New York State Parks · New York
Watkins Glen State Park
New York State Parks · New York, United States
- Sites
- 276
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Dump station
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 945 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 3
- Cell coverage
- AT&T weak · Verizon weak · T-Mobile none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Nearest town
- Watkins Glen
- Address
- 3530 State Route 419, Watkins Glen, NY 14891
- Phone
- (607) 535-4511
- Activities
- Camping, Group Camping
About
Home to the famous Watkins Glen gorge trail, this campground near Seneca Lake offers 276 tent/RV campsites plus rustic cabins. Only certain loops have electric hookups; the rest do not. Hot showers, restrooms, a dump station, and a seasonal pool are on site. Dogs are welcome on a 6-foot leash with proof of current rabies vaccination but are not allowed on the Gorge Trail. Campsites require a 2-night minimum stay.
Fees
Standard state park camping rates apply: about $17/night base rate plus a $7.25 reservation fee, plus a $7/night surcharge for electric hookups in select loops. A $5/night non-resident surcharge applies to out-of-state campers. Confirm current pricing when you book.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31° | 18° | -5° | 54° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 34° | 20° | -10° | 63° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 43° | 29° | 11° | 70° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 60° | 37° | 24° | 82° | 7 of 11 |
| May | 68° | 50° | 33° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 74° | 57° | 45° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 81° | 66° | 54° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 78° | 64° | 56° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 74° | 57° | 46° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 59° | 44° | 34° | 80° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 43° | 33° | 14° | 65° | 9 of 10 |
| December | 35° | 27° | 10° | 61° | 9 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
- Clute Park Campground · City, County & Regional Parks · 2 mi
- Finger Lakes Trail Shelter · USDA Forest Service · 7 mi
- Smith Memorial Park Campground · City, County & Regional Parks · 8 mi
- Backbone Horse Campground · USDA Forest Service · 9 mi · 1 sites
- Blueberry Patch Campground · USDA Forest Service · 9 mi · 1 sites
All public campgrounds in New York · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2026-08-25. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.