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Boulder Woods Campground welcomes pets with full access to the campground's outdoor recreation areas. Located near Schwenksville in Green Lane, this established campground offers tent sites, RV sites with electric, water, and sewer hookups, and pet-friendly cabins and glamping options. Pets can join campers at French Creek State Park Campground, which features accommodation options including tents, RVs, cabins, and yurts. Both campgrounds provide picnic tables and allow fires at designated rings. Deep Creek Campground at Green Lane Park allows pets but lacks privacy between campsites, with open sites lined up next to each other along the campground driveway with no trees or shrubs between them.
The hiking trails at Evansburg State Park accommodate pets and follow along small running creeks with ample tree cover. Campers report plenty of outdoor activities including disc golf, fishing, and walking paths suitable for dogs. Village Scene Park offers year-round pet-friendly RV camping with full hookups including electric, water and sewer, though fires are not permitted at this location. When hiking with pets in the area, owners should be prepared for muddy conditions, especially at Evansburg which campers note can be particularly muddy compared to other state parks in the region. Most campgrounds in the area maintain bathroom and shower facilities, though amenities vary with some locations offering more basic facilities than others.
"There are numerous hiking trails in the park that seemed to be well marked and maintained. The park is about 20- mins from Reading, and 10 mins from Birdsbroro."
"There is a connector trail nearby that can get you to most of the hiking trails. Site was nice. Bathrooms okay. This is a pet loop so be aware of dogs. Hiking trails in park were a nice challenge."
from $20 - $75 / night
Check Availability"Nice place, a bit to close to the highways"
"It was quite muddy so we moved our set up into the grass field, we reserved the majority of the sites in this location so it worked well. The RV spots seem nice and large."
"Large sites, clean bathrooms, lots of hiking trails"
from $20 - $30 / night
Check Availability"It was a great place to walk with your dog and enjoy the Pennsylvania outdoors."
"Since he was 2 years old I’ve taken my son, and we always have an amazing time, either hiking the trails to wandering in the woods looking for “adventures”."
from $43 / night
Check Availability"If you find yourself careening around the picturesque country roads here in Bucks County you will discover Quakerwoods Campground (named of course after the previous tri-cornered hat-donning Quaker residents"
"Tucked into the rolling farmland and lush hillsides of Bucks County just off Exit 44 of the PA Turnpike and Exits 60/60A from I-78, Quakerwoods Campground delivers a postcard-perfect countryside setting"
"Pros Great People beautiful surroundings Nice Bathrooms Quiet and Peaceful Accessible Nice Pool Every store U could Need is in about 15 mins Away Not Alot of Stupid rules just Be respectful Pet friendly"
"Nothing bad about this place, I love that it's set far enough away from the main road that you don't get the noise."
"We’ve stayed here a couple times in past Have family in the area Grew up in this area so very comfortable and easy access to lots of places! This visit we stayed six months may to October"
from $48 / night
Check Availability"The only thing I wish the DCNR would do is expand the dog friendly cabins. While we managed to get one of the dog friendly ones here, they are limited in number and Hill's Creek had no such cabins."
"Great place to picnic fish from land or boat, go for a nice scenic walk, go Kayaking, etc. If you don't own a boat, you can rent one right at the lake."
from $70 - $92 / night
Check Availability"It's almost 500 acres filled with trails, woods,and river. I usually go to the parking right off of Militia hill rd.and Skippack Pike intersection."
"m following up on my review from over a year ago with new photos, updated weathered campers’ tales and a quick snapshot of HIGHLIGHTS and LOWLIGHTS: HIGHLIGHTS: (1) Rustic group camping nestled in nearly"
from $28 - $72 / night
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RangerWe stayed here for a night in transit. Beautiful campground — lots of trees, pond, kids play equipment, dog park, etc. facilities all clean and whole place is well maintained. Easy late arrival. Good location - convenient but far enough off the highway. Would stay here again.
ScoutBeautiful and fun. Kind staff. Hoping for a dog park in the future.
GuideMy family and I stayed at French Creek State Park while attending an event in Reading. The park was clean and well maintained. We stayed in Loop A which had no camp host. The camp hosts were in loops B & C. We had a full hook up site. The water and electric worked great! The campground was well patrolled by Rangers throughout our stay. The bathhouses appeared to be clean and maintained. The quiet time starts at 9pm and seemed to be followed by most campers. There are numerous hiking trails in the park that seemed to be well marked and maintained. The park is about 20- mins from Reading, and 10 mins from Birdsbroro. There are many stores and restaurants in the area for food and supplies if needed. We had good cellular service with both AT&T and T-Mobile. The one downside was that there was no off leash dog park. We had to take our dog to a dog park in Birdsbroro. We would stay at this park again.
