Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Rouseville, PA

Oil Creek Family Campground accommodates pets at all campsites and cabin rentals within its wooded setting near Titusville. The campground features full hookup sites for RVs, tent camping areas with water and electric connections, and pet-friendly cabins where dogs can stay with their owners. Campground amenities include a playground, fishing pond, disc golf course, and hedge maze where families camping with dogs can enjoy outdoor recreation together. The sites in the tent camping area are particularly spacious and private, separated by trees to create secluded spots where pets have room to relax on their required leashes. Two Mile Run County Park and Tionesta Recreation Area also welcome pets at their campgrounds, with most sites offering full hookups for RV campers traveling with animals.

Dog-friendly hiking opportunities surround these campgrounds, with Oil Creek State Park providing trail access directly from the campground via a connecting path to the 36-mile Gerard Trail. The trails accommodate leashed pets year-round, with the creek offering opportunities for dogs that enjoy swimming. Tionesta Recreation Area provides access to Tionesta Creek and the Allegheny River where dogs can cool off during summer camping trips. Visitors notice the campgrounds maintain clean facilities despite allowing pets, with waste stations available throughout the grounds. While most sites have no breed restrictions, all require pets to be leashed when outside the camper or tent, with quiet hours enforced to prevent excessive barking that might disturb other campers.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Rouseville, Pennsylvania (102)

    1. Oil Creek Family Campground

    7 Reviews
    Titusville, PA
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 827-1023

    "They have a large pool; a few llamas that the kids can feed and pet; a 27-hole disc golf course (recently expanded from 18 hole) primarily in the woods near and around the campground property; a small"

    "Its become our goto campground that's only an hour away from Erie."

    2. Tionesta Rec. Area Campground

    11 Reviews
    Tionesta, PA
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 755-3512

    $30 - $46 / night

    "It’s very dog friendly and everyone with dogs was respectful and had them on a leash. Our site numbers were perfect -sites 46 and 48."

    "So I’ll be honest: Sometimes I camp just so I can get close to flyfishing. This particular review has less to do with the specifics of the site (although this campground is great!)"

    3. Two Mile Run County Park

    5 Reviews
    Rouseville, PA
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 676-6116

    "Couple beautiful walk in tent sites right on the water. Plenty of nice hiking trails. Great beach for kids."

    "The lake is nice for canoeing"

    4. Cook Forest State Park Campground & Cabins

    51 Reviews
    Cooksburg, PA
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 744-8407

    $20 - $67 / night

    "We stayed in the pet friendly area, which was nice. There is a pet trail through the woods that was really great to take our dog rather than walking around the campground."

    "We stayed in the pet friendly area for 4 days. Very nice campers, bathrooms very clean. Even with half the spaces open, still felt a little crowded."

    5. Outflow Recreation Area (PA)

    2 Reviews
    Tionesta, PA
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 755-3512

    $26 - $46 / night

    6. Rustic Acres

    8 Reviews
    Shippenville, PA
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 226-9850

    $39 - $69 / night

    "This campground is easy access to I80, Less than 10 minutes. It is very clean, amazingly helpful staff, mix of seasonal, weekly, and overnight. Nice playground for the kids."

    "Dogs are welcome, but the owners are responsible for them and this rule is enforced.The RV sites are large and the spacing is not crowded. "

    7. Kalyumet Campground

    14 Reviews
    Lucinda, PA
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 744-9622

    "We had a great weekend with our dogs. Nice facility, easy check in despite the Covid-19 restrictions. Laid back atmosphere."

    "We enjoyed the pool the walking/hiking trails, a trip into Cooks Forest, and even spent some time at the arcade (costs money)."

    8. Danner Primitive Campground

    1 Review
    Kennerdell, PA
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (814) 226-1901

    "The shortest distance is about 2 miles from the trailhead at the Kennerdell bridge, but there are other trailheads throughout the tract also."

