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Raccoon Creek State Park Campground offers designated pet-friendly areas with spacious sites in F Loop that accommodate tent campers and RVs. Leashed pets are permitted throughout these specified areas, with owners responsible for proper waste disposal and keeping dogs under control at all times. The pet policy extends to various accommodation types including tent sites, RV spots with hookups, and select cabins. Most sites provide ample room without feeling crowded, though some visitors note the tent camping areas lack privacy with minimal tree coverage between neighboring sites. The campground features clean restrooms, shower facilities, drinking water, and picnic tables at each site for comfortable stays with pets.
Hiking trails throughout Raccoon Creek State Park provide excellent exercise opportunities for dogs, with over 40 miles of pathways to explore together. The Palomino Loop trail offers a scenic route accessible even in winter conditions. The nearby lake allows for swimming and fishing, though pets must remain leashed near water areas. Washington-Pittsburgh SW KOA provides an alternative with a spacious open dog park for off-leash play, though some campers report highway noise can be disruptive. Whispering Pines Family Campground sits along a brook where pets can enjoy the bubbling water sounds while owners relax at their sites. Campers should secure food overnight at primitive sites like Dravo's Landing, as wildlife including raccoons frequently visit camping areas.
"While most of the campgrounds in the park are no pets- there are 2 loops that allow your furry companions! Loop F includes electric spots!"
"There's a trail right to the beach near the D loop, so it's a great place for families to go with pets. The sites are big, wooded, and all close to the bathroom."
from $18 - $128 / night
Check Availability"Very conveniently located off the interstate. Follow the signs to the campground NOT the GPS in order to avoid some narrow and sharp turn roads. Staff were super friendly!"
"Easy highway access great for overnight travel"
"Pets are welcome. Facilities are older but well kept. Bathhouse is heated with showers that have a fiberglass tub surround, not concrete. Nice hiking trails that connect through the campground. "
"There are trails and fishing so plenty to do. Fairly sparse in April but a lot of people still driving and walking by. Alcohol prohibited"
from $28 - $40 / night
Check Availability"Access from the Allegheny Gap trail. There were a few shelters, nice campsite. It’s close to an old cemetery which is useful in telling ghosts stories around the campfire"
"This campsite is a nice reward for west-bound riders on the GAP trail (it's the last one before Pittsburgh!)"
"This camp was laid out very well and had plenty of maps and trails, as well as daily activities. They have a small amphitheater with easy access, a dump and recycling area."
"Aside from the rock water slide, which is burned into the kid's memories, there's great, easy hiking trails and a pet-friendly campsite."
from $20 - $54 / night
Check Availability"Wonderful hosts, well maintained, large sites, close to the highway but no road noise. Giant pool opened in the summer. Highly recommended."
"They have a pool, fishing pond and a cloud pillow with the playground next to it along with two small dog play areas.Every week they organizes different themes for bingo, and other games."
"The sites are pretty close together and we couldn’t use our fire ring because it ended up being very close to our rig."
"gravel lots with wood boarders lots of grass on each site as well
full verizon coverage lte
30 + 50amp services
grey water dump on most sites
water
open year round
cons
no kids park
no dog"
"We recently stayed at this campsite with our 3 very young kids and dog. What amazing views from this location!"
from $48 / night
Check Availability"It’s very military positive, even includes a reserved place for the fallen soldiers. Some sites are a bit close, the pull through sites are very ample. Gravel roads and level sites."
"Tent site was nice and conveniently located next to the bathhouse"
from $50 / night
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TravelerOverLl great campground. The sites are a little close together but we still enjoyed our time there. Staff is super friendly and there was plenty for the kids to do, pool, arcade, fishing, and playground. Decent size dog park to let your dogs run and decent trails nearby.
GuideSites are super big and is a great family owned campground! Super close to a local ice cream shop and has a great dog park and is fully paved. Large fishing area and Camp store! I love that you can use Campers App at this campground and I love getting the Notifications when I camping there!
