Alcohol is prohibited at Lake Waramaug State Park. Please do not bring alcoholic beverages.
Pets are not permitted in the campground.
Attention: You can now make a reservation for the day before your arrival and up until 11 months in advance. For campsites, (excluding cabins) if you make your reservation within 3 days of your arrival you can book a 1 night stay. The maximum length of stay is fourteen consecutive days. if you have a 14 day reservation, all members of your camping party and your camping equipment must leave the park for 5 days before you can return. 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.
Lake Waramaug State Park, CT
Description
Book a Campsite at Lake Waramaug State Park, CT
73 site(s) found
73 site(s) found
** Arrival dates earlier than the online-reservation-window may also be available at the campground.
Overview
Description
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.
Geography:
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.
Facilities:
There are 76 sites, in wooded and open settings, available in the Lake Waramaug Campground. Additional facilities include restrooms, showers, drinking water, a dumping station, picnic shelters, a concession,and gravel/grass parking.
Nearby Attractions:
Nearby state parks include Housatonic Meadows State Park, Kent Falls State Park, Macedonia Brook State Park, and Mt. Tom State Park.
Booking Window
Fri May 17 2024 - Wed Apr 16 2025
Reservations must be made 1 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 11 Month(s) in advance.
Services and Amenities
Within Park
- Administrative Office
- Biking - Road
- Boating
- Canoeing - Lake/Pond
- Dump Station
- Fishing - Freshwater
- Group Picnicking
- Parking
- Picnic Area
- Picnic Tables
- Picnicing
- Pit Toilet
- Public Drinking Water Taps
- Ranger Station
- Recycling Center
- Restroom
- Scuba Diving
- Showers
- Swimming
- Water Drinking
Within 10 Miles
- Grocery Store
- Restaurant
Greater Than 10 Miles
- Hospital
Getting There
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
41.70571, -73.38357
41°42'21"N, 73°23'1"W
From New Milford: Follow Route 202 to New Preston.Turn left onto Route 45. Take a left onto North Shore Road, and follow the signs around the lake to the park. From Torrington/Litchfield: Follow Route 118 to Litchfield. At the intersection of Routes 118 and 202 in Litchfield, bear left onto Route 202. Follow Route 202 to New Preston. Take a right onto Route 45, and then turn left onto North Shore Road. Continue around the lake to the park.
41.70571, -73.38357
41°42'21"N, 73°23'1"W
From New Milford: Follow Route 202 to New Preston.Turn left onto Route 45. Take a left onto North Shore Road, and follow the signs around the lake to the park. From Torrington/Litchfield: Follow Route 118 to Litchfield. At the intersection of Routes 118 and 202 in Litchfield, bear left onto Route 202. Follow Route 202 to New Preston. Take a right onto Route 45, and then turn left onto North Shore Road. Continue around the lake to the park.
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