Connecticut State Parks pet policy
Connecticut is one of the few states that has a no-pet policy in its state parks. There are 3 state forests with few sites that allow pets and one state park which was previously a private park (CT re...
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poodlecamper1 wrote:
Please keep the comments coming. I tried last year to get them to at least try some dog loops and was told they "were thinking about it". Since $$$ is the prime motivator here, if they reslized that they're losing potential income that may be the incentive needed.
I know this is an old thread, but... I don't think they are losing much income, if any, due to the dog restrictions. Most of the state parks that are on or near the shore are packed all summer long.
On a related note... during the off season (winter), the state parks are free entrance, and the no dogs rule is basically not enforced - they simply don't have the personnel, they run a minimum crew. Especially at Hammonassette, tons of people bring their dogs there to run around. Few dog owners, if any, carry plastic bags with them for cleanup. The camping areas, by spring, sometimes are covered in dog poop. You have to be careful setting up the first couple weekends of camping due to the doo doo. Some winters the roads can be gross - the state plows some campground roads for access to various parts, and if the snow is deep the dogs stay on the road and poop. A LOT.
If you want to blame anyone for the restrictions on dogs, blame dog owners.
P.S. we camped for 10 years with our boxer, so I am well aware of having to find dog friendly campgrounds. And picking up dog poop.
