DCNR to allow more pet-friendly campsites at state parks in 2022
HARRISBURG, Pa (WJAC) — The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced that beginning in 2022, there will be more pet-friendly campsites offered at state parks throughout the commonwealth.
“We’re getting the word out early that more than 130 new sites at six state parks will be ‘pet friendly’ next year because we know many of our campers like to plan their stays well in advance,” Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn said. “Both our ‘Pet Camping’ and ‘Dogs in Cabins’ programs have expanded slowly and cautiously as park officials gauge camper acceptance and pet owner compliance. We know many of our campers say their park stays are enhanced by the presence of pets.”
Below is a list of state parks that will offer pet-friendly camping:
- Cook Forest, Clarion County, (15 sites);
- French Creek, Berks County, (two cabins);
- Poe Valley, Centre County, (13);
- Prince Gallitzin State Park, Cambria County, (82 in Hickory and Birch loops);
- Pymatuning, Crawford County, (number to be determined); and
- R.B. Winter, Union County, (26 sites and one cottage).
DCNR officials remind pet owners that there will be certain rules that they must abide by, including, leashing, barking and clean up.
Violators may be required to remove their pets from the park, officials note.
Each park will also charge a specific fee for each pet.
For more information, visit the DCNR website.
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