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Quemahoning Family Recreation Area accommodates pets at both tent and RV campsites, with specific pet-friendly cabin options for those seeking more shelter. All campgrounds require pets to remain leashed when outside. The recreation area provides electric hookups at designated sites while maintaining a peaceful atmosphere for campers with animals. Campground owners are known for their helpfulness with pet-related questions and concerns. Shawnee State Park Campground, open year-round, allows pets in specific cabins and at most standard campsites with picnic tables for outdoor dining with your pet. Campground data and reviews near Roxbury, Pennsylvania is regularly updated on The Dyrt.
Blue Knob State Park Campground sits on Pennsylvania's second-highest peak with rocky terrain that may require bringing a mat for tent camping with pets. The park features multiple hiking trails ranging from easy to difficult where leashed dogs can explore, though limited cell service means researching nearby veterinary options before arrival is advisable. Mirror Lake RV Camping & Fishing provides creek access where many pets enjoy cooling off during summer months, with several sites featuring large backyards ideal for pet exercise. Kooser State Park and Laurel Hill State Park both maintain pet-friendly policies for tent, RV, and cabin campers with standard amenities including fire rings, toilets, and showers after outdoor adventures with pets.
"Quemahoning Family Recreation Area offers great fishing, some nice trails and generally wonderful weather during the summer season. "
"Easy walk to beach area and boat launch. Very clean."
from $20 - $50 / night
Check Availability"Shawnee State Park is a very large campground (319 campsites with mixed electric and non-electric, some pet friendly, some not) about 10 minutes off highway 76 and 20 minutes from the Flight 93 National"
"The morning drive started early, had several stops and starts, and I was once again glad that my big dog was along for the ride."
from $20 - $110 / night
Check Availability"It has a huge back yard and easy access to the creek. Close by is Ligonier, Idlewild, and St. Vincent (where the Pittsburgh Steelers training camp takes place.)"
"Not only were the staff super friendly and helpful, but we were lucky enough to get a full-hookup site right on the lake. Quiet, peaceful, everything you want on a spring trip."
"it’s small, with shaded sites around the perimeter and two walk in sites just left of the entrance."
"The hiking here is really spectacular with lots of scenery, overlooks, and side trails that extend many miles out into state forest lands which are adjacent to the park."
from $20 - $108 / night
Check Availability"Stayed 3 nights because I wanted to be centrally located to the he Flight 93 Memorial and Falling Water (about 30 miles to each). The non pet section is heavily wooded and very shady."
"The pet loop was essentially a field with trees around it. The none pet loop was in the trees and so you sometimes had more space and sometimes were right beside you."
from $20 - $64 / night
Check Availability"The campground was family and pet friendly on the hillside section. For the whole family enjoy."
"I camped in the Hillside Loop (Dog Friendly). Not a bad walk to the lake. Site was reasonable leave and plenty of room for my 32 foot Motor home and car."
from $18 - $70 / night
Check Availability"Dog friendly. -$5 firewood bundles at the entrance. -Cleanest bathrooms/showers -Crystal clear stream with beautiful trail to the lake. Both stocked with fish. -Lots of picnic tables at the lake."
"Kooser State Park sits on the border of Forbes State Forest in the Laurel Highlands. It has a mix of camper & tent sites around a central clearing, and offers a few cabins."
from $22 - $70 / night
Check Availability"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
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GuideOne of the best campgrounds I have stayed at so far the pond is nice and has a 1/2 mile walking path around it with trees and beaches to stop and sit dog park is big and has a place for small or large dogs there is 3 play grounds all different and all well kept
GuideThis campground checks all our boxes. Beautiful scenery, quiet location, spacious campsites, full RV hookups, well-placed fire rings, dog park, nice large bathhouses, polite staff, and Wi-Fi that works.
This is located about an hour away from my home, so we plan on making this our go-to for quick camping getaways throughout the year.
Highly recommended. Definitely worth checking out.
GuidePreface: if your main objective is activities for children, you have come to the right place. This place is loud and full of kids.
We booked a site but chose not to pay to select which one. All the pictures looked great! We ended up on a grassy hill in the back. The spot was so unlevel there were 19 inches between my bottom step and the ground. This site was the same price as level ones closer to activities.
Also bathrooms were outdated. They had older residential toilets that plugged constantly. The day we left 2 of the 3 in our nearest bathroom were out of order.
