Established Camping
Austin Hawes Memorial - American Legion State Forest
About
State Park
30 sites in pine woods. Dumping station, bathrooms, showers, fishing. No swimming. One pet/site permitted. *Early season is designated as rustic camping only - no bathrooms, showers or running water available. Portable toilets available. Water is anticipated to be available by May 1st, depending on weather.
Fee Info
$17/night/campsite for CT residents plus a Processing Fee $27/night/campsite for non-CT residents plus a Processing Fee $50/night/Rustic Cabins for CT residents plus a Processing Fee and 15% occupancy tax $60/night/Rustic Cabins for non-residents plus a Processing Fee and 15% occupancy tax A refundable $50 security deposit is required at the time of cabin check-in, and is payable by cash or check only.
Reservation Info
Payment may be made by credit card, money order, or traveler check when calling the toll-free number or by credit card online. There is a $9.00 fee for making each reservation.
Reservations may be canceled up to two days prior to the intended stay by contacting the Reserve America Call Center. A $9.00 fee will also apply for cancellations or reservation changes.
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
GuideNice weekend!
Nice campground, semi private. The sites are spread out enough but you’re not completely alone. You hear a lot of cars going by if you’re at a site that backs up to the main road. Bathrooms are nice, maintained, and well lit. You can get ice and firewood at the camp store at the entrance. The map made it seem like site 30 was going to be set back a little into the trees but it was pretty open and exposed. I’d say 29 looks like the best spot of that loop.
ScoutNice and Quiet
If you like nice big private sites, peace and quiet while providing a great location for fishing and hiking (Henry Buck Trail) then this is your kind of place. Our family likes to get out into the hiking trails and hit activities in the area vs the all inclusive campground experience and this camp site provided just that. Not a negative against the camp site but bring your bug spray! Bugs and ticks abound but it's nature. What else do you expect:)
The Pleasant Valley General Store down the road is great. Provides everything you need in addition to live bait and even a rod and reel to purchase if you forget yours! We also recommend the General Store nearby in Riverton! Great place to have lunch! Although we didn't the chance there's also a drive-in down the road!!!
GuideSmall, Quiet, Cute!
Hawes is one of the few campgrounds in CT that's dog friendly. The sites are nice and large, with room for trailers, and they also have a few cabin sites as well.
There is access to the Farmington River from the campground for your fishing and paddling pleasure.
In the summer, this place is mosquito central, so bring lots of bug spray or be eaten alive!
The camp office only sells ice and firewood, but there's a Stop and Shop nearby, as well as a couple of general stores.
Last but not least - no cellphone service, which is either a good or bad thing, depending on how you feel about it.
Location
Austin Hawes Memorial - American Legion State Forest is located in Connecticut
Directions
Route 44 east from Winsted to Route 318 east to Pleasant Valley; or Route 44 west from New Hartford to Route 181 north to Pleasant Valley.
Coordinates
41.93515129 N
73.00391282 W