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White Pines Campsites provides several accommodation options for pet owners in Barkhamsted, about 30 minutes from Burlington. The campground welcomes pets at tent sites, RV spaces, cabins, glamping setups, and yurts, making it versatile for different camping preferences. Bear Creek Campground at Lake Compounce in Bristol also accepts pets across their tent, RV, cabin, and glamping accommodations. Most local campgrounds maintain standard leash policies, requiring dogs to remain secured at all times outside designated pet areas. Cozy Hills Campground features an enclosed dog park, though some guests note the 3-foot fence height is insufficient for more athletic breeds like border collies. Sites typically include picnic tables, fire rings, and access to drinking water, with many offering electric hookups for campers with pets requiring climate control.
Wilderness Lake Campground receives positive mentions for its dog-friendly policies that allow pets to swim in the lake alongside their owners. The property features hiking trails suitable for leashed dogs and planned additions including a disc golf course. Several campgrounds in the region offer wooded sites providing natural shade and privacy for camping with pets during warmer months. The American Legion State Forest's Austin Hawes Memorial Campground combines pet-friendly policies with access to forest trails ideal for dog walking. Local weather conditions can change rapidly, particularly in spring and fall, requiring campers to prepare for their pets' comfort with appropriate bedding and shelter. Most campgrounds enforce quiet hours that apply to barking dogs, with management occasionally monitoring compliance during evening hours.
"We were passing through Connecticut and needed a place to crash. Loved this campsite! Very chilled and secluded in your own site. I liked that it felt like a litrle community but still quotr private."
"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."
from $17 - $50 / night
Check Availability"People left their left over food scraps in the grass by my camp so not only has my dog been eating it, I also hear coyotes. Won’t be surprised if I see a bear in the morning.."
"Affiliated with Lake Compounce Amusement Park adjacent to campground."
"We got a tent spot and it was perfect since it was the furthest one away and there was no one near us which is probably why we loved it so much bc we were so isolated. a little disappointed in the site"
"However one issue was the garbage situation. Had to walk a long distance to throw out the trash."
from $74 / night
Check Availability"The campground also has a lake for swimming,trails for hiking, and some nice quiet areas for fishing. Well maintained bathrooms, with available showers, are also spread throughout the grounds."
"Beautiful state park, very clean .. fishing, lake swimming, hiking trails. Bathrooms, free showers .. stores within a 5 minute drive. Most of the camp ground site are not secluded .."
from $17 - $50 / night
Check Availability"Quiet CG near Waterbury CT. Close to major stores for resupply. CG has lots of friendly seasonal campers and lots of other sites."
"There’s two brand new bathrooms on site one of which is conveniently located right by the pool. Owners are doing new renovations to make this place look good!"
from $55 - $150 / night
Check Availability"We arrived at the parking lot of Onion Mountain Park at around 2 pm and proceeded to get our bags packed for the hike."
"It’s up the yellow or blue trail depending on which one you take. However, it’s not a long walk to the parking area from the campsite."
"However, we picked this place because it has an enclosed dog park. It does have an enclosed dog park but the fence is only 3 feet high."
"We stayed near the water. Clean private bathrooms were a plus. Clean pool but only 3 feet deep."
from $72 - $122 / night
Check Availability"Sites are pretty close together and the campground is close to a fairly busy road. The pool and laundry areas were clean and seemed newer."
"Tons of kids activities to keep the little ones busy and great hikes around! Tons of waterfalls in the area and the highest point in Connecticut."
"I happened upon Lone Oaks Camp Site when looking for someplace to stay in north eastern Connecticut."
"The campground is right on Bantam Lake which is great for boaters/kayakers fisherman and families. I have found the east side of the lake to be much more windy than the west side of the lake. "
"Beautiful lake for swimming, kayaking or fishing. Small little island"
ScoutWe have enjoyed our stay. Nice campground with lots of activities and things to do. However, we picked this place because it has an enclosed dog park. It does have an enclosed dog park but the fence is only 3 feet high. While this might be fine for some dogs, I have 2 young border collies that will jump that fence like it is not even there.