ScoutGood location for outdoor and city experiences, along with a relaxing getaway. Workers and permanent campers are very friendly with all the amenities necessary on site, including nice dog park. A small campground that didn’t have many kids for ours to play with during our visit. In addition, hill keeps permanent campers separate from temporary campers.
TravelerWhile most of the campgrounds in the park are no pets- there are 2 loops that allow your furry companions! Loop F includes electric spots! Loved seeing the 'neighbors' dogs get excited and curious when I walked my 4-legged best friend around the site. Clean area , close to a modern bathroom (a few stalls & even 2 showers!) Looking forward to going back at the end of the month.
ScoutVery conveniently located off the interstate. Follow the signs to the campground NOT the GPS in order to avoid some narrow and sharp turn roads. Staff were super friendly! Front desk staff were knowledgeable and and helpful. We had some issues with our power, and Larry was at our site within minutes to fix it. Big open dog park! There are only a few shaded spots. Spot width was a little narrow where we stayed (on the hill), but perfect for a quick overnight stay. Bathrooms were fairly clean, laundry was nice. The pool looked very well maintained.
Scoutnice campsite the closest to Pittsburg that i found. 35 mins
pros
amazing views at this mountain top campsite
45 per night for me ymmv
clean campgrounds
level gravel lots with wood boarders
lots of grass on each site as well
full verizon coverage lte
30 + 50amp services
grey water dump on most sites
water
open year round
cons
no kids park
no dog park
no cable hookups
moderate wi-fi (to be expected)
no black sewer hookup (does have dump station and honey wagon)
TravelerIn the past 5 years, I've made 13 trips to Raccoon Creek State Park and spent 16 nights in a tent there. It is my local state park and I can tell you lots about it.
The D loop is really great tent camping at Raccoon Creek State Park. It's tents only, no RVs. So it gets a really fun, party vibe on Saturday nights during the summer. There's a trail right to the beach near the D loop, so it's a great place for families to go with pets. The sites are big, wooded, and all close to the bathroom.
The C loop, however, doesn't take pets (which stinks). When we have our dogs with us, we gravitate towards the C loop. It's fine, but it's not as fun as the D loop.
When we don't make a reservation and we have our dog, we end up in the F loop. It's not our preference (but--let's be clear--even the worst site in the F loop is better than NO trip!).
TravelerI started camping at Raccoon back in the 60's as a little person with my family. Hadn't been for several decades, but finally got back with my husband and cats the past couple of years. Great park ony a 1/2 hour outside of Pittsburgh. The campground has something for everyone - RV sites with electric (although I wouldn't recommend bringing your 40' rig...sites can be a tad on the smaller side) or secluded sites just for tenting. Restrooms are clean and well maintained. Two loops allow pets F and B, but only some sites in F have electric, so be sure to check if that is what you need. There are many hiking trails that are not too strenuous or you can take a 10 mile trip around the lake. Lots of birds for viewing, particularly near the beach. You can put in your kayak or fish on the shore at the fairly large lake. Boats do require a launch pass which you can obtain from the park office. And don't miss the Wildflower Preserve if you are there in May or late summer! Great place to take the family and relax in nature!
GuideDue to a water main break, only one bathroom and showers were available. Bathrooms were quite old and run down. There are over 100 sites. Pets are only allowed on specific loops and cannot be walked on “non pet” loops. We had an electric site which was pretty level for our van. Bike trails were more like hiking trails ( not single track Mtn biking trails). I found this park to be “just ok”.
Raccoon Creek State Park Campground provides pet friendly camping options within 40 miles of Presto, Pennsylvania. Located in western Pennsylvania's rolling hills, this area experiences four distinct seasons with summer temperatures averaging in the mid-80s and winter lows regularly dropping below freezing. Several campgrounds in the region offer dedicated spaces for pets with varied amenities from basic tent sites to full-service RV hookups.