    9. Jellystone Park at Kozy Rest

    13 Reviews
    Boyers, PA
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (724) 735-2417

    10. Starr Farm

    1 Review
    Polk, PA
    16 miles
    +1 (412) 628-0118

    $50 / night

    "This campsite was close to an archery tournament for me. It is a huge campsite that is remote and peaceful. I will try to get this place again next year."

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Rouseville, PA

545 Reviews of 102 Rouseville Campgrounds


  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 16, 2021

    Clear Creek State Park Campground

    Great place to camp

    We have tented and RV'd at Clear Creek. A must do when camping in Pennsylvania. The Clarian river is great for kayaking . Multiple trails off of park. Biking and breweries close by. if you have RV/travel trailer do NOT recommend the non-power sites, they are not level enough, you may really have to bring up the trailer. There were wonderful campsites hosts when we there

    Pros; excellent location, great friendly people, clean and stocked bathrooms which include showers. Some sites are separated.. great camp hosts

    Cons…a few sites are really close, however not a bad thing here as we got to meet a lot of great people, so for us it was kind of a Pro.

  • Nicole L.
    Nov. 1, 2024

    Cook Forest State Park Campground & Cabins

    Beautiful

    Cooks forest is absolutely gorgeous. I look forward to returning as there are a lot of hiking opportunities we missed. We stayed in the pet friendly area, which was nice. There is a pet trail through the woods that was really great to take our dog rather than walking around the campground. Our site was right next to a drinking water spigot and a path to the bath house. The sites near ours were in a wooded area, which felt more private than many of the other sites we saw. There was a fore pit and a picnic table. Our fire pit was behind where the camper was parked, which also felt more private. There is no alcohol permitted in PA state parks, so alcohol is prohibited in the campground as well. It was a great spot, and we look forward to returning.

  • Heidi B.
    Aug. 19, 2018

    Goddard Park Vacationland Campground

    Near Beautiful Lake Wilhelm

    Nice park with very friendly staff. My only complaint is the sites are way too crowded. Also a little uneven. I love that this park is close to Lake Wilhelm & Goddard State Park for fishing and bike riding. 2 pools and a dog park.

  • Kevin D.
    Sep. 12, 2021

    Rose Point Park Cabins & Camping

    Family and pet friendly

    OverLl 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.

  • S
    Aug. 1, 2020

    Red Bridge Recreation Area - Allegheny National Forest

    Love this place!

    This is my favorite campground so far in PA.

    For the most part, there isn’t a bad site (although we didn’t see any of the walk up sites, and I recommend not booking a site immediately next to the bathrooms since the ones without showers are more like “outhouse” toilets and can stink). The sites are private, flat, surrounded by trees, and have plenty of space. The ground is quite rocky though, so bring plenty of heavy duty tent steaks.

    Highlights include: the reservoir (beautiful and clean! You can swim with your dog from the access points at the campground), quiet, friendly staff (a kind older gentleman helped us jump my car and refused to take any money as a thank you), updated/very clean showers, not buggy, reception is great (we have Verizon), plenty of room to social distance, and 2 trading posts about 1 mile away with milk, eggs, basic supplies, etc.

    Cons: the bathrooms without showers aren’t flush toilets, and there is no campground office so you must see the hosts for any issues.

    Things to do nearby (last 5 pictures): the Kinzua Skywalk Bridge free- an old train bridge that was partially destroyed by a tornado in the early 2000’s. The bridge is handicap/stroller accessible, pets are allowed. There is a small indoor museum & gift shop, and a hiking trail along the wreckage. If you hike, wear good sneakers, the path is rocky and VERY steep. The hiking path is not recommended for small children). Bathrooms on site.

    The Kinzua Dam free - beautiful. Handicap/stroller accessible, pets permitted. Bathrooms were closed due to social distancing.

    Rimmrock overlook free- just a small distance from the parking lot. NOT stroller/handicap accessible, and there are rock steps, however we saw numerous families with small children go through the path with no issues. Pets permitted. Bathrooms on site.

