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Lazy A Campground's dedicated pet run offers dog owners a secure, open area for exercise between camping excursions. The campground maintains spacious, level RV sites with 30-amp electric and water hookups, plus tent sites with creek access for camping with pets. Dogs remain welcome throughout the campground with standard leash requirements when outside designated pet areas. Clean bathhouse facilities and primitive cabins provide accommodation options for travelers with pets. The owner frequently checks with campers to ensure they have everything needed for comfortable stays with their animals. Sleepy Creek Wildlife Management Area also accommodates pets at their lakeside primitive campsites for $10 per night, though visitors should prepare for minimal amenities and pack all supplies for themselves and their dogs.
Multiple hiking trails through Sleepy Creek's wooded terrain provide exercise opportunities for leashed dogs, with access to the lake for swimming and cooling off during warmer months. Campers report the open fields at Lazy A Campground allow plenty of space for dogs to run and play under supervision. The seven-mile dirt and gravel road into Sleepy Creek requires careful driving but rewards visitors with secluded camping and fewer crowds, making it ideal for those whose dogs need space from other campers. Cell service remains unavailable throughout Sleepy Creek Wildlife Management Area, requiring pet owners to plan accordingly for any veterinary needs. Nearby Candy Hill Campground allows pets but enforces stricter policies including additional fees for visitors bringing animals. Most campgrounds in the region maintain standard fire ring and picnic table setups at each site, though pet waste disposal facilities vary by location.
"We set up camp at Harpers Ferry/Civil War Battlefields KOA Holiday as our launchpad to visit the historic sites in and around Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, and Frederick, Maryland. "
"This place is right outside the gate of Harpers Ferry NP. We walked to the shuttle bus stop. It is a very large KOA, and was almost empty when we visited in September."
from $40 - $80 / night
Check Availability"Unfortunately, it is located right on a major highway. This means there is easy access, but the traffic noise is less than ideal. But the gem of this place is the management and staff!"
"No restaurant within walking range so have food on hand. There are a few places that will deliver but the food is a 5 out of 10 at best. Hwy 81 is right next door so you will hear road noise."
from $38 - $77 / night
Check Availability"This campground is fantastic for kids and pets. Lots of wide open space to run and play. The owners are fantastic! So friendly and accommodating."
"Pet run newly put in. Owners are some of the best!!!!"
from $30 - $40 / night
Check Availability"This hike takes you well above the town settled in West Virginia. While some points are pretty steep don’t let this deter you from completing it. The trail is well maintained, marked, and exciting."
"Harper's Ferry is a little town in WV nestled right next to the Potomac River. It's also a convenient halfwayish point on the Appalachian Trail."
"Beautiful place, tucked in the woods, right next to the river. The RV campsite is spacious, private, shaded, and with full hook-ups."
"Beautiful location right on the river. Meticulously maintained campground. Plenty of space for relaxing experience. Only two RV sites yet full hook up which is a rare find."
from $45 - $115 / night
Check Availability"I’ve lived in Hedgesville all my life and have camped around Sleepy creek lake many time. It’s not till recently that we’ve started overlanding that I’ve realized what a gem we have in our back yard."
"great place to disconnect. no cell service at all- bring a weather radio. campsites are nice and fairly private, wooded between them, many with access to the lake. lake is clear enough in some spots for"
from $10 / night
Check Availability"Playgrounds, dog park, canteen, mini golf, jumping pillow, laser tag, pedal cars, gem mining are just some of the amenities. Very pricey during peak season."
"They also have a playground, petting farm, pedal cars, and sunflower fields."
from $99 - $471 / night
Check Availability"Several rustic campsites with a large lake for the kids, and miles of off road trails for atvs, jeeps, and dirtbikes."
"The road is gravel and could use some work, I’d recommend 4x4 drive. We really enjoyed it and will go back. The reason for 4 stars instead of 5, water situation and the roads could use some work."
"There is no privacy from adjacent campsites, but you are on the Potomac in sites 1 - 7.
Price 2023: $10 w interagency pass Usage during visit: Light during the week. 40% full on weekends.""We stayed at campsite 1 which had nice views of the river and a pretty good distance from neighbors. Closest site to the drop toilet and day use area portapots (very clean!)."
from $20 - $40 / night
Check Availability"Added some more photos to show proximity to other sites. Great spot for some small hikes and history at the fort. There’s also tons of markers on the trails with history."
