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Lake Waramaug State Park Campground

8 Reviews

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Location

Lake Waramaug State Park Campground is located in Connecticut

Directions

From New Milford: follow Route 202 to New Preston. Turn left onto Route 45. Take a left onto North Shore Road and follow the signs around the lake to the park. From Torrington/Litchfield: follow Route 118 to Litchfield. At the intersection of Routes 118 and 202 in Litchfield bear left onto Route 202. Follow Route 202 to New Preston. Take a right onto Route 45 and then a left onto North Shore Road. Continue around the lake to the park.

Address

30 Lake Waramaug Rd
Kent, CT 06757

Coordinates

41.7090002 N
73.38400036 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.
Boat-In
Sites accessible by watercraft.

Stay Connected

WiFi
Available
Verizon
Unknown
AT&T
Unknown
T-Mobile
Good

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Group
Cabins
Tent Cabin

Features

For Campers

Market
ADA Access
Trash
Picnic Table
Firewood Available
Reservable
Showers
Drinking Water
Electric Hookups
Toilets
Fires

For Vehicles

Sanitary Dump
Pull-Through Sites

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General Info

katrina M.

Traveler

Reviewed Apr. 17, 2022

Quiet w/minimal amenities

Pros:

Sites are HUGE.

Bathrooms, water, showers are close by.

You will almost always have a view of the water.

There is easy access to the swimming area.

The general area is rural and pretty.

Great brewery nearby.

Good spot for a week-day group to stay.

Cons:

There is ONLY swimming and biking on a somewhat busy road, no playground.

The campground store is likely not going to be open so bring everything you need.

The staff are kind of a pain in the butt.

There are lots of skunks and squirrels that will get into EVERYTHING even in a bin.

Wouldn't even TRY to stay here on a weekend unless you like seeing/hearing your neighbors' every move as there is zero privacy.

Month of VisitJuly

Mo S.

Scout

Reviewed Sep. 2, 2020

Good for people with toddlers. Very boring with older children.

Plan on bringing your own food and cooking. It is a 10 mile drive that takes about a half an hour to complete to get any take-out.
The Snack Shack is only open on weekends and its future is in doubt as this year's owners said they don't plan to renew contract. Cash only at present.
If you have your own paddleboard or canoe or kayak, this would be a good place to use them. If you don't there are very expensive rentals available on site.
Ice is $2 a bag and firewood $5 a bundle. Cash only. Good quality.
The camp office is only staffed until 5 pm!
There is a really great (but very short .65 miles) hiking trail behind the campground and a cool big rock to climb on near the bathrooms further away from the office and a field that would be good for flying kites, model airplanes or drones behind the state park parking lot.
It is possible to get a phone signal up at the "lookout" of the hike.
Monday apparently is trash day in the area for all the homes around the lake. They start collecting very early and the sound really carries over the lake.
Bring scooters or bikes for little kids to use within the camp.
There is a lot of good hiking that can be done within a 20 min-1/2 hour 8-12 mile drive. A good one would be the Steep Rock Association's Macricostas Preserve, where you can hike up and see the sun set over the lake.
The swimming area is an absolute joke, unless you are 18 months old, and then its probably perfect. (Extremely small, extremely shallow, and some sand to dig in.)
You will not feel like you are getting out in nature. The lake area is very built up and all private, except for the nice promenade area of the state park campground, which is not at all rustic, but good for drinking coffee or reading by the lake.
Every campsite has deep drainage ditches, likely roots, and stumps as well, but not too much pine in the immediate vicinity to make a mess of your gear.
The roads around the campground are very narrow with a lot of blind curves. Be careful and aware when driving, and I think cyclists are taking a gamble.
Fair number of motorcyclists on a sunny Sunday afternoon, but they seemed fairly quiet and aware, so weren't bothersome.
A car alarm at a nearby house went off, and didn't turn off until the battery died.

It was not at all what we expected, but we tried to make the best of it. We were disappointed. I don't even know why anyone would go to the regular state park at all. CT has much nicer ones with more to do.

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Month of VisitSeptember

Ossama B.

