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Cozy Hills Campground welcomes pets at all 178 campsites spanning tent areas, RV spots, and cabins with full hookups. Pets must be leashed throughout the campground, including in the dedicated pet exercise area. Lake Waramaug State Park Campground also permits pets across its tent, RV, cabin, and glamping accommodations, though specific dog-friendly areas are limited. Several pet-friendly campgrounds surround Washington Depot, including Point Folly Campground at Bantam Lake, providing waterfront access where dogs can swim under supervision. Many campers note the campgrounds are very clean and well-maintained, though Lake Waramaug has mixed reviews regarding overall experience. Black Rock State Park Campground maintains strict leash rules but offers extensive hiking trails suitable for dogs.
Bantam Lake at Point Folly Campground provides excellent opportunities for dogs to swim and cool off during summer months. Trails throughout White Memorial Conservation Center connect to Point Folly, offering extensive walking routes for exercising pets. Windmill Hill Campground features quieter, more wooded sites ideal for campers with dogs that may be sensitive to noise or crowds. Macedonia Brook State Park Campground provides rugged terrain for hikers with trail-ready dogs. Bear Creek Campground at Lake Compounce accepts pets year-round but becomes crowded during peak summer season. Most campgrounds require vaccination records and charge nominal pet fees ranging from $2-5 per night. Noise policies are strictly enforced at most locations, with barking dogs potentially resulting in removal from the campgrounds without refund.
"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"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"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"teaching scouts of all ages how to take and prepare for the wilderness survival badges place is clean it has running water has a porta potty and festival you don't have to worry because the state of Connecticut"
"Our camp spot was right above the river the flows behind this spot. You can go sit down by the water. But be careful!"
from $14 / 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"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"
"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
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Check Availability"Tall pines, the sound of the mighty housatonic river, and some car noise on the nearby 2 lane."
"The Housatonic river is wide and shallow but good for soaking on a hot day and right behind pretty much every campsite. The riverside sites have a clear view, the others you walk through the woods."
from $17 - $50 / night
Check Availability"Quiet woods atmosphere with trail’s. Wonderful place to camp. Very clean"
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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.
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.
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.
Washington Depot camping areas span forest and lakefront terrain in the Litchfield Hills region of Connecticut, where elevation ranges between 500-1,000 feet. Seasonal considerations affect water levels at Bantam Lake and trail conditions in Macedonia Brook State Park. Several campgrounds accept pets with specific rules and designated exercise areas.
Hiking mountain trails: At Macedonia Brook State Park Campground, the loop trail provides challenging terrain. "The loop hike over the mountains was good, at times more intermediate than beginner and I wouldn't try to go it with younger kids. We did the east side one afternoon and the west the next," notes reviewer Marque D. The western section requires careful navigation as "the trails aren't marked as well and the map at the ranger's station is off a bit."
Fishing opportunities: Cozy Hills Campground offers on-site fishing popular with families. "Kids caught about 20 fish," reports Rino S. after just two nights at the campground. Another camper mentions the "fishing on site" as a standout feature alongside other activities.
Swimming options: Kettletown State Park Campground provides swimming areas when water quality permits. The park features "hiking trails, a fishing area and a swimming hole, but the week I was there there was a high bacteria count, so no swimming was allowed," explains Elaine C. Water quality testing occurs regularly during summer months.
Private bathroom facilities: At Cozy Hills Campground, the modern amenities receive frequent mentions. "Clean private bathrooms were a plus. Clean pool but only 3 feet deep," writes Kim T. The bathroom spacing can be an adjustment for some campers, as one reviewer notes they are "very clean but very far apart."
Quiet off-season camping: Point Folly Campground receives praise for its peaceful waterfront setting. "Point Folly is a small, quiet campground that has water, pit toilets and I think a dumping station. The campground is right on Bantam Lake which is great for boaters/kayakers, fisherman and families," shares Judy S. Weather conditions affect site selection as "the water front sites on the West Side seem to flood easily if it rains."
Family activities: Structured recreation programs enhance camping experiences for children. "Very nice facilities. Most of the short-term sites are on a separate loop from the seasonals, which made for a nice short-term community. Sites are well maintained, with fresh wood chips and groomed gravel. Family activities, like archery, were excellent," reports Jon R. about his stay at Cozy Hills.
Cell service limitations: Many campgrounds in the region have limited connectivity. At Lake Waramaug State Park Campground, "cell service is basically non-existent. Our trip this weekend was the first time we received more than 1 bar in 20 years." The reviewer adds you can "drive about 5+ minutes out and get cell service."
Site spacing considerations: Campground layouts vary significantly in the region. Lake Waramaug receives mixed reviews about site proximity, with one camper describing it as "an elbow to elbow parking lot of a campground" while another praises the "very large site that easily fits 3 tents." Weather conditions and seasonal timing affect crowding levels.
Bathroom facilities: Facility maintenance varies by campground and time of year. At Kettletown, the experience depends on timing, with one visitor noting "I am usually impressed by its cleanliness and upkeep. This past visit, Aug 2018, I was not impressed. It was run down, poorly kept and seems like the young employees just didn't care."
Pool safety features: Cozy Hills Campground designed their pool with families in mind. "Pool is very nice for families - with no deep end, really safe for younger kids," notes Ann S., adding that the campground offers "lots and lots of activities for kids! Arts & Crafts, Arcade, Bingo, Casino Night etc."
Wildlife awareness: Black Rock State Park Campground provides natural encounters in a controlled environment. "The staff greeted with warm welcomes and big smiles. Even when I arrived on a rainy Sunday. Kids riding around on the bikes and lots of laughter from other sites," mentions Topher L., highlighting the family-friendly atmosphere.
Campsite selection for kids: When booking at Macedonia Brook State Park, consider proximity to water features. One camper recommends sites near the stream: "We had a site right next to the stream. The loop hike over the mountains was good, at times more intermediate than beginner and I wouldn't try to go it with younger kids."
Water and hookup access: At Lake Compounce Campground, RVers should note the partial hookup situation. "Very well maintained and friendly staff will stay again when in the area. Does not have sewer hookups, but does have a dump station," explains Ray B. The campground offers "electric, water and cable TV connections" according to another reviewer.
Site layout for larger rigs: Lake Compounce provides well-designed sites for larger vehicles. "Easy entry, long pull thrus. You will face your neighbor door to door but enough room between you don't feel invaded," notes Diane R. The reviewer adds that "whoever planned this campground is/was a camper" reflecting the practical layout.
Weather considerations: For pet friendly camping near Washington Depot, Connecticut, seasonal timing affects site conditions. "Sites are well maintained, with fresh wood chips and groomed gravel," at Cozy Hills Campground, while at other locations, rain can create challenges particularly for waterfront sites which "seem to flood easily if it rains."
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