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Cozy Hills Campground in Bantam accommodates pets with 178 designated camping sites available from April 15 to October 15. The campground maintains pet-friendly accommodations across tent sites, RV spots, and cabins, with a dedicated dog park area for off-leash exercise. Black Rock State Park Campground and Point Folly Campground also welcome pets, offering varying amenities including fire rings, picnic tables, and water access. Most pet-friendly sites require leashes in common areas, with designated pet waste stations throughout the grounds. The enclosed dog park at Cozy Hills features a 3-foot fence height which may be inadequate for more athletic dog breeds such as border collies.
Nearby hiking trails provide excellent pet exercise opportunities with several campgrounds positioned near water features ideal for dogs who enjoy swimming. Windmill Hill Campground offers quiet wooded sites with clean facilities and trail access directly from camp, making morning dog walks convenient. Gentiles Campground provides year-round pet-friendly accommodations with varying terrain—some campers note the steep roads might be challenging when walking larger dogs. Lake Waramaug State Park and Lake Compounce Campground offer water access for pets who enjoy swimming, though pet owners should check seasonal restrictions as beach areas may limit dog access during peak summer months. Most campgrounds require proof of current rabies vaccination, and visitors should carry vaccination records when traveling with pets.
"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"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"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 !"
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."
"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"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"
"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"We love this State Park because it's close to our home for a quick getaway. This time we tried one of the sites on the water, and I probably wouldn't choose the same site again. "
"I love kettletown, it’s a favorite that is very close to home. It’s a small camp ground and it’s absolutely beautiful."
from $17 - $50 / night
Check Availability"Quiet woods atmosphere with trail’s. Wonderful place to camp. Very clean"
from $25 / 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."
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.
ScoutRecently, 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.
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.
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!!
RangerCampsites Great campsites, wooded and cozy, though a little tight for longer rigs as our neighbors found out when they ran over a wooden post backing in. But spaced apart nicely with lots of vegetation between. Nice and level. Amenities Bathrooms are older and need of some repair but let me tell you I was very happy to see a normal shower head with real hot water! So no complaints here. Laundry facilities were clean and open 24/7 with reasonable prices 2.50/2.00 washer/dryer. And the dryers actually worked. Small dog park, communal spaces, and a camp store all made the place feel like a little village. They even have a wine store- cab sav was good. WiFi I work remotely and WiFi is always an issue. We have Starlink but in a wooded campsite, connecting is an issue but luckily their WiFi was great. Had no issues and could stream just fine. Halloween! We visited mid October and folks had sites decorated and the KOA has trick or treating and other activities every weekend in Oct. we were SO bummed to be leaving on a Friday and miss the festivities because it looked really fun. Would definitely go back. Also, staff was super nice.
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.
Camping options near Morris, Connecticut feature a mix of wooded sites and lakeside access within the region's rolling hills. Most campgrounds operate seasonally from May through October, with limited winter availability except at Gentiles Campground. Sites range from basic tent locations to full-service RV spots with electrical hookups, water access, and sanitation facilities.
Fishing experiences: The Farmington River at Austin Hawes Memorial Campground provides catch-and-release fishing for trout. "Trophy trout river with excellent fishing, but catch and release only," notes Melissa R. The campground serves as a central base for anglers seeking river access.
Swimming options: Bantam Lake at Point Folly Campground offers swimming without the crowds found at larger state parks. "Beautiful lake for swimming, kayaking or fishing. Small little island," notes Mary C. The lake provides a calm environment suitable for families and casual swimmers.
Hiking trail access: Multiple forest trails connect through Kettletown State Park Campground, with lengths suitable for day hikes. "The shorter hiking trails in the area were really beautiful," writes Justin P. Nearby Southford Falls offers additional waterfall views accessible from the campground via a short drive.
Spacious sites: Black Rock State Park Campground provides ample room between campsites. "The sites are very spacious and clean. The park itself is also well kept and clean. Lot of good hiking trails with a scenic view and waterfall to discover," explains Tanya B. This state park maintains consistent site maintenance throughout the camping season.
Family activities: Campers appreciate the organized recreation at Cozy Hills Campground. "Arts & Crafts, Arcade, Bingo, Casino Night etc. Pool is very nice for families - with no deep end, really safe for younger kids," notes Ann S. The campground schedules regular events throughout the season.
Peace and quiet: Weekday stays at Lake Waramaug State Park Campground offer tranquil camping experiences. "If you go during the week the place is a ghost town," mentions katrina M. The lower visitor count creates a more secluded atmosphere compared to weekends when the campground becomes significantly busier.
Bathroom facilities: Bathroom quality varies considerably between campgrounds. At Lake Compounce Campground, "Restrooms are clean and spacious. Showers are great. Whoever planned this campground is/was a camper," notes Diane R. Conversely, at Lake Waramaug, "the bathrooms are usually unclean, they run out of tissue, there is only 1 shower for the entire bathroom."
Seasonal considerations: Most campgrounds operate from May through September with some extending to October. "Stayed until Friday. And the grounds staff smiled and waved as they went by... It was nice. Was able to just relax and do some school work," reports Topher L. about his early-season stay at Black Rock State Park.
Terrain challenges: Several campgrounds feature hilly terrain that can impact site accessibility and navigation. At Branch Brook Campground, "Sites are pretty close together and the campground is close to a fairly busy road," notes Benjamin A. Similarly, at Gentiles Campground, "roads were narrow and steep and hard to maneuver bigger trailers and rigs."
Safety features: Pool areas designed for children provide secure swimming options. "Pool is very nice for families - with no deep end, really safe for younger kids," writes Ann S. about Cozy Hills. The shallow water depth allows easier supervision of younger children.
Field activities: Campgrounds with open spaces accommodate group games and outdoor play. "Kids riding around on the bikes and lots of laughter from other sites," notes Topher L. about Black Rock State Park. The layout allows for children to move freely within the camping area.
Wildlife encounters: Prepare children for potential wildlife sightings during camping trips. "The numerous skunks are an unwelcomed camp amenity," warns Tom J. about Lake Waramaug, while another camper mentions, "The skunk was very friendly and cute." Proper food storage reduces encounters with scavenging wildlife.
Utility access: RV sites at Lake Compounce Campground provide electric and water hookups but lack sewer connections. "It has electric, water and cable TV connections... No sewer hookups, but does have a dump station," explains Richard. The campground accommodates different RV sizes with pull-through sites.
Site layout: Many campgrounds position RVs facing each other with limited privacy. "You will face your neighbor door to door but enough room between you don't feel invaded," notes Diane R. about Lake Compounce. Site selection matters for those seeking more seclusion.
Dog friendly campgrounds near Morris: When traveling with pets, confirm specific pet accommodations at each location. "Staff was friendly, the bathrooms were great but I wasn't crazy how close we were with the other campers and right on the main road of the campground," reports Danny P. about Gentiles Campground, one of the few facilities open year-round and welcoming pets throughout all seasons.
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