Aside from all the above, the Dog Park is awesome. It’s the size of a real, normal dog park. The ice cream on site is also a nice perk.
RangerThis may be the first campground I give a 10 out of 10! All the amenities your could want, it's clean, sites are leveled, it's maintained beautifully, there are cows in the distance, fully stocked store, friendly staff. Laundry, bathrooms, fairly spacious sites, a pool, dog park. Very, very nice.
GuideNew Germany State Park is situated in Garrett County Maryland. The park has a small lake, a few trails, and two camping loops. The Hemlock loop- the only loop that allows pets, is smaller and is mostly made for tent camping, though one site has electricity, but only big enough for a teardrop camper. There is a bathroom with a hot shower. The problems with the Hemlock loop is the proximity to the other campers. Our neighbors were loud, their kids were louder and their dog was ear- splitting loud. The tent pads are varied in size with sites 52, 53 and 57 being just big enough for a large tent and not much else. Every site has a large picnic table ( that is impressively hard to move) and a fire ring. Some sites are not very level, not not as much that your rolling out of bed in your sleep. There is water, but just at the bathroom area. This makes sense since the loop itself is very small. Deer are dense in these parts, and bears frequent the area. Summer temps usually do not get as nice 85max most of the summer. There is also cross country skiing in the winter. Despite the smaller sites, the Hemlock loop is frequently full, as is the non pet loop, which can accommodate larger tents and RV’s., but no pets.
TravelerI was the only tenter at the time of my stay; had the whole place to myself. The sites are spread far apart and wooded. Table and fire rings are at each site. They have a brand new bath house which was spotless and a well kept dog park for the furs. If desired, there is a group campsite and the use of a pavilion too. The camp store if beautiful and has everything in it should you forget something. I’ll definitely be back.
GuideStayed 3 nights because I wanted to be centrally located to the he Flight 93 Memorial and Falling Water (about 30 miles to each). The non pet section is heavily wooded and very shady. The pet section is more of a loop set up with some trees. The no pet section had no, zero, zilch cell service so my stay was super quiet. Site 173 was easy to back into and had a large picnic area with a fire ring next to the brook. There is a lake with a small beach and a boat launch and numerous hiking trails. The park will s very nice pretty and during the week fairly empty. I would recommend
GuideWe chose this campground for its proximity to home with the chance to swim in the lake.
The camping did not disappoint. We always try to book “outside” loop sites so we don’t have “back neighbors” but none near the lake were available, so we took our chances on an “inside” site in E loop. It was great, smallish, but plenty of vegetation to make it feel private. (Some poison ivy around the edges, though.) The pull-in sites in general seem a bit small (space for our two 4-person tents and that’s it), but are well shaded and separated from neighbors by small patches of woods or bushes. The pull-through sites in our loop were more exposed to the road, but had a bit more space.
There was some noise from the interstate. There were surprisingly few mosquitoes. The bathhouse was clean, but showers were not very warm.
The swimming was unfortunately disappointing. The roped-off swimming area was 3 feet deep at the most. Warm water in August, nice for kids to splash around, but not really good for actual swimming. Bonus for dog people: pets allowed on the beach and in the lake.
During COVID-19, the bathrooms/bathhouses at the beach area are closed; porta-johns only.
We rented paddle boards and a canoe one afternoon and paddled around to one of the lake inlets, which was actually deep and had a good swim. But this is technically not allowed.
If you feel okay about rule-breaking and have water-safe family members (and no pets), I would absolutely choose a site in I loop close to the lake. The sites in E loop closest to the lake are actually up a fairly steep hill from the lake path.
Hiking trails were nice. My kids especially liked the rock scramble-ish up and down the stream gorge on Evitt’s Mountain trail.
RangerThere are two main loops in this campground. One that is pet friendly and more of a pitch-your-tent-in-the-yard thing and another that is pet-free and wooded. We didn't realize and stayed in the first one. Dogs were barking at all hours and there's no privacy. We drove through the other one and it looks so much nicer. Campsites more spread out with trees in between and way quieter. Will definitely stay there if we return.
Roxbury campsites sit in Pennsylvania's Laurel Highlands region at elevations between 1,800-3,000 feet, creating cooler summer temperatures than nearby urban areas. The rocky, forested terrain requires specific preparation for tent camping, with most campgrounds built on uneven mountain slopes that can challenge RV leveling systems during setup.
