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What a great place. So unique! Love the view, and a great experience! There are no hook ups, so be prepared but if you are looking for the dispersed camping experience you have found it. What a gem!
Dog-Friendly Camping near Paupack, PA
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Promised Land State Park's multiple campgrounds all welcome pets throughout their Lower Lake, Pickerel Point, and Pines camping areas. Electric hookups, fire rings, and picnic tables are standard at these pet-friendly sites, with several campground loops offering additional water hookups. Campsites in the Northwoods, Rhododendron, and Beechwood areas accommodate tents, RVs, and cabin campers with pets. Secluded Acres Campground provides more spacious pet-friendly sites with full hookups and a designated dog exercise area. Keen Lake Resort Campground and Otter Lake Camp Resort also offer pet-friendly accommodations including glamping options and cabins. Pets must be leashed at all times within these parks, with Promised Land State Park enforcing a maximum leash length of 6 feet on trails and in camping areas. Bears are frequently sighted near Promised Land's campgrounds, making proper food storage essential when camping with pets.
The lakefront locations at these pet-friendly campgrounds provide multiple opportunities for water activities with dogs. Keen Lake and Otter Lake allow leashed dogs at designated shoreline areas, though pets are prohibited at public swimming beaches. Promised Land State Park features numerous hiking trails where leashed dogs can join their owners, including the popular Little Falls Trail with small waterfalls and stream crossings. Tobyhanna State Park Campground offers additional pet-friendly hiking options with less crowded trails. Delaware State Forest's Owego Roadside Campsites provide primitive camping options where pets are welcome, though these roadside sites experience consistent traffic noise and have limited amenities. Campground hosts at Promised Land State Park assist with wildlife concerns, particularly regarding bear activity, and can provide emergency veterinary information for the Greentown area. Bathrooms and shower facilities at most campgrounds remain consistently clean even during peak season.
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1. Keen Lake Resort Campground
"We didn’t have a view of the lake, instead we were in someone’s back yard lol. It wasn’t a big deal. The site was well maintained and flat which were the most important."
"I stayed on a lakeside electric/water site for 5 nights in August 2020. It was SO BEAUTIFUL. We had SUPs and kayaks to take on the lake and our sites were right next to the boat launch. "
2. Secluded Acres Campground
"Also saw RV sites that were very close to each other. Our tent site is perfect. An area of the lake is to swim and the other to fish in. Catch and release only. Lots of tress for great shade."
"The site itself isn't bad, a lot of woods to tuck into if you camp rite."
3. Kittatinny Campground
"Nestled along the scenic Delaware River in Milford, Pennsylvania, Kittatinny Canoes River Beach Campsites offers a delightful blend of relaxation and adventure."
"Hidden within the serene beauty of Milford, Pennsylvania, Kittatinny Canoes River Beach Campsites is more than just a campground; it’s a sanctuary for the soul."
Check Availabilityfrom $75 - $400 / night
4. Otter Lake Camp Resort
"We are lucky enough to have a lakefront site at Otter Lake for the Winter season, and feel like we have gone to heaven!"
"There is a steam and some wet areas behind the row of sites we were in. I would probably avoid this section in the summer as the bugs will be bad."
5. Ironwood Point Rec Area
"Beautiful camping sites nestled in the trees along Wallenpaupack Lake. Bring a kayak and go out to the island and see if you can find any wild blueberries. Really enjoyed this camping trip."
6. Lake Mocatek Campground
"Lake Mocatek Campground is well kept, on beautiful lake Mocatek and an absolute gem."
7. Stokes State Forest
"* Water and dumpsters are within walking distance, or if you are not up to walking you can just take a short drive to fill up and dispose of your trash
- There are outhouses scattered around, or if"
"It was a solid choice: private but close to the toilet and water. Some sites located around the opposite side of the ring back up to a babbling brook. The rushing water will soothe you to sleep."
Check Availabilityfrom $7 - $55 / night
8. Dingmans Campground — Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
"Went for a 3 day weekend with my boyfriend, dog, & cat who thinks he is a dog."
"Easy access to Delaware River.
- Large field for kids to run around.
- Dogs allowed.
- Fire pits at each site but no grates to cook on."
9. Cherry Ridge Campsites and Lodging
"Pets welcome"
"Nice lake for fishing . Reasonably priced breakfast on weekends . Great staff . Good utilities and clean bathrooms ."
10. Mountain Vista Campground
"Large dog park. Love the Campground except our site is near a fairly busy road which takes away from that beautiful tranquility. They have camouflaged it as best they could. Friendly staff."
"The staff are wonderful, the whole campsite is very dog friendly and even has a dog park. Lots of stuff to do for kids including a game room. Only downside is the sites are a bit small."
