Attention: The Camp Office is open until 9:00 p.m. daily. Campers must be on site by 8:45 p.m. for check in. After 9:00 p.m., the camp office will be closed, and no check-ins will be allowed. Pets are not allowed at this campground. The possession or consumption of alcohol is prohibited at this campground. The possession or use of cannabis (marijuana) is prohibited at all CT State Parks and Forests.

Lake Waramaug State Park, CT

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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.

Alerts and Important Information

Alcohol is prohibited at Lake Waramaug State Park. Please do not bring alcoholic beverages.

Pets are not permitted in the campground.

Reservations can be made the day before your arrival and up until 11 months in advance. A two-night minimum is required for all cabin reservations, and for campsite reservations made at least 3 days in advance. For campsites, (excluding cabins) if you make your reservation within 3 days of your arrival you can book a 1 night stay. Between stays, all campers, including all occupants of the site, as well as all camping equipment, must leave the campground for 5 days. Leaving camping equipment (i.e. campers, RVs, etc,) at state campgrounds for back-to-back reservations is not permitted, even if used by different occupants. During this mandatory five-day interim period, all camping equipment must be removed from the campground, and may not be transferred to other sites to be used by other occupants. All occupants must also leave the park for five days and may not stay on other sites within the campground during this time.

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 - the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is taking the following action:

Prohibiting the bringing of firewood into state of Connecticut campgrounds and state parks from other states. As an alternative, firewood can be either purchased at the camp stores within the state campgrounds or at local retail sellers of firewood.
The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection greatly appreciates the public's assistance in helping to protect the state's natural resources and apologizes for any inconvenience this initiative may cause.
PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED AT THIS CAMPGROUND.

THE POSSESSION OR CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL IS PROHIBITED AT THIS CAMPGROUND.

THE POSSESSION OR USE OF CANNABIS (MARIJUANA) IS PROHIBITED ON CT STATE PARK AND FOREST PROPERTY.

Additional information can be found at the following address.
CT State Parks (DEEP) or Friends of Connecticut State Parks

General Camping Information
If you have any questions, please call 1-866-287-2757 or 1-866-CTPARKS.
Explore the natural and cultural histories of Connecticut State Parks and Forests through inerpretation! Interpretive events are listed on the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection's website. Take a hike, meet a snake, learn about forest heroes, and more! Follow this link to the DEEP's Calendar of Events. Perform a "Keyword" search for this park/forest and then join a program. Additional programs may be offered, so be sure to check with the campground staff. For additional information please call the DEEP Division of State Parks at 860-424-3200. Find interpretive programs: http://www.depdata.ct.gov/calendar/

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Description

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 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.

Services and Amenities

Services & 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.

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