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Mountain Top Campground accommodates pets at all campsites with water and electric hookups across its elevated location 20 minutes from Pittsburgh. Campers can bring dogs to sites around the campground's wide-open central field, with premium spots offering valley views. The campground maintains clean facilities including bathhouses, though showers require special tokens. Fox Den Acres Campground and Madison-Pittsburgh S.E. KOA also welcome pets, offering full hookup options for RV campers traveling with dogs. KOA features two small designated dog play areas where pets can exercise off-leash. Sites at most campgrounds include fire rings, picnic tables, and hookups for RVs, with pet-friendly cabin options available at several locations including Mountain Top, KOA, and Indian Brave Campground. Visitors consistently note the quiet, spacious sites provide plenty of room for pets.
Dravo's Landing provides free primitive camping for hikers and cyclists with pets along the Youghiogheny River and the Allegheny Gap trail. The site offers picnic shelters, fire pits with free firewood maintained by local volunteers, and water access where dogs can cool off. The campground's proximity to an old cemetery creates a unique setting for evening campfires. Raccoon Creek State Park Campground allows pets at designated sites with electric hookups and offers multiple access points including boat-in, drive-in, hike-in and walk-in options. When camping with pets in the Verona area, visitors should prepare for temperature variations and bring sufficient water. The Madison KOA's seasonal activities include weekend events that welcome families with pets, though reviewers note the bathroom facilities need updating.
"gravel lots with wood boarders lots of grass on each site as well
full verizon coverage lte
30 + 50amp services
grey water dump on most sites
water
open year round
cons
no kids park
no dog"
"We recently stayed at this campsite with our 3 very young kids and dog. What amazing views from this location!"
from $48 / night
Check Availability"While most of the campgrounds in the park are no pets- there are 2 loops that allow your furry companions! Loop F includes electric spots!"
"There's a trail right to the beach near the D loop, so it's a great place for families to go with pets. The sites are big, wooded, and all close to the bathroom."
from $18 - $128 / 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"Access from the Allegheny Gap trail. There were a few shelters, nice campsite. It’s close to an old cemetery which is useful in telling ghosts stories around the campfire"
"This campsite is a nice reward for west-bound riders on the GAP trail (it's the last one before Pittsburgh!)"
"They have a pool, fishing pond and a cloud pillow with the playground next to it along with two small dog play areas.Every week they organizes different themes for bingo, and other games."
"The sites are pretty close together and we couldn’t use our fire ring because it ended up being very close to our rig."
"It’s very military positive, even includes a reserved place for the fallen soldiers. Some sites are a bit close, the pull through sites are very ample. Gravel roads and level sites."
"Tent site was nice and conveniently located next to the bathhouse"
from $25 / 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"This is a small campground next to Crooked Creek Lake. The lake is manmade and maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers. There is a small beach and picnic tables."
"Nice small, quiet campground near Crooked Creek. Affordable as well. Love the lake, there is even a little beach for the family. Definitely worth a visit."
from $15 - $35 / night
Check Availability"We rented space 16 late August 2020 and our friends (and their kids) rented #17 on the inner circle, right next to us with the playground right behind us. Great spots!"
"This is a nice, quiet small campground with a small lake. Our grandchildren loved it. The boat launch is a nice size to fit 2 boats at a time. The only problem is the beach is not that great."
from $25 - $50 / night
Check Availability"They have an Olympic sized swimming pool, nature trails, playground, basketball court, recreation hall and walking distance to harmony and all the live music and nightlife that Harmony and Zelienople have"
"Reason for mark down is due to the trains that came through in the night and it must’ve been trash day in Harmony as we heard dumpster being banged around in the early hours of the morning."
from $30 - $55 / night
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TravelerOverLl 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.
GuideSites 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!
ScoutGood 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.
TravelerWhile most of the campgrounds in the park are no pets- there are 2 loops that allow your furry companions! Loop F includes electric spots! Loved seeing the 'neighbors' dogs get excited and curious when I walked my 4-legged best friend around the site. Clean area , close to a modern bathroom (a few stalls & even 2 showers!) Looking forward to going back at the end of the month.
Scoutnice campsite the closest to Pittsburg that i found. 35 mins
pros
amazing views at this mountain top campsite
45 per night for me ymmv
clean campgrounds
level gravel lots with wood boarders
lots of grass on each site as well
full verizon coverage lte
30 + 50amp services
grey water dump on most sites
water
open year round
cons
no kids park
no dog park
no cable hookups
moderate wi-fi (to be expected)
no black sewer hookup (does have dump station and honey wagon)
ScoutVery conveniently located off the interstate. Follow the signs to the campground NOT the GPS in order to avoid some narrow and sharp turn roads. Staff were super friendly! Front desk staff were knowledgeable and and helpful. We had some issues with our power, and Larry was at our site within minutes to fix it. Big open dog park! There are only a few shaded spots. Spot width was a little narrow where we stayed (on the hill), but perfect for a quick overnight stay. Bathrooms were fairly clean, laundry was nice. The pool looked very well maintained.
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
TravelerIn the past 5 years, I've made 13 trips to Raccoon Creek State Park and spent 16 nights in a tent there. It is my local state park and I can tell you lots about it.
The D loop is really great tent camping at Raccoon Creek State Park. It's tents only, no RVs. So it gets a really fun, party vibe on Saturday nights during the summer. There's a trail right to the beach near the D loop, so it's a great place for families to go with pets. The sites are big, wooded, and all close to the bathroom.