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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Paupack, PA
987 Reviews of 148 Paupack Campgrounds
Nancy W.
LegendHickory Run State Park Campground
Peaceful State Park Camping in the Fall
This is a large campground with a wide array of campsites so be careful attention when you book online, especially if you have a pet because some sites are not pet-friendly. Some are 50-amp full hook-up and some are primitive with no hook-ups.
There is a nice nature center with interesting interpretive exhibits and lots of informational brochures including ones about the hiking trails, bears, scat and tracks of local animals, and fishing. Our site was at the edge of the campground and backed up to Route 534 which resulted in a bit of road noise at our site. Other than the road noise the campground was pretty quiet and was not very crowded when we camped there in October.
Not all sites are level and we happened to book one that was not and we had to live with a slant for our stay. The roads in the park are gravel/dirt and since it rained the day we arrived the roads were a muddy mess which made the roads slippery and there were lots of potholes. Unfortunately, some campers were disrespectful and left bags of trash in the fire pit and scattered around their site which was totally unnecessary because there were dumpsters plenty of dumpsters in the campground. Since we camped at Hickory Run late in the season, there were no camp hosts and the trash never got picked up.
The campground is open from mid-April to mid-December; however, the shower facilities and dump station are not available after the third week of October so plan accordingly. We really like the hiking trails which are of varying degrees of difficulty and lengths. The Hawk Falls is a nice easy walk (1.4 miles round-trip) to a waterfall but is extremely popular so don’t think you will be admiring the falls alone. The parking lot at this trail head fills up fast so you better get there early if you want to get a spot.
You can enter the park from two different directions. If you have a big-rig, it is best to approach from the east side. We made the mistake of coming in from the west side as we dropped down from I-80 and came down 534 and the road was really windy with no shoulder. Luckily, there was very little traffic so we could go 10 mph and safely navigate the roads.
Be aware alcohol is not allowed in PA state parks. This park does allow hunting in certain sections of the park. The no-hunting areas are clearly marked with white no hunting signs on trees and you can also pick up a brochure from the office that designates hunting and no-hunting sections.
Tony F.
Guide100 Mile View Camping
The best views
This is a hidden gem, as close to dispersed camping you can get with dirt, gravel roads, large stone fire pits, a amazing views with the added benefit of a five gallon jug of non potable water and very clean port-a-potties. The owner regularly patrols the site and makes sure everything is okay.
- WWill W.Guide
Lackawanna State Park Campground
Car camping
Stayed October 14 without reservations because website showed lots of availability. Office was closed (M-F 8-4) so submitted honor system envelope with cash and stayed at Site 041 on Carpenter loop. Shower building was a short walk and was spacious enough. Water temp didn’t quite reach hot but was warm enough.
Electric kept on tripping breaker.
Leo C.ScoutWinding Hills Park
Nice but dated
Nice campground, bathrooms are clean but dated, first come first serve for the sites.
Daniel C.ScoutHillside Campgrounds
Stay away... Unless you like 70 y/o men acting like high schoolers
This clothing-optional campground has a highly toxic, intrusive, and vindictive environment. During my stay, the seasonal permanent residents('perms') subjected me to intense harassment, inappropriate sexual advances, and severe social retaliation/rumor-spreading when those advances were rejected. The situation escalated to the point where an employee had to intervene for my safety. Furthermore, despite management allowing my photo to be taken in costume at a party, I was intentionally blocked from the community group where the photos were posted, leaving me unable to monitor how my image was being used. Avoid this place if you value your privacy, personal boundaries, and safety.
Thomas B.
RangerNeversink River Resort
Cool Riverside Campground
I'll start by saying this is a site-specific review (C20). I booked using Campspot and didn't select my own site but put in the criteria for my rig (30ft TT plus truck) and got a 50A back-in spot. The site was big but abnormal. Between the picnic table placement and the trees, I ended up right around 50ft from the electric and water, and the water spigot was so low I could barely put on my camco filter. With the uneven dirt roads, I had to unhitch with my truck in a gigantic puddle (lol). The site was otherwise fine aside from my gate code not working on Day 2. As for the campground as a whole, I thought it was pretty unique place by the river that offered several good amenities and activities, like downstream river tubing, an arcade, bathroom/shower facilities, a small store, little trails, and more. I would say this place borders the more primitive side.
