91% (395) • 34 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Watkins Glen
Underhill Forest and Farm
1. Underhill Forest and Farm
99%
(454)
31mi from Watkins Glen · 6 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Underhill Inn is a small homestead located in the Finger Lakes region tucked in the rolling hills near Dryden Lake. We have a small garden, a flock of sheep and chickens, hives of honeybees and countless wild foraging on our 36 acres of pasture and hiking trails. Take a walk down to Brockendock pond and cruise across the water in a canoe or paddleboat to find peepers, heron, toads and turtles. Drop a line in the water to catch trout, bass and sunnies. The chicken coop is always bustling and there are plenty of eggs to harvest each day. A morning hike on the trails usually kicks up the deer and wild turkeys and at night the barn owl will sing for you if you listen close. Adults and children are welcome to pet and feed the animals on the farm. There are farm tours available where you can learn more about our mushroom garden, composting techniques, blueberries, felting, and more.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
$38
/ night
Smith Memorial Park Campground
2. Smith Memorial Park Campground
80%
(25)
7.8mi from Watkins Glen · 14 sites · Tents, RVs
Welcome to the Finger Lakes
A park and campground on Seneca Lake
Smith Park is a classic lakeside park and campground built on the slopes of Seneca Lake in the 1970’s — enjoyed by many since the 1800’s.
In the heart of New York State’s Finger Lakes and along the Seneca Lake Wine Trail, the park and campground’s location offers the best of both nature and socializing.
Open daily from dawn to dusk, visitors can access Seneca Lake by foot from the “Green” in the middle of the park, or dirt roads on both the north and south ends of the park.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$40
/ night
Junius Ponds Cabin and Campground
3. Junius Ponds Cabin and Campground
85%
(10)
40mi from Watkins Glen · 58 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
If you’re looking for a peaceful campground setting with a family-friendly atmosphere, and tons of activities, then Junius Ponds Cabins & Campground is the perfect spot for you! Join us by pitching a tent, renting a cabin, or by parking your RV. We’ve got sites you will fall in love with after just one stay that will make you want to start a family tradition. Whether you are just passing through or planning a vacation with us you will not be disappointed with your stay.
We simply offer the best camping experience you can have within the Finger Lakes location, complete with camping amenities and a broad selection of camping activities. There is something to do for everyone, check out our activities for our different weekend events.
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from
$39
/ night
Camp Telos
4. Camp Telos
47mi from Watkins Glen · 4 sites · Tents, Lodging
32 private wooded acres with direct access to hundreds of acres of state land for unlimited hiking, biking, kayaking, fishing, geocaching, and more. Rustic cabin offers many amenities, including kitchen, den, and full bath. Pitch your tent or rent the main cabin that sleeps 6. Lean-to has electric, fire pit, and well water spigot for great picnics with family and friends. Can't decide who sleeps in the tent or who get the cabin? Use the tug-o-war post to battle it out!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$46
/ night
Riverfront Campsite Adventures
5. Riverfront Campsite Adventures
97%
(19)
39mi from Watkins Glen · 7 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Stretching 5 acres along the river, this waterfront beauty features a fun trail path with mini waterfalls, serene pond, and plenty of space to stretch out for camping and RV parking. Visitors can fish, camp, and relax by the water and enjoy the peaceful friendly community that is Cortlandville. There's a waterfront treeline for the pups, dogs must be leashed at all times!
Amenities include a cooking fire pit, outdoor portable toilet, picnic table. local recommendations and guides from the owners for around town just 2min from the site to stores as well as our guide to the Finger lakes.
Please use wood chips and waste bags provided in the bathroom to line the toilet to dispose of your waste!!!
30amp 120v now available for RV's!
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
$22
/ night
Whitetail Ridge Farm
6. Whitetail Ridge Farm
99%
(114)
15mi from Watkins Glen · 8 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Whitetail Ridge Farm is a 100-acre farm in the heart of the Finger Lakes Region with ponds, hiking trails, catch & release fishing, crop field and abundance of wildlife. Our farm is a wedding/event venue.
We have Poppy's Cabin on Pond it is a rustic Cabin with fire pit, picnic table, & many trails. Perfect for a weekend getaway. There are two ponds on the property for swimming. We also have tent camping and RV/Camper Sites.
