amazing place to camp, staff was friendly, bathrooms were clean and some campsites were bigger then expected. 5 stars is a definet for me

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. 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!

Everything about this area is beautiful. Get there early to beat the crowds and definitely go to the falls and hike up all the stairs. The waterfalls are amazing and the structures at the top are really cool. The sites are great as is the whole area.

Watkins Glen is a public park. The campgrounds are near several waterfalls. There is a lengthy trail that you can hike for the main falls. Most people hike up to the top and take the bus back down. We went in the opposite direction. We had an early morning stay and beat the crowds. They were on their way up as we were approaching the bottom.

The gorges speak for themselves, lots to do in the nature here. Each campsite is pretty big and sadey, but can get noisy. The campground is popular on weekends (and almost daily in summer) but even with a bit of a crowd absolutely worth it when you’re in the Finger Lakes. Clean and rather modern overall though not built up feeling. I don't remember if you can make reservations but try to get them if you can. Don’t miss this park.

I stay here usually once or twice a year and spend my weekends hiking the various gorge trails nearby. Tent camping is nice here. The sites are good sized, they offer cabins as well. The bathhouses are clean and well lit at night. This is definitely a large family area. Expect to hear your neighbors once and a while.

I was planning a "guys weekend" camping trip, and the stunning photos I found of the gorge at Watkins Glen hooked me. Aside from some rain that delayed our initial setup, it was the perfect camping weeking. Between hiking the gorge trail, taking advantage of the massive pool or just relaxing by the campfire, we were never bored but never rushed. Great place to camp.

This is a popular park because it’s so beautiful, which makes it rather crowded and can be noisy. It’s worth a little annoyance since the gorges are so beautiful and the trails connect to the campground. Everything is very well cared for and clean, a great state-run campground. Definitely worth checking out as a base camp or to spend a few days here.

This place is amazing, it's hiking trails are beautiful with many views of waterfalls. Many different difficulties as well!

Highly recommend camping in the Onondaga Village loop! Very close access to the gorge trail!

If you're looking for a nice campground to see Watkins Glen or go to the racetrack, these are fantastic! Right up the hill from the Glen and a short walk or drive into the village with tiny restaurants and shopping. These are going to be pretty crowded in the summer and are not very secluded sites. Quiet hours are well enforced and campsite loops are regularly patrolled. Overall, a well maintained campground for seeing Watkins Glen for a weekend.

this is a great family spot. best in the fall!

This town is famous for two things: this state park and the racetrack (cars). Both make the campground bustling and fill up fast all summer long so absolutely make reservations online. The campground is really big with playgrounds throughout and plenty of bathrooms and other modern campground things like a pool. Close to the main gorges too and a short drive into town for groceries. Excellent campground especially with kids.

I have to agree with other reviews in that if you're in a tent (and even a slightly light sleeper) this campground isn't for you. Might be ok if you're in a RV. It just gets so noisy. You do have a lot of amenities, nice restrooms, fire pit, spacious site.

Although the hikes are awesome and you're in a great location to hop off to other area. Ithaca truly is "gorge"ous There are tons of great hikes in the area although none are really long or strenuous so you can easily visit several of them in a day.

We stayed three nights in the Seneca Loop. Great place for RV's. Not so great for tent campers. The park's campground map does not show there is an active railroad close by with trains running in the middle of the night and during the day. We awoke Monday morning to the sound of race cars doing practice laps and tune-up runs at Watkins Glen Raceway. The park is high above the town of Watkins Glen so biking to and from the park is a challenge although you can bike around the park. The swimming area accommodates a lot of people. The redeeming quality for this campground is the short, connecting trail that provides easy access to the Watkins Glen Gorge Trail. It's beautiful and well worth the visit even if you aren't staying in the campground.

This place is amazing, be sure to explore all that the park has to offer, the waterfalls are beautiful. I didn't go in fall, but I suppose the fall foliage with this park would be so pretty as well. Site are clean, spacious, and the park itself is easy to navigate. Bathroom facilities are also clean

Watkins Glen State park is a must see for NY campers and hikers. There's the waterfall which is easy for even children to get to, and several beautiful hiking paths in all seasons. The state park campground is like a postcard, especially in fall. The Seneca Lake Wine Trail runs right through this area and makes for a fun diversion to your hiking trip!

Definitely 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.

This park and the gorges are well worth the trip. There is great hiking and nice clean campsites. Its is very busy on the weekends during the summer, although the scenery is arguably better in the fall when the leaves are changing.

Amazing Falls! Not far off the beaten path!!

Definitely check this SP out. The waterfalls and the rock formations were amazing. Hiking is well worth it! Campground is very nice and picturesque. Before Watkins Glen became a state park, it was developed as a privately owned resort. It eventually opened to the public in 1863. We had a great time (albeit quite toasty!) exploring the park and headed back “home” tired but with big smiles on our faces.

I absolutely love this place! The camp site is nothing to write home about but it's just what we wanted/needed - good price, clean facilities, electric (even when tent camping) and, most important - LOCATION!
We spent a couple of days making our way around the lakes, wining and dining, then came back to our cozy campsite to enjoy a drink by the fire. We had plenty of space and no one bothered us.
We also spend a full day hiking in the park - beautiful! Waterfall after waterfall - amazing stuff! If you have not been here make it a priority!

Great ground! We dry camped while we were there and had a great time. Bathrooms were clean. I do have to say that campers at night were not so quite. I like to hear the crickets at night not people. Great for kids, park close by! And right by Watkins Glen. Hiked the trails with kids!