Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Kent, CT

Macedonia Brook State Park Campground permits pets at its wooded campsites along the brook, offering both tent and RV sites with electric hookups, drinking water, and fires allowed. Lake Waramaug State Park Campground also welcomes pets at its lakeside location with boat-in access, providing showers, toilets, and sanitary dump facilities for campers. Cozy Hills Campground features an enclosed dog park, though some pet owners note the 3-foot fence height may be inadequate for larger or more athletic dogs. Housatonic Meadows State Park Campground allows pets at its riverside location with boat access and hiking opportunities. Most campgrounds in the area require pets to be leashed at all times, with proper vaccination documentation available upon check-in. Several campgrounds offer pet waste stations and designated pet exercise areas. Visitors use The Dyrt to find real feedback on camping near Kent, Connecticut.

Taconic Hereford Multiple Use Park provides free dispersed camping with pets allowed, though facilities are minimal with no drinking water, electric hookups, or toilets. Nearby Kenneth L Wilson Campground features a fenced dog park that receives positive reviews from pet owners, with one camper noting their dog loved the spacious area. When camping with pets in the region, owners should be prepared for wildlife encounters, including bears that have been spotted at Macedonia Brook State Park. Campgrounds typically require vaccination records at check-in, with most enforcing leash rules throughout the grounds. The Catskill region offers numerous hiking trails accessible from Kent-area campgrounds, with varying difficulty levels suitable for dogs of different abilities. Several campgrounds provide creek or lake access where dogs can cool off, though swimming policies vary by location.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Kent, Connecticut (99)

    1. Macedonia Brook State Park Campground

    7 Reviews
    Kent, CT
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 927-3238

    $14 / night

    "We camped next to the brook and one couldn't have had a much better experience! Had supper in nearby Kent which is a fantastic small village."

    "Our camp spot was right above the river the flows behind this spot. You can go sit down by the water. But be careful!"

    2. Lake Waramaug State Park Campground

    9 Reviews
    New Preston, CT
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 868-0220

    $17 - $50 / night

    "My family has been camping at Lake Waramaug for over 20 years. I can say most of what’s been said is true or partially so but whether it’s bad or good depends on your point of view."

    "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 !"

    3. Cozy Hills Campground

    8 Reviews
    Bantam, CT
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 567-2119

    $72 - $122 / night

    "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."

    4. Clarence Fahnestock State Park Campground

    34 Reviews
    Fishkill, NY
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (845) 225-7207

    $17 / night

    "With Covid/social distancing requirements, many sites are closed so it’s extra quiet and spread out. I stayed at site 6 with my seven year-old daughter from Tue-Thur."

    "When you are camping with a large group of friends and don't all have access to a car, this is the perfect spot."

    5. Housatonic Meadows State Park Campground

    3 Reviews
    Cornwall Bridge, CT
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 672-6772

    $17 - $50 / night

    6. Freedom Farm Homestead

    1 Review
    New Milford, CT
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (914) 508-1594

    $50 - $70 / night

    7. Point Folly Campground

    2 Reviews
    Bantam, CT
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 567-0089

    "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"

    8. Lone Oak Camp Sites

    12 Reviews
    Norfolk, CT
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (800) 422-2267

    "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."

    9. Taconic Hereford Multiple Use Park

    2 Reviews
    Verbank, NY
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (845) 256-3000

    "Less then 10 min drive from town, but hiking in and finding a suitable place to make camp has the feeling of the wild, with the safety of having full cell service."

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Kent, CT

578 Reviews of 99 Kent Campgrounds


  • Kim J.
    Jun. 8, 2025

    Cozy Hills Campground

    Very nice campground however…

    We 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.

  • Kirstin T.
    Sep. 14, 2017

    Catskill/Kenneth L Wilson Campground

    Lots of fun

    The campsite was great. Big and going after Labor Day means there was tons of space. Well priced. We did have neighbors that had a trailer and used their generator early in the morning and late at night. Beside that it was fantastic. We had planned on driving to hiking but there was so much to do around the camp site we just walked around and did the hiking near by. The dog park is wonderful. Our dog loved it.

