Lake Waramaug State Park

Category: State park

Address: 30 Lake Waramaug Rd, New Preston, CT 06777, USA

Phone: +18608682592

Opening hours

Sunday: 8AM–8PM

Monday: 8AM–8PM

Tuesday: 8AM–8PM

Wednesday: 8AM–8PM

Thursday: 8AM–8PM

Friday: 8AM–8PM

Saturday: 8AM–8PM

Reviews

Donna Desantis

Jul 26, 2022

What a gorgeous park right on the lake! You can enjoy a breathtakingly beautiful ride around the lake or you can park and go down by the water. They have campsites too, but I believe they offer no electricity or hookups. We come often and have a relaxing time.

Josh Scalora

Jun 20, 2022

We must have really liked the state park because it was pretty chilly for the time of year, and there was a strong prevailing wind. It even rained on Saturday night and was in the 50s and we still really loved it. It's a very picturesque State Park just across from a large lake with easy access to a small Lakefront Beach but more importantly the larger Lake for Paddlesports kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding. Also noticed many people fishing from Shore, and nothing to stop you fishing from a boat. It was very quiet, with clean bathrooms oh, they have ample supplies of wood and the wood kits included fire starters which we have never seen before. There's a small Camp store there that has a grill and makes good coffee in the morning as well as breakfast items and lunch and dinner items like sandwiches to go. They also have slushies and a few supplies for things you may have forgotten. Overall a very nice place.

Lee Auger

Jun 8, 2022

Beautiful, peaceful area. Lots of geese and everything that goes with them, but still relaxing. Great little winery - Hopkins Vinyard - has free live music from time to time ...families sitting on the hillside to enjoy it. Hopkins Inn food is excellent!

Robert Sheldon

Mar 21, 2022

Lake Waramaug is a gem! It's definitely worth visiting if you're driving through northwestern CT.

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Questions & Answers

How much is entry fee for the park for non - Ct. Residents?

Amy Emanuele | Jan 8, 2019
Narciso Texidor, Jr. | Jan 9, 2019

lifeguardsarek is correct then again u might want to check out Mt. Tom State Park up the road a bit on ur right it's more family oriented with lifeguards

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When are life guards at Lake Waramaug

Ilvi Dulack | Jan 8, 2020
Genell Shannon | Jan 9, 2020

There are no life guard

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Do you have to rent kayaks or can you bring your own to launch

Laura Patrick | Jan 8, 2020
Sean Burke | Jan 9, 2020

You can bring your own.

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is it open for public swimming ?

Sharon Kutner | Jan 8, 2019
Narciso Texidor | Jan 9, 2019

Yes and it has picnic table's, it's pet friendly, u can rent canoes and kayaks, no lifeguards so u have to diligently watch ki

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Are u aloud to bring alcohol

Angel Solivan | Jun 11, 2021
Michael Gatins | Jun 12, 2021

No alcohol. Correct spelling & grammar also recommended.

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Is the lake open for swimming this season

Efrain Gutierrez | Jan 7, 2021
Theresa Razmakhnin | Jan 8, 2021

Yes I went other the other day

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how much does it cost to rent kayak.

Naruto K | Jan 7, 2021
Erika | Jan 8, 2021

$20 for a double kayak or canoe for 1 hour

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How much does it cost to enter ?

Danielle Gomez | Jan 7, 2021
Kelly Cardinal | Jan 8, 2021

Free if you live in CT.

can you bring your own floats in the lake? or do you need to stay within the roped off areas?

deb s | Jan 7, 2021
Mike Leclerc | Jan 8, 2021

I did see people on floats outside of ropes area,no one seemed to chase them out

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Are dogs allowed

Frank Lanzot | Jan 7, 2021
Matthew Reynolds | Jan 8, 2021

No

Are there showers available for non-campers?

Darrell Doughty | Jan 7, 2021
Theresa Razmakhnin | Jan 8, 2021

No

Is the lake open for swimming??

Robert Rodriguez | Jan 7, 2021
Mike Leclerc | Jan 8, 2021

It opened up last weekend

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Are there any waterfalls in the park?

Carolina Perez | Jan 7, 2021
Jerry Miller | Jan 8, 2021

No...there is a waterfall at kent falls..a few miles awsy

Does this beach have a place to change?

Stephen Wagner | Jan 8, 2020
Michael Campana | Jan 9, 2020

Yes there is a big bathroom were you can change in the parking lot right next to the beach area. There is also a small snack shop very close to the beach.

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Fishing. How is it

Cliff Wilcox | Jan 8, 2020
Brian Sharlach | Jan 9, 2020

Yes, camping & cabins at Lake Waramaug State Park, lodging at Hopkins Inn & Airbnbs on or near lake.

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Are dogs allowed in the park this weekend?

Janice Byrne | Jan 8, 2020
Miguel Tijeras 8k | Jan 9, 2020

Yes

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I saw a small house it that cabañas? Is rentable same day or just for reservations?

Edgar Vidal Monge Chicas | Jan 8, 2019
Glenn Sahlin | Jan 9, 2019

The Cabins are part of the campground at the Park. In short, they are usually very sought after and booked months in advance, especially on the weekends. You can reserve them or other sites through Reserve America, a service ct state parks used for camping reservations.

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How late are you open today?

Zach Alpay | Jan 8, 2019
Ed Martinez | Jan 9, 2019

Most parks allows guest until 10:00PM

What are the rules about small inflatable rowboats? Any permit or anything else required?

Andrew Moldovan | Jan 8, 2019
Chris Evans | Jan 9, 2019

Usual State rules apply if its motorized, including electric propulsion, then it needs to be registered. Paddles only, no worries. There is a boat launch ramp at the other end of the lake but there's all sorts of restrictions on its use. The park is okay with carry-down vessels being launched by hand from the canoe rental area. Just try not to get in the way of that operation.

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