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Kettletown State Park Campground offers pet-friendly camping with basic but functional sites for tents, RVs, and cabins. Trails within the park allow leashed dogs, providing ample opportunities for exercise with your furry companion. The camping area remains clean with multiple water access points, and staff regularly patrol the grounds for visitor safety. Pets must be kept on a leash at all times throughout the park, including on hiking paths. Campsites are somewhat close together but still provide enough space for pets to relax comfortably with their owners.
Ward Pound Ridge Reservation provides a more spacious pet-friendly camping experience with well-separated sites that offer greater privacy for campers with dogs. The reservation features over 40 miles of trails where leashed pets can explore, making it ideal for active dog owners. The shelter sites are large and private with easy trail access, though bathrooms may be some distance from the camping areas. Portable toilets are available closer to sites for convenience. Wildlife is present in the area, so keeping pets leashed is essential for their safety and to protect local fauna. The park remains open year-round, accommodating winter camping enthusiasts who bring pets along for cold-weather adventures.
"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"Pet friendly and kid friendly with a playground available. Our favorite site is #25. Up a hill, totally private and has a lean-to."
"Close to the city and civilization, yet large enough to have nice trails and creeks to feel away from it all. The camping sites are very different so it’s useful to go in person and select the area."
from $45 - $55 / night
Check Availability"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."
from $21 / night
Check Availability"Drive-in tent campgrounds. Adequate restroom facilities sprinkled amongst tent sites. Some campsites have raised platforms. All sites have picnic tables and fire ring with flip-top grill."
"The grounds are just steps away from Welch Lake, offering a lifeguard monitored sandy beach which is open during the summer season for swimming, fishing, and small boat craft further out."
from $21 - $24 / night
Check Availability"Tent sites are very private with some dirt roads to exit out but thats what make it unique experience! Bathrooms with shower is near by and has plenty porta potties all around."
"Was close to bear mountains state part and the train station is right there!"
from $30 - $60 / night
Check Availability"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"I 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."
"Beautiful Connecticut beach sits just steps away from your campsite. Well kept showers and bathrooms are abundant and the camp store has the majority of what you need."
from $20 - $70 / 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"The beach is in a walking distance. You can swim or fish there. This camp site has a relatively new and clean facility. There are many farms near by where you can get fresh veggies and fruits."
"However there are too many loud families and the sites are too close in proximity for me."
from $24 - $250 / night
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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.
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.
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.
GuideThe actual beach isn't too nice; not soft sand, broken shells, and cigarettes. However, the campgrounds have nice facilities like a shop, good showers, a playground, and volleyball courts. Be noted PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED in the summer. We were not aware of this.
ScoutBeautiful campsites! Lots of lean to sites with fireplaces in them. You have to go in person to make a reservation and pay. The camp area is beautiful, especially in the fall. Pet friendly and kid friendly with a playground available. Our favorite site is #25. Up a hill, totally private and has a lean-to.
TravelerBeautiful Connecticut beach sits just steps away from your campsite. Well kept showers and bathrooms are abundant and the camp store has the majority of what you need. You can ride your bike from your site to the playground, store, beach, local ice cream shop, coffee shop, or our family favorite, meig’s point nature center. We make it a point to spend at least a week here every summer!
Camping opportunities near Redding, Connecticut span across the rolling Berkshire foothills and Hudson River Valley region with elevations ranging from 400 to 1,200 feet. Most campgrounds in this area sit on former agricultural lands that have been reclaimed for recreational use. Campsites typically experience mild summer temperatures between 65-85°F with moderate humidity levels, making the region comfortable for camping from late spring through early fall.
Hiking extensive trail systems: At Clarence Fahnestock State Park Campground, you can access over 40 miles of hiking trails directly from the camping area. "Great hiking and a lake you can get to and swim in right from the campsite. If you are in to apple picking it is a short drive and it is easy to get into town to take the train to and from NYC," notes one camper.
Water recreation on multiple lakes: Lake Waramaug State Park Campground offers fishing, kayaking, and paddleboarding opportunities on a scenic lake. "The lake is great for kayaking, paddle boarding, canoes and for fishing. Bring your own gear but kayak and canoe rentals are available. The swim area is marginal- best for little ones," explains a frequent visitor.
Beach swimming: Many campgrounds feature swimming areas, but accessibility varies by season. "The beach is closed after Labor Day to the public, but open to people staying at the campsite. Clean and beautiful," reports a Fahnestock camper, highlighting the extended access campers receive compared to day visitors.
Privacy between sites: Ward Pound Ridge Reservation receives praise for its site layout. "Beautiful campsites! Lots of lean to sites with fireplaces in them. The camp area is beautiful, especially in the fall," writes one reviewer. Another adds, "The shelter sites are large and private with access to hiking trails and make for a unique experience."
Natural wildlife encounters: Morning animal sightings add to the camping experience. "Place is perfect kids? It has a huge land of campsite that the kids can run around until their energy out for the night! Plus you would see awesome stars during the nighttime," mentions a camper at Kettletown State Park Campground.
Clean, accessible facilities: Regular maintenance makes camping more comfortable. "Nice place. Sites are clean, it was very quiet, and there were a lot of nice hikes directly from the campground. The bathrooms and showers were also pretty clean too. Lots of water spigots throughout the ground," reports a camper who stayed at Clarence Fahnestock.
Reservation timing: Campgrounds fill quickly during peak season. "This park can book up during camping season in the Northeast so make sure to book early in advance," advises a Fahnestock visitor. For Ward Pound Ridge, "You have to go in person to make a reservation and pay," notes another camper.
Variable site quality: Sites differ dramatically in size, privacy, and terrain. At Croton Point Park, "Both the tenting section and RV sites are each very clustered together, and quite crowded," while at Ward Pound Ridge, "The camping sites are very different so it's useful to go in person and select the area."
Noise considerations: Some campgrounds have nearby transportation infrastructure. "There is a train depot right outside and you can hear them shunting trains all night," mentions a Croton Point Park reviewer, something to consider for light sleepers seeking pet-friendly camping near Redding, Connecticut.
Playground access: Hammonasset State Park Campground offers family-friendly amenities. "Well kept showers and bathrooms are abundant and the camp store has the majority of what you need. You can ride your bike from your site to the playground, store, beach, local ice cream shop, coffee shop, or our family favorite, meig's point nature center."
Nature education programs: Some parks provide environmental learning opportunities. At Kettletown State Park, families can take advantage of the nature center located near select campsites. "The site was very nice, all the people friendly and area beautiful," notes a family camper.
Kid-friendly water features: Water access varies in depth and safety features. "The pool is nice, no deep end. It's very hilly. A golf cart is recommended if your site is far from the pool," notes a visitor to Cozy Hills Campground, highlighting accessibility considerations for families with young children visiting pet-friendly campgrounds near Redding.
Hook-up availability: Electric and water hookups vary by campground. "RV pull through sites were fantastic. It was a great campground for maiden voyage in new rig. Plenty of amenities," reports a visitor to Beaver Pond Campground at Harriman State Park, noting the beginner-friendly layout.
Dump station access: Not all campgrounds with RV sites have full facilities. At Croton Point, "We had to write down our credit card number on a slip of paper before we were given a key that opened the gate to the campground," highlighting the sometimes outdated processes at public campgrounds.
Site leveling needs: Terrain can present challenges at some locations. "We had a loosely defined gravel pad that was level. All sites appeared level. The FHU sites were back-to-back and although there were trees separating the sites, they were close together," notes a Croton Point RV camper, giving practical information about the site conditions.
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