Apple picking & leaf-peeping available in the fall.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$27
/ night
Robinia in Glenwood
7. Robinia in Glenwood
100%
(20)
18mi from Watkins Glen · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
Robinia in Glenwood is a working homestead located on 24 acres of mostly forested land. The predominant species in the mixed hardwood forests are Robinia Pseudoacacia (Black locust) and Black Walnut. There are places on the land and a short walk away along DuBois and Glenwood Heights Roads where there are wonderful views of Cayuga Lake. It is less than a mile walk or ride to the Black Diamond Trail, a hiking and biking trail that extends four+ miles North to Taughannock Falls State Park and four+ miles South to Cass Park, the Ithaca Children's Garden, and the City of Ithaca Municipal Pool. And all of downtown Ithaca. Hundreds of adjacent (although not accessible) acres are wildlife preserves, abandoned orchards, and a working honey bee and bison farm. Bathroom and hot showers available in the house, included in price, indoor kitchen and an on-site enclosed porch space for rainy days available for separate fee. Gardening, produce and flower-picking can be arranged on-site in season. Within biking distance of Finger Lakes National Forest in Hector. Located half-way between Ithaca and Trumansburg, down a long driveway. Amazingly quiet and private.
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Campfires
from
$30
/ night
Hickory Hill Camping Resort
8. Hickory Hill Camping Resort
83%
(3)
23mi from Watkins Glen · 148 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Plan your best trip ever in the beautiful New York Finger Lakes Wine Country! Hickory Hill Camping Resort is a beloved family owned and operated full amenity RV camping resort. Whether you like to set up your tent, park your travel trailer, or hook up your RV - we have got you covered! If you prefer a rental instead, choose a furnished cabin, cottage, or lodge for a home away from home; all with the luxury of your own bathroom.
On Hickory Hill’s sprawling 215-acre property, you have access to recreational activities and facilities for every age and activity level. Whether you want to wind down or get pumped up, spend some time solo or meet like-minded travelers, we offer an accessible, safe, and fun environment for couples, families, and group travelers to choose their own adventure.
Hickory Hill is more than a camping resort—it’s a gathering place. Join us for special events and themed weekends throughout the year. You can also host your own events, from birthdays to family reunions and weddings, here in the great outdoors.
We offer the perfect base camp for exploring nearby attractions such as Watkins Glen, the Finger Lakes Trail, Glen Curtis Museum, Corning Museum, and award-winning wineries and breweries.
Check out our website for additional information regarding amenities, calendar for themed weeks, and activities for all ages!
Happy Camping!
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from
$59
/ night
91% (395) • 34 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Watkins Glen
Underhill Forest and Farm
1. Underhill Forest and Farm
99%
(454)
31mi from Watkins Glen · 6 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Underhill Inn is a small homestead located in the Finger Lakes region tucked in the rolling hills near Dryden Lake. We have a small garden, a flock of sheep and chickens, hives of honeybees and countless wild foraging on our 36 acres of pasture and hiking trails. Take a walk down to Brockendock pond and cruise across the water in a canoe or paddleboat to find peepers, heron, toads and turtles. Drop a line in the water to catch trout, bass and sunnies. The chicken coop is always bustling and there are plenty of eggs to harvest each day. A morning hike on the trails usually kicks up the deer and wild turkeys and at night the barn owl will sing for you if you listen close. Adults and children are welcome to pet and feed the animals on the farm. There are farm tours available where you can learn more about our mushroom garden, composting techniques, blueberries, felting, and more.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
$38
/ night
Smith Memorial Park Campground
2. Smith Memorial Park Campground
80%
(25)
7.8mi from Watkins Glen · 14 sites · Tents, RVs
Welcome to the Finger Lakes
A park and campground on Seneca Lake
Smith Park is a classic lakeside park and campground built on the slopes of Seneca Lake in the 1970’s — enjoyed by many since the 1800’s.
In the heart of New York State’s Finger Lakes and along the Seneca Lake Wine Trail, the park and campground’s location offers the best of both nature and socializing.
Open daily from dawn to dusk, visitors can access Seneca Lake by foot from the “Green” in the middle of the park, or dirt roads on both the north and south ends of the park.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$40
/ night
Junius Ponds Cabin and Campground
3. Junius Ponds Cabin and Campground
85%
(10)
40mi from Watkins Glen · 58 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
If you’re looking for a peaceful campground setting with a family-friendly atmosphere, and tons of activities, then Junius Ponds Cabins & Campground is the perfect spot for you! Join us by pitching a tent, renting a cabin, or by parking your RV. We’ve got sites you will fall in love with after just one stay that will make you want to start a family tradition. Whether you are just passing through or planning a vacation with us you will not be disappointed with your stay.
We simply offer the best camping experience you can have within the Finger Lakes location, complete with camping amenities and a broad selection of camping activities. There is something to do for everyone, check out our activities for our different weekend events.
