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  4. Watkins Glen State Park

Camping at Watkins Glen State Park

State park · Watkins Glen · 285 campsites

A forested campground near trout fishing, and hiking. RV fit varies by site.

About this campground

Watkins Glen State Park is the most famous of the Finger Lakes State Parks, with a reputation for leaving visitors spellbound. Within two miles, the glen's stream descends 400 feet past 200-foot cliffs, generating 19 waterfalls along its course.

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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 40 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Hookups available
  • Pets not allowed
  • Showers

    Dump station on site.

OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

0 available sites

0 open of 285 sites
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We checked every night of your stay on New York State Parks: no site is open for all 2 nights. Some sites are open on some nights.

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Availability on ReserveAmerica. Showing 40 of 285 sites.

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No site is open for every night of your stay

You book directly on New York State Parks. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on New York State Parks ↗

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Amenities & location

  • Baseball Softball Fld
  • Basketball Net Court
  • Drinking Water
  • Dump Station
  • Ice
  • Parking
  • Pavilion
  • Picnic Table
  • Playground
  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Boat Launch
Pets
Allowed (per listing)

Location

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Watkins Glen State Park: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Watkins Glen State Park?
No RV sites listed (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Watkins Glen State Park?
Reservable on ReserveAmerica (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Watkins Glen State Park?
Allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the ReserveAmerica listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing No RV sites listed
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 5 pull-through, 278 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 274 gravel site driveways
Pets
Listing Allowed
Water
Listing Drinking water listed
Shade
Listing 0 of 283 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on ReserveAmerica
Getting there
Listing Watkins Glen, NY (map in Location below)
Hookups & power · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Price · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground
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✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

Pooh’s Corner

1.8 mi from Watkins Glen State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $24/night
$49 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights3 sites open for every night

RV/Camper Sites in Watkins Glen NY

2.1 mi from Watkins Glen State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $74/night
$148 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

Valley View Camp

4.2 mi from Watkins Glen State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $25/night
$50 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
    • fish for trout (per the campground listing)
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Seneca Lake South Wine Tastings Tour Ithaca area · 5 hr–7 hr · from $265/person
    • Keuka Lake Winery Tour Ithaca area · 5 hr–6 hr · from $269/person
  3. Optional full-day extension

    Longer tours — plan travel time before and after.

    • Seneca Lake Wine Tour - Customizable Ithaca area · 6 hr · from $389/person
Ways to stay

Have an RV waiting

    Need an RV for your stay?

    Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 40 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

    2018 Heartland RVs Trail Runner SLE
    2018 Heartland RVs Trail Runner SLE

    Travel trailer · 34 ft · sleeps 8 · 18 mi from campground

    $165/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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    The Funny Farm's Outdoor Adventures Bunkhouse Camper
    The Funny Farm's Outdoor Adventures Bunkhouse Camper

    Travel trailer · 33 ft · sleeps 8 · 62 mi from campground

    $140/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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    The Couples Retreat, 2018 Imagine 2500RL, Pet Friendly
    The Couples Retreat, 2018 Imagine 2500RL, Pet Friendly

    Travel trailer · 29 ft · sleeps 4 · 68 mi from campground

    $150/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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    Things to do

    Activities near Watkins Glen State Park

    Bookable tours nearby

    Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

    Seneca Lake South Wine Tastings Tour
    Seneca Lake South Wine Tastings Tour

    Ithaca area · 5 hr–7 hr · from $265/person

    Keuka Lake Winery Tour
    Keuka Lake Winery Tour

    Ithaca area · 5 hr–6 hr · from $269/person

    Seneca Lake Wine Tour - Customizable
    Seneca Lake Wine Tour - Customizable

    Ithaca area · 6 hr · from $389/person

    See 6 more bookable tours
    Finger Lakes NY: Ithaca-Watkins Glen Self-Guided Audio Tour
    Finger Lakes NY: Ithaca-Watkins Glen Self-Guided Audio Tour

    Ithaca area · 6 hr–7 hr · from $14/person

    Best time to go

    Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

    Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on New York State Parks for the next months, checked Nov 7. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

    MonthOpenBookedClosed
    Nov 20260%0%0%
    Dec 20260%0%0%
    Jan 20270%0%0%
    Feb 20270%0%0%
    Mar 20270%0%0%
    Apr 20270%0%0%
    May 20270%1%0%
    Compare site types

    285 individual reservable campsites from New York State Parks, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

    Campsite

    276 sites · From $29, From $27/night

    Loops: Tuscarora Village (Loop F) (56), Mohawk Village - Electric (Loop B) (52), Onondaga Village (Loop D) (49), Seneca Village (Loop E) (47), Cayuga Village - Electric (Loop A) (45), Oneida Village (Loop C) (27)

    0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

    Cabin

    9 sites · From $58/night

    Loops: Rustic Cabins loop (9)

    0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

    Keuka Lake Wine Tour - Customizable
    Keuka Lake Wine Tour - Customizable

    Ithaca area · 6 hr · from $389/person

    Wonderful Watkins Glen Scavenger Hunt
    Wonderful Watkins Glen Scavenger Hunt

    Ithaca area · 2 hr · from $23/person

    Private Historic Walking Tour in Ithaca Cultural Landmarks
    Private Historic Walking Tour in Ithaca Cultural Landmarks

    Ithaca area · 2 hr · from $439/person

    Private Full-Day Cultural Wine Tour in Historic Ithaca
    Private Full-Day Cultural Wine Tour in Historic Ithaca

    Ithaca area · 7 hr · from $1479/person

    Private Cultural Walking Tour in Historic Ithaca Market
    Private Cultural Walking Tour in Historic Ithaca Market

    Ithaca area · 2 hr · from $440/person