- Ranch Camping
The best ranch camping near Watkins Glen
98% (1.1K) • 26 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Watkins Glen
Tempest Ranch camp
1. Tempest Ranch camp
98%
(262)
9.2mi from Watkins Glen · 10 sites
40 secluded acres with 1850 feet of clear stream with a
great swimming hole.mature pine tree grove Our fenced fields with sheds boarders 9100 acres Sugar Hill State Forest, hiking trails and a dirt seasonal road that connects to other dirt roads. We have a mature pine forest grove that you can pick a spot to camp next to,or walk our creek and find a cleared spot to tent or just sleep next to campfire.
We have been here 20 years improving what was run down, and continue to add a few pines and special private site for great memories!
Our sites sit along meads creek which is nice
to sit and relax in. At the bridge along maple lane is a very fun swimming hole ,which has been so nice all summer let your dog swim with you and have a nice float .we have a picnic tabel and fire ring at most sites . We are constantly making new fun sites to enjoy .
fire-ring and outhouse! We have a pond to feed fish and explore on a canoe or bring tubes .always horses and donkeys to see . I have 1850 foot of stream to hike along and explore wildlife.turkey,deer,fox the occasional coyotes howling . We have been getting eagles.few bear sightings. ..we have .some pretty private spots along the creek . And under the pine tree grove.we border 9100 acres of sugar hill state Forrest. Trails everywhere. Twelve miles of back dirt roads to get to Watkins Glen state park. 7 miles to the Glen race track .twelve miles to a great dirt track to see racing.we can accommodate horse camping ,either by ride ins or trailers with pASTURES TO PULL INTO.
! This site borders sugar hill state Forrest! Twelve miles to Watkins glen
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$40
/ night
Whitetail Ridge Farm
2. Whitetail Ridge Farm
99%
(114)
15mi from Watkins Glen · 7 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
Showers
from
$27
/ night
Laughing Goat Fiber Farm
3. Laughing Goat Fiber Farm
99%
(323)
16mi from Watkins Glen · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
Laughing Goat Fiber Farm is a working farm, raising exotic fiber animals such as
Angora and Cashmere goats, alpacas.
The fiber is processed on farm and
regionally and everything made from it is hand dyed.
Many items are one of a kind and hand made.
A small retail shop in our renovated Carriage House showcases the knitting looms that we make items on, as well as knitting machines from 100 years ago.
The property has beautiful views overlooking the Cayuga Lake Valley and Ithaca.
Learn more about this land:
Pitch your tent on the back 40 acres of a working goat farm. Site #1 has a tent platform, table and firepit. The 12 x 16 tent platform backs up to the mature hedgerow of maples and oaks for afternoon shade, and the campsite overlooks Ithaca's Inlet Valley. The platform is just a 4 minute walk to the main house, and you'll have complete privacy.
Site #2 has a table and firepit, but no platform.
Site #3 has a table and firepit but no platform. It is a level spot on the pasture where you can pitch a tent or park a vehicle.
Farm tours: Sign up at http://tinyurl.com/goattours.
Also: https://uncoveringnewyork.com/things-to-do-in-ithaca-ny/
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$38
/ night
ZiegenVine Homestead
4. ZiegenVine Homestead
100%
(419)
18mi from Watkins Glen · 5 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Our property is a 103 acre farm located in Savona, NY - offering Goat Yoga on the Homestead May - September. Be sure to check our website for scheduled dates or schedule a private session.
At ZiegenVine Homestead, we promise to provide a simple, cheerful, beautiful property where you can experience life outdoors and nature in its true glory.
We invite you to walks the trails around the property, schedule a farm tour that includes an up close visit our goat herd, as well as meet the rest of our farm animals.
