French Creek Farms – Utica, PA

French Creek Farms - Utica, PA

Shade Available

Dog Swim Area

Parking

About French Creek Farms Dog Area

French Creek Farms, located in Utica, Pennsylvania, offers a nature-rich retreat perfect for dog owners seeking peace, scenic views, and pet-friendly adventures. The grounds are known for tranquil, quiet settings along the banks of French Creek (which is more like a river), nearby hiking trails, and access to beautiful views. This spot is ideal for campers, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts who want to spend quality time with their dogs while exploring pet-friendly trails and enjoying rustic amenities and natural beauty.

Visitors highlight the grounds as welcoming and dog-friendly, with plenty of space to run your dogs and enjoy long walks by the water. The on-site boat launch makes creek excursions easy, and nature photography opportunities abound. While there are clean porta potties and parking, showers are not available, but the serenity and birdlife more than compensate. French Creek Farms is a great option for dog owners in Utica, PA looking for both relaxation and active outdoor fun with their pets.

French Creek Farms Dog Park FAQ

Are dogs allowed off-leash at this park? Dogs are allowed to run on the grounds, but official off-leash rules aren’t specified—use caution and good judgment based on your dog’s behavior and the presence of other visitors.
Are there walking or hiking trails connected to the park? Yes, there are several pet-friendly trails with various difficulty levels, some running along the creek with beautiful overlooks.
Is there a swimming area or pond for dogs? There is a boat launch and creek access, making it possible for dogs to swim or wade under supervision.
Is there shade or shelter available? The park offers plenty of natural shade from trees throughout the grounds.
Are restrooms available for owners? There are clean porta potties on-site for visitors to use.
Where is the best place to park? Parking is available on-site, near the grounds and trailheads.
Is the park muddy after it rains? Some areas, especially the boat launch, can be muddy and slippery after rain, so plan accordingly.

Reviews

On our route to Michigan we stumbled across this campsite near the French Creek. Unsure how to check in we met Ken who showed us around and let us pick one of the best spots. We had an beautiful quit evening by the campfire and enjoyed the sound of birds and nature. There were no showers but the scenery by the creek made up for that.

Thank you for having us!

Aniek and Koen from the Netherlands

Thank you for having us!

Aniek and Koen from the Netherlands

good place to stay to access French Creek…which is really a river. and it has AC!

I was very pleased with our stay at the cabin. Quiet peaceful and right beside the creek! The cabin was larger that I expected and had a grill on the back porch. It made cooking breakfast and coffee a breeze. The attendant was great as well! There we several clean porta potties nearby. The only draw back was no showers. I would be happy to stay here again.

We rented the cottage for the weekend. Peaceful, restful, comfortable! Mitch was very attentive. Missed an opportunity to meet Ken and Beth. Next time! See you next summer!