1009 North Franklin Street
Watkins Glen
New York, 14891
(607) 535-4511
www.parks.ny.gov/parks/142/details.aspx
Watkins Glen State Park is a campground or RV park located in Watkins Glen.
Watkins Glen State Park is the most famous of the Finger Lakes State Parks, with a reputation for leaving visitors spellbound. Within two miles, the glen's stream descends 400 feet past 200-foot cliffs, generating 19 waterfalls along its course. The gorge path winds over and under waterfalls and through the spray of Cavern Cascade. Rim trails overlook the gorge. Campers and day-visitors can enjoy the Olympic-size pool, scheduled summer tours through the gorge, tent and trailer campsites, picnic facilities and excellent fishing in nearby Seneca Lake or Catherine Creek, which is renowned for its annual spring run of rainbow trout.
Nearby restaurants include House Of Hong, Holy Cow Meat Market & Deli located at 410 South Franklin Street, Three Birds Restaurant located at 223 North Franklin Street, Glen Mountain Market located at 200 North Franklin Street, and Blue Ribbon Diner.
Places to stay within 20km of Watkins Glen State Park include Edgewater Campground, The Lamplighter, Seneca Lake Cottage On Sunset Shores located at 4949 Sunset Shores Road, Country Inn & Suites approximately 18.9 km away, and Billirakis Cottage.