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GuideRicketts Glen State Park Campground
Camping here for many years and still love it here got it all camping trails water fall trail and lake.
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Frances Slocum State Park Campground permits dogs at designated sites throughout its camping loops, with clean facilities and electric hookups available for RV camping with pets. Multiple campgrounds near Pittston welcome pets, including Hickory Run State Park, Lackawanna State Park, and Tobyhanna State Park. The sites have variable spacing—some campers report feeling cramped while others find ample room between neighbors. Highland Campgrounds offers full hookup sites with pet access and maintains a combined country store with essentials like bug spray and fresh produce. Pet owners should note that state parks enforce leash requirements and may have specific pet loops or designated pet-friendly sites rather than allowing pets throughout all camping areas.
Trails surrounding Moon Lake Recreation Area Campground provide excellent opportunities for hiking with dogs, though owners should use tick prevention as ticks are prevalent in the area. Ricketts Glen State Park features extensive hiking options with pets permitted on most trails when leashed. Cozy Creek Family Campground positions tent sites along a creek with pristine facilities and accommodating staff for campers with pets. During summer months, Frances Slocum offers swimming options at their pool with daily discounted rates for campers, though pets are not permitted in swimming areas. The campgrounds generally enforce quiet hours that help control barking issues, with park rangers actively monitoring compliance with regulations including the no-alcohol policy at several state parks.
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1. Hickory Run State Park Campground
"We took the short drive to Hawk Falls Trail and also completed the Orchard Trail Loop."
"The bathroom facilities were clean, the hiking in the area was gorgeous and pet friendly and I’m looking forward to going back"
61 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $20 - $72 / night
2. Highland Campgrounds
"This campground was very nice and had so much hiking in and around it. They were very helpful with getting us a site since it was so last minute on a holiday weekend Will be visiting again"
Check Availabilityfrom $30 - $100 / night
3. Cozy Creek Family Campground
"Campground is based around kids, there’s a lot for them to do!"
Check Availabilityfrom $17 / night
4. 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. "
5. Clayton Park RV Escape
6. Mount Pocono Campground
"Pocono Campground in the Poconos, Pennsylvania is a very active and fun vacation vacation destination! There are lots of amenities for every family member and the staff is friendly and welcoming."
"Great hiking trail right from the site. Be prepared for walking up and downhill - quite the unexpected workout. Many seasonal sites with friendly people."
Check Availabilityfrom $54 / night
7. Hemlock Campground & Cottages
8. Stony MT Family Campground
9. Moyers Grove Campground
"The campsites were clean, adequately spaced and many positioned along side a creek. The bathhouse (hooray) was great. Recently renovated, they were extremely, clean and dry."
"There are 3 resident geese who wander around near the creek and lakes. It was too cool to use the pool while we were visiting but it was clean and well cared-for. "
10. Carvolth Camping Area
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- 13 min from Scranton, PA
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- 1 hr 27 min from Williamsport, PA
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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Pittston, PA
939 Reviews of 125 Pittston Campgrounds
- RRussell A.
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!
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.
SkywaystoHighways.com Y.LegendRicketts Glen State Park Campground
Beautiful Falls!
What a great campground! We stayed here on a recommendation from a friend after the Overland Expo. Great hiking trails and the falls were absolutely breathtaking. Truly enjoyed our stay and plan to return!
- 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.
Roger V.
TravelerBake Oven Knob
solid parking place for vans and RVs. road is dirt gravel but not terrible. nice hike nearby
- 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.
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.
Guide to Pittston
Frances Slocum State Park Campground maintains designated pet-friendly sites across its camping loops, providing electric hookups and water access for campers with dogs. The campground features well-maintained paths suitable for dog walking along the lake and surrounding wooded areas. Sites are level with ample space for tent and RV camping, though some reviewers note that certain pet sites can be close together during peak season. Highland Campgrounds offers more spacious pet-friendly options with full hookups for RV camping with dogs, plus cabin accommodations that accept pets. The grounds are clean and the bathrooms are well-maintained, important factors for extended stays with pets.
Hiking trails through Pinchot State Forest provide excellent exercise opportunities for dogs staying at Moon Lake Recreation Area or Manny Gordon Recreation Area, both offering more primitive camping with pet-friendly policies. The facilities at most pet-friendly campgrounds in the region include designated pet waste disposal stations and easy access to grassy areas for dogs. Seasonal considerations include higher tick populations during summer months, particularly at wooded sites, so proper tick prevention for pets is essential. Cozy Creek Family Campground features creek-side tent sites popular with dog owners, with pristine facilities and a small store for basic pet supplies. Nearby veterinary services are available in Wyoming and Tunkhannock for emergency pet care during camping trips.
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