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Watkins Glen / Corning KOA welcomes pets with designated exercise areas near camping cabins and RV sites. Robert H. Treman State Park Campground and Buttermilk Falls State Park Campground accommodate dogs at tent, RV, and cabin sites with accessible hiking trails and picnic areas. Most campgrounds maintain standard leash policies and provide waste disposal stations, though Pine Creek Campground enforces breed restrictions for certain dog types. Harpy Hollow receives consistently positive reviews for its pet-friendly atmosphere, with spacious tent sites nestled among trees providing ample room for dogs to enjoy the outdoors with their owners. Sites at Park Station Campground feature gravel pads with nearby grassy areas suitable for pets.
The Finger Lakes region surrounding these pet-friendly campgrounds offers extensive recreational opportunities for campers with dogs. Multiple hiking paths connect to the Catherine Valley Trail and Finger Lakes Trail system, allowing dogs on leash to explore wooded terrain and lake views. Havana Glen features a short trail with steps leading to Eagle Cliff waterfall, creating a refreshing spot for dogs to cool off during summer months. Campers report the trails around Park Station's man-made lake provide excellent morning and evening dog walking routes with minimal difficulty. Local veterinary services can be found within 30-40 minutes of most campgrounds, with the closest options available in Watkins Glen and Ithaca. Seasonal considerations include monitoring ground temperature during summer months, as gravel campsites can become quite hot for paws.
"Watkins Glen boasts one of New York’s most beautiful state parks! I last camped here in 2012 and absolutely loved hiking along the gorges. Also- the camping was next to perfect."
"I absolutely love coming to Watkins Glen Campground, especially when I went to get away from the busy city. This park has gorgeous waterfalls, and great paths to walk and hike on."
from $20 - $58 / night
Check Availability"Located in Tompkins County, Ithaca New York has beautiful gorges and hiking trails. Robert Treman is a treat and a gorgeous place to camp in the Ithaca, NY area."
"A waterfall cascades through a gorge here, ending in a beautiful pool for swimming at the base of the falls, with a trout stream flowing out of it towards nearby Cayuga Lake. "
from $20 - $128 / night
Check Availability"We were looking to spend a couple of nights near Watkins Glen to hit the wineries, waterfalls, and nearby museums around the finger lakes of New York and this park seemed to be in a good location for us"
"The weather was great, so we had a great view of the forest around us & the sky was amazing! KOA does a great job of keeping everything organised & clean.
It was nice & quiet. "
"Buttermilk Falls State Park is a great state park in central New York. The scenery is what makes this park stand out."
"Short drive out of Ithaca proper near one of the Finger Lakes. Medium to easy trails (the ones near the gorges are steep but with nice rock steps)."
from $21 - $66 / night
Check Availability"Sandy beach, man-made lake with enough space to swim, and boating to explore. Nice trail around the lake to walk or bike with a little difficulty."
"Convenient location to explore the Finger Lakes. 30-40 minutes from Watkins Glen, Ithaca and Corning."
"Pinecreek is a beautiful park in a great area 10 minutes from downtown Ithica New York and Lake Cayuga. The area has everything you could possibly want or need."
"This is a campground set in a nice forest location, but close by to Treman State Park and Ithaca, so a good base for day trips."
"Taughannock Falls State Park is one of my favorite parks in New York."
"Went for a quick getaway to this little gem of a state park in the finger lakes region of New York. I’ll be coy, and use their slogan ‘Ithaca is Gorges’ and Gorgeous!!!"
from $20 - $67 / night
Check Availability"We stayed here during an anniversary trip to the Finger Lakes. Easy proximity to Seneca Lake and Watkins Glen State Park. Nice wooded area kept us far enough away from other campers. Great location!"
"Will be returning, I found a lovely spot tucked into a back corner and has the most relaxing weekend."
"Short trail with lots of steps to a lovely waterfall in a typical Finger Lakes kind of gorge. Camp sites wooded and short walk from good views."
"Great place for young families sure to the playground, short hike to the falls, bathrooms, pavilions, and very close to Seneca Lake and the Finger Lakes Trail and the Catherine Valley Trail."
"The best thing about this park is location, location, location! Situated on the bottom of Seneca Lake you are just a short walk to downtown and Watkins Glen State Park."
"It was close to town, with a park and swimming beach across the street."
TravelerWonderful location and marvelous hosts. We were welcomed with chocolate chip cookies as we checked in. Bathrooms were beautiful and clean. Two wineries we could walk to and dozens more nearby. Our site was spacious and the dog park gave our pups plenty of time off leash. We definitely plan on returning.
