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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 loop features paved parking pads measuring 45 feet long, with picnic tables and fire rings positioned behind RV sites. Boulder Woods Campground and Quakerwoods Campground also welcome pets, providing spacious sites with alcohol permitted, firewood available, and trash collection services. The bathhouses in pet-friendly areas are generally clean and well-maintained, though some campers note that Loop C sites can feel crowded compared to non-pet loops. Many campgrounds in the region enforce leash requirements, with no off-leash areas within most camping loops.
Dog parks are available at several campgrounds near Pennsburg, though French Creek State Park lacks a dedicated off-leash area, requiring pet owners to visit nearby Birdsboro for dog exercise. Hiking trails throughout the region accommodate leashed pets, with French Creek offering numerous marked paths rated as "more difficult." Campers report good cellular service with AT&T and T-Mobile at most locations. When selecting a pet-friendly site, travelers should consider pad width and levelness, as some sites feature significant drop-offs at pad edges, creating large steps down from RV stairs. Quiet hours typically begin at 9pm, with ranger patrols enforcing rules throughout the evening. Most campgrounds maintain seasonal operations, with French Creek State Park open year-round while others like Quakerwoods operate from April through October.
"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"If you find yourself careening around the picturesque country roads here in Bucks County you will discover Quakerwoods Campground (named of course after the previous tri-cornered hat-donning Quaker residents"
"Tucked into the rolling farmland and lush hillsides of Bucks County just off Exit 44 of the PA Turnpike and Exits 60/60A from I-78, Quakerwoods Campground delivers a postcard-perfect countryside setting"
"Nice place, a bit to close to the highways"
"It was quite muddy so we moved our set up into the grass field, we reserved the majority of the sites in this location so it worked well. The RV spots seem nice and large."
"Pros Great People beautiful surroundings Nice Bathrooms Quiet and Peaceful Accessible Nice Pool Every store U could Need is in about 15 mins Away Not Alot of Stupid rules just Be respectful Pet friendly"
"Nothing bad about this place, I love that it's set far enough away from the main road that you don't get the noise."
"Large sites, clean bathrooms, lots of hiking trails"
from $20 - $30 / night
Check Availability"The only thing I wish the DCNR would do is expand the dog friendly cabins. While we managed to get one of the dog friendly ones here, they are limited in number and Hill's Creek had no such cabins."
"Great place to picnic fish from land or boat, go for a nice scenic walk, go Kayaking, etc. If you don't own a boat, you can rent one right at the lake."
from $70 - $92 / night
Check Availability"According to hikers on the AT, this is what they call Pennsylvania, as they hike through this section of the state. And Blue Rocks Campground doesn't dissapoint."
"Blue Rocks family campground is close to I78 however it is still off the beaten path. It is very peaceful to camp here as you have different types of environments."
"Long story short, I spent several days looking for a close-by camp site for us to stay at as it was our first time tent camping."
"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
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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.
ScoutBeautiful Campground. Clean. Gravel sites. Fire ring and picnic table. All sites have ample room. Lots of pull through for bigger rigs. Wooded. 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. Lots to do. Pool, tennis. Sauna, pond for fishing ( catch & release ). Would definitely recommend.
ScoutBeautiful and fun. Kind staff. Hoping for a dog park in the future.
TravelerThis was our first camping trip with our camper. 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. Overall, great place to camp. Beautiful hiking trails nearby.
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.
GuideWe stayed here for 3 nights and thought well of the park. The place was meticulously clean and the permanent campers keep their sites so well. The pool was warm, clean and enjoyable. There’s a nice playground and a GaGa pit. There’s lots of space to walk your dog on leash but no dog park. We had an issue with our surge protector and the manager had an electrician out to us quickly who helped us solve a problem. Pleasant staff in the camp store. The laundry area and shower rooms are beautiful and clean.
There is nothing to do in the immediate area, but we were there to use the bike trails and bop around Jim Thorpe…about 25 minutes away via pretty country roads.
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.
TravelerWe went on a last-minute trip from Philly in what I think was opening weekend (April). We wanted to hike with toddlers, so that took up most of our Saturday. Main Ranger Station was really nice. We hope to come back and see more of the campground itself and try additional hikes. We took the short drive to Hawk Falls Trail and also completed the Orchard Trail Loop. Bathrooms with showers were just what we needed and easy to walk to, shared between our pet-friendly loop and another loop. Good sinks for cleaning dishes.
Stayed at 199 on the pet-friendly 165-228 loop. Lots of people walking dogs. Very varied length of campsites and privacy. Many around the inside of loops, especially right at the bathrooms would have been pretty tight, or possibly good if you were reserving a couple in a row. Would have been nice to have a big tree between ours and site 195, but there was some distance.
