1 campground with availability next weekend
Yellow Creek State Park features pet-friendly cabins and yurts right on the water, offering campers clean facilities with private lake access. The campground maintains multiple accommodation options for visitors traveling with dogs, including tent sites, RV spots with hookups, and glamping options. Leashed pets are permitted throughout the park's camping areas. Silver Canoe Campground stands out for accepting bully breeds with no breed restrictions, making it particularly valuable for pit bull owners seeking camping options. Campers at L and M Campgrounds near Penn Run report exceptionally clean facilities while still enjoying a pet-inclusive atmosphere. Most campgrounds in the region require pets to be on leashes no longer than 6 feet when outside accommodations.
Several well-maintained hiking trails connect the region's pet-friendly campgrounds to Yellow Creek State Park's outdoor recreation areas. Dogs can splash in the creek at Mirror Lake RV Camping & Fishing, where several campsites feature direct creek access perfect for cooling off pets during summer months. The small fishing lake at Silver Canoe Campground provides additional water recreation for campers with dogs. Local campgrounds typically offer basic pet amenities including waste stations and designated walking areas. Regional temperatures from April through October create comfortable camping conditions for most dog breeds, though owners should plan for occasional thunderstorms during summer months. Nearby Prince Gallitzin State Park provides additional pet-friendly accommodations with clean sites, accessible water, and bathroom facilities.
"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
"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
"Family friendly and there's a little fishing lake. You can rent paddle boats or canoes to paddle around the lake."
"Large sites, nice restrooms, big hall, pool, lake to canoe, boat & fish. They have a small cafe for breakfast and lunch. You can rent the hall for parties and weddings."
from $8 - $51 / night
"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."
from $99 / night
"Located in Rock Run Recreation park, our site (#14) was not the greatest, it had a lot of length, but no real level side room, fell downhill when exiting the camper lol."
from $20 - $35 / night
"This is a small campground next to Crooked Creek Lake. The lake is manmade and maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers. There is a small beach and picnic tables."
"Nice small, quiet campground near Crooked Creek. Affordable as well. Love the lake, there is even a little beach for the family. Definitely worth a visit."
from $15 - $35 / night
"We rented space 16 late August 2020 and our friends (and their kids) rented #17 on the inner circle, right next to us with the playground right behind us. Great spots!"
"This is a nice, quiet small campground with a small lake. Our grandchildren loved it. The boat launch is a nice size to fit 2 boats at a time. The only problem is the beach is not that great."
Campground full next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $25 - $50 / night
ScoutThis is our second time staying here. Each time in October. We love it. Unlike most RV resorts this place is small and wooded. Has free Wi-Fi, clean bathrooms and an awesome community hub room for work from home or playing games. The weekends are busy but during the week it’s so quiet and peaceful. Close to so many attractions and parks that are part of the PA Wilds. Would definitely recommend.
ScoutPLEASE 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..
Scoutbeautiful site and campground ground. peaceful. quite. and the showers were excellent!
LegendWe 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.
GuideVery 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.
TravelerStayed 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!
RangerThe 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
ScoutAdvertised 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 !!!
ScoutWe are here for a month and it feels like we have the place to ourselves!
Cabin camping options near Penn Run stretch across Pennsylvania's Appalachian foothills, situated at elevations between 1,200-1,800 feet in Indiana County. The region experiences mild spring and fall temperatures with summer highs typically reaching 80-85°F. Winter conditions limit most camping facilities to seasonal operations from April through October with occasional early spring frost.
**Creek exploration and fishing: Yellow Creek Campground offers water-based recreation for anglers. "The creek surrounding the island does make it cold at night so make sure to pack warmly," notes Abigail, who appreciated the Yellow Creek State Park island campsite.
**Boating on local lakes: Rentals available for water recreation during summer months. "We rented a pontoon boat for one afternoon and explored the lake, which was awesome," reports Alyssa H., who stayed at Yellow Creek State Park.
