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French Creek State Park Campground allows pets in Loop C only, with clean facilities and well-maintained sites. The campground features multiple accommodation options including tent sites, RV spots with electric hookups, and cabins—all within the 7,526-acre park spanning Chester and Berks Counties. Campsites include a level paved area, fire rings, and picnic tables, with sites spaced to provide modest privacy. Park rangers regularly patrol the grounds to ensure rule compliance, including the strict no-alcohol policy common in Pennsylvania state parks. The park's pet-friendly trails are well-marked and maintained, offering multiple hiking options for visitors with dogs.
Evansburg State Park Campground provides another pet-friendly option with hiking trails running along a small creek with ample tree cover. Dogs must remain leashed throughout the park, with owners required to clean up after their pets. The campground offers electric hookups, water access, and reservable sites for both tent and RV camping. Some visitors report getting ticks while hiking with their dogs, so preventative treatment is recommended before arrival. The park provides clean restroom facilities, though campers should note that some gear must be carried by foot to certain campsites. Nearby Deep Creek Campground at Green Lane Park also allows pets but offers less privacy between campsites, with tent spots arranged along the campground driveway with minimal separation.
"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"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"Large sites, clean bathrooms, lots of hiking trails"
from $20 - $30 / 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."
"well 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."
"We found a lot of really unique sites around the park. Will keep going back"
from $57 / night
Check Availability"My family and I stayed at Lake In Wood for 4 days. The campground is very well maintained , and the staff is very nice."
"There is a quarry close by so you could hear the trucks beeping and the noise from there but that was the only negative thing."
from $40 - $60 / 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"
"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
Check Availability"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"This campground has 2 small loops, the Lake Loop and the Fiddler's Loop. Lake loop is the bigger of the two, however the “sites” are smaller and it's more open. It is popular with group tenters."
"Large campsites at the Lake Loop. Map is a little deceiving- the sites are farther from the lake than I expected and there are no running water bathrooms. Very clean and wooded sites."
from $15 - $50 / night
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TravelerCampground sites are nice and spacious, bathrooms are good, and there’s plenty to do for everyone. We hiked the 7.5mile lake trail with our two pups. It was beautiful and along the way there were opportunities to kayak/sup, beach it, or even play on a ropes course. We always travel with our dogs and this place has the BEST dog park. Big open space with access to lots of water play. We definitely recommend this spot!
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.
GuideI was able to book my site the day before the trip. The site itself was set back some, and felt secluded while still being near the parking area.
Walk to bathrooms and camp store was on the longer side. Firewood was $5 a bundle, but the register wasn't working and they could only take cash.
The hiking in the immediate area was beautiful, lots of fun trails and wildlife. Fishing, kayaking, zip lining, tons of great activities.
The firepits have grates over one half, so campfire cooking is a breeze. Cook up and use the provided picnic table for an easy dinner set up.
The park itself is very dog friendly and most sites had dogs. There is also an off leash dog park at Lum's pond and dog water dishes outside the camp store.
The showers and bathrooms were incredibly well kept with hot water and stocked supplies. If you didn't feel like walking so far, the tents had a spiget with running water near the parking areas.
Reception for Verizon was spotty, t mobile was pretty great. Wish there was an ATM on site though I don't think the cash only situation is a normal one for this campground.
All in all an amazing trip, and I'll be back as soon as possible.
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.
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.
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.
GuideWe do Lums Pond at least twice a year if we can get reservations.
Sites are big and all were redone in the last few years with concrete pads, 30 amp service and full sewer. There are some equestrian and tent sites as well.
Lots of boating (electric motors only) and kayaking on the pond and a decent amount of hiking. There’s an off leash dog park, equestrian center and boat ramp. Book early because it fills up fast!
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.
Spring City, Pennsylvania sits in the Schuylkill River Valley at approximately 200 feet above sea level, featuring a humid continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summer temperatures typically range from 75-85°F, while fall camping benefits from cooler 50-65°F days with colorful foliage throughout the region's woodlands. Winter camping requires preparation for temperatures that can drop below freezing.
