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Watkins Glen State Park
Watkins Glen State ParkWatkins Glen State Park (OPRHP)
Watkins Glen, NY (Finger Lakes)
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Status: CLOSED but opens in 181 days on Fri May 8
Season 2026 Dates: Fri May 8 to Sun Oct 11, 2026
9 Month Booking Window: Fri Aug 7, 2026
Campground Overview
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. The gorge path winds over and under waterfalls and through the spray of Cavern Cascade. Rim trails overlook the gorge. Campers and daytime visitors can enjoy the Olympic-size pool, modern playground, scheduled summer tours through the gorge, tent and trailer campsites, picnic facilities, and excellent fishing in nearby Seneca Lake or in Catherine Creek, which is renowned for its annual spring run of rainbow trout.
Features 306 campsites. Although none are on the water, campers have only a short walk (or drive) down the hill to visit the neighboring waterfalls. 54 sites are electric.
Watkins Glen State Park is located in the village of Watkins Glen, at the south end of Seneca Lake, in Schuyler County.
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Status: CLOSED but opens in 181 days on Fri May 8
Season 2026 Dates: Fri May 8 to Sun Oct 11, 2026
9 Month Booking Window: Fri Aug 7, 2026
Campground Phone: (607) 535-4511
Region: Finger Lakes
Weekend Occupancy: Medium
Minimum Nights Reservation: 2 nights
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Reservations (Reserve America)
Fees
| Base Fee | $15 |
| Electric Surcharge | $7 |
| Out of State Surcharge | $5 |
| Weekend/Holiday Surcharge | $4 |
Facilities
| Showers | |
| Washrooms | |
| Dump Station | |
| Recycling Station | |
| Cell Coverage | Verizon: Excellent LTE service. |
Campground Summary
| Lakeside Rating | 1 out of 5 lakeside stars. Offers a fine camping experience with sites a distance away from water and without a water view. Enjoy breathtaking views of the watkins glen gorge however in the park. There is a pool for swimming. Water activities including paddling, boating and fishing are available on nearby Seneca Lake. |
| Total Campsites | 305 |
| Total Cabins | 10 |
| Reservable Sites | 304 |
| Non Reservable Sites | 1 |
| Lakeside Sites | 0 |
Site Details
| 20ft Trailer Sites | 30 |
| 25ft Trailer Sites | 76 |
| 30ft Trailer Sites | 112 |
| 40ft Trailer Sites | 47 |
| Tent Sites | 30 |
| Pull thru sites | 2 |
| Cabins | 10 |
| Hookups |
101 sites with electric
51 sites with 30A 50 sites with 50A |
Featured Activities
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