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Scout100 Mile View Camping
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 Pine Grove, PA
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Twin Grove RV Resort maintains two dog parks adjacent to each other, allowing pets to run and play off-leash. Pet-friendly campgrounds near Pine Grove offer varied accommodation options including tent sites, RV spots, cabins, and glamping facilities. Most campgrounds in the area enforce standard leash policies when pets are outside designated dog areas. Camp Swatara provides well-maintained sites with mature trees and pet-friendly amenities. The campground sites are spotless with plenty of room for any size tent or RV setup. Jonestown/Hershey KOA connects to Swatara State Park via the Appalachian Trail and allows pets throughout their facilities. Echo Valley Campground offers full hookup sites suitable for pet owners, with easy access from Interstate 81.
Campers with dogs should be aware that some campgrounds like Echo Valley and Camp A While are located near highways, resulting in traffic noise that might disturb sensitive pets. Twin Grove's family-friendly environment includes multiple playgrounds, pools, and recreational facilities that complement their pet amenities. The stream running through Camp A While provides a natural feature where pets can cool off during summer months. Most campgrounds in the area maintain clean shower facilities and restrooms, though policies vary regarding pet access to buildings. Owners should pack waste bags, portable water bowls, and appropriate restraints as basic pet camping gear. During peak seasons, advance reservations are recommended as pet-friendly sites often fill quickly, especially at highly-rated facilities like Twin Grove, which maintains a 4.9/5 rating from visitors who appreciate its cleanliness and accommodating atmosphere.
Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Pine Grove (132)
1. Jonestown/Hershey KOA
"Grounds, bathrooms, showers, playgrounds, dog park, everything. This park is wonderful!"
"Nice dog park."
2. Twin Grove RV Resort
"Super dog friendly. Many little dog parks throughout. Great pool."
"There is a pond to fish from, a dog park for your furry friend to play at and a few playgrounds for the kids."
3. Camp A While
"Not to much to do in the area but it is somewhat close to the Appalachian Trail if you’re into that. It seems like the camp ground always has something fun going on."
"The only reason for not giving five stars is because it’s very close to a freeway. There’s quite a bit of truck and car noise from the freeway."
Check AvailabilityAvailable this weekend
from $26 - $44 / night
4. Echo Valley Campground
"There are gardens with walkways to walk to the pool or the office. Our site 24B was a pull through with full hook up. We had cable and WI-FI. There wasn't any shade yet were only here one night."
5. Camp Swatara
"There's lots to do for the whole family: hiking to the rock pile, fishing and boating in the lake, swimming, mini golf, a splash pad, ball fields, and creeks to play in, and more."
Check Availabilityfrom $30 - $85 / night
6. Thousand Trails Hershey
"The first thing to know is that Thousand Trails sites are a first come, first serve. Meaning you have to arrive early in order to get the best spots. They don't reserve sites for you."
"This is a clean, nice looking campground in a location very close to Hershey park and the outlets. It’s a very nice area."
Check Availabilityfrom $50 - $60 / night
7. Appalachian Camping Resort
"Check in is as 3pm, we showed up at 2:45 after a 7 hr drive and they made us pay $15 extra. Sites were average. Caught some cat fish in the pond. The pool wasn't bad, and bingo was fun."
"We started our trip Friday afternoon, we pulled into the campground and they had a table set up outside to “check in.” We did not wait in a mile long line to park and go into the office."
8. Knoebels Campground
"Knoebels campground is situated next to Knoebels amusement park and offers sites for tent campers and RVs, as well as cabins. There is electricity at every site but not water."
"You can walk to their amusement park from the grounds as well as their giant pool with waterslides and diving boards."
Check Availabilityfrom $59 - $160 / night
9. Hersheypark Camping Resort
"This campground has a little something for everyone, from full hook up sites neatly stacked next to each other, to quiet patches of grass next to the river."
"We stay here every September during the Hershey Dog Grooming Expo. We have never had any complaints. Office personnel are very friendly and helpful."
10. Pinch Pond Family Campground & RV Park
"Set just off I-76 in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch country, Pinch Pond Family Campground& RV Park is a large, all-in-one, family-focused campground with a layout that feels more like a small neighborhood"
"campground so inconveniently located (more on this later) right next to highway I76."
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- 30 min from Lebanon, PA
- 31 min from Harrisburg, PA
- 44 min from Reading, PA
- 1 hr 2 min from Lancaster, PA
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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.
Peggy C.
TravelerCountry Acres Campground
Lovely campground!
Country Acres is a lovely, well maintained campground. Sites are level and bath house facilities clean and modern. Friendly staff in the office. Dog friendly. Local to all the Lancaster attractions. A complimentary farmland tour is offered by bus and it was great. They take you out into an area of Amish farms and shops and make a stop at 2 of these. The fresh Amish pretzels are amazing!
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.
Pam R.GuideGifford Pinchot State Park Campground
We booked two nights mid October not realizing that it's duck hunting season and that hunting is allowed RIGHT by the campground - with kids everywhere. We were jolted out of sleep at 5 am by gun fire right near our site. It kept up for the next hour. In addition, the bathrooms, although clean are in poor condition. Peeling paint everywhere with bare concrete in the showers. For such a pretty site, we had a miserable stay. We left after one night.