**Hiking trail systems: Multiple trail networks connect camping areas to natural features. "There's plenty of trees on the island so there are plenty of sticks to find for fires," mentions Abigail about the private island site at Yellow Creek.
**Seasonal swimming: Pool facilities at select campgrounds provide summer swimming options. "The grounds are very nice they have a pool as well as a community building and camp store," writes Austin B. about Mirror Lake RV Camping & Fishing.
**Privacy and seclusion: Wooded sites offer separation between campsites. "The hillside one doesn't get near the crowds and it set in the woods. There are some very secluded sites," shares Matt R. about Keystone State Park Campground.
**Clean facilities: Many campgrounds maintain well-kept amenities. "Large sites, nice restrooms, big hall, pool, lake to canoe, boat & fish," describes Dee A. about Silver Canoe Campground.
**Community atmosphere: Seasonal campers create welcoming environments for visitors. "After office hours they can be commonly found hanging out with their campers. Pick up cornhole games, bonfires, are the norm at the community building," explains Mathew H. about Mirror Lake RV Camping.
**Creek access: Sites along waterways offer natural cooling options. "Alot of their sites are along a small creek which the kids play in and can float down. Site 26 is our favorite. It has a huge back yard and easy access to the creek," adds Mathew H. about Mirror Lake.
**Site reservation timing: Popular weekends fill quickly at state parks. "We stayed on the first weekend they were open," notes Mark S. about Prince Gallitzin State Park who adds "all sites are paved as are the roads."
**Weather preparation: Temperature changes can be significant between day and night. "The creek surrounding the island does make it cold at night so make sure to pack warmly," advises Abigail about Yellow Creek State Park.
**Beach conditions: Water access areas vary in maintenance and size. "I will say the 'beach area' we visited was less than clean and quite small," cautions Alyssa H. about Yellow Creek State Park.
**Pricing variations: Some campgrounds have inconsistent pricing practices. "I had 3 different prices when I went there last. Was going to make this a home camp but since they played the different price game I will look elsewhere!" warns marcell E. about Yellow Creek Campground.
**Youth-friendly facilities: Select campgrounds offer dedicated recreational facilities. "We had 8 kids and 8 adults who all had a blast playing on the playground, floating down the creek, swimming in the pool, riding bicycles etc," shares Austin B. from Mirror Lake RV Camping.
**Educational opportunities: Park ranger programs provide learning experiences. "Rangers were wonderful to work with in setting up teaching opportunities for the girls," says Nicole F. about Prince Gallitzin State Park.
**Pet-friendly options without breed restrictions: Several dog friendly campgrounds near Penn Run welcome all dogs. "The main reason we started going there is because they are dog friendly and they don't hold breed restrictions against bully breeds," explains Indy A. about Silver Canoe Campground who found it "literally a diamond find."
**Accessible sites: Designated areas accommodate various mobility needs. "The site was clean, decently level area for tents, accessible to potable water and bathrooms with showers," reports Nicole F. about Prince Gallitzin State Park.
**Site selection strategies: Determine specific needs before booking. "Site 96" at Keystone State Park is recommended by Daniel F. who notes that "each site has a 30ft concrete pad to park on."
**RV site quality: Consider terrain when selecting locations. "Hillside section" is noted by Doreen M. at Keystone as "family and pet friendly," while Jackie W. cautions that "Campground isn't very nice" but has "a big beach on the lake and playground."
**Hookup reliability: Full-service sites vary between campgrounds. "We did not use the bathroom facilities but they seemed nice," notes Kevin E. about Keystone State Park who had a "great first experience" with their RV at "site 43 in the Hillside Loop."
**Dump station access: Confirm availability before arrival. "The site was very clean and cozy," reports Austin B. about Mirror Lake, while Jorrit warns that Woodland Park has "badly maintained facilities" though it's "good for one night to camp."
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