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Watkins Glen gorge – Watkins Glen State Park - 20200625 - 16📷 Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Watkins Glen gorge

Watkins Glen, NY

Nature

A trail of stone stairs past nineteen waterfalls in a narrow gorge. Open May to October.

Nearest town
Watkins Glen, NY
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
42.3683, -76.8736
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

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Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and October. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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Campsites nearby

  • Backbone Horse CampCampsite
    9 mi from Watkins Glen gorge
    TentsCaravansToiletsDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Blueberry Patch CampgroundCampsite
    9 mi from Watkins Glen gorge
    TentsCaravans
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Ferenbaugh Camping Recreation AreaCampsite
    13 mi from Watkins Glen gorge
    TentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Pinecreek CampgroundCampsite
    14 mi from Watkins Glen gorge
    TentsCaravansWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Robert H. Treman State Park Camping AreaCampsite
    16 mi from Watkins Glen gorge
    TentsCaravans
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Hammondsport-Bath KOA ResortMotorhome stopover
    22 mi from Watkins Glen gorge
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
    OSMAdd to trip

All campsites in New York · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Watkins Glen gorge?

Watkins Glen gorge is in Watkins Glen, NY, at GPS 42.3683, -76.8736. It is about 16 mi from Trumansburg.

Can you camp near Watkins Glen gorge?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Six Nations Campground, about 1 mi away; within 25 mi there are 19 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Watkins Glen gorge?

Watkins Glen gorge is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Niagara, Finger Lakes and Adirondacks.

What is there to see near Watkins Glen gorge?

Places worth a stop nearby: Taughannock Falls State Park (18 mi), Corning Museum of Glass (18 mi), Women’s Rights National Historical Park (38 mi) and Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge (42 mi).

When is the best time to visit Watkins Glen gorge?

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)