Disc golf courses: Several campgrounds near Spring City feature dedicated disc golf courses. At Boulder Woods Campground, "They also have a disc golf course and they rent and sell discs. That's where we fell in love with disc golf." The course is extensive, with another camper noting it "brings in groups who play for the day."
Bird watching: The region offers excellent bird watching opportunities, particularly at Fort Washington State Park which features a dedicated hawk observation deck. "Over 3.5 miles of trails leading to Hawk Watch observation decks, which birders will marvel at and the rest of us will simply appreciate the vista." Species spotted include "warblers, woodpeckers, various hawks and red thrushes."
Fishing: Multiple well-stocked fishing areas exist within 30 minutes of Spring City. At Hibernia County Park, campers appreciate the "Great children's pond for 12 and under. Brandywine creek and Chambers Lake are there too." Another camper confirmed: "The children's pond is a short ways away for well stocked fishing."
Spacious campsites: Many campers appreciate the generous site sizes at certain campgrounds. At French Creek State Park Campground, "All sites have a paved level area which made set up a breeze. Sites were not on top of each other." Another reviewer mentioned, "We had sites #32 & #34 in Loop B and the kids had a lot of room to run and play between the two sites."
Privacy between sites: Natural barriers between camping spots provide privacy at select locations. One camper at French Creek State Park noted, "As long as you don't stay right across from the bath houses you will find ample shade at your site. There are so many trees and brush in between most sites you can't even really see your neighbors."
Trail system accessibility: Direct access to hiking trails ranks high among camper preferences. At Evansburg State Park Campground, visitors enjoy "Lots of tree cover running along a small running creek" and note it's "Great place to creek hike, nice for horses, we did get a lot of ticks, but not deer ticks, thankfully."
Pet restrictions vary: Pet friendly camping near Spring City, Pennsylvania requires understanding specific loop restrictions. At French Creek State Park, "Loop C is the only loop that allows pets. I expected it to be much noisier than it was. All of the dogs were well behaved, and we didn't have any problems as we took our walks around the loop."
Ticks present on trails: When hiking with pets, take precautions against ticks. One Evansburg State Park visitor reported they "did get a lot of ticks, but not deer ticks, thankfully," suggesting preventative treatment for both humans and pets when using trails.
Campground layout considerations: Some campgrounds have challenging layouts or spacing issues. At Deep Creek Campground at Green Lane Park, "The sites are large but there is NO privacy. The sites are lined up next to each other along the campground driveway and there are absolutely no trees or shrubs between them."
Playground access: Several campgrounds feature playgrounds for children. At French Creek State Park, a camper reported: "There is a very nice playground situated conveniently between the loops of the campground. It had some slides, a bridge, lots of monkey bars, ladders to climb on and the best feature was the zip line."
Swimming options: Multiple swimming areas provide summer recreation. French Creek State Park offers "a huge pool that has a beautiful view overlooking the lake" while Hibernia County Park has a "Great playground" for younger children.
Tent site selection for families: When tent camping with children, choose sites carefully. At Hibernia County Park, "There are 2 small loops, the Lake Loop and the Fiddler's Loop. Lake loop is the bigger of the two, however the 'sites' are smaller and it's more open. It is popular with group tenters."
Site leveling requirements: Many RV sites in the region require leveling adjustments. At Hibernia County Park, sites "aren't level, but nothing a little creative positioning can't fix." A review specified that "Though at first glance the sites don't look big enough to house an RV, there are a few sites that will, including #3, #17 & #18."
Water access limitations: Several campgrounds have limited water access for RVs. At Hibernia County Park, "There are NO HOOKUPS, and water is not easy to come by if you are in an RV. If you are coming in an RV, you should come with a full water tank."
Dump station availability: Check for dump facilities before arrival as not all pet-friendly campgrounds near Spring City provide them. Hibernia County Park has "NO DUMP STATION. There are a few nearby campgrounds that will let you dump for a fee, otherwise, you'll have to look for a truck stop on the way home."
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