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Campground choices, short outings and the practical details in between.

Hemlock Hill editorial team · Sources reviewed 25 September 2026
Rocky banks of the Housatonic River
Rocky banks of the Housatonic River
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Camp skillsYour first Litchfield Hills camping weekend ↗Camp skillsHow to choose a campsite in northwest Connecticut ↗Camp skillsTent, rustic cabin or RV: choose the right setup ↗Trail notesWhite Memorial: choose a walk, not the whole map ↗Trail notesTopsmead: a meadow-and-garden afternoon ↗Trail notesMount Tom: separate the tower walk from the lake day ↗CampgroundsBlack Rock: a campground with a park around it ↗CampgroundsLake Waramaug: build the weekend around the water ↗CampgroundsMacedonia Brook: understand “rustic” before booking ↗CampgroundsHousatonic Meadows: camp beside the river landscape ↗Trail notesKent Falls: enjoy the view without rushing the climb ↗Camp skillsWhen the camping forecast changes ↗

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Independent camping and walking guides for Connecticut’s Litchfield Hills. A little preparation. A better weekend.

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