    Nearby towns of Kane and Ridgway looked cute, but we didn’t spend time there due to our efforts to social distance.

  • Owen I.
    Apr. 16, 2023

    Rose Point Park Cabins & Camping

    Always a good place for a weekend getaway!

    Sites 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!

  • J
    Mar. 20, 2018

    Jamestown Campground — Pymatuning State Park

    Great state park

    Nice shower and bathrooms for a state park.

    I didn't like that pets are not allowed in the non-pet area as that was where the playground and swimming beach was. Made it difficult to swim and play as a family since you can't leave dogs alone at the campsite. I wouldn't bring my dog next time to this campground. There are other more dog friendly places.

    Very nice areas for walking, kayaking, swimming, and playground.

  • J
    Apr. 28, 2021

    Rose Point Park Cabins & Camping

    Amenity and Pet Friendly, but Where are the Kids?

    Good 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.

  • W
    Jul. 15, 2019

    Pymatuning State Park Campground

    Clean, friendly state park

    This campground has spacious sites and there is primitive and full hook up sites available. Pets are allowed in certain sites. Sites are also available along the lake. Access to lake is a plus for boaters and fishing.


Guide to Rouseville

Pet friendly camping near Rouseville, Pennsylvania offers a diverse range of options in the Allegheny Plateau region. Located along Oil Creek at around 1,200 feet elevation, the area features rolling hills and mixed hardwood forests. The camping season typically runs from April through October, with summer temperatures averaging in the mid-70s to low 80s and frequent afternoon thunderstorms in July and August.

What to do

Hiking trails for all abilities: At Cook Forest State Park Campground & Cabins, campers can explore the park's extensive trail system. "The campground hiking trail loop has a very short connecting piece to the 36-mile Gerard hiking trail that runs through the park," notes Danielle V. who stayed at the nearby Oil Creek Family Campground.

Disc golf course access: Several campgrounds maintain on-site disc golf courses for guests. At Oil Creek Family Campground, campers enjoy "a 27-hole disc golf course (recently expanded from 18 hole) primarily in the woods near and around the campground property," according to Danielle V. Lydia G. adds: "My favorite was the disc golf. Their course is really nice!"

Water activities on multiple waterways: The region offers fishing, kayaking, and canoeing opportunities. At Tionesta Rec. Area Campground, "given its location along Tionesta creek, spillway, and close to the Allegheny River has a lot to offer," explains Tina L. She continues, "Water activities were mainly in the creek and river but you did not have to pay to access the water."

What campers like

Spacious sites with natural separation: Campers appreciate the generous site sizing at many area campgrounds. At Two Mile Run County Park, "the sites are well-maintained and LARGE, with plenty of room for a pop-up or multiple tents plus one or two vehicles, plus lots of room around the fire ring," according to Danielle V., who camped at Oil Creek Family Campground but noted similarities between campgrounds in the region.

Clean facilities across campgrounds: Many reviewers specifically mention well-maintained bathhouses. John M. notes that Kozy Rest Kampground has "probably the cleanest shower house I have ever seen at a campground." Lauren R. found Tionesta Rec. Area Campground to have "beautiful level sites, spaced nicely apart, full hook ups, with big picnic tables and fire rings with multi-tiered grate."

Quiet environment with wildlife viewing: The secluded nature of camping near Rouseville allows for peaceful stays. Travis S. describes his winter experience at Oil Creek State Park as providing "very quiet and no light pollution from a town or city, providing great moonlit nights." Lauren R. appreciated that Tionesta Rec. Area Campground was "incredibly quiet. Great for those traveling with dogs."

What you should know

Seasonal considerations for camping: The camping season generally runs from late spring to fall, with some campgrounds offering limited winter availability. Travis S. shares, "We have stayed at Oil Creek State Park for Christmas Eve the past two years. Had the Adirondack shelters to ourselves each year... firewood is available but you have to donate some cash, split it and haul it to your shelter."

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Rouseville, PA is Oil Creek Family Campground with a 4.9-star rating from 7 reviews.

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