New York State Parks · New York
Whetstone Gulf State Park
New York State Parks · New York, United States
- Sites
- 61
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Dump station
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 1,854 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Nearest town
- Lowville
- Address
- 6065 West Road, Lowville, NY 13367
- Phone
- (315) 376-6630
- Activities
- Camping
About
A campground near Lowville set above a dramatic 3-mile gorge, with 61 tent/RV campsites; a select number offer 15 or 30-amp electric service. Hot showers, restrooms, and a dump station are on site. Up to 2 leashed pets (6-foot max) are allowed with proof of current rabies vaccination.
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 on sites that offer them. 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 | 24° | 8° | -24° | 40° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 27° | 11° | -30° | 52° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 36° | 21° | -3° | 58° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 51° | 32° | 13° | 79° | 10 of 11 |
| May | 63° | 44° | 27° | 81° | 3 of 11 |
| June | 68° | 51° | 40° | 82° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 75° | 60° | 51° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 72° | 59° | 49° | 82° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 68° | 52° | 40° | 80° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 53° | 40° | 27° | 74° | 5 of 10 |
| November | 36° | 27° | 2° | 60° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 30° | 17° | -7° | 55° | 10 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.
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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.