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Ridley Creek State Park's group camping area welcomes pets, providing a wooded escape just outside Philadelphia. This park features pet-friendly tent sites with picnic tables and fire rings scattered throughout its 2,600 acres. Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA also accommodates pets across all accommodation types including tent sites, RV spots, cabins and glamping options. The campground maintains standard leash requirements for dogs, with designated pet exercise areas throughout the property. Most campgrounds in the Wynnewood area enforce standard pet policies including keeping dogs on leashes no longer than 6 feet, limiting pets to 2-3 per site, and requiring proof of current vaccinations. Fort Washington State Park's camping area requires advanced group reservations but accommodates dogs throughout its trail system and camping areas. Reviews indicate litter can be an issue at some locations so bringing extra waste bags is advisable.
French Creek State Park offers pet-friendly camping options including tent sites, RV spots, cabins, and yurts, with dogs allowed on most trails throughout the 7,730-acre wilderness. The park features miles of dog-friendly hiking opportunities with varied terrain suitable for different activity levels. Evansburg State Park provides pet-friendly accommodation across tent sites, RV sites, cabins and glamping options, with dogs permitted in most day-use areas. When camping with pets near Wynnewood, visitors should be prepared for variable weather conditions, particularly during spring and fall when temperatures can fluctuate significantly. Pet owners should note that wildlife encounters are possible in these woodland settings, so maintaining control of dogs is essential for safety. Tinicum Island accepts pets but is only accessible by boat, creating a unique opportunity for camping with dogs away from crowds. The dog-friendly campgrounds near Wynnewood generally offer basic waste disposal stations rather than dedicated dog parks or washing facilities, so packing your own supplies is recommended.
"Beautiful campground — lots of trees, pond, kids play equipment, dog park, etc. facilities all clean and whole place is well maintained. Easy late arrival."
"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."
"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"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"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"year ago with some refreshed insight, additional photos and, well, because once wasn’t enough, here’s a quick reel of HIGHLIGHTS and LOWLIGHTS: HIGHLIGHTS: (1) Hidden slice of suburban woodland tucked"
from $1 - $100 / 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"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."
"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."
from $22 - $40 / night
Check Availability"This row of sites lacked the trees for shade and privacy found at most other sites around the campground. The pool was nice and clean."
"Not close off the highway, but wooden sites. Seems as though people spend their summers there. Pool was beautiful and looked new. Mini golf was decrepit and looked abandoned. Store was nice."
from $31 - $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.
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!
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.
Campgrounds near Wynnewood are scattered across the rolling hills and woodlands of southeastern Pennsylvania, where elevations range from 200-500 feet. Most sites sit within deciduous forest offering partial to full shade during summer months. Temperatures typically range from 30-85°F throughout the camping season, with July and August humidity levels averaging 65-75%.
Fishing opportunities: 2 miles from French Creek State Park Campground, visitors can fish at Scotts Run Lake and Hopewell Lake for northern pike, chain pickerel, bass, and walleye. "There are several warm water fish in the lakes including northern pike, chain pickerel, bass, walleye, muskellunge and several types of panfish. Ice fishing is also allowed at both lakes and the ice thickness is monitored," notes a camper.
Hiking varied terrain: 3.5 miles of trails at Fort Washington State Park lead to observation decks with excellent bird watching. "Should you call yourself a bird watcher, you'll be particularly interested as from this very spot you can view the beautiful raptors that migrate here on a seasonal basis in both the Spring and Autumn," according to one visitor who documented 15+ bird species.
Disc golf course located in the wooded section of French Creek offers a challenging 18-hole course with natural obstacles. "There is also a frisbee golf course in the woods to make it even more interesting and competitive. The trees definitely make it harder!" mentions a reviewer.
Quiet, spacious sites at Lums Pond State Park Campground provide excellent privacy. "The sites are large and well spaced. Many are in full sun. The bathroom facilities and laundry are clean and modern. There are separate, individual shower rooms," notes a recent camper.
Shaded camping areas at Group Camp — Ridley Creek State Park offer a welcome respite during summer heat. "I go camping here almost every year and they a nice open field with two sites and two fire pits. They also have a tone of trails to hike on," writes a regular visitor.
Wildlife viewing opportunities at several parks include deer, foxes, and numerous bird species. "I had the best time here hiking up and down the mini mountains. The water was clear and beautiful and I absolutely loved it," reports a camper from Ridley Creek. At Lums Pond, another visitor mentioned spotting "a few cranes" while paddle boating.
Campground restrictions: Fort Washington State Park Campground only offers group camping by advance reservation. "Great park to do everything outdoorsy including, hiking, horseback riding, hunting and fishing... There's at least two fire pits per camp ground. There's only group camping. They give you firewood—if you bring your own, leave with any left over," advises a camper.
Seasonal considerations: Many campgrounds have limited availability from November through March. Bathroom facilities may be closed during winter months. "Stayed over for one night in early December. Showers and bathrooms were great! If you're traveling through, there are many places to eat nearby," notes a winter camper at French Creek.
Accessibility challenges: Some sites require campers to transport gear by foot. At Evansburg State Park, "this hidden gem of a campground is beautiful. There is plenty of hiking trails. Only downside is having to haul gear by foot to the campsite. Some are further than others."
Playground access: Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA features multiple child-friendly play areas. "This campground was so well maintained. There was so much to do there a pool, lake, horseshoes, cornhole, playground, big pillow and even more. They offer so many activities during the day and text you so you don't forget."
Swimming options: Several parks offer seasonal swimming. "We went for a small hike around the lake - we were toting three kids, one of which was in a stroller," reports a family at French Creek, where a clean pool is available from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Kid-friendly activities: Many campgrounds organize regular weekend events. "They have a playground, so good for kids, but not so much an all adults stay," notes a camper at Clarksboro KOA. At Old Cedar Campground, "every Saturday they had an organized activity for kids…. EVERYONE was extremely friendly."
Hookup locations: Check utility placement before setting up. At Village Scene Park, "amenities include: 30/50 electrical amp on all sites, private mailboxes, public water and sewar hook-ups, 24 hour coin-operated laundry, WiFi (albeit quite low speed), restroom/shower facilities."
Site leveling: Many campgrounds feature paved or partially paved sites. "All sites have a paved level area which made set up a breeze. Sites were not on top of each other," notes a camper at French Creek, reducing the need for extensive leveling equipment.
Water access: At French Creek, "we had electric however no water or sewer hookup. There was a spigot for water at the next site over from us, so we didn't have to walk far to get fresh water." Several campgrounds have shared water spigots, so bringing extra hoses (50+ feet) is advised.
Dog-friendly campground policies: Most dog friendly campgrounds near Wynnewood restrict pets to specific loops. At French Creek, "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, and we didn't have any problems as we took our walks around the loop."
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