GuideMost amazing weekend with tons of woods (privacy is huge for us). Very friendly guests and staff! Amazing weekend with lots of fun for the kids and even the dogs! We’ve been to campgrounds with playgrounds worse than the waters edge dog park. Every one of us had a great time with the perfect campsite deep in the woods (still able to park my 26’ camper trailer). Swimming pool, great playground, among lots of trails and wooded area surrounding almost every site. Best camping weekends we’ve ever had have been at Waters Edge.
TravelerQuaint little campground. Not many tenting sites but along a beautiful lake. Pets allowed. Bathrooms close by 10, something to keep in mind. And they’re cash or check only! Taylor Pond is not far and a great hike to bring both kids and pets. This campground was perfect for us and our dog. Bring your own kayaks or use the campgrounds free of charge.
GuideMy first visit to New York state was amazing, largely in part due to my campsite at the Woodland Hills campground. I had a back in site and was having problems with my camper, and they were able to change to a pull through at time of check in. However, it was in early May and before the summer crowds. The pond has a fountain which sounds like a small waterfall at night, and wildflowers were in bloom. Very nice bathrooms and showers, and my dog loved the dog park.
RangerI really wanted to like this place. It's in a very cool area that I didn't expect to be so awesome. First main issue was how bad the cell reception is. Normally, I'd day that's a perk for camping but we're full-timers and work on the road so it is important for us. Next, the place is massive and they are more about make money than making people comfortable. What could easily be a very nice and spacious pull-thru spot are 2 back to back back-ins. Unless you're lucky enough to get an end spot, those are pull-thru. Pros: awesome dog park, great office with laundry, activities, arcades, adult only room, community campfire, indoor pool with lifeguard, the staff is nice, there's a lake for swimming, boating, catch and release fishing. Their basketball court is on a shuffleboard court, playground is nice though. Close to Old Sturbridge Village and many cool hikes and MA cities.
LegendI had a hankering for East Coast seafood, so I picked Hammonesett Beach State Park for Connecticut. Our 2nd state of 5.
Hammonesett Beach has a huge campground. They divide the loops with names. I unfortunately chose Pequot. This loop has THE WORST bathrooms/showers on the South side of the campground. Looks like they were built in 1950s with rotten wood siding. Dirty. The showers were outside the bathroom- there was a bench & hooks OUTSIDE! We found out all the other loops had modern bathhouses.
My first impression of this campground is it's loud, crazy busy & there's traffic noise from the beach road. I actually liked it! This is a fun campground for families. There were kids on bikes, scooters, skateboards,roller blades. Watch your speed! They don't always watch out for your car.
I found out most people stay through Sunday & leave on Monday. There were still lots of campers left. Lots of tent campers.
I chose site 14 on the Pequot Loop because I thought I would have a view of one of the ponds. There was tall vegetation, so that was out.
The sites on the other side of the loop were right by the main beach road. Noisy during the day, but quiet at night.
There are some sites with shade, but most are sunny.
There's no electricity at most of the sites. Our site was full sun(yay for the solar panel!). On Beach Road in the campground there's 2 rows of full hookup sites, but they go FAST! I tried.
NO PETS! Including dogs.
No WiFi, but there's cell service. At least 5 dump stations.
The beach was popular.
There was a stream running from a pond that kids were playing in.
They have a beautiful Nature Center. A couple of easy hikes through one of the preserves.
This was a good base camp for the area. Gillette Castle & other state parks are within driving distance. Connecticut is a beautiful state!!
TravelerClean, family friendly campground. Pet friendly with plenty of area to walk. Close to I-95 and 15 minutes from the beach. fishing areas for the kids. Spots are well organized and no issues with hookups. Propane is available at the store.