GuideWe stayed here for 3 nights and thought well of the park. The place was meticulously clean and the permanent campers keep their sites so well. The pool was warm, clean and enjoyable. There’s a nice playground and a GaGa pit. There’s lots of space to walk your dog on leash but no dog park. We had an issue with our surge protector and the manager had an electrician out to us quickly who helped us solve a problem. Pleasant staff in the camp store. The laundry area and shower rooms are beautiful and clean.
There is nothing to do in the immediate area, but we were there to use the bike trails and bop around Jim Thorpe…about 25 minutes away via pretty country roads.
LegendWest Chester KOA This is a really nice KOA not too far from downtown Philly. The campground is located in a beautiful part of the Pennsylvania countryside with rolling hills which meant the roads getting there are narrow and windy. A bridge nearby the campground was washed out earlier by a hurricane so we had to take an alternative route going about thirty minutes out of our way. (Make sure you check their website for directions!) There is a lot to do in the surrounding area like visiting the historical sites in downtown Philadelphia, Valley Forge, or exploring Amish country.
This is a typical KOA with lots of amenities and activities for kids– swimming pool, jump pad, miniature golf, volleyball, butterfly garden, gem mining, playground, store, dog park, nature trail, etc. There is a large pool area with pavilion but it was closed during our stay since we were there early in the season. The campground is right on the Brandywine River which is a slow meandering pretty river that is great to get your feet wet or go for a paddle. Canoes and kayaks are available for rent if you have time and as there is very little current in the river you can paddle out and back without any trouble. There is a nice, short nature trail which was nice to walk our dog and she enjoyed getting wet in the river.
The campground is hilly which means that a fair number of sites are not level. Our site (#27) was level for our RV but the patio sloped downhill and we could not use our picnic table or find a level spot for our chairs. Some sites are “premiums” with paved patios, Adirondack chairs, fancy firepits, BBQ grill, and tables and chairs with an umbrella. These sites are really nice, but you pay a lot more for them. Some sites are located adjacent to the river with nice waterfront views, but beware some might be muddy. There are lots of camping cabins and a couple of glamping tents.
Overall, the campground is very clean with no trash lying around and the grass was mowed and trimmed. The 50-amp electric was good as was the water pressure. The sewer connection uphill from our site so it did not drain properly. There is basic cable but since you are so close to Philly there are plenty of over-the-air channels. The Wi-Fi at our site worked well. Garbage is picked up at your site. The surrounding area has plenty of restaurants, shopping, and interesting things to see and do.
Guidewell marked trails great for hiking. pet friendly! we love walking here with our dog. there are even a few great spots to get a small creek swim in! It also has a greag picnic area with grills.
LegendThis is unquestionably the best KOA I’ve been to. I usually do not like KOA, except when there are no alternatives. This one is way above average. Typically these places are all gravel and dust. This one has paved roads, grass and trees. There is a pond for fishing, too. The only complaint is that, like all KOAs, the sites are on top of each other. The neighbor’s sewer connection is right next to our picnic table! But, the sites are large enough for large RVs, they have 30/50 amp hookups and water & sewer. There are cabins and large tents you can rent. There is a playground, pavilion, laundry, and several shower/bathrooms. (The one near us didn’t have hot water. The office people said they were working on it.) There us also a large, grassy, fenced dog park which my 2 spaniels appreciated.
TravelerWe stayed at site 18 in Loop A. There is a connector trail nearby that can get you to most of the hiking trails. Site was nice. Bathrooms okay. This is a pet loop so be aware of dogs. Hiking trails in park were a nice challenge.
LegendThis PA state park felt, upon first impression, very tightly spaced and had an overall crowded feel in loop C, the only dog friendly electric loop. The sites that aren’t ADA have more space between them than we did. Our site C41 was full hookup as are several others (1-7, 39-47). This is an ADA site, there are several of them. Perhaps this is why it’s crowded so they could fit extra ADA sites? They are very level and have paved pads, but also a paved picnic pad, and paved fire ring pad. Non ADA full hookup sites appeared to be the nicest though they were narrow and some weren’t level side to side. There were a lot of rocks embedded in the ground around and on many sites. Non ADA sites have only a paved pad for the RV. The picnic table and fire ring were behind our RV and when sitting at them, we were within view of sites 37, 39, and 40. I felt like I was in a townhouse setting. Non ADA sites varied as to where picnic and fire rings were set. Also many sites looked like there was quite a drop off at the edge of the already narrow pad so that you had a big step down off your last RV step. Site C42 is ADA and is a nice, semi private, spacious site. Though I’d choose from sites #1-7 next time. ALL parking pads are 45’ long.
Loop B has a mix of electric and non electric but doesn’t allow pets. That loop was more spacious and had trees between some sites so it felt more private. The sites appeared level. There are Yurts and mini cabins outside Loop C that had lots of space around them. Loop A is a pet loop but no electric. However, it’s closed now for what appears to be renovations. Loop D is non electric, no pets.
The campground had no vacancy on this particular weekend. One car allowed per site and most had to park perpendicular. Sites were short (45’ long). 2nd cars are $5 a night but wouldn’t fit in most sites.