We look forward to welcoming you to ZiegenVine Homestead!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$35
/ night
Underhill Forest and Farm
5. Underhill Forest and Farm
99%
(454)
31mi from Watkins Glen · 5 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
Willow Hill RV Site
6. Willow Hill RV Site
89%
(14)
44mi from Watkins Glen · 1 site · Tent, RV
Park your camper or pop a tent in a private area and enjoy the peace and calm. Nestled between Skaneateles and Otisco Lake, both only minutes away. This site is on a separate driveway from the main home on the property. The village of Skaneateles is only ten minutes away. Complimentary WI-FI included.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Picnic table
from
$30
/ night
98% (1.1K) • 26 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Watkins Glen
Tempest Ranch camp
1. Tempest Ranch camp
98%
(262)
9.2mi from Watkins Glen · 10 sites
40 secluded acres with 1850 feet of clear stream with a
great swimming hole.mature pine tree grove Our fenced fields with sheds boarders 9100 acres Sugar Hill State Forest, hiking trails and a dirt seasonal road that connects to other dirt roads. We have a mature pine forest grove that you can pick a spot to camp next to,or walk our creek and find a cleared spot to tent or just sleep next to campfire.
We have been here 20 years improving what was run down, and continue to add a few pines and special private site for great memories!
Our sites sit along meads creek which is nice
to sit and relax in. At the bridge along maple lane is a very fun swimming hole ,which has been so nice all summer let your dog swim with you and have a nice float .we have a picnic tabel and fire ring at most sites . We are constantly making new fun sites to enjoy .
fire-ring and outhouse! We have a pond to feed fish and explore on a canoe or bring tubes .always horses and donkeys to see . I have 1850 foot of stream to hike along and explore wildlife.turkey,deer,fox the occasional coyotes howling . We have been getting eagles.few bear sightings. ..we have .some pretty private spots along the creek . And under the pine tree grove.we border 9100 acres of sugar hill state Forrest. Trails everywhere. Twelve miles of back dirt roads to get to Watkins Glen state park. 7 miles to the Glen race track .twelve miles to a great dirt track to see racing.we can accommodate horse camping ,either by ride ins or trailers with pASTURES TO PULL INTO.
! This site borders sugar hill state Forrest! Twelve miles to Watkins glen
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$40
/ night
Whitetail Ridge Farm
2. Whitetail Ridge Farm
99%
(114)
15mi from Watkins Glen · 7 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
Showers
from
$27
/ night
Laughing Goat Fiber Farm
3. Laughing Goat Fiber Farm
99%
(323)
16mi from Watkins Glen · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
Laughing Goat Fiber Farm is a working farm, raising exotic fiber animals such as
Angora and Cashmere goats, alpacas.
The fiber is processed on farm and
regionally and everything made from it is hand dyed.
Many items are one of a kind and hand made.
A small retail shop in our renovated Carriage House showcases the knitting looms that we make items on, as well as knitting machines from 100 years ago.
The property has beautiful views overlooking the Cayuga Lake Valley and Ithaca.
Learn more about this land:
Pitch your tent on the back 40 acres of a working goat farm. Site #1 has a tent platform, table and firepit. The 12 x 16 tent platform backs up to the mature hedgerow of maples and oaks for afternoon shade, and the campsite overlooks Ithaca's Inlet Valley. The platform is just a 4 minute walk to the main house, and you'll have complete privacy.
Site #2 has a table and firepit, but no platform.
Site #3 has a table and firepit but no platform. It is a level spot on the pasture where you can pitch a tent or park a vehicle.
Farm tours: Sign up at http://tinyurl.com/goattours.
Also: https://uncoveringnewyork.com/things-to-do-in-ithaca-ny/
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$38
/ night
ZiegenVine Homestead
4. ZiegenVine Homestead
100%
(419)
18mi from Watkins Glen · 5 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Our property is a 103 acre farm located in Savona, NY - offering Goat Yoga on the Homestead May - September. Be sure to check our website for scheduled dates or schedule a private session.
At ZiegenVine Homestead, we promise to provide a simple, cheerful, beautiful property where you can experience life outdoors and nature in its true glory.
We invite you to walks the trails around the property, schedule a farm tour that includes an up close visit our goat herd, as well as meet the rest of our farm animals.