Check out was 3pm, which is awesome!
Pet-friendly campgrounds near Pennsburg sit among rolling hills and wooded areas in southeastern Pennsylvania's Montgomery County, with elevations ranging from 200-400 feet above sea level. The area experiences four distinct seasons with humid summers averaging 85°F and winters dropping below freezing, making spring and fall optimal for tent camping. Most campgrounds in the region stay open from April through October, with only select locations offering year-round accommodations.
Disc golf courses: Boulder Woods Campground features an extensive disc golf course that attracts enthusiasts from surrounding areas. "They do allow golf carts we saw gas and powered. Nice and quite. We had a great time and it's on our list as a successful tent camping location for us," notes Karralee B. The campground sells disc golf equipment in their store and hosts tournaments throughout the season.
Hiking opportunities: Blue Rocks Family Campground provides direct trail access to the Appalachian Trail. "It is very peaceful to camp here as you have different types of environments. You can be down near the creek and in the open more, in the wooded areas, or you can be near the corn field and glacier rock field," says Jen R. The glacier rock field offers a unique geological feature for exploration.
Fishing spots: Multiple water bodies around Nockamixon State Park provide fishing opportunities. "There are several warm water fish in the lakes including northern pike, chain pickerel, bass, walleye, muskellunge and several types of panfish," explains a reviewer. Some campgrounds feature stocked ponds where children can practice fishing with simple equipment.
Spacious, level sites: Many visitors appreciate the thoughtful site layout at French Creek State Park Campground. "All sites have a paved level area which made set up a breeze. Sites were not on top of each other," reports Jen R. This feature is particularly helpful for campers with larger tents or those who prefer more privacy between sites.
Clean facilities: Bathroom cleanliness varies by location, but many campgrounds maintain their facilities well. One camper at Deep Creek Campground notes, "Bathrooms however are nice and clean with plenty of them around the park." Regular maintenance schedules help ensure comfortable stays, especially during peak summer months.
Seasonal activities: Boulder Woods Campground offers structured programming for families. "Great camp ground with very friendly staff. Lots of activities for kids. Stayed for a full week and will be returning," shares Matt U. Many campgrounds in the area host themed weekends, hayrides, and seasonal events like Halloween decorating contests.
Muddy conditions: Several campgrounds in the area can become extremely muddy after rainfall. At Tohickon Family Campground, one camper advised, "Don't come if your in a tent And It Has Been or will rain, It Becomes Flooded or turns into A mudPit." Always check weather forecasts and bring appropriate footwear.
Site privacy levels: Privacy between sites varies significantly by campground and loop. At Deep Creek Campground at Green Lane Park, "The sites are large but there is NO privacy. The sites are lined up next to each other along the campground driveway and there are absolutely no trees or shrubs between them," warns Jen.
Road noise: Some campgrounds are located near major highways. Tohickon Campground users mention "a little loud at times with the turnpike right there," while others note that despite proximity to roads, the wooded settings help buffer much of the noise.
Playground access: Quakerwoods Campground offers multiple play areas for children of different ages. "The kids have been able to enjoy a hayride and the Halloween decor that some of the seasonal campers display," shares Christine D. Many campgrounds feature newly renovated playground equipment, with some offering sports fields for organized activities.
Boulder exploration: Children particularly enjoy the unique geological features at Blue Rocks Family Campground. "Our children loved to climb all over the rocks, that is where they spent most of the time," reports Terri S. This natural playground provides hours of entertainment while introducing kids to interesting rock formations.
Swimming options: Pools are available at several dog-friendly campgrounds near Pennsburg. At Quakerwoods, "There are plenty of amenities including...Adult&kids swimming pools," notes a camper. Most campground pools operate from Memorial Day through Labor Day, with specific hours and adult supervision requirements for younger children.
Site leveling challenges: RV campers should be prepared for potential leveling issues at Blue Rocks Family Campground. "Our site was very rocky and on an incline so hard to get the camper level. It was a 'pop up/tent' site and we were in a small travel trailer," explains Marc P. Bringing additional leveling blocks is recommended for most area campgrounds.
Parking assistance: Some campgrounds offer staff assistance with parking larger rigs. "The spots are tight to get into but the staff will offer to park your camper using your vehicle. I let them park mine and I'm really glad I did. It was super tight," reports Erik W. from Boulder Woods Campground. This service can be especially helpful for first-time RVers or those with larger vehicles.
Full-hookup limitations: At Homestead Campground, "Looks like only 2 of the spots are for campers, rest are full time residents. Dump station has no water." Reserving well in advance for full-hookup sites is essential, especially during peak summer weekends when water and electric sites fill quickly.
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