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Rocky Gap State Park Campground provides pet-friendly accommodations across tent, RV, cabin, and glamping options on the shores of Lake Habeeb. Pets are allowed on designated campsites and select cabins with proper leashing required. The campground's spacious sites are tucked into wooded areas with plenty of room for both camping equipment and pet setups. Bath houses remain consistently clean and well-stocked even during peak periods when the campground reaches full capacity. Kentuck Campground at Ohiopyle State Park similarly welcomes pets with numerous site options including electric hookups and water access. Shawnee State Park Campground and Laurel Hill State Park Campground both offer pet-friendly cabins in addition to traditional campsites.
The interconnected trail systems provide excellent opportunities for exercising pets throughout these campgrounds. Rocky Gap features a 5.3-mile lakeside trail that circles Lake Habeeb, ideal for walking dogs while enjoying scenic water views. Most campgrounds maintain separate swimming areas for humans only, as lifeguards enforce no-swimming rules outside designated areas. For longer stays, Cumberland is approximately 10-15 minutes from Rocky Gap, offering veterinary services and pet supply options. The heavily shaded sites at many of these campgrounds provide natural cooling for pets during warmer months. Pet owners appreciate the natural buffer between many campsites, allowing for privacy and reducing pet-to-pet interactions for reactive animals.
"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."
"The best loops for families with pets are Dogwood and Elm. No pets? Go to Ironwood loop and get a site close to the water. Water is readily available. The bathrooms are clean and the showers warm."
from $23 - $29 / night
Check Availability"Jesse is the owners dog and she will come out for scratching and pets. You get the feeling that you are welcome there. Amazing views and very enjoyable."
"Me and a small group of friends stayed here for a weekend and we had a blast it was so peaceful we where right next to the river and had some great trails too hike on."
from $35 / night
Check Availability"I stayed at a primitive campsite with my dog and we found a site right on a beautiful stream."
"This was a beautiful state forest, with two state parks sort of bordering it (Big Run & New Germany). The roads were all paved which was nice."
"New Germany State Park is situated in Garrett County Maryland. The park has a small lake, a few trails, and two camping loops."
"It was quieter than Deep Creek with shaded good sized camp sites in the Hemlock loop where pets are allowed."
from $18 - $117 / night
Check Availability"All are roadside, but plenty are tucked away so you feel alone in the woods. You can occupy a site as long as you register at the parks main office. $10/night."
"We arrived on a Friday around 6 and found every campsite full. We ended up at an overflow site. Get there early if at all possible!"
from $10 / 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
Check Availability"We had a very positive experience at Hidden Springs. We stayed 4 nights, the first two were very quiet at the campground."
from $58 - $70 / 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 neighborhood cat will come to greet you, maybe even curl up on your sleeping bag! She’s a sweetheart!"
from $20 / 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
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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.
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.
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
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.
Rocky Gap State Park Campground offers primitive camping experiences on Lake Habeeb within Savage River State Forest at elevations between 1,200-1,500 feet. The park's Appalachian terrain creates a natural cooling effect in summer, with temperatures typically 5-10 degrees cooler than nearby Cumberland. Sites range from tent-only clearings to full RV hookups across four distinct loops.
Hiking near Cumberland: Savage River State Forest features extensive trail systems with varied difficulty levels. "Plenty to do in the area. We went on a hike to the highest point in MD, saw Cumberland, and went to Morgantown for a day," shares Meredith P., highlighting the diverse terrain available for day trips.
Water activities: New Germany State Park Campground offers a small lake perfect for swimming and non-motorized boating. "The lake and water is always cool," notes Bill G., making it ideal for summer recreation. The park rents kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards seasonally at affordable rates.
Historic exploration: The nearby C&O Canal Trail provides access to numerous historical sites. "A fantastic museum is near that 1 3/4 mile point. The National Park Visitor Center is there as well which is very informative," reports Roger W. about his experience at Cumberland. The visitor center offers interpretive programs throughout summer.
Spacious sites: Kentuck Campground — Ohiopyle State Park offers campsites with generous spacing. "This is a very nice campground. Plan your meals well, before arriving," advises Robert C., noting the distance to grocery stores while praising the natural setting.
Clean facilities: "Bath house in our loop was old and small, but kept very clean. I never used the shower, as it was too cold, but it looked adequate," shares Jen V. about New Germany State Park, which maintains consistent cleaning schedules even during busy periods.
Natural features: Campers appreciate the diversity of landscapes. "Sites along the river are best in my opinion," notes Roger W. about Hillcrest River Kampground. These waterfront sites provide both recreational access and natural cooling during summer months.
Pet policies: Green Ridge State Forest is among the most dog-friendly campgrounds near Southampton with flexible policies. "Every campsite at Green Ridge SF is worth getting. Some are more hallowed than others," shares Bill G., noting the primitive nature requires preparation when camping with pets.
Weather considerations: The mountain elevation creates significant temperature variations. "The weather was crazy the one night I stayed! Thunderstorms turned to ice turned to snow which made the area even more beautiful!" describes Michele F. about her experience at New Germany State Park in spring.
Cell service: Coverage varies dramatically between campgrounds. "No cell service at all for most of the area," notes Chris F. about Savage River, while other reviewers mention spotty reception in most campgrounds except at higher elevations.
Kid-friendly activities: CUMBERLAND MD. CAMPGROUNDS. 1 & 2 offers convenient access to both natural and cultural attractions. "If you are looking for a place to stay so you can visit all the local sites. This is perfect. You can get to everything with ease," explains Randy B.
Swimming areas: Most parks maintain designated swimming zones with varying restrictions. "The swim area leaves a brown residual stain in your swimwear and on your person. A simple shower won't get the stuff off your skin," warns Kim M. about Shawnee State Park—suggesting families bring extra towels and clothing changes.
Safety considerations: Many campgrounds feature challenging terrain requiring caution with children. "Roads were very narrow, with a decent incline, so not big-rig friendly," notes Jen V., highlighting the importance of selecting appropriate sites when camping with young children.
Site selection: Laurel Hill State Park Campground requires careful planning for larger rigs. "The sites are REALLY not level because the RV sites are on a major slope, especially the pull-through sites," warns Kathy L., suggesting campers request specific site dimensions before booking.
Hookup limitations: Electric services vary widely between parks. "We were right in front of the bath house, which was convenient, but the light was pretty bright at night," shares Jen V. about New Germany State Park, noting the tradeoff between convenience and evening ambiance.
Access challenges: Many forest roads present difficulties for larger vehicles. "A good portion of the campsites are reached by notoriously thin and rough roads," cautions Bill G. about Green Ridge State Forest, suggesting advance scouting for RVs over 25 feet in length.
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