Where to Stay: Airydale Retreat
Airydale Retreat is super dog friendly, and we have stayed there multiple times! They offer two options for glamping. Tent styles sleep 2-4 people and include a half bathroom, outdoor shower and camp kitchen.
The Domes sleep two and include a full indoor bathroom with a shower, kitchenette, queen-sized bed and big, beautiful bay windows.
Things to Do with Your Dog: Hiking Adventures
Thousand Steps Trail
If you and your pup are ready for a workout, the Thousand Steps Trail is one of the most iconic hikes in
the Raystown Lake Region. Built by quarry workers in the 1930s, this steep climb takes you up more than 1,000 stone steps to reach incredible views from the top of Jacks Mountain. It’s a tough trail, so bring plenty of water, pace yourself (on the way up and down) and take plenty of breaks…your legs, knees and dog will both thank you.
Trough Creek State Park
Trough Creek State Park is a favorite, and with 554-acres to explore you can find endless ways to spend quality time with your dog. You’ll wander through shady forests, cross over Trough Creek (be prepared for the bouncy suspension bridge) and see some of the park’s most popular features like: Copperas Rocks, Rainbow Falls and Balanced Rock.
Whipple Dam, Greenwood Furnace and Alan Seeger
If you’re looking for gentler trails, Whipple Dam State Park and Greenwood Furnace State Park are perfect. If you’re looking for an easier hike with plenty of lakeside access, Whipple Dam offers wooded paths and plenty of shady stretches. Greenwood Furnace also offers lake access, but you can find more intense hikes here if you are looking for more than a casual stroll. For something extra magical, don’t miss the Alan Seeger Natural Area, where towering old-growth trees create a cathedral-like canopy overhead.
Things to Do with Your Dog: Water Adventures
If you’re going to Raystown Lake Region then you’re definitely going to spend some time on the water. The lake’s coves and shorelines are perfect for exploring with your pup, and there are plenty of ways to get out and enjoy it together.
If your dog is comfortable on the water, renting a kayak, SUP or 
canoe to paddle along the shoreline gives you both a chance to enjoy the lake in a fun way (don’t forget to pack a dog life jacket). Rothrock Outfitters offers rentals and shuttle service, all dog friendly!
For a more relaxed outing, try renting a pontoon boat. Seven Points Marina allows dogs aboard (with an additional fee) and it’s perfect if you want to bring snacks, anchor in a cove and let your dog jump in the water.
There are plenty of quiet shoreline spots around Raystown Lake where dogs can wade, splash, or just relax by the water’s edge, and it’s a great way to cool down after a hike before heading back to camp. Dogs are required to stay on a leash and are not permitted in the designated beach areas.