- eedgar V.Scout
Black Bear RV Park
Super clean and quiet
Past reviews has mentioned that the office seems to be closed often, while I found that to be true I had no reason to contact anyone. This is definitely one of the cleanest quiets site I’ve ever visited
Kathy L.RangerHickory Run State Park Campground
Beautiful forest
Gorgeous forested area in the Poconos. We stayed on the Rattlesnake Loop which was lovely. Sites not super private but most nestled in trees. The only bummer was that that Campground Loop didn’t have any direct links to the trail network and was far from it. The other Campground Loop was closer to trails and office. Would return!
Guide to Paupack
Promised Land State Park's campground areas provide diverse options for pet friendly camping near Paupack, Pennsylvania. The region sits at approximately 1,800 feet elevation, creating notably cooler summer temperatures than surrounding lowland areas. Fall camping offers spectacular foliage viewing from mid-September through late October, with nighttime temperatures often dropping into the 40s.
What to do
Water activities beyond swimming: At Pickerel Point Campground, visitors can enjoy crystal clear water for kayaking and boating. "The lake is crystal clear and the beach is spotless. You absolutely have to bring a kayak/inflatable boat, but if you don't own one, don't worry, you can rent one," notes Debbie W. about Pickerel Point.
Winter camping options: Several campgrounds remain open during colder months. "This was my second visit in the cold months. Sites have electric but no water. Spigot close by. Heated cozy bathhouse with clean showers. The park is large with many hiking trails and ice fishing," reports Mara S. at Pickerel Point Campground.
Conservation education: Educational programs run regularly during summer months. Greg S. from Lower Lake Campground Beechwood Area shares: "We took the boys to learn about fish and then took them later to an amazing bear presentation given by an old timer who knows everything there is to know about bears. Learned a lot!"
What campers like
Private lakeside sites: Walk-in tent sites offer privacy and direct lake access. "We had site 157. Accessible via a path from the designated parking space to the site about 2 minute walk. Lakeside, but visibility not great due to vegetation. All sites have little trails down to the water," explains Alaina Z. from Tobyhanna State Park Campground.
Clean facilities year-round: Even during peak season, bathhouses remain well-maintained. A visitor to Lower Lake Campground Rhododendron Area notes: "Bathrooms were in good reach, and disposal areas too. Toilets were clean with nice hot showers."
Wildlife viewing opportunities: The area hosts diverse wildlife including bears and eagles. "We had a loop and bathhouse to ourselves once the weekend was over! The camp hosts were friendly. Lots of trails to go on. Swimming at the beach. Kayak rentals. Eagle watching," shares Heather from Lower Lake Campground Rhododendron Area.
What you should know
Site selection considerations: Not all sites offer equal privacy or level ground. One camper at Deerfield Campground advises: "Sites are close together. There's really no one enforcing any rules... neighboring sites can get pretty rowdy and not much you can do about it. No playground for kids."
Seasonal limitations: Water services vary by season, with some campsites offering only electric in winter. "Open year round. Sites have electric but no water. Spigot close by," notes one winter camper.
Rustic camping challenges: Some campgrounds have more rustic conditions than others. "Chunky bluestone gravel on the sites, so bring a sleeping pad! Sites have nice sizable fire pits, but they are very tall. It's difficult to cook over them," warns a visitor to Pickerel Point.
Tips for camping with families
Activity planning: For families with children, campgrounds with structured activities provide additional entertainment. Julie at Secluded Acres Campground explains: "This is honestly the best campground we have ever been to!! We loved it so much we went back again the next week even though it's two hours away. Such wonderful rustic sites that are absolutely secluded!!"
Biking options: Several campgrounds feature paved roads suitable for young cyclists. According to Paula R. at Pickerel Point: "Love that the road is paved, it makes it easy for the kids to ride bikes, skate etc... We will definitely be back."
Off-season opportunities: Visiting during shoulder seasons means fewer crowds but still plenty to do. John R. notes: "We stay at Pickerel Point and Deerfield depending on season. No complaints and was pleasantly surprised they have programs for kids."
Tips from RVers
Lakefront RV sites: Some campgrounds offer premium lakefront RV sites with full hookups. "I loved being lakefront with full hook up. Such a beautiful and peaceful place," shares Stephanie C. about Otter Lake Camp Resort.
Site spacing considerations: RV sites vary significantly in size and privacy. Angel A. from Lower Lake Campground Northwoods Area explains: "Big sites with 30 amp service available for RVs and trailers. Each site has a large picnic table and a fire ring with an adjustable grate. The pull-through sites don't offer much in the way of privacy, but that's the trade off for convenience."
Utility details: Varying hookup options exist across different campgrounds. Robert J. from The Pines Campground appreciates the electrical options: "I stayed for three nights in a pull through trailer site with 50 AMP and 30 AMP electric. Easy to get in and out of, nice and shady, big spaces so you were not on top of one another."
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