We look forward to welcoming you to ZiegenVine Homestead!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$35
/ night
Underhill Forest and Farm
5. Underhill Forest and Farm
99%
(454)
31mi from Watkins Glen · 5 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
Willow Hill RV Site
6. Willow Hill RV Site
89%
(14)
44mi from Watkins Glen · 1 site · Tent, RV
Park your camper or pop a tent in a private area and enjoy the peace and calm. Nestled between Skaneateles and Otisco Lake, both only minutes away. This site is on a separate driveway from the main home on the property. The village of Skaneateles is only ten minutes away. Complimentary WI-FI included.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Picnic table
from
$30
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Quinn
October 2025
10 ft campervan
My boyfriend and I loved tent camping on this land! Lisa was very try accommodating and accepted our request in short notice. Site #2 was beautiful both during the day and at night. It was well maintained and the portable bathroom was clean. Would definitely recommend and looking forward to staying again in the future.
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Janell
October 2025
Tent
With kids
Beautiful property and perfect location if you're looking to get away but still have access to all of the areas local shops and attractions. Lisa was great with communication and made sure we had everything we needed as far as the campsite goes. The platform was a huge plus with it being a bit rainy during our stay!! 10/10 experience!! My daughters and I enjoyed our little get away!
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Andy
October 2025
Weekend Trip to Tempest Ranch camp
Awesome area. Huge choice of camping locations and beautiful scenery all around.
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Mallory
October 2025
1 night at Tempest Ranch camp
I loved tent camping here, they had adorable farm animals and were extremely friendly.
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Sharon
October 2025
With pets
This is truly an amazing space. Offers multiple places to stay depending on your likes and dislikes. It’s relatively remote, however very peaceful surroundings. Made use of the water activities as well as visited many nearby towns. What a gracious hostess.
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Alexis
September 2025
Group trip
Amazing location, comfortable bed in the tent, would come again!
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Michelle
September 2025
17 ft campervan
With pets
We had an amazing time! Beautiful farm and very close to downtown Ithaca. It was amazing waking up to the goats in the morning. Lisa was easy to communicate with and provided firewood and water. Would stay again!
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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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Karl
September 2025
Tent
Amazing campground! 10/10. The sites have amazing views and there is so much to explore on the property. They have super friendly farm animals and plenty of trails for a nice hike. Would definitely recommend and will be trying one of their cabins in the future!
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Lin
September 2025
Weekend Trip to Tempest Ranch camp
For 10 dollars, I bought a lot of firewood. The landlord was very kind and helped light a campfire. The night was very quiet and I could hear the calls of small animals. It is very suitable for observing the stars. The night sky on a clear day is so beautiful. When it comes to choosing a campsite later, this one is still the best option. It's very close to the Finger Lakes.
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Matthew
September 2025
With kids
My son and I stayed at “my happy place” site this past weekend. I booked strictly based on reviews. Reviewers and Tempest ranch did not disappoint. Property was clean and organized, we could not explore it all in a weekend. Host Dwayne was an easy going guy that wants you to enjoy his land. There’s enough trails nearby to hike for days with great views all around. Would stay again.
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Mahmoud
September 2025
Tent
Super welcoming. Very nice people. Loved the site, everything was perfect. This is my second time there and it gets better every time. Would definitely be coming again.
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charles
September 2025
With pets
This campsite was exactly what we were hoping for—secluded, beautifully maintained, and packed with thoughtful amenities. The hosts were incredible: genuinely kind, down-to-earth, and full of helpful local tips. From the moment we arrived, they showered us with recommendations that truly elevated our Labor Day weekend. We couldn’t be more grateful for their hospitality and the unforgettable experience they helped create.
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Ángela
September 2025
Weekend Trip to Tempest Ranch camp
Beautiful location and great host. The set up was nice with a picnic table and a fire pit! Very nice to watch a starry night.
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emma
September 2025
1 night at Tempest Ranch camp
The property was beautiful, the swimming hole looked super fun, the woods were really well taken care of, we enjoyed walking around the corrals and watching the animals from afar. Night sky was an absolute 10/10, the stars were so clear and beautiful.
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Maya
September 2025
Tent
Had a great stay at the farm beautiful site and the water spigot and bathroom was close by!
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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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wangfang
August 2025
Weekend Trip to Tempest Ranch camp
Dwayne was super friendly and kind. The campsite has a nice location with great views. Would love to come back again!
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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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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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