"My spot had a cool path down to the river. There aren’t really facilities other then a porta potty near the sites and there is a code to get into the gate."
from $15 - $17 / night
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TravelerWe began our membership here this June. it has a great atmosphere on the banks of the Shenandoah River. There are activities every weekend like concerts and group activities. Staff is very friendly and helpful. The facilities are clean and very convenient. Pet friendly; two dog parks.
GuideBeautiful views. Adjacent to a working farm where cows, sheep, llamas, chickens and roosters can graze next to the campsites.
The grounds were beautifully manicured and incredibly clean.
It also had the largest dog park area of any campground I’ve ever seen.
Very nice pool, friendly staff and firewood available for purchase. They will even deliver right to your site.
Very close to downtown Luray, which has great shops and restaurants. There is a very nice 2 mile long walking trail, the Luray-Hawksbill Greenway, near the campground that will take you right into town.
Also close by to some excellent hiking, wineries, breweries and distilleries.
LegendWe set up camp at Harpers Ferry/Civil War Battlefields KOA Holiday as our launchpad to visit the historic sites in and around Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, and Frederick, Maryland.
We paid$114/night(average per night, including fees and taxes) for Site# 94. A bit pricey considering a lack of elbow room, but it’s a great location and everything is well-kept.
THINGS I LIKED:
Location, Location, Location! Close proximity to plenty of historic and tourist places to visit. The Harpers Ferry National Historical Park Visitor Center is literally next door. Harpers Ferry Lower Town and Bolivar Heights are a few minutes by car(or shuttle from the Visitor Center). Frederick and Antietam are each barely 30-minutes by car. Gettysburg, Baltimore, and DC are about an hour’s drive.
Clean and level gravel site with well-maintained utility hook-ups.
Great campground store filled with food, drinks, camp supplies, souvenirs, and essentials you may need while away from home.
Friendly staff in the office& store.
The whole park is quiet and well-maintained.
THINGS I DIDN’T LIKE SO MUCH:
Heads up, big rig owners! Our Pull-thru FHU Patio site(#199) had a serious slope. It was impossible to level my 45’ motorhome without elevating the front wheels dangerously in the air. The nice staff kindly moved us to a FHU site without the patio and furniture. And refunded the difference in price for the lesser site. Thanks for providing the move but ‘premium’ sites should be somewhat level, am I right?
Get cozy, the sites are quite small and tightly packed together.
A $3 per night“Pet Fee” for our small, mostly-indoor dog felt a bit like nickel-and-diming. I realize it only amounted to an extra$12, but he didn’t need any extra gravel.
WOULD WE COME BACK?
ScoutThis campground is very close to Luray Caverns and all that they have to offer. There is also a Duke's of Hazzard themed museum and store where they do live music on weekends nearby, it's called Cooter's. This campground is very small but quiet. It does border cow pasture land so when the wind shifts you get the smell but it wasn't constant and it wasn't unbearable. They have 2 swimming pools and a very large dog park. The bath houses were clean and well maintained. I would definitely recommend this campground.
LegendThis place is right outside the gate of Harpers Ferry NP. We walked to the shuttle bus stop. It is a very large KOA, and was almost empty when we visited in September. The original site the gave us had a large rut and washed out spot, so we could not get level. I checked in the office and the reassigned another space that was much better. Full hook ups, nice clean shower and bathrooms, playground, pool, large dog park.
ScoutOverall great camp ground only thing I noticed is at some of the RV sites the hook ups are in crazy spots some are In the neighboring sites area so you have to drag extensions around them. Also the pool and dog park isn’t on site you have to leave to go to it.
RangerGreat campground for families. Large water park that goes to 3 ft. Playgrounds, dog park, canteen, mini golf, jumping pillow, laser tag, pedal cars, gem mining are just some of the amenities. Very pricey during peak season. We did the camp & store at about $50/night.
RangerThe hike that leads to the lookout about harpers ferry was fantastic. This hike takes you well above the town settled in West Virginia. While some points are pretty steep don’t let this deter you from completing it. The trail is well maintained, marked, and exciting. It is filled with tons of history and when you walk across the bridge from the town be looking out for all the locks on the bridge that have been left behind by other avid hikers
GuideUsually go camping with a Little Guy teardrop trailer, but with the current state of the country, didn’t feel comfortable with sharing bathroom facilities. We booked Yurt #1. It was fantastic. The place was spotless, well equipped kitchenette, grill, fire pit, comfortable beds. We loved our neighbors the sheep, goats and llamas. Checking in was easy, with the keys and map at the office. Park was clean and well maintained. Dog park is great. Wonderful way to start coming out of quarantine. Great hiking nearby.