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from
$39
/ night
Camp Telos
4. Camp Telos
47mi from Watkins Glen · 4 sites · Tents, Lodging
32 private wooded acres with direct access to hundreds of acres of state land for unlimited hiking, biking, kayaking, fishing, geocaching, and more. Rustic cabin offers many amenities, including kitchen, den, and full bath. Pitch your tent or rent the main cabin that sleeps 6. Lean-to has electric, fire pit, and well water spigot for great picnics with family and friends. Can't decide who sleeps in the tent or who get the cabin? Use the tug-o-war post to battle it out!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$46
/ night
Riverfront Campsite Adventures
5. Riverfront Campsite Adventures
97%
(19)
39mi from Watkins Glen · 7 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Stretching 5 acres along the river, this waterfront beauty features a fun trail path with mini waterfalls, serene pond, and plenty of space to stretch out for camping and RV parking. Visitors can fish, camp, and relax by the water and enjoy the peaceful friendly community that is Cortlandville. There's a waterfront treeline for the pups, dogs must be leashed at all times!
Amenities include a cooking fire pit, outdoor portable toilet, picnic table. local recommendations and guides from the owners for around town just 2min from the site to stores as well as our guide to the Finger lakes.
Please use wood chips and waste bags provided in the bathroom to line the toilet to dispose of your waste!!!
30amp 120v now available for RV's!
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
$22
/ night
Whitetail Ridge Farm
6. Whitetail Ridge Farm
99%
(114)
15mi from Watkins Glen · 8 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Whitetail Ridge Farm is a 100-acre farm in the heart of the Finger Lakes Region with ponds, hiking trails, catch & release fishing, crop field and abundance of wildlife. Our farm is a wedding/event venue.
We have Poppy's Cabin on Pond it is a rustic Cabin with fire pit, picnic table, & many trails. Perfect for a weekend getaway. There are two ponds on the property for swimming. We also have tent camping and RV/Camper Sites.
Apple picking & leaf-peeping available in the fall.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$27
/ night
Robinia in Glenwood
7. Robinia in Glenwood
100%
(20)
18mi from Watkins Glen · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
Robinia in Glenwood is a working homestead located on 24 acres of mostly forested land. The predominant species in the mixed hardwood forests are Robinia Pseudoacacia (Black locust) and Black Walnut. There are places on the land and a short walk away along DuBois and Glenwood Heights Roads where there are wonderful views of Cayuga Lake. It is less than a mile walk or ride to the Black Diamond Trail, a hiking and biking trail that extends four+ miles North to Taughannock Falls State Park and four+ miles South to Cass Park, the Ithaca Children's Garden, and the City of Ithaca Municipal Pool. And all of downtown Ithaca. Hundreds of adjacent (although not accessible) acres are wildlife preserves, abandoned orchards, and a working honey bee and bison farm. Bathroom and hot showers available in the house, included in price, indoor kitchen and an on-site enclosed porch space for rainy days available for separate fee. Gardening, produce and flower-picking can be arranged on-site in season. Within biking distance of Finger Lakes National Forest in Hector. Located half-way between Ithaca and Trumansburg, down a long driveway. Amazingly quiet and private.
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Campfires
from
$30
/ night
Hickory Hill Camping Resort
8. Hickory Hill Camping Resort
83%
(3)
23mi from Watkins Glen · 148 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Plan your best trip ever in the beautiful New York Finger Lakes Wine Country! Hickory Hill Camping Resort is a beloved family owned and operated full amenity RV camping resort. Whether you like to set up your tent, park your travel trailer, or hook up your RV - we have got you covered! If you prefer a rental instead, choose a furnished cabin, cottage, or lodge for a home away from home; all with the luxury of your own bathroom.
On Hickory Hill’s sprawling 215-acre property, you have access to recreational activities and facilities for every age and activity level. Whether you want to wind down or get pumped up, spend some time solo or meet like-minded travelers, we offer an accessible, safe, and fun environment for couples, families, and group travelers to choose their own adventure.
Hickory Hill is more than a camping resort—it’s a gathering place. Join us for special events and themed weekends throughout the year. You can also host your own events, from birthdays to family reunions and weddings, here in the great outdoors.
We offer the perfect base camp for exploring nearby attractions such as Watkins Glen, the Finger Lakes Trail, Glen Curtis Museum, Corning Museum, and award-winning wineries and breweries.
Check out our website for additional information regarding amenities, calendar for themed weeks, and activities for all ages!
Happy Camping!
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from
$59
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Louren
October 2025
17 ft campervan
Gem of gems! Exquisite location! Very clean facilities. Super cool location near good food and wine!
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Laura
September 2025
19 ft campervan
We enjoyed our site at junius ponds. It was further back in a more private wooded area. Easy access to the restrooms and showers. Both were very clean while we were there. Very friendly staff called to confirm when we booked a second night.
They have a store and soft serve ice cream on site.
Makes camping easy!
