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Watkins Glen State Park Campground permits dogs throughout its wooded campsites, offering shaded tent sites, RV spots with hookups, and cabins that welcome four-legged companions. Nearby, Harpy Hollow provides secluded pet-friendly camping with spacious tent areas nestled among trees, perfect for hammock setups and larger tents. Both Clute Park Campground and Watkins Glen/Corning KOA maintain pet-friendly policies, with the KOA featuring full hookup RV sites and cabins that accommodate pets. Campsites throughout the area typically include fire rings and picnic tables, with most requiring dogs to remain on-leash at all times. Many campgrounds provide trash disposal for pet waste and maintain clean, well-appointed bathroom facilities. Sites at Watkins Glen are tree-lined, providing privacy while still allowing campers to enjoy the social atmosphere that families appreciate. Local campgrounds are searchable through The Dyrt's listings.
The gorge trails at Watkins Glen State Park restrict dogs, though pets are welcome on other trails and throughout the campground loops. Pooh's Corner, less than 5 minutes from Watkins Glen, offers private, clean sites with fire pits and optional hammocks where pets can join their owners. Sugar Hill Fire Tower Recreation Area provides free dispersed camping with pet access to hiking trails. During summer months, Seneca Lake offers dog-friendly swimming options near many campgrounds. Campers note that some sites at Clute Park can be tightly spaced for those with pets, while the more wooded areas at state parks provide better separation between neighboring dogs. Most campgrounds enforce quiet hours to minimize barking disturbances, and the town of Watkins Glen offers veterinary services and pet supplies within a short drive of all camping areas.
"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"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. "
"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."
"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"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"Wonderful 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."
"It's still nice to be on the outskirts. We also chose this section per a review we read to be away from the main road noise, but there really isn't much road noise to worry about, anyway."
from $80 - $89 / night
Check Availability"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"Stayed at Keuka Lake in July 2023. Nice spots, close to others but people were quiet and respectful after 10 PM. Lake was beautiful and fun for swimming with the kids."
"A dumping station right near the entry/exit.There is a large park area with beach for swimming, fishing, plenty of room for launching your kayak, dock and launch for your boat or using one of their grills"
from $20 - $27 / night
Check Availability"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."
"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."
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
Seneca Lake State Forest offers free dispersed camping at the Sugar Hill Fire Tower Recreation Area, just 5 miles from Burdett, New York. The terrain consists of wooded sites surrounding an open field, with elevations between 1,400-1,800 feet. Temperatures frequently drop below 50°F at night even in summer, creating ideal sleeping conditions but requiring appropriate gear.
Horseback riding trails: Sugar Hill Fire Tower Recreation Area provides dedicated equestrian facilities. "People bring their horses. You can drive to to your site and tent camp or camper camp," notes Hannah G., who appreciated the 26 available campsites.
Waterfall swimming: Robert H. Treman State Park Campground offers a natural swimming hole beneath falls. "Great water for older kids that can swim. Lots of hiking trails that were along the gorge with water scenic views," reports Kelly J., who found the campground surprisingly flat and accommodating.
Lake activities: The eastern shore of Seneca Lake provides water recreation opportunities. "Nearby wineries and many wine drinkers camp here along with enjoying beautiful finger Lakes," explains Rob M., who stayed at Watkins Glen/Corning KOA while exploring multiple lakes in the region.
Clean bathroom facilities: Finger Lakes RV Resort maintains exceptional sanitation standards. "The bath house is immaculate and rivals those at Fort Wilderness Resort," according to Craig F., who appreciated the campground's cleanliness despite minimal recreational amenities.
Wooded privacy: Many sites offer natural separation from neighbors. "The campground sites are very nice, each one has a table with benches and a fire place," notes Joel M. about Sugar Hill, where gravel roads allow vehicle access while maintaining a rustic atmosphere.
Proximity to wineries: Harpy Hollow provides direct access to wine country attractions. "Easy proximity to Seneca Lake and Watkins Glen State Park. Nice wooded area kept us far enough away from other campers," reports Brittany S., who visited during an anniversary trip to the region.
Free camping options: Sugar Hill Fire Tower Recreation Area costs nothing but offers surprising amenities. "26 camp sites with bathrooms! That flush! Very quiet and the sites aren't on top of each other," explains Hannah G., who found the free camping experience exceeded expectations.
Seasonal limitations: Most campgrounds close by mid-October. "Open 4/17/2020 - 10/25/2020," notes the information for Watkins Glen/Corning KOA, while state parks typically close earlier in the month.
Varied terrain: Taughannock Falls State Park Campground offers sites with different characteristics. "The upper part of the campground is pretty private, while the lower end near the entrance/exit is more open," explains Barbara S., who found the park highly walkable to swimming areas and hiking trails.
Playgrounds and activities: Watkins Glen/Corning KOA provides extensive recreation options. "Lots of activities for kids and families on site and near by. Quite campground with KOA expected cleanliness and staff courtesy," reports Amy T., who has camped there for over 20 years.
Swimming access: Multiple locations offer safe water recreation for children. "There is a nice pool and playgrounds. It's close to downtown Watkins glen with lots of restaurants," notes Danielle B., mentioning the campground's proximity to amenities.
Trail difficulty considerations: Many gorge trails require navigation of steps and uneven surfaces. "I would describe the hikes as moderately difficult. The main one has a lot of steps but lots of walkway in between them so it's not just up up up more steps," explains Jennifer W., detailing her experience with a 7-year-old child.
Hookup availability: Buttermilk Falls State Park Campground offers electric service but limited amenities. "Some sites have shared fresh water hookup between the sites," notes Jennifer D., who stayed a week and appreciated the combination of modern facilities with natural surroundings.
Site leveling challenges: Some areas require additional preparation. "Electric sites are not the best though. Rocky and unlevel. Not made for large campers," warns Victoria about Robert H. Treman State Park, suggesting smaller units or careful site selection.
Maneuverability concerns: Road width varies between campgrounds. "The roads within the campground were kind of tight to get through with trees and curves," explains Laura L. about navigating a 30-foot motorhome through Watkins Glen State Park's wooded camping areas.
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