Dog-Friendly Camping near Youngwood, PA

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    Fox Den Acres Campground provides spacious pet-friendly sites across its established grounds, with camping options for both RV and tent campers who travel with dogs. The campground features full hookup pull-through sites for RVs and several well-shaded tent sites that welcome pets. Madison-Pittsburgh S.E. KOA also accommodates pets with designated pet-friendly areas and maintains clean facilities for campers with animals. Most campgrounds in the Youngwood area require pets to be leashed at all times, properly supervised, and owners must clean up after their animals. Campers report the staff at Fox Den Acres being particularly friendly toward guests with pets, maintaining clean grounds even during busy holiday weekends.

    Both tent and RV campers can find suitable pet-friendly accommodations throughout the Youngwood region. Keystone State Park Campground offers pet-friendly sites in their Hillside Loop, making it convenient for campers with large dogs. The area features multiple walking paths where pets can exercise on-leash, with many campgrounds situated near water features that dogs enjoy. Most facilities require vaccination records for pets and limit the number of animals per site. Dravo's Landing offers a free option for cyclists with pets traveling the GAP trail, though campers should secure food overnight to prevent wildlife encounters. The region experiences seasonal changes, so pet owners should consider appropriate shelter and temperature regulation for their animals during camping trips.

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    Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Youngwood (84)

      1. Keystone State Park Campground

      4.3(24)14mi from Youngwood99 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "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

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      2. Kentuck Campground — Ohiopyle State Park

      4.5(84)25mi from Youngwood242 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "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

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      3. Fox Den Acres Campground

      4.6(9)1mi from YoungwoodRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "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 $50 / night

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      4. Madison-Pittsburgh S.E. KOA

      3.9(10)5mi from YoungwoodRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "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."

      5. Laurel Hill State Park Campground

      4.3(28)25mi from Youngwood272 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "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

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      6. Donegal Campground

      3.9(7)15mi from YoungwoodRVs, Tents

      "Peaceful despite being by the highway. The owners were very friendly and helpful. Will definitely be back. Dogs loved it as well"

      "The only thing I can say about this campground that made me not give it 5 stars is, the highway noise."

      7. Laurel Highlands Campland

      3.7(7)15mi from YoungwoodRVs, Tents

      "Nearby all the local attractions that laurel highlands has to offer....Youghiogheny River,  Frank Loyd Wright house, Living Treasures Animal Park,  Seven Springs,  Hidden Valley,  etc.."

      "Laurel Highlands campland is in a terrific location for all the local attractions."

      from $45 / night

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      8. The Blue Canoe RV Resort

      3.8(6)14mi from Youngwood13 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Located on the Youghiogheny River. Many full hookups, great play ground for the kids. New pool, but not open when we stayed."

      "The GAP trail rolls right through the middle of this traditional KOA campground."

      from $25 - $999999 / night

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      9. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Mill Run

      4.1(16)22mi from YoungwoodRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "We ended with a very private tent site with no amenities but around the corner from a pavilion with an outside washing station and flush toilets."

      "ask for with 2 swimming pools. 4 water slides ,tractor rides ,fire truck rides and a train ride alongside the free activities for the kids there is allways something fun to do and only a few minute drive"

      from $115 - $750 / night

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      10. Dravo's Landing Campground

      4.7(3)12mi from YoungwoodTents

      "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!)"

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    Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Youngwood, PA

    531 Reviews of 84 Youngwood Campgrounds


    • Arlyn S.
      Oct. 11, 2023

      Hickory Hollow Campground

      A new favorite quick getaway for me and the wife

      This 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.

    • Whistle P.
      May. 30, 2023

      Pioneer Lakes RV Park

      This place was not for us

      Preface: 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.

    • Sammii D.
      Jun. 29, 2019

      Hickory Hollow Campground

      Wow!

      This 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.

    • Bill  G.The Dyrt PRO User
      Jul. 9, 2021

      New Germany State Park Campground

      A crowded car camping experience

      New 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.

    • Kathleen H.
      Jul. 10, 2022

      Raccoon Creek State Park Campground

      Pet friendly campsite, with electric

      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! 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.

    • B
      Jul. 4, 2023

      Washington-Pittsburgh SW KOA

      Awesome staff!

      Very 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.

    • A
      Sep. 12, 2019

      Hickory Hollow Campground

      Soooo spacious!

      I 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.

