Description:

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 daytime visitors can enjoy the Olympic-size pool, modern playground, scheduled summer tours through the gorge, tent and trailer campsites, picnic facilities, and excellent fishing in nearby Seneca Lake or in Catherine Creek, which is renowned for its annual spring run of rainbow trout.

Geography:

Watkins Glen State Park is located in the village of Watkins Glen, at the south end of Seneca Lake, in Schuyler County.

Recreation:

Park visitors can enjoy near by fishing, picnicking, modern playground, hiking, camping, hunting, and swimming in our Olympic sized & kiddie pool. There are 19 waterfalls on the Gorge Trail.

Facilities:

The park offers 305 campsites with restrooms, hot showers, dumping stations and firewood for sale. Other offered amenities include food concessions, gift shops, rental pavilion, picnic tables & grills, playing fields, an Olympic sized swimming pool & kiddie pool, modern playgrounds, scenic views, and 19 waterfalls.

Nearby Attractions:

Nearby state parks include Robert H. Treman State Park, Buttermilk Falls State Park, Sampson State Park, Taughannock Falls State Park, and Lodi Point State Park. Other attractions are Watkins Glen International Racetrack, Corning Museum of Glass, Seneca Lake Wine Trail