RangerThe park itself is pretty small but it’s in a really cute area with a lot of outdoor recreational activities. Lovely but simple views all around and rolling green hills in the distance. Campground is well-kept and relatively modern but not particularly memorable. Nice little stopover on a road trip. Lots of day use activity. Dog park is kind of annoying with all the barking and owners shouting futile commands, try to camp away from it. Ditto for train noise, stay by the river. It does what it does well, so five stars!
GuidePinecreek is a beautiful park in a great area 10 minutes from downtown Ithica New York and Lake Cayuga. The area has everything you could possibly want or need. Fabulous State Parks with spectacular waterfalls, a farmers market right on the lake front, Cornell University and so much more. That being said it may be the reason the campground doesn't offer any planned activities. They do have a swimming pool and what appears to be a large clubhouse/meeting area that is not or was not used while we were there, nor were any activities publicized. They do have a small arcade but it did not stay open past 8 pm and did not appear to be air-conditioned.
Our campsite was a full hookup with a large grassy area for setting up our outside chairs and picnic table. Although we enjoyed our stay we felt it was a bit overpriced for not having much to offer. They also have a very long list of rules & while they do allow pets there is a list of breed restrictions you need to be aware of before booking a reservation. They also charge for electricity on any stays one week or longer which we had not encountered previously at campgrounds where we have stayed.
Overall we enjoyed our stay but not sure we would stay again.
RangerWatkins Glen boasts one of New York’s most beautiful state parks! I last camped here in 2012 and absolutely loved hiking along the gorges. Also- the camping was next to perfect. Sites are decently sized and well secluded from one another.
in addition, the park is so well situated within the Finger Lakes and all the various wine trails! Made for a perfect girls weekend! Definitely recommend!
GuideIt is a very nice open area to camp in. It is a first come first serve campground. The dog park is a great addition to the park. There is always something going on. Also allows for an easy place right off Route I-86 to rest while driving across MY. Some of the best river access there is to paddle through a great small town.
GuideI absolutely love coming to Watkins Glen Campground, especially when I went to get away from the busy city. This park has gorgeous waterfalls, and great paths to walk and hike on. It's located in Upstate New York, so it's close enough to the city but you feel like you are far away from the city. The campsites are great, clean and well kept. This park does get pretty busy though, because it is open to campers and people who just want to visit for the day to walk the trails. I love that they have trails that lead very close to the waterfalls..lots of rim trails that literally overlook the waterfalls and gorges. In the campground they do offer a pool, which again, does get busy because it's open to everyone regardless if you are camping or not. There also is tours you can take in the summer that will take you along the waterfalls and gorge, they have a playground for kids and an area with picnic tables. I went mid July and it was extremely busy, not sure when a good time to go during the summer when it's not as busy. That was the only downside I would say, is how crowded it was. There is also Seneca Lake nearby that many people go to fish in, however I didn't go on this trip but plan to next time. There are restrooms on site, however I didn't think they were that clean. Toilet paper and seat covers were out in most stalls, so I would advise to bring your own when you go. There is also some gift shops and food stands set up...one food stand has some pretty good hot dogs! The hikes to the gorge and waterfalls is pretty well maintained, however there are quite a bit of stairs. There were some people with kids in strollers that had to turn around because the stairs made it difficult. Not handicap friendly. I would advise to wear a good pair of walking shoes, and not sandals because it is slippery in some spots and again, a lot of stairs! I would highly recommend coming here, even if you don't decide to stay the night!
LegendJust off US 15 at the New York border. All roads and parking pads are paved. The sites are closer together than most other COE parks where we’ve stayed. We stayed in the Bench Loop which is very busy since it is waterfront. Our first week, we were on site 54 (W/E 50A) and waterfront. Our second week, we stayed on site 44 (FHU 50A) right across from the seldom used playground. Quite wooded here but we managed to get satellite TV. No Verizon phone service and very slow internet with a booster. This area is pretty with rolling hills all around so we enjoyed a couple of scenic drives. About an hour away is the Pine Creek Rail Trail in the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon.
LegendJake here from the Dyrt! Harpy hollow not only has a great location in northern New York but is veteran owned and operated and ready to host more campers. Check them out and leave a review on the Dyrt when you stay!
