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Kettletown State Park Campground maintains pet-friendly sites across all accommodation types, including tents, RVs, and cabins. Sites vary in spaciousness and privacy, with the lower loop offering cabins near hiking trails. Dogs must be leashed at all times in the park, including on the multiple hiking trails that wind through the wooded areas. The park is particularly suitable for families camping with pets, offering clean facilities and numerous watering spots throughout the grounds. Visitors use The Dyrt to find real feedback on camping near Woodbury Center, Connecticut. Black Rock State Park Campground also welcomes pets with designated pet-friendly areas throughout the campground, featuring accessible trail systems for dog walking.
Dogs exploring the trails at Gentiles Campground should remain on leash due to local wildlife. The campground features a swimming pool and is open year-round, with sites that accommodate both tents and RVs. Several campgrounds in the region offer pet waste stations to help maintain cleanliness, though pet owners should pack their own supplies. Branch Brook Campground provides creek-side sites suitable for dogs who enjoy water access, though some wooden deck areas require caution due to weak boards. Lake Compounce Campground extends its pet-friendly policy to multiple accommodation types including tents, RVs, cabins, glamping sites, and yurts. Most campgrounds enforce quiet hours to minimize barking disturbances, with staff patrolling regularly to ensure rules are followed, particularly important at more compact campgrounds where sites can be close together.
"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"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"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"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."
"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"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."
"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"
from $50 - $70 / night
Check Availability"Quiet woods atmosphere with trail’s. Wonderful place to camp. Very clean"
from $25 / 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.
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.
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.
LegendLet me just start off by saying we did stay at the end of the season so the campground was quiet… But this is a stunning park and totally worth a stop if you’re traveling via hwy 84! They had such great customer service and the amenities are on point. 2 separate ponds: one for fishing, one for swimming; large outdoor games; Rec hall with video games, 50¢ pool table, live music; volleyball; boat rentals; and even a baseball diamond! (We picture kickball more than baseball happening here) Facilities were east to use and clean. Sites were wide open and easy to access, my only complaint being that they offer “full hookups” but you’re told to just leave your grey tanks open. We chose to wait and dump on our way out. If you’re a pet owner, you’ll absolutely love the dog run!
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.
Woodbury Center campers can explore the Litchfield Hills region of Connecticut, where elevations range from 500 to 1,100 feet with moderate summer temperatures averaging 70-85°F. The area features multiple camping options within a 20-mile radius of Woodbury Center. Most campgrounds remain open from May through October, with some offering year-round camping.
Hiking trails for all abilities: Kettletown State Park Campground features multiple trail options for hikers. "Kettletown has everything you could want in a state park visit... Swimming area, Fishing area, Hiking, Woods, Camping, both primitive and hook up," notes reviewer DrDavid P. The trails vary from flat to hilly terrain.
Fishing opportunities: Bantam Lake at Point Folly Campground offers excellent fishing. "Beautiful lake for swimming, kayaking or fishing. Small little island," says Mary C. The east side of the lake tends to be windier than the west side.
Local attractions: The area provides access to several historic sites and natural areas within short driving distance. "Close to Southford Falls for a nice hike and waterfall views," mentions Kristin from Kettletown State Park, highlighting regional day trip possibilities.
Large, spacious sites: Black Rock State Park Campground receives praise for its site size. "The sites are very spacious and clean. The park it self is also well kept and clean. Lot of good hiking trails with a scenic view and waterfall to discover," according to Tanya B.
Clean facilities: Many campgrounds maintain high cleanliness standards. "The bathrooms are always kept clean and stocked and there are a ton of watering spots," reports Taylor C. from Kettletown State Park. Showers are typically available at most established campgrounds in the region.
Swimming options: Several campgrounds feature swimming areas during summer months. "Pool was nice and clean but a litte cold. Will definitely come back," shares Rebecca S. from Cozy Hills Campground. Swimming areas vary from pools to natural lake settings.
Seasonal changes: The camping season typically runs May through October with limited year-round options. "Stayed here for 1 season and loved it at first," reports Stacey J. from Gentiles Campground, noting the full-season camping experience.
Campsite differences: Sites vary significantly between campgrounds and even within the same facility. "Sites are close together so recommend reserving two for more space," advises Melynda M. from Kettletown State Park regarding site proximity.
Wildlife awareness: Freedom Farm Homestead and surrounding campgrounds require proper food storage. "I hear coyotes. Won't be surprised if I see a bear in the morning," mentions A J. from Lake Compounce Campground, highlighting the importance of wildlife precautions.
Reservation requirements: Most campgrounds require advance booking, particularly for weekend stays. "Stayed one night....roads were narrow and steep and hard to maneuver bigger trailers and rigs," notes mae from Branch Brook Campground, emphasizing arrival planning.
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