Connecticut
Lake Waramaug State Park
73 sites·$17–$50/night
57% booked on peak weekends
We scan this campground regularly and alert you when a site opens up.
57% booked on peak weekends
We scan this campground regularly and alert you when a site opens up.
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Scenically, few bodies of water in Connecticut can rival the picturesque setting of Lake Waramaug. When the vivid fall foliage is mirrored in the un-rippled lake surface, the park amazes sightseers and photographers. Countless water activities may be enjoyed in the park.
Location: Lake Waramaug State Park consists of 95 acres and is located in Kent, CT. Waramaug is the name of an Indian chief of the Wyantenock tribe who had hunting grounds near falls on the Housatonic River, now referred to as "Lover's Leap," in the town of New Milford. Chief Waramaug and his followers wintered in the area now covered by Lake Lillinonah, which was later created by damming the Housatonic, and made Lake Waramaug their summer residence. The land comprising the park, consisting of approximately 95 acres, was purchased by the state in 1920.
Recreation: Activities in the park include camping, swimming, picnicking, fishing, car-top boating, scuba diving, field sports, hiking, ice skating, nature programs, and mountain biking.
Nearby: Nearby state parks include Housatonic Meadows State Park, Kent Falls State Park, Macedonia Brook State Park, and Mt. Tom State Park.
Lake Waramaug State Park Webpage Lake Waramaug State Park Office - 860-868-2592 Lake Waramaug State Campground Office - 860-868-0220 Additional information can be found at the following links: CT State Parks Friends of Connecticut State Parks General Camping Information CAMPING INFORMATION ALCOHOL AND PETS ARE PROHIBITED AT THIS CAMPGROUND. No items may be attached to, hung from, or nailed to trees or structures in Connecticut State Campgrounds - this includes hammocks, lanterns, clothes lines, string lights, etc. Water balloons, silly string, drones and fireworks are also prohibited at all Connecticut State Campgrounds. The possession or use of cannabis (marijuana) is prohibited on all State of Connecticut property Reservations Camping reservations are accepted 11 months in advance until they day prior to arrival at this campground. A two-night minimum is required for all advance reservations, except when making a campsite reservation within 1-3 days of arrival, when making a one-night reservation is allowed. Cabins always require a two-night minimum. The maximum length of stay at this campground is 14 (fourteen) consecutive days. Following a reservation/stay of any length, all members of your camping party and your camping equipment must leave the park for 5 days before you can return. Camping Reservation Freeze Policy: Any reservation with a departure date that is more than 11 months from today cannot be changed or cancelled for 18 days after the reservation was made for an inland campground and 25 days for sites at Hammonasset and Rocky Neck. Check in time for campsites is from 1:00 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. Campers arriving after 9:00 p.m. will be required to set up in a temporary stopover area until the following morning. Cabin check in is from 2:00 p.m. to 8:45 p.m., and check out is by 11am on the day of departure. Firewood: In an effort to protect Connecticut's forests from the introduction and spread of destructive insect pests - in particular the emerald ash borer and Asian long-horned beetle - we are prohibiting the bringing of firewood into state of Connecticut campgrounds and state parks from other states. Firewood can be purchased at local retailers or at the camp office. We greatly appreciate the public's assistance in helping to protect the state's natural resources and apologize for any inconvenience this initiative may cause.