TravelerI have camped here many times. There are three campsites; two that require short hikes (.5 miles and .75 miles, respectively) and a third that can be driven to. Each one is far away from the others. The two that are closest are still divided by several hundred feet of wooded area; you can hear if someone at the other campsite shouts loudly enough, but you can't hear normal conversation or see any lights.
There is no cell phone coverage at any of the campsites (if you care about that while camping).
All of the campsites are right next to the Shepaug River. There is a very crude outhouse between campsites #1 and #2, but none at #3. Each campsite has a designated fire pit, and the Steep Rock Association provides ample firewood. SR 1 and SR 2 both have picnic tables at them; SR 3 does not. Pets are welcome; there are many people hiking and camping with dogs, and people ride horses down some of the trails.
On 9/2/17, when camping at SR1, we saw a Dumpster on the side of the trail that leads from campsite SR1 to campsite SR2. I have never seen a Dumpster anywhere at Steep Rock before, so I don't know if that is a permanent new addition or if it was there temporarily.
Reservations are required and can be made by contacting the Steep Rock Association office during the week.
ScoutThis is a nice family friendly campground that makes for easy trips. There are a variety of sites available, from open field sites to more wooded and private areas. The campground also has a lake for swimming,trails for hiking, and some nice quiet areas for fishing. Well maintained bathrooms, with available showers, are also spread throughout the grounds. Not pet friendly unfortunately.
Situated in northwest Connecticut, the Burlington area offers diverse camping options surrounded by the Litchfield Hills region. The elevation ranges from 600-900 feet above sea level, creating varied terrain for different camping experiences. Weather patterns in this region can change rapidly with temperature variations of 30-40 degrees between day and night in spring and fall seasons.
Hiking trails: Austin Hawes Memorial Campground provides access to numerous forest paths. "Excellent campground for tent campers. Right on the farmington river and off the main road with access to many many other favorable fishing spots," notes Tom C., highlighting the location's convenience for outdoor activities.
Fishing opportunities: Austin Hawes Memorial Campground sits along the Farmington River with premium catch-and-release zones. "Trophy trout river with excellent fishing, but catch and release only," explains Melissa R., pointing to the quality of the fishing experience.
Swimming options: Point Folly Campground offers direct lake access. "Beautiful lake for swimming, kayaking or fishing. Small little island," says Mary C., describing the recreational activities available at Bantam Lake.
Spacious campsites: Many locations offer ample space between sites. At Black Rock State Park Campground, "There are a variety of sites available, from open field sites to more wooded and private areas," according to Mathew D., showing the range of camping environments.
Clean facilities: Campgrounds maintain well-kept bathroom facilities. "Extremely helpful to my newbie lack of knowledge!" shares Cheryl R. about her experience at Bear Creek Campground, emphasizing the supportive environment for first-time campers.
Wildlife viewing: Natural habitats support diverse animal populations. "This is an interesting camp ground. As I am set up for bed I see one other large tent that looks deserted... I hear coyotes. Won't be surprised if I see a bear in the morning," reports A.J. from Lake Compounce Campground, indicating the active wildlife in the area.
Limited cell service: Some campgrounds have spotty coverage. "Last but not least - no cellphone service, which is either a good or bad thing, depending on how you feel about it," explains Katherine P. about Austin Hawes Memorial Campground, highlighting connectivity limitations.
Seasonal considerations: Weather patterns affect camping conditions. "Local weather conditions can change rapidly, particularly in spring and fall, requiring campers to prepare with appropriate bedding and shelter," notes information from the region.
Reservation requirements: Most sites require advance booking. "Stayed here for 2 nights midweek. Kids caught about 20 fish. The pool is nice, no deep end. It's very hilly," shares Rino S. about Cozy Hills Campground, indicating the importance of planning visits according to facility features.
Kid-friendly activities: Look for campgrounds with planned events. "Two big pools, store, bar for adults with live entertainment. Tons of kids activities going on all day," recommends Kim T. about Lone Oak Camp Sites, emphasizing the organized recreation options.
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