The day use areas have frisbee golf, boat rentals, fishing, hunting, hiking, and a pool that overlooks the lake. Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site is adjacent to the park but was not fully open due to covid. It’s a large state park. The pool was nice looking but not open until Memorial Day. Boat rentals are available weekends in May and Sept. and daily all summer. These amenities were far from the campground and would require driving your car. Hiking trails were plentiful but most were labeled as “more difficult.” Horse back riding is allowed on some trails. I didn’t see any trails that started at the campground loops.
Overall, it’s an adequate campground but not my favorite.
Schwenksville, Pennsylvania offers campground options within the scenic 3,500-acre rolling hills of Montgomery County. Located at approximately 200 feet above sea level, this region experiences moderate seasonal temperatures with winter lows around 20°F and summer highs reaching 90°F. The wooded terrain provides natural shade at most campsites, with areas like Green Lane Park featuring waterfront access for recreation.
Disc golf courses: At Boulder Woods Campground, campers can enjoy an extensive disc golf course that draws enthusiasts. "They also have a disc golf course and they rent and sell discs. That's where we fell in love with disc golf," shares Erik W. The course is professional-grade and attracts tournament players.
Fishing opportunities: Multiple campgrounds offer fishing access in stocked ponds and streams. At Green Lane Park, visitors can fish in the lake. Benjamin C. notes it has a "Phenomenal disc golf course, hiking, and fishing." Some areas require fishing licenses with additional trout endorsements.
Historical sites: The area contains significant Revolutionary War history and restored structures. Near Fort Washington State Park, visitors can explore historical buildings. According to a camper, "This very place lies in significance from the Revolutionary War when it housed troops led by then General George Washington on the way to Valley Forge."
Private wooded sites: French Creek State Park Campground offers secluded camping spaces. Ellen C. explains, "The sites were very spacious, less rocky and left little option for a larger than normal sized tent so keep this in mind if you have a large family sized tent." Sites include paved pads for easier setup.
Multiple water recreation options: Lakes in the region support various water activities. Scotts Run Lake and Hopewell Lake at French Creek contain "several warm water fish in the lakes including northern pike, chain pickerel, bass, walleye, muskellunge and several types of panfish," according to Jen R., who adds, "Ice fishing is also allowed at both lakes and the ice thickness is monitored."
Affordable cabin options: For those seeking alternatives to tent camping, several parks offer cabins. At Nockamixon State Park, "The cabins are full electric with heat and are well appointed. It was an excellent fall trip location for a family with young children," reports John S., who found the value excellent for the price.
Site conditions vary dramatically: Some campgrounds feature rocky terrain that limits tent placement. At Tohickon Family Campground, campers report mixed experiences with ground conditions. LU D. warns, "Don't come if your in a tent And It Has Been or will rain, It Becomes Flooded or turns into A mudPit."
Bathroom facilities range widely: Maintenance and quality differ between locations. Ra F. notes about Green Lane Park, "The park is lovely, but the camping facilities are subpar, primitive and lack any kind of privacy... Bathhouse OK, but just basic." Some campgrounds maintain cleaner facilities with hot water while others offer minimal amenities.
Proximity between sites: Privacy levels vary significantly. According to Jen's review of Deep Creek Campground, "The sites are lined up next to each other along the campground driveway and there are absolutely no trees or shrubs between them." Research site maps before booking if privacy is important.
Playground access: Multiple campgrounds feature play areas for children. At Quakerwoods Campground, Christine D. mentions, "The kids have been able to enjoy a hayride and the Halloween decor that some of the seasonal campers display. Last year, we also caught a very good band performing in the campground."
Swimming options: Several parks maintain swimming facilities during summer months. Boulder Woods offers "Adult & kid swimming pools" among its amenities, making it suitable for families with children of different ages looking for water recreation beyond lakes and streams.
Nature exploration opportunities: Children can explore aquatic wildlife in safe environments. Christine D. shares that at Quakerwoods, "Just behind the campground is a pond that the kids love to visit and explore for fish, frogs and turtles." These natural features provide educational opportunities.
Site assistance: Some campgrounds help with difficult parking situations. At Boulder Woods, Erik W. notes, "The spots are tight to get into but the staff will offer to park your camper using your vehicle. I let them park mine and I'm really glad I did. It was super tight."
Seasonal restrictions: For pet friendly camping near Schwenksville, Pennsylvania, note that some loops only permit pets. At French Creek, Jen R. explains, "We have never stayed in Loop C before. This is the only loop that allows pets. I expected it to be much noisier than it was. All of the dogs were well behaved."
Year-round availability: Some parks remain open through winter. At Village Scene Park, visitors can find accommodation during off-season periods. One review mentions, "We've stayed here a couple times in past. Have family in the area. Grew up in this area so very comfortable and easy access to lots of places! This visit we stayed six months may to October."
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