Gerrardstown sits at the base of North Mountain in West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle, with elevations ranging from 400-800 feet and moderate year-round temperatures. The area receives approximately 43 inches of rainfall annually, creating lush forest conditions that support diverse wildlife populations. Camping options span from state-managed wildlife areas to private campgrounds, with most sites available from April through October.
Hiking and biking trails: The Western Maryland Rail Trail passes directly by McCoys Ferry Campground, offering easy access for cyclists. "About half the campers were bikers," notes Tia, who adds that summer foliage "keeps the noise low" from nearby train tracks.
Lake activities: Sleepy Creek Wildlife Management Area provides shoreline camping with water access. "Boat ramps are available for kayaking, canoeing, and small boats with electric power," explains Jim N., who visited in April 2023. The management area covers over 22,000 acres, with sites positioned along the 205-acre lake.
Target shooting: For those who enjoy firearms, The Cove Campground integrates outdoor recreation with shooting opportunities. "This campground has everything I wanted. Shooting range, ATV trails, fishing, hiking and great campsites," reports Ben M., who visited in August 2019 and rated their experience 5 stars.
Wide open spaces: Campers appreciate the expansive layout at Lazy A Campground. "This campground is fantastic for kids and pets. Lots of wide open space to run and play," explains Casey L. The grassy fields provide ample room for outdoor activities while maintaining campsite privacy.
Waterfront access: River camping draws visitors to Harpers Ferry Campground, where sites line the Potomac River. "Amazing sites right on the Potomac. There is a Ale House above the office that delivers for free to your site (2.5 miles away), just tip the driver," shares ERIC J., who stayed in September 2025.
Clean facilities: Many campers mention the well-maintained bathhouses and common areas at Camp Cacapon. "Beautiful, peaceful, immaculate campground- which now offers hot outdoor (enclosed) shower and hot water in the bathrooms. Everything looks new at campground," reports Theresa R., who visited in May 2025 with a small travel trailer.
Reservation requirements: Some campgrounds in the region operate on first-come, first-served basis while others require advance booking. At Fort Frederick State Park Campground, "there is a code to get into the gate" according to Chelsi S., who camped there in September 2022.
Road conditions: Access to certain areas requires careful driving on unpaved roads. Jim N. notes that Sleepy Creek requires navigation on "a dirt and gravel road toward town," approximately 7 miles from the main highway.
Cell service limitations: Many campgrounds in the region have limited connectivity. Vicky M. reports that Sleepy Creek Wildlife Management Area has "Rangers or park management do not come around regularly," meaning campers should be prepared for self-sufficiency during their stay.
Kid-friendly amenities: Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park provides extensive recreation options for children. "We had a blast and will be returning next season. Multiple pools and a great little water park. Store was well stocked, they also had a ice-cream / quick food store attached to the pool area," explains David S., who visited with his family in December 2021.
Nature interaction opportunities: The Cove Campground offers unique animal encounters that children enjoy. Daniel T. mentions that "there are goats casually roaming around the campground. It adds a fun, unexpected charm to the place," creating memorable experiences for younger campers.
Accessibility considerations: When camping with children, proximity to facilities matters. Adrian F. notes that at Fort Frederick, some sites are "very tight together" while others are "more spread apart," suggesting families select sites near bathrooms when possible.
Site levelness: RV campers should research site conditions before arrival. Adam and Suzanne B. stayed at Lazy A Campground in September 2024 and report, "Large grassy sites. Easy to maneuver. Lots of open space." They mention only losing one star in their review due to sulfur in the water.
Hookup availability: Water quality varies between campgrounds. Erica M. notes that Lazy A Campground has "level rv sites with 30 amp and water. No sewer. And one 50 amp site," important information for RV campers planning extended stays.
Vehicle restrictions: Not all campgrounds accommodate all RV types. At Candy Hill Campground, a reviewer named kcy1998 warns, "CANDY HILL ONLY WANTS RV's that are RVIA Certified," after being turned away despite having a fully self-contained Class B van.
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