Guide

Reviewed Aug. 5, 2020

Great family campground loop

One of my favorite so far , went with family , to comply w covid and social distancing, the camp only rent your site and no one on your left or right or across ! Amazing ! If you like lakes and water sports , make sure you target this place . Great for kayaking, canoeing, water skiing and more ! People were fishing and swimming. You can’t tie any thing to trees , so no hammock tied to trees :( , bathrooms were clean , only 2 showers at the camp so you gotta wait your turn.scenery is breathtaking , mesmerizing and you forget yourself looking at the nature ! Have a great camping .

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katrina M.

Traveler

Reviewed Mar. 8, 2019

Been camping here for years

Pros:

You can get a VERY large site that easily fits 3 tents.
The area is lovely and the people in the area are really nice too.
There is a lake across the street where you can paddle, swim, etc... (free to campers)
The showers are free and the water is usually warm.
True, there are cows on the farm hill... but I think that's nice.
If you go during the week the place is a ghost town.

Cons:

True, there are skunks and other animals that are residents and they are prolific.
True, the bathrooms are usually unclean, they run out of tissue, there is only 1 shower for the entire bathroom AND they clean them right when people are waking and need to pee (between 7-8).
True, people drive too fast on the road between the campground and lake AND in the campground.
The recycling and garbage truck will wake you around 6-7 am.
I would never camp here on a weekend.... it is a party place then.
True, the people who work there have lots of arbitrary rules (like you may not tie ANYTHING to trees) but they don't follow through on the important ones like drinking and quiet times.

Truly, it's a lovely place but I'm not sure that you couldn't find better. I like Lake Waramaug for a large group during the week... otherwise, I'd pass.

Month of VisitJuly

Tom J.

Scout

Reviewed Feb. 28, 2019

A very tired campground. Full of problems and inconsistencies.

This campground changed in the last few years, but not for the better. It is apparent that the manager does not like campers. If you have a tent, you are treated ok, until you violate one of their endless rules. Then they have the police escort you out.. If you have a pop-up or anything above the ground on wheels they make your life miserable and prevent you from camping in the front row where the sites are larger, level, and have a lake view. Bathrooms are dirty and uncared for, toilet paper is non-existent in the afternoon. Alcohol is not allowed but is poorly enforced. Quiet hours are not enforced. Two cars per site is not enforced. Loud Boomboxes are the norm. People using the lakeside state park walk through your campsite to go use the campground bathroom and showers - hence the toilet paper issue in the bathroom. Unfortunately, some of those day picnickers think your stuff is free for the taking. NEVER LEAVE YOUR STUFF UNGUARDED. The numerous skunks are an unwelcomed camp amenity. Watch your children, cars go racing through the campground! If you are looking for stress free and peaceful, this is not the place. It is party central on the weekends.The staff leaves at random times, either 3 pm, 5 pm or 9 pm and then you are on your own. But don't worry, there is a sometimes functioning emergency phone outside the camp office. Oh yes, and there is no cell service in that area. Have fun. But I'm not going back. Are you sure you want to camp here?

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Month of VisitAugust

Sam G.

Scout

Reviewed Jul. 20, 2018

Simple and sweet

Absolutely lovely campground with a beautiful view and all of the amenities you could want from a small campsite. The trail is a nice hile up to a stunning view. We'll definitely be going back.

Thomas M.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 1, 2018

Tired and Crowded

This is an elbow to elbow parking lot of a campground. All their campground rules were unenforced, so it is a dri king party atmosphere. The bathrooms are unclean (with paint pealing off the walls) and the showers were cold in the afternoon. The opulent homes around it make this a surprisingly depressing campground.

The skunk was very friendly and cute.

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Michelle D.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 28, 2016

The Cows Mooing on the other side of the lake will wake you in the morn

Great little park. Lots of fishing, swimming, and overall fun. A main road does separate the camp sites from the water so it is important to look after little ones. Great biking in the area as well.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the max vehicle length at Lake Waramaug State Park Campground?

Lake Waramaug State Park Campground allows vehicles up to 30 feet.

Are fires allowed at Lake Waramaug State Park Campground?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Lake Waramaug State Park Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Lake Waramaug State Park Campground have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Lake Waramaug State Park Campground does not have wifi.