The C loop, however, doesn't take pets (which stinks). When we have our dogs with us, we gravitate towards the C loop. It's fine, but it's not as fun as the D loop.
When we don't make a reservation and we have our dog, we end up in the F loop. It's not our preference (but--let's be clear--even the worst site in the F loop is better than NO trip!).
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.
Campgrounds near Verona, Pennsylvania offer diverse overnight options within Allegheny and surrounding counties. The terrain varies from level valley sites to elevated mountain locations with temperatures ranging from 30-85°F throughout the camping season. Water access points at several locations allow campers to fish local waterways with bass, bluegill and trout being common catches depending on the season.
Disc golf courses: Raccoon Creek State Park Campground features nearby disc golf facilities that campers can access. "The area is beautiful. Nice beach, boat ramps, disc golf, corn hole at campground with kid playground," notes Keith in a recent review.
Lake activities: Crooked Creek Lake provides water recreation options beyond basic swimming. "The lake is great for kayaking or small boats. We fish and kayak the creek opposite the lake," reports Jennifer P., who visited the area.
Historic exploration: Visit nearby Fort Ligonier when staying at Keystone State Park Campground. "There's plenty to do in surrounding areas from Ft Ligonier to the shops in the town. Great place to spend the weekend," suggests Luke K., who frequently visits the park.
Biking on GAP trail: Access the Great Allegheny Passage directly from some campgrounds for day trips. "Awesome campground right on the Great Allegheny Passage trail. We loved being able to access the GAP trail right from the campground," shared a cyclist who stayed at Kentuck Campground.
Spacious campsites: Many dog friendly campgrounds near Verona offer room to spread out. "We stayed at site 18 & noticed the higher the site number (starting at about #25), the further back in the wooded area it was, where there's more privacy," explains Kassie F. about Bush Recreation Area.
Water features: Access to rivers and creeks provides cooling opportunities. "There were a few shelters, nice campsite. It's close to an old cemetery which is useful in telling ghosts stories around the campfire," mentions Lauren C. about her experience at Dravo's Landing Campground.
Clean facilities: Well-maintained bathhouses rank high on camper satisfaction. "Our picnic table was (nearly) brand new composite material and easy to move around. The host was right across from us and very friendly. The campground also had a nice shower just a few spots from us and my wife said it was clean with large stalls," Tim J. says about his stay at Bush Recreation Area.
Friendly staff: Helpfulness from personnel enhances the camping experience. "Upon calling to book a site, we mentioned this was our first trip, they made the utmost effort to accommodate us with all of our needs. They escorted us to our campsite and made sure we had plenty of help getting backed in and set up!" reports Jon H. about Indian Brave Campground.
Seasonal variations: Weather conditions change camping experiences throughout the year. "Got out for a couple hours hiking in the snow. It was great. Just what we needed to stretch the legs and enjoy some family time. We did the Palomino Loop. It also was quite interesting getting to the trail. Some nice snow covered back roads," shares Jay R. about winter hiking at Raccoon Creek State Park.
Campsite selection tips: Choose your site carefully for level ground. "If you have a large trailer may run to some problems most of the sites are sloped and the water is not filtered," warns Imane about Bush Recreation Area.
Noise considerations: Train and highway sounds affect some locations. "Quiet in the camp but lots of highway noise at night if the breeze is just right," notes Kathryn about Fox Den Acres Campground.
Food planning: Limited grocery options exist near some campgrounds. "Plan your meals well, before arriving. There are a couple of restaurants in Ohiopyle, but they are not open late. There are no grocery stores real close," advises Robert C. about camping in the Ohiopyle area.
Playground access: Sites near play areas benefit families with young children. "We rented space 16 late August 2020 and our friends (and their kids) rented #17 on the inner circle, right next to us with the playground right behind us. Great spots! Our kids were within easy eye and earshot of the playground," recommends Tim J. about Bush Recreation Area.
Water recreation: Lakes and creeks provide entertainment for kids. "This is a nice, quiet small campground with a small lake. Our grandchildren loved it. The boat launch is a nice size to fit 2 boats at a time," shares AnnaMarie S. about her family's experience at Bush Recreation Area.
Pet-friendly loops: When traveling with dogs, research specific pet-allowed areas. "We were in sight 32 f loop. It is sunny so pick your spots. Clean rr's with good showers but a bit old. There is a lake with swimming and kayak rentals," notes Larry M. about Keystone State Park dog-friendly areas.
Weekend activities: Some campgrounds offer organized events for children. "This place is great...love the option to have rent electric," shares Jessica Z. about Indian Brave Campground, which offers recreational facilities for families.
Road access challenges: Some campgrounds have difficult approaches for larger rigs. "The hardest part is finding it. The roads get narrow so if in an RV call them for the easiest way in," advises Corey L. about navigating to Mountain Top Campground.
Site leveling: Prepare for uneven terrain at some locations. "Tough to get our 36' fifth wheel in. Don't pass the drive coming in. We had to drive few miles to get looped back," cautions Keith about Crooked Creek Lake.
Hookup locations: Water and electric placement varies by campground. "Bring two hoses to reach your camper. Dump station is out the exit by ranger building. Pull out and make a left and its about 500' down road on left by pavilion. Pull into the second drive to be on the correct side," explains Keith about the setup at Crooked Creek Lake.
Seasonal availability: Services change throughout the year. "We camped here for two nights at the beginning of our road trip. We stayed in the area for bikers along the Great Allegheny Passage, but we talked to a ranger that said it was fine. You do need to register your car if you are parked there because they close the park gates every night," warns Megan D. about off-season procedures at Crooked Creek Lake.
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