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Alexis
September 2025
Tent
Group trip
Beautiful and well maintained site! Has an open field which is perfect for star gazing. Will definitely return
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Harsha
September 2025
16 ft car
We had a wonderful stay at Vivian’s! The site was super clean, with a beautiful lake view, toilet, water hookup, a sturdy metal fire grill, and even a camping table which made things really convenient. They also provided firewood, and the shade under the trees made it so peaceful during the day.
What really stood out was the hospitality — we arrived very late (around 1am) due to our own delays, and at first went to their other campsite right next to ours by mistake. Even at that late hour, Vivian kindly responded right away and guided us to the correct spot. Truly above and beyond!
One small suggestion would be to add a bigger direction board, since the current one is a bit too small to recognize easily. Other than that, everything was perfect. Highly recommend for a comfortable and welcoming camping experience! 🌿🔥✨
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Emily
September 2025
Tent
Vivian’s place was an amazing stay! She was quick to respond & the site was peaceful, right along the water! It’s close to town as well!
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Anna Laura
September 2025
Tent
This was a such a lovely spot to camp! The metal fire pits were super helpful for cooking, and we loved being able to look out over the river the whole time. Vivian was very communicative and helpful throughout our stay. Would definitely recommend and return!
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Abhiniti Stella
September 2025
Tent
Group trip
We had such a wonderful experience at this pondside campsite! The whole area is absolutely beautiful and peaceful, with stunning views that made the trip so relaxing and refreshing. The site itself was well-kept, spacious, and perfectly located right by the water, which added so much to the atmosphere. It truly felt like a hidden gem. We loved every moment here and can’t wait to come back again. Highly recommend this spot to anyone looking for a perfect nature getaway!
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Brendan
August 2025
Tent
We couldn't have asked for a better nights stay at the farm. Rick and his family welcomed us with open arms to their amazing property, and it made for an awesome experience. The whole farm is beautiful, and the sites are separated out to make it feel like you have the whole place to yourself. Our site was stocked with firewood and any accommodation we needed was steps away. The trails cleared out on the farm were perfect to walk along, and having the paddle-boat to use on the pond was awesome. We'd absolutely recommend a stay here. We wished ours was for more than just the night.
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Darren
August 2025
Tent
Incredibly friendly host - was greeted and oriented to the location, lots of space to find a place. Close to town as well as other more local food/etc. options in the area. Had to leave quickly after one evening, will look to stay here again in the future - beautiful area of the United States.
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Tallulah
August 2025
Tent
With kids
Second time even better! It’s a relaxing spot to watch the sunset and stargaze at night
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Tallulah
August 2025
Tent
With kids
We enjoyed our time on Rick’s land. We had tons of privacy and the spot was relaxing and perfect for tent camping. It was so nice that we planned a return stay.
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cliff
August 2025
21 ft pop-up camper
Beautiful place water great to look at but very shallow
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Dann
August 2025
Tent
It was a good spot for a quick stay. Plenty of accommodations and easy to pitch a tent.
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Derek
August 2025
18 ft campervan
With pets
Well maintained campgrounds on a beautiful lake, swimming and boating options. Plenty of driftwood for starting fires, and a water spigot on our campsite adds convenience.
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Colin
August 2025
Tent
With kids
This was a perfect place to camp outside of Ithaca! Krys is incredibly welcoming and made staying so easy. The bonfire site is large, and has lots of shaded areas for you to set up in. She has chairs and tables that you can move to your campsite, and there is plenty of firewood! There were almost no mosquitoes which was a pleasant surprise!
We liked exploring the paths through her property, and felt comfortable letting our 7 year old wander on his own. We would absolutely go back to stay here.
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Roxanne
August 2025
Tent
Group trip
Krys was very communicative and answered all my questions prior to arrival. She greeted us when we arrived. The grass had been freshly mowed and the campsite locations were large. We needed to be near Ithaca and Cayuga Lake and this was the perfect location.
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Jose
August 2025
Tent
Great base for the village. Would definitely camp here again
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Erika
August 2025
Tent
Vivian was an amazing host. She sent coordinates that led us right to the campsite. We were pleasantly surprised to see that she provided us with some wood for our campfire.. Having water at the site was a bonus and loved having the picnic table there too.
Thank you for the wonderful night.
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Peter
August 2025
Tent
Nice place, clean and remote, yet close enough to town to visit.
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Rebecca
August 2025
Tent
With kids
For us, this spot offered a good combination of seclusion and convenience! We felt perfectly tucked away at our site, but were very conveniently located near things we wanted to do, including Ithaca and Taughannock. The land was meadowy with many mown paths plus enough trees for shade. We camped near (and used) the pair of "hammock trees". Really nice to have a real bathroom! Krys was friendly and relaxed, and even with other campers at the other spots, all were spread out, we only really saw anybody while arriving and leaving. Thanks Krys!
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