  • D
    Oct. 4, 2021

    Catskill/Kenneth L Wilson Campground

    Big Widely Spaced Sites

    Lots of room in many sites for my 24 ft RV and 30 ft trailer. Big meadow in middle with new full playground set.

    Dry camping but water available and a sewer dump. Gotta haul your own trash.

    Two ponds to play in and a fenced dog park.

    Some nice hiking in the park.

  • T
    Sep. 19, 2022

    Catskill/Kenneth L Wilson Campground

    Nice stay and very friendly staff

    Such a clean and well maintained campground. Staff were so nice and friendly. Only one shower area that was a bit of a trek from our site, a bike would have been nice to get around. We had to move our tent as we had set it back too far and was not on the site pad and park ranger Brian who was very lovely came and asked us to move it and we had a nice chat. Lovely big dog park. There are some nice little walks and small hikes on the ground with a lake that you can rent kayaks or canoes. Close to Woodstock which is a cute town. Our site was a little exposed but the sites either side of us were closed for restoration thankfully. There are some more secluded and set back sites too though.

  • Allen N.
    Aug. 12, 2020

    Jellystone Park Gardiner

    Serious Dog Bite Incident

    Recently, we camped here for a week. We don’t ever post negative reviews like this. The last day, we experienced a violent attack by a very large and aggressive Pit Bull. The Pit Bull did not have a collar or a leash and was accidently let out of the RV to roam free and unsupervised. It immediately ran to our site(4 sites away) and attacked our dog that was tied at the time. The incident was unprovoked. While trying to save our dog, my wife and I were also attacked. The wounds were serious enough to require emergency transport to a hospital for treatment including stitches. All we could think of was what might have happened if our granddaughter had been playing with our dog. 

    To put it mildly, their existing pet policy is grossly lacking. They never checked what breed of dog or ask to see documentation of shots when we were registering. Yogi Bear Jellystone Park needs to better manage their pet policy to address aggressive dog breeds and ensure the safety of campers. We camped there for seven days and saw multiple sites have more than one large dog, which in many places we’ve camped at would have been banned due to breed type or size. We have RV’ed extensively across the US and have never seen such careless enforcement of a pet policy regarding aggressive dog breeds. Seriously, think about avoiding this park if you have pets or small children.

  • A
    Jun. 3, 2024

    Spacious Skies Woodland Hills

    A peaceful place with character.

    My 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.

  • K
    Sep. 27, 2021

    Catskill/Kenneth L Wilson Campground

    Camp cozy!

    Can a campground be cozy? I think this place is. 

    It's not too big, and it's not too small, it's just right. 

    Bring decent tent pegs because you will probably hit a stone or two. 

    They sell huge bags of firewood for 8 or 9 dollars and it's much better than the plastic wrapped stuff you get at convenience stores.

    Last time we went they were sold out and we had to buy (damp) wood elsewhere.

    Each loop has a bathroom. They are clean and well-lit.

    They have a single building for trash/recycle/reuse and for washing dishes. They also have a playground and a dog park.

    The campsites are nice and shaded.

    Each site has a picnic table and grill. The picnic tables can be moved around. 

    No Wi-Fi. Haven't tried to make a call so I'm not sure about that.

    I'd feel safe here if I camped alone. Staff are friendly and helpful.

  • Michael O.
    Aug. 16, 2017

    Steep Rock Association

    Great secluded campsites!

    I 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.

  • M
    Mar. 18, 2017

    Black Rock State Park Campground

    A nice family friendly campground

    This 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.


Guide to Kent

Discover the best spots for pets-allowed camping near Kent, Connecticut, where you and your furry friends can enjoy the great outdoors together.

Pet-friendly campgrounds include cozy spots for your canine companions

  • Mills Norrie State Park Campground welcomes pets, making it a great choice for families looking to explore the Hudson River Valley with their dogs.
  • Lone Oak Camp Sites offers a friendly atmosphere for pets, with plenty of space for them to roam and enjoy the outdoors.
  • Cozy Hills Campground is known for its pet-friendly policies, allowing you to bring your furry friends along for family fun and activities.

Dog-friendly activities while camping near Kent

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Frequently Asked Questions

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Kent, CT is Macedonia Brook State Park Campground with a 4.6-star rating from 7 reviews.

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