Campgrounds
Campgrounds of Litchfield Connecticut have rustic charm
Campgrounds with very reasonable rates operate at 13 state parks and state forests, most of them in the Litchfield region. The state Department of Environmental Protection offers plenty of information about camping on its website. CT campgrounds offer a wide variety of amenities in terms of bathrooms, showers, dumping and hookups. Some are on or near the beach. Also, accessibility to nearby fishing, hunting and other outdoor sports varies widely. Be sure to contact individual campgrounds for detailed information.
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Kent, CT
Macedonia Brook State Park
159 Macedonia Brook Road 860-927-4100Macedonia Brook State Park offers 51 sites in a rustic setting. The camping season begins in mid-April and ends September 30.
New Preston, CT
Lake Waramaug State Park
30 Lake Waramaug Road 860-868-0220Beautiful lake for swimming, paddling (car-top boating), and picnicking
Dozens of campsites are situated in wooded and open settings at Lake Waramaug Campground. The camping season is from mid-May to September 30. - Camping and Park Map (PDF)
Barkhamsted, CT
American Legion & Peoples State Forests
Between Center Hill Road (CT Route 181) and East River Road 860-379-2469Thirty spacious campsites are available at American Legion State Forest. - Trail Map (PDF) - Campground Map (PDF)
Sharon, CT
Housatonic Meadows State Park
US Route 7 860-927-3238Housatonic Meadows offers many outdoor activities, especially fly fishing. Camping is done in groves of tall pine trees. Housatonic Meadow Campground has 95 sites; the camping season begins in mid-May and ends September 30. Bathrooms and showers available. - Hiking Map (PDF) - Camping Map (PDF)