Roger V.TravelerBake Oven Knob
solid parking place for vans and RVs. road is dirt gravel but not terrible. nice hike nearby
Troy P.TravelerShikellamy State Park Campground
meh
i mean meh with the most enthusiasm as you can live your entire life & be oki not going here. the trails are small & the overlook is fenced high for falls. it’s about as much scenery as going for a walk deer hunting. it’s beginner friendly if anyone wants to start getting into parks but i feel there’s more focus on pavilions & playgrounds than calling it a state park. for anything boating or canoeing on the river it’s a good place to be but your in town so it take it for what it is
- LLynn C.Scout
Old Mill Stream Campground
Never Again
The advertisements for Olde Mill Campground were disingenuous. The campsite was 20 yards from a roller coaster. The NOISE of the roller coaster and children on it screaming was as relentless and unnerving as any train we have ever slept near. There was no quiet until almost midnight. The “pull-through” site left my truck almost in the road and our 25’ Airstream slightly over the road on the backside. The site was not level. The sites were close enough to hear a neighbor’s snoring.
- jjeanne A.Guide
Council Cup Campground
Better than nothing
Small campground with rude owner. Everything I asked about was putting her out. It was cheap though at $36 for water and electric with a military discount.
Guide to Pine Grove
Pet-friendly camping options near Pine Grove, Pennsylvania provide access to the Appalachian foothills with elevations ranging between 500-1,200 feet. The region experiences four distinct seasons with summer temperatures averaging 75-85°F during peak camping season from May through October. Winter camping is limited, with most campgrounds closing by late October except for Jonestown/Hershey KOA which remains open year-round.
What to do
Water recreation access: The Swatara Creek at Jonestown/Hershey KOA offers opportunities for kayaking and tubing. "The Swatara creek runs right next to it so it is great for kayaking, tubing, etc. Highly recommend," notes Bobby S. The campground connects directly to the Swatara Rail Trail for biking.
Fishing opportunities: Appalachian Camping Resort maintains a well-stocked fishing pond on site. "Caught some cat fish in the pond," reports Michael K. Most campgrounds with water features allow fishing, but check individual policies as some require Pennsylvania fishing licenses.
Hiking access: Several campgrounds offer direct trail access, including Locust Lake State Park Campground with its network of flat trails. "There are some very nice trails here and a lot to do on the water," states Dan N. Trail difficulty ranges from easy walking paths around lakes to moderate forest trails with some elevation change.
What campers like
Clean bathroom facilities: Locust Lake State Park Campground receives consistent praise for maintenance. "Nice flat trails on site. Tons to do in the surrounding area, don't just limit yourself to this one park. Typical basic state park camping accommodations, clean, well cared-for but not super modern," explains Amber A.
Campsite spacing: Camp Swatara offers sites with mature trees providing natural separation. "Family camping has nice camp sites with mature trees. There's lots to do for the whole family: hiking to the rock pile, fishing and boating in the lake, swimming, mini golf, a splash pad, ball fields, and creeks to play in, and more," shares Christopher E.
Store availability: Most campgrounds maintain on-site stores with essential supplies. At Knoebels Campground, "There is a pool, camp store and small playground on-site. Sites are well-shaded by tall pines, but very close together and not private at all," reports Jen V. Campers appreciate not needing to leave for basic items.
What you should know
Traffic noise considerations: Several campgrounds in the area are situated near highways. Echo Valley Campground's proximity to Interstate 81 results in noticeable road noise. Similarly, at Camp A While, "The trucks at night were troublesome the first night…but I have found that sleeping in a tent you will hear cars from very far away anyway. Grab some ear plugs," advises MsTrailBlazer.
Seasonal availability: Most campgrounds in the region operate from April through October, with limited winter camping options. Appalachian Camping Resort typically operates April 1 through October 31, while Jonestown/Hershey KOA remains open year-round.
Site leveling challenges: Some campgrounds feature uneven terrain requiring additional equipment. "The sites are not level at all. In fact, none of the surrounding sites looked very level," notes one reviewer about Knoebels Campground. Bringing leveling blocks or wheel chocks is recommended for RV campers.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Family-oriented campgrounds feature multiple play areas. At Hersheypark Camping Resort, "The pioneer section you are literally feet away from the tracks but the playground area is there," notes Marc P. Most campgrounds maintain at least one playground area with typical equipment suitable for children ages 2-12.
Swimming options: Multiple campgrounds offer swimming facilities. "Great pool. Clean facilities. The shuttle to Hershey park is very convenient but we didn't use it," shares Ryan M. about Hersheypark Camping Resort. Pool availability typically runs from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Activity planning: Many campgrounds host scheduled events, particularly on weekends. "They have a tennis court, mini golf, basketball court, and you saw many kids out with their bicycles. There is even an arcade center for the kids and a rec center with a pool table," reports Yamileth K. about Thousand Trails Hershey. Activity schedules are usually available at check-in.
Tips from RVers
Site selection strategy: When booking at Appalachian Camping Resort, "The site we got was full hook up. It was a nice size and was in a good location - near the ponds, pool, office, and bathhouse - but was still quiet!" advises Becca U. Request sites away from main roads for less traffic and noise.
Utilities and hookups: Most RV sites offer full hookups including water, electric, and sewer connections. "The tent sites also have raised pads/beds for the tents to be set up and have options near the creek for both tents and RVs," notes Marlaina M. Call ahead to confirm specific amperage availability for larger rigs requiring 50-amp service.
Accessibility considerations: Some campgrounds have challenging access roads or tight turns. When possible, request pull-through sites for easier setup. "Our site was full hook up with cable and Wi-Fi. There wasn't any shade yet we were only here one night," reports one camper at Echo Valley Campground. Satellite reception varies based on tree cover.
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