Fall hiking trails: Tomlinson Run State Park Campground maintains well-marked paths through wooded areas with seasonal color changes. "Hiking poles are recommended especially if it rains. My favorite was the fern trail - lots of ferns and a very pretty stream," notes Shannon G., highlighting the terrain challenges after rainfall.
Fishing opportunities: Multiple stocked ponds are available throughout area campgrounds. At Fox Den Acres Campground, visitors report exceptional fishing success. "We did watch kids fishing and pulling fish out as soon as they put their line in!! So much fun for them," according to Patience W., who visited early in the season.
Winter exploration: Cold weather camping remains available at select locations. "Got out for a couple hours hiking in the snow. It was great. Just what we needed to stretch the legs and enjoy some family time. We did the Palomino Loop. It also was quite interesting getting to the trail. Some nice snow covered back roads," reports Jay R. about winter conditions in the area.
Diverse site options: Kentuck Campground — Ohiopyle State Park features various camping experiences. "Plan your meals well, before arriving. There are a couple of restaurants in Ohiopyle, but they are not open late. There are no grocery stores real close," advises Robert C., emphasizing the need for advance meal planning.
Privacy at tent sites: Some campgrounds offer more secluded spots than others. "I would give the park as a whole a 5/5 but for tent camping the campground is mediocre... The area is not wooded at all and most sites look right into the sites next to them. If you are like me and crave privacy, avoid," explains Matt R. about tent camping considerations.
Swimming areas: Whispering Pines Family Campground provides water-based recreation during summer months. "This campground checks all the boxes for me. Pool, brook, trees, space, quiet! Every time we come here it gets better. Site was right on the water and listened to the bubbly brook all day," says John R., highlighting the natural water features.
Limited water access: At some campgrounds, water sources may be restricted seasonally. "Have to go up to entrance as the water spouts are still shut off," notes Shannon G. about late season conditions at one park.
Wildlife encounters: Secure food properly at all campsites. At Dravo's Landing Campground, "Just be sure to secure your food overnight - if you don't, the raccoons will make quick work of it!" warns Sarah Q. from firsthand experience.
Traffic noise: Several campgrounds sit near major roadways. "It's a great launching pad if you would like to do things in the area. The campground hosted a gigantic bonfire the night we were there which was a sight! The sites are pretty close together and we couldn't use our fire ring because it ended up being very close to our rig," reports Patience W. about navigating site constraints.
Activity planning: Mountain Top Campground offers scenic views but limited structured activities. "The ONLY downsides at this site are: There is no playground or activities for children... They do however have a very very large open field right smack dab in the middle of the campground for any kind of activities you can come up with if you brought those activities with you," advises Dave.
Kid-friendly fishing: Stocked ponds provide reliable catches for young anglers. "Nice simple, small campground sites are for everyone, RV to tent, older bathhouses but clean. Swimming pool and lake for fishing and boating!" notes David A. about amenities that appeal to different age groups.
Playground access: Fox Den Acres Campground maintains multiple recreation areas. "This is a large campground with play grounds, well maintained pool and grounds, fishing, party pavilions, and store. The staff is nice and helpful," explains Msmetoo48 S., highlighting the variety of facilities available.
Site leveling challenges: Be prepared with proper equipment at most area campgrounds. "I couldn't get it level with my Anderson levelers it was pretty slopped. On my way out I heard they were having someone come in to level the sites so I imagine it was just the time of year we visited," reports Patience W. about seasonal variations in site conditions.
Grey water disposal: Washington-Pittsburgh SW KOA offers convenient hookups for longer stays. "We are in the extended stay part of the campground which is quiet and slightly more secluded than the other spots," notes Ariel F., who spent a month at the facility with full services.
Winter camping preparation: "We're staying in the winter for a few nights to visit friends who live outside Pittsburgh. Friendly and cozy spot. They've done a great job in the winter despite the frigid weather by using heat tape on the spigots and leaving lots of information at the office," reports Zachary H., highlighting considerations for cold weather camping with an RV.
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