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Tomlinson Run State Park Campground welcomes pets throughout its wooded campsites and spacious sites with ample room to spread out. Located just 30 minutes from New Manchester, the park offers electric and non-electric tent sites, RV spots with 30-amp service, cabins, yurts, and glamping options where pets can join their owners. Most sites include fire rings, picnic tables, and some feature hammock stands particularly in the non-electric areas. The campground maintains clean facilities with heated bathhouses that are regularly maintained. Leashed pets are permitted throughout the camping areas, though they must be supervised at all times. The park enforces quiet hours to prevent excessive barking and disturbances. Sites vary in size and privacy with some spots being more secluded, particularly tent site 40 which offers exceptional privacy at the end of a cul-de-sac.
Several hiking trails connect directly through the campground, providing convenient pet exercise opportunities without needing to drive elsewhere. The well-marked trails vary in difficulty with the Fern Trail being particularly scenic with its abundant ferns and stream views. Some paths become slippery after rain, making hiking poles advisable when exploring with dogs. The nearby lake offers fishing opportunities where pets can accompany their owners along the shoreline. Austin Lake RV Park & Cabins, another pet-friendly option in the region, features lakeside and creek-side spots suitable for camping with dogs. Both campgrounds maintain trash facilities for proper disposal of pet waste. The heavily wooded nature of Tomlinson Run provides excellent shade during summer months, making midday walks more comfortable for pets. Most campsites have enough space for tethering pets while at camp, though owners should bring appropriate restraints as specific pet amenities like fenced areas are not mentioned in reviews.
"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"Tomlinson Run is a nice little state park in the northern panhandle of West Virginia. Has a little store, dump station, most sites are 30amp and they have added a few 50 amp sites."
"Pets are welcome. Facilities are older but well kept. Bathhouse is heated with showers that have a fiberglass tub surround, not concrete. Nice hiking trails that connect through the campground. "
from $28 - $40 / night
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- 6 electric sites
- 44 non-electric sites
- Dump station
- No showers; no flush toilets
- Pets"
"Site was fairly clean, but be sure to move the pine tree duff away from the fire pits to be safe. "
from $23 - $50 / night
Check Availability"Adjacent to the lake. Multiple amenities close by. Plenty of activities for the family. Great family owned campground."
"Kart friendly and great spots all along the main strip, lake side and creek side."
from $70 - $250 / night
Check Availability"Tucked away in southeastern Ohio is a gem of a park for camping, hiking and horse camping. Clean water, restrooms, playground, sand volleyball and basketball court."
"Enjoyed fairly level pads, very clean vault toilets, beautiful grounds and walking trails."
from $23 - $33 / night
Check Availability"Very well kept, completely free 1st come campground just outside the very small town of Bloomingdale, OH. Pit toilets and no source of safe, clean water anymore."
"The campground is situated near shooting ranges so the gunfire lasts late into the evening and begins early in the morning disrupting the serenity a bit. The best part - it's free!"
"If you are looking for a quiet getaway with gorgeous surroundings, this is the definitely place for you."
from $119 - $299 / night
Check Availability"Love this campground and lake! The campground is clean and well maintained! Pets allowed witch is a must for us! And I love that you can go across the lake and rent a pontoon boat for the day!"
"I have camped here at least once every year since I discovered Guilford Lake in 2017. The campground is clean (mostly) and quiet. It is dog friendly; all dogs must be leashed. PROS:
Quiet."
from $37 / night
Check Availability"This was another way for us to social distance as COVID-19 was still an issue. I also took photos of the camping bathrooms as each KOA does it a little differently."
"It's been raining and our step out is into mud. To be expected in the area during the winter. If it isn't snow covered, it's muddy. They have a little pizza shop and are right by Gilford Lake."
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.
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.
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!).
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)
TravelerI started camping at Raccoon back in the 60's as a little person with my family. Hadn't been for several decades, but finally got back with my husband and cats the past couple of years. Great park ony a 1/2 hour outside of Pittsburgh. The campground has something for everyone - RV sites with electric (although I wouldn't recommend bringing your 40' rig...sites can be a tad on the smaller side) or secluded sites just for tenting. Restrooms are clean and well maintained. Two loops allow pets F and B, but only some sites in F have electric, so be sure to check if that is what you need. There are many hiking trails that are not too strenuous or you can take a 10 mile trip around the lake. Lots of birds for viewing, particularly near the beach. You can put in your kayak or fish on the shore at the fairly large lake. Boats do require a launch pass which you can obtain from the park office. And don't miss the Wildflower Preserve if you are there in May or late summer! Great place to take the family and relax in nature!
GuideTomlinson Run is a nice little state park in the northern panhandle of West Virginia. Has a little store, dump station, most sites are 30amp and they have added a few 50 amp sites. Most sites are gravel/dirt, Handicapped sites are blacktop. State Park has many hiking/biking trails, a swimming pool, mini golf, paddle boat rentals, fishing, and a couple parks for kids. Enjoyable and mostly quiet park.
Camping near New Manchester, West Virginia offers several options for outdoor recreation in the Appalachian foothills. The region features rolling terrain with elevations around 800-1,200 feet and deciduous forests that provide abundant shade during summer months. Most campgrounds in the area operate seasonally from April through October, with limited winter camping available at select locations.
Hiking trails: Beaver Creek State Park offers numerous pathways for hikers of all skill levels. "Lots of trails to choose from. Some were pretty easy some were a little hilly. My favorite was the fern trail - lots of ferns and a very pretty stream. Hiking poles are recommended especially if it rains," notes Shannon G. from Tomlinson Run State Park Campground.
Fishing opportunities: Multiple lakes in the region provide fishing access. At Guilford Lake State Park Campground, visitors appreciate the easy lake access. "Flat and quiet lake for paddlers. All sites are electric. Potable water on site," explains George, who visits regularly. The campground also has "several docks to fish from and launch your kayak."
Water recreation: Beyond fishing, several parks offer swimming and boating. "We did a nice snow hike. It was great. Just what we needed to stretch the legs and enjoy some family time. We did the Palomino Loop," shares Jay R. about winter activities at Raccoon Creek State Park.
Privacy levels: Tent sites at various campgrounds offer different degrees of seclusion. "My girlfriend and I stayed at tent site 40... Most of the sites were pretty private and ours was probably the most private and had a lot of space since we were on the very end of the road / cul-de-sac," explains Dusty R. about Hidden Hollow Campground.
Free camping options: Budget-conscious travelers appreciate no-cost sites. "Self-register with cards located at pit latrine building. 14 days every 30. No problem getting 40' skoolie in and parked in mostly level spots. Camp fire rings and picnic tables at most sites," shares Donald F. about his experience at Hidden Hollow Campground. Another visitor notes it's "very well kept, completely free 1st come campground."
Lake access: Many campers value waterfront sites. At Guilford Lake, "the camp sites on the water are very spacious, but the ones on the inside of the loop, not so much. But if you're camping with a group the inner loop can be a lot of fun," according to Kevin C.
Site conditions: Level ground varies between campgrounds and specific sites. At Jefferson Lake State Park Campground, "some sites are small and very sloped. Others have lots of room to spread out," notes Kellie A. Another camper mentions it offers "perfect for our little Scamp trailer. Only 5 big electric sites, no showers or potable water."
Bathroom facilities: Quality and availability of restrooms differ significantly. "Clean pit toilets and the campground overall was well maintained. Fire pits have a nice grate to flip over and cook on (this varied highly between Ohio campgrounds)," says Kellie A. about Jefferson Lake.
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