GuideDefinitely one of the top places to camp and visit in New York, Watkins Glen State Park never disappoints. Each time I come back, I find something new to discover and have a great time doing that. Pair awesome trails and camping space with world class wineries up the lake, you cannot go wrong.
The Finger Lakes region around Alpine sits at 1,900 feet elevation with rolling hills flanking deep glacial lake valleys. Temperatures typically range from 20°F in winter to 80°F in summer, creating distinct seasonal camping experiences. Most campgrounds remain open from May through mid-October, with limited winter availability at certain locations.
Waterfall swimming: Eagle Cliff Falls in Havana Glen offers a refreshing summer dip. "Short trail with lots of steps to a lovely waterfall in a typical Finger Lakes kind of gorge," notes Dan N. The swimming area becomes popular during hot days, as Jessica G. mentions it's a "nice little swim area to enjoy."
Trail exploration: Gorge and rim trails at Taughannock Falls State Park Campground provide accessible hiking options. "The gorge hikes are also moderate and invigorating," reports Ashley B. For hammock enthusiasts, Allyssa B. recommends to "go up the Rim Trail and pull out a hammock to camp overnight."
Free camping with amenities: Sugar Hill Fire Tower Recreation Area maintains 26 sites with surprising conveniences. "Free camping with bathrooms! That flush!" explains Hannah G., while Karen M. notes there are "hiking trails right out of the site" with "potable water" available.
Spacious wooded sites: Pet-friendly camping near Alpine includes Robert H. Treman State Park Campground, where campsites blend naturally with the environment. "Sites were really flat with some tree coverage for shade," according to Kelly J., who appreciated the "lots of hiking trails that were along the gorge with water scenic views."
Wildlife observation: Many campgrounds feature abundant wildlife viewing opportunities. At Buttermilk Falls State Park, campers report "deer outside the tent, wildflowers through summer, great leaves in fall," according to Justin S., who notes the "campground is wooded and lovely."
Swimming options: Beyond natural water features, Park Station Campground offers a "nice small beach area with sand for the kids," according to Jessica G., who adds that "water is very shallow however, so not the best place for swimming for older kids." The campground includes "life guards and plenty of depth for young kids."
Seasonal considerations: Late spring brings frequent rain while fall offers spectacular foliage viewing. At Robert H. Treman, Scott M. recounts, "Went in the fall, very quiet and peaceful. Woke to snow on the tent."
Campsite surfaces: Many sites feature gravel pads rather than soil. At Park Station, Mike C. notes "gravel sites help keep the camper clean and keeps the mud down," making this a practical consideration for pet-friendly camping near Alpine, particularly after rain.
Bathroom facilities vary widely: Harpy Hollow offers surprisingly upscale facilities for an off-grid location. "Their outhouse has a camper toilet- it was super nice, not at all what I was expecting! They installed a gorgeous shower facility, which was so well appointed," reports Lara Star M.
Noise considerations: Campgrounds close to roads may experience traffic noise. At Taughannock Falls, Janet B. mentions "the crowd was definitely loud and nosy" on Saturday nights, while some visitors at Harpy Hollow note "you will be woken up by a rooster!"
Look for playground access: Several Alpine-area campgrounds feature designated play areas. Park Station includes "a newer and good sized playground in the day visit area," according to Jessica G., while Pine Creek offers "family friendly" atmosphere where "kids get to ride their bikes all over and feel safe."
Consider swimming safety: When camping with kids near Alpine, Watkins Glen State Park Campground offers structured swimming options. "The nearby swimming pool and easy-access picnic areas overlooking Seneca Lake" provide safe alternatives to gorge swimming, which can be challenging for younger children.
Check for nearby activities: Jennifer W. notes Watkins Glen offers diverse family experiences: "Seneca lake is a short drive away for great fishing, kayaking and swimming. Also a short Drive away is a Farm Sanctuary that my son very much enjoyed."
Site leveling challenges: Some Alpine-area campgrounds present difficulties for larger rigs. At Robert H. Treman, Victoria notes "electric sites are not the best though. Rocky and unlevel. Not made for large campers."
Navigation considerations: Watkins Glen / Corning KOA offers pull-through sites with dual power options. "I had a 50 amp and 30 amp service box in a pull through site," notes Nick O., though some reviewers mention the campground can feel crowded for larger vehicles.
Electric service options: Most campgrounds offer 30-amp service, with limited 50-amp availability. For pet-friendly RV camping near Alpine, check hookup specifications when booking, as Nick O. recommends based on his experience with "a 50 amp and 30 amp service box in a pull through site."
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