Hiking on challenging terrain: Blue Knob State Park Campground provides access to Pennsylvania's second-highest peak with trails rated from easy to difficult. Camper Laura notes, "Looking around the rest of the campground, the loop up near the cabins was a typical RV area with sites lined up with little privacy in between. I would look at the other loops for our next tent-camping visit."
Fishing year-round: Mirror Lake RV Camping & Fishing offers creek and lake access where families can enjoy water activities. According to Mathew H., "A lot of their sites are along a small creek which the kids play in and can float down. Site 26 is our favorite. It has a huge back yard and easy access to the creek."
Boating options: Shawnee State Park Campground provides rentals for water exploration. Casey S. reports, "The lake and the trails around it are beautiful. Great swimming and kayaking/small boating. The campground was nice, quiet and clean."
Mountain biking trails: Explore the extensive trail network at Ohiopyle State Park. One visitor shared, "We loved being able to access the GAP trail right from the campground. We were there in November with plans to visit Fallingwater. This campground was the perfect location for both activities!"
Private tent sites: Quemahoning Family Recreation Area offers secluded spots among trees. Timothy M. explains, "On the lake. Good private tent sites in the woods. Rv sites too."
Peaceful atmosphere: Campers appreciate the quiet setting at many campgrounds. Diana M. shared about Quemahoning, "We have camped at the que family rec for several years. We always loved and enjoyed our stay there. It's very peaceful and Serene. Beautiful scenery."
Well-maintained facilities: Most state parks receive praise for their upkeep. Kevin E. noted about Kooser State Park, "The campground is small but it is quiet and clean. Route 31 is nearby but it wasn't all that noticeable. There was a nice playground area for kids and some nice overflow tent sites nearby."
Abundant wildlife viewing: Morning fog creates perfect conditions for spotting native animals. As Melanie Z. described at Shawnee, "Foggy mornings are the best in the beautiful forest near Schellsburg historical sites. Nice lake too. Easy access from the PA Turnpike."
Limited cell service: Prepare for connectivity gaps in mountainous areas. At Ohiopyle State Park, one camper mentioned, "Our Sprint hotspot didn't work well (unboosted), but our Verizon did."
Site leveling challenges: Laurel Hill State Park Campground and others feature sloped sites that require preparation. Kathy L. warns, "The sites are REALLY not level because the RV sites are on a major slope, especially the pull-through sites."
Bathhouse conditions vary: Facilities range from modern to rustic. One Ohiopyle visitor cautioned, "The restroom and all the bathhouses badly need updating. The paint is peeling, they smell like mildew and the siding is rotting on them."
Weather preparedness essential: Mountain elevations create unique conditions. Travis S. advises about Blue Knob State Park, "Clouds blowing east from the Midwest tend to break on the mountains here at Blue Knob, so short little bursts of rainfall are frequent, and they don't always show up on weather apps."
Creek play areas: Children enjoy water features at many campgrounds. Austin B. shares about Mirror Lake, "We had 8 kids and 8 adults who all had a blast playing on the playground, floating down the creek, swimming in the pool, riding bicycles etc."
Playground access: Kooser State Park Campground offers play facilities close to camping loops. Brian S. notes, "There's a great playground for kids. So if you've got a trailer and a pack of kids, this is your place."
Pet-specific loops: Many campgrounds designate specific areas for families with animals. Casey L. advises at Laurel Hill, "There are two main loops in this campground. One that is pet friendly and more of a pitch-your-tent-in-the-yard thing and another that is pet-free and wooded."
Educational opportunities: Flight 93 Memorial access provides historical learning. Rachel L. recommends, "If you stay here, make sure to travel down the road to see the Flight 93 Memorial."
Extension cord needs: Electrical hookups may require additional equipment. Erik E. suggests at Laurel Hill, "The electrical hookups are not played out well like an expensive RV park with the shared power post on the entrance side of the camper. You may want to have an extension for your power cable."
Pre-arrival site research: Carefully check site dimensions before booking. Brittany V. cautions about Shawnee State Park, "We absolutely loved our stay at this park once we changed sites. We have a 35' TT and there was no way it was going to fit in the site we originally booked."
Full-hookup availability limited: Reserve early for premium sites. Gerard notes, "My wife and I stayed for two nights at this campground and enjoyed it greatly. We happened to be assigned what I believe was the best of the RV sites, a pull through that had full hook up."
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