Waterfalls plunge through Watkins Glen State Park's epic gorge. Engines roar at Watkins Glen International raceway. Nine RV parks base you here to hike 19 falls, tour Seneca Lake wineries, and chase adrenaline on twisting roads.
Watkins Glen nestles against Seneca Lake in New York's Finger Lakes. Watkins Glen State Park dominates with its Gorge Trail, where 19 waterfalls cascade over stone bridges and hanging walkways. Cars scream around Watkins Glen International on weekends, drawing NASCAR crowds. Sip Rieslings along the Seneca Lake Wine Trail, or boat from Clute Park harbor.
RV parks fuel every trip. Watkins Glen State Park suits hikers with basic sites from $33 nightly. Watkins Glen / Corning KOA Resort fits families and groups with WiFi, showers, 50-amp hookups from $83. W. W. Clute Memorial Park & Campground offers the same perks on the lakefront for $60-$64. Vickio's Deerfield Park draws budget campers starting at $38.
Watkins Glen excels at dramatic gorges and auto racing. Watkins Glen State Park features 19 waterfalls along a two-mile Gorge Trail with stone bridges. Watkins Glen International hosts NASCAR and IMSA events that pack grandstands. Seneca Lake wineries add tasting rooms steps from campsites.
Try Watkins Glen State Park, Watkins Glen / Corning KOA Resort, W. W. Clute Memorial Park & Campground, and Vickio's Deerfield Park. These cluster near the state park gorge and Seneca Lake. KOA and Clute provide WiFi, showers, and 50-amp hookups.
Watkins Glen / Corning KOA Resort and W. W. Clute Memorial Park & Campground offer 50-amp hookups. Both include WiFi and showers for big rigs. Rates run $60-$83 nightly, perfect for extended stays near the raceway and gorges.