER HRS..DONT DO SHIT UP THERE UNLESS YOU WANT KICKED OUT THE NEXT DAY...I NEVER SEEN ANYONE SO CRUEL AND HEARTLESS 

      ....THERES A FEW OTHER CAMPGROUNDS AROUND THE BEND .PLEASE GO THERE IF YOU DONT WANT TO CAMP IN A PRISON CAMPGROUND....SHE'LL NEVER CHANGE..MAYBE UF YOYR WHITE, SHELL BE NICE 🤣🤣🤣AND YOU WOLNT GET KICKED OUT..

    • Matt S.The Dyrt Pro User
      Oct. 19, 2026

      Lake Raystown Resort and Lodge

      Enormous property, but...

      We spent a long weekend for walks in the woods, seeing the fall colors, and all around a huge lake. 

      What We Liked:

      - Even though the sites are sloped, they’re huge. I like that a lot.

      - This property is enormous. They have a marina on the lake, a wedding facility, conference center, lots of cabins which look pretty good, and tent sites in addition to the RV sites. Go say hi to the goats behind the store. The property is amazing!

      - If you’re interested, it’s a 90-minute drive to the Flight 93 Memorial— well worth the trip! 

      Things to Keep in Mind:

      - The roads getting there are like a roller coaster. This isn’t the resort’s fault, but something you need to know if you’re going there.

      - The sites are sloped. Took several blocks to get even close to level. I may be spoiled, but I really appreciate a level site.

      - No sewer connection. There’s a dump station available, but just know the sites are water and electric only. 

      Would We Return?

      - Probably not. It’s not fun driving in that area and there’s nothing much to do in the area.

    • WThe Dyrt Pro User
      Oct. 16, 2026

      Crooked Run Campground — Prince Gallitzin State Park

      Very large CG. I car camped at site 066 (with electric) in mid-October and CG was 3/4 empty. Nice location on Glendale Lake with a beach and boat activities (for warmer months). Showers had no hot water but facilities were nice. Very little separation between sites. Nearby hunters discharging guns into evening hours.

    • BThe Dyrt Pro User
      Oct. 15, 2026

      Keystone State Park Campground

      Decent place

      Stayed the weekend for the first time and it wasn’t bad! There were kids playing at sites nearby but that was all the noise, highway noise at all! I like how they have a spot for your tent with a picnic table and fire ring. I was in my rooftop tent on my truck so I wish the parking spot went back a little deeper for a little more privacy. But it was nice that there was bathrooms and showers within a 1 minute walk from the site! Also it says on here there is no AT&T signal, that’s not true…it’s not great but there is a bar or 2 at times!

    • Ari A.The Dyrt Pro User
      Sep. 12, 2026

      Rocky Gap State Park Campground

      Quiet campground with private sites

      This quiet campground has plenty of wooded campsites that offer privacy to campers. We were in the electric loop and it can be a bit tight if your rig is larger, and also you need to be prepared to level your rig in several different directions. But all in all, it was a great spot for an overnight day and we even got to check out some of the trails. Very nice park overall.

    • KThe Dyrt Pro User
      Aug. 24, 2026

      Kentuck Campground — Ohiopyle State Park

      Restrooms, showers and visitor center get an F

      Stayed one night. Close to Fallingwater and Fort Necessity.  The campsite was terrible; close to water and buggy, steep grade required lots of blocking to level the camper and challenging to hook up to the vehicle. Thick canopy kept Starlink from working. The worst part was the bathrooms. The one closest to our spot had no hot water. So we had to walk about a half a mile to two other restrooms and showers within 100 yards of each other. Makes no sense. Anyway, both bathrooms were filthy, had paint peeling everywhere, lots of black mold growing on the ceilings, growing everywhere. No place to hang clothes while taking a shower. One of the two toilets in each of the men’s room was probably 3 feet off the ground. Made for giants I guess!  And good luck finding the visitor center. It’s hidden from view and parking is terrible.  You’ll have to walk 150 yards from the nearest point of the parking lot to find it. To walk there from the bus and RV parking, add an additional 1/4 mile each way. Be aware that the visitor center store does not accept credit cards. Cash or check only. Who does that? It’s 2026 Pennsylvania!

    • Nancy B.The Dyrt Pro User
      Aug. 23, 2026

      Shawnee State Park Campground

      Well maintained

      The sites and roads are well maintained. Some sites are on hilly roads but are acceptable for tenters. The bathhouse is older but the showers are hot. August 2026

    • Rob
      Aug. 18, 2026

      Lazy Acres Campground

      DO NOT BRING KIDS HERE

      Advertised as a family camp but very far from it. I’ve watched this camp progressively get worse as the years go on, over priced camp with zero efforts to make anything worthwhile, run down play grounds, broken toilet paper roll holders in the bathrooms of the shower house, roads that make you feel like your off road. Owner plans “events” and then wants campers to pay for overpriced food. The owner complains nobody comes to events anymore but barely comes to them herself. The owner is VERY money hungry! And most importantly it’s home to a sex offender who the owner cherishes dearly.

      It’s a shame to see how many people realized how terrible this camp was and are selling their camps because of it. The owner should open her eyes and realize she’s the reason people don’t want to be there anymore !!!

    Guide to Parkhill

    Quemahoning Family Recreation Area welcomes campers with pets across its lakeside sites. The campground features tent sites, RV spots with electric hookups, and cabin accommodations where pets can stay with their owners. Blue Knob State Park Campground also allows pets throughout their facility, with spacious, quiet sites that provide good separation between neighbors. Both campgrounds maintain clean facilities with shower access for human visitors after outdoor adventures. Campers note that Blue Knob's sites are somewhat rocky for tent camping, so bringing a mat is advisable when camping with dogs. The campground at Quemahoning offers beautiful scenery and peaceful surroundings with views of the water from most areas.

    Hiking trails at Blue Knob State Park provide excellent opportunities for dog walking, ranging from easy to difficult paths that showcase the park's position on Pennsylvania's second-highest peak. The campground sits at higher elevation, resulting in cooler temperatures than surrounding areas—an important consideration when camping with pets during summer months. Mirror Lake RV Camping & Fishing offers additional pet-friendly options with sites positioned along a small creek where children play while dogs can cool off. Leashed pets must be attended at all times, and owners should bring extra supplies as some locations are approximately 30 minutes from the nearest stores. Park rangers enforce quiet hours to ensure peaceful evenings, though holiday weekends naturally bring more activity to these otherwise tranquil campgrounds.

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