    • James B.
      Oct. 7, 2021

      Mountain Top Campground

      very nice for me but ymmv

      nice 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)

    • SThe Dyrt PRO User
      Jun. 23, 2021

      Laurel Hill State Park Campground

      Nice state park with a lake

      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 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


    Guide to Youngwood

    Campgrounds near Youngwood, Pennsylvania range from rustic sites in state parks to full-service facilities for RVs and tents. The area experiences four distinct seasons with summer temperatures averaging 70-85°F and winter temperatures often below freezing. Many campgrounds in this region of Western Pennsylvania maintain proximity to the Great Allegheny Passage trail, offering cyclists and hikers convenient overnight accommodations along their route.

    What to do

    Hiking opportunities: Keystone State Park Campground offers several hiking trails suitable for all skill levels. "The park features multiple walking paths where pets can exercise on-leash, with many campgrounds situated near water features that dogs enjoy," notes one visitor, while another shares that "We did not use the bathroom facilities but they seemed nice. There is a lot to do in the park and the fact that it is very close to home means we will back again!"

    Water activities: Laurel Hill State Park Campground provides fishing, boating, and swimming options. "Kayak rental of $15 for an hour was the cheapest we have seen and allowed us to explore more of the lake," explains a camper. The park maintains a swimming beach and boat rentals during the summer season.

    Cycling access: Dravo's Landing Campground offers free bike-in camping along the Youghiogheny River. "Free bike-in camp site with water access along the Youghiogheny River. Access from the Allegheny Gap trail. There were a few shelters, nice campsite," shares one cyclist who used this site during a longer journey.

    What campers like

    Spacious sites: Fox Den Acres Campground receives positive reviews for its site layout. "Although the campground is close to several large cities, it is very relaxed, wooded, and quiet," notes one camper. Another mentions, "Mostly an RV campground, but several tent sites. Each site was very spacious and well shaded. Fire ring and table at each sight."

    Clean facilities: The Blue Canoe RV Resort maintains well-kept grounds and amenities. "Located on the Youghiogheny River. Many full hookups, great play ground for the kids. Staff make multiple rounds, picks up your trash and delivers your purchased firewood," shares a reviewer who appreciated the service level.

    Seasonal activities: Kentuck Campground — Ohiopyle State Park attracts visitors with its outdoor recreation opportunities. "Awesome campground right on the Great Allegheny Passage trail. We loved being able to access the GAP trail right from the campground," states a camper. Another visitor mentions, "Very clean and quiet. The people selling firewood were the best!"

    What you should know

    Noise considerations: Some campgrounds near major roads experience traffic noise. At Donegal Campground, "The only thing I can say about this campground that made me not give it 5 stars is, the highway noise. It's located right off the highway so the traffic noise is a little loud," explains a camper.

    Reservation planning: During peak summer weekends, many campgrounds fill quickly. "We stayed in a tent site, but had friends that brought their 5th wheel camper. I had my son and nephew with and we all had a great time at both sites. I will definitely be back," notes a visitor at Laurel Hill State Park Campground.

    Weather preparation: The region experiences seasonal temperature fluctuations requiring appropriate gear. "The region experiences seasonal changes, so pet owners should consider appropriate shelter and temperature regulation for their animals during camping trips," advises a local campground guide.

    Tips for camping with families

    Water park options: Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Mill Run offers extensive water features for children. "Mill run by far the best yogi bear/campground we have been to. Second time we have been & they have upgraded the water slides 4 huge slides plus big splash pad with little slide for smaller kids," reports one family.

    Playground accessibility: Several campgrounds maintain play areas for younger visitors. "Wonderful campground. They provide activities almost every evening, making sure everything age range is catered to throughout the week," shares a parent who stayed at Fox Den Acres.

    Budget activities: Many state parks offer affordable recreation. "Small lake where you can fish, paddle boat, and swim. Quiet hours and parking are strictly enforced. Bathrooms are typical for a state park. Activities are limited," notes a Keystone State Park visitor, highlighting the basic but functional amenities.

    Tips from RVers

    Site leveling challenges: RV campers should prepare for uneven spots at some locations. "Okay campground. However, the sites are REALLY not level because the RV sites are on a major slope, especially the pull-through sites," warns an RVer who stayed at Laurel Hill State Park.

    Electric hookup access: When booking sites with electrical connections, verify amperage availability. "They have 30amp and are limited to 50. They seems to have tons of activites going on but we couldn't stay to find out. The spot they gave us had the eclectical box broke," notes a visitor to Laurel Highlands Campland.

    Pull-through availability: For larger RVs, some campgrounds offer easier access sites. "Nice pull-thrus with full hookups for overnights. Bring a quarter for a 10 minute shower! There's one 1950's bathhouse with a few stalls for hundreds of RV sites but they figure you're self-contained I suppose," advises an RVer about their stay at Fox Den Acres.

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    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Youngwood, PA is Keystone State Park Campground with a 4.3-star rating from 24 reviews.

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