RV Parks near Watkins Glen, NY
Whether it’s a quick overnight or a full weekend away, Watkins Glen sits within easy reach of dozens of RV parks and campgrounds. We rank every option by actual drive time from the city, so you can match a destination to the hours you’re willing to spend behind the wheel — then narrow it down by the amenities that matter, from hookups to pet-friendly sites.
17 campgrounds listed. (Distance is approximate.)
Showing 17 of 17 campgrounds.
Ives Run
37 mi · ~0.7 h from Watkins Glen
Rates on request
Ives Run offers camping 37 miles from Watkins Glen, NY. Rates are set by the operator; see the official site or call for current pricing.
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park - PA Wilds
41 mi · ~0.7 h from Watkins Glen
Rates on request
- Showers
- Tent sites
Set in Watkins Glen, NY, Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park - PA Wilds serves road travelers with campsites and RV hookups. On-site amenities include tent sites and showers. About 41 miles out from the city center. It operates in Watkins Glen, NY. Showers are provided on-site. Reach out to the host for pricing and booking details.
Armenia Mountain Campground
43 mi · ~0.8 h from Watkins Glen
Rates on request
- Tent sites
Located in Watkins Glen, NY, Armenia Mountain Campground offers RV and tent camping. Facilities feature tent sites. Find it at 829 Mountain Avenue, Watkins Glen, NY 16947. About 43 miles out from the city center. It leans toward tent and pop-up campers. Contact the operator for current rates, availability, and reservations.
Twin Lakes Campground
49 mi · ~0.9 h from Watkins Glen
Free
- Tent sites
Twin Lakes was once the site of factory buildings, stores and row houses owned by the McKean Chemical Company which made wood alcohol. A company splash dam, used to augment water levels for the chemical plant downstream once occupied the site of today's dam. When McKean Chemical Company closed in the 1920s, the US Forest Service acquired the property. In 1936, the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) constructed the present dam on Hoffman Run, creating the swimming impoundment. They built the lower campground, picnic area, pavilion and bathhouse. The ""twin"" impoundment was never built, as...
Red Mill Campground
53 mi · ~1 h from Watkins Glen
Free
- Tent sites
This is a dispersed camping area with no amenities. There is a small pond and a handful of user-developed sites. Fishing is available at Red Mill Pond and along Big Mill Creek. Users should plan accordingly, practice the 7 principles of Leave No Trace, and look for hazards before setting up camp.
Red Bridge Recreation Area
55 mi · ~1 h from Watkins Glen
$20/night
- Tent sites
Red Bridge is a busy campground that was constructed in the late 1960s as part of the recreation development related to the Kinzua Dam. Nearby attractions include: Kinzua Dam, Kinzua Bridge and Longhouse Scenic Byway. Red Bridge Bank Fishing Area is immediately adjacent. The North Country National Scenic Trail crosses State Route 321 one-eight mile south of the campground.
Kiasutha Recreation Area
56 mi · ~1 h from Watkins Glen
$20/night
- Tent sites
The campground sits on a large tributary of the Allegheny Reservoir, offering countless water activities. Visitors enjoy a grassy beach for swimming and relaxing, a boat ramp and dock allow visitors to enjoy the vast lake for boating and fishing. Several hiking trails also snake around the campground and along the creek and reservoir. The swimming beach and picnic area have ample parking. The day use area also includes a two-lane concrete plank boat launch with a 130 foot courtesy dock for loading and unloading only.
Tracy Ridge Recreation Area
57 mi · ~1 h from Watkins Glen
$12/night
- Tent sites
This campground sits on a ridge top three miles east of the Allegheny Reservoir just minutes south of the PA/NY state border. This 45-site campground provides spacious, tree-shaded campsites in an area that is heavily forested with oak. The campground contains one of the two trailheads for the Tracy Ridge Hiking Trail, with one loop circling the campground. The North Country National Scenic Trail, which connects to the Tracy Ridge Hiking Trail, also goes past the campground.
Morrison Boat to
58 mi · ~1.1 h from Watkins Glen
$12/night
- Tent sites
This rustic campground is located on the east bank of the Allegheny Reservoir just east of Elijah Run Boat Launch on Morrison Bay a branch off of Kinzua Bay of the Allegheny Reservoir. It is accessible by boat via the Allegheny Reservoir and/or the Morrison Hiking Trail. The closest boat launch is Elijah Run directly west of the campground (access from the Longhouse National Scenic Byway - Forest Road 262).
Hopewell Boat to
59 mi · ~1.1 h from Watkins Glen
$12/night
- Tent sites
This small rustic campground is located on the east bank of the Allegheny Reservoir just north of Sugar Bay. It is accessible by boat (Allegheny Reservoir) or hiking trail (North Country National Scenic Trail with connections to the Tracy Ridge Trail System). The closest boat launch is Roper Hollow directly across the reservoir on the west bank and Kinzua Wolf Run Marina approximately 5 miles south near State Route 59 at the Morrison Bridge.
Handsome Lake Boat to
59 mi · ~1.1 h from Watkins Glen
$12/night
- Tent sites
This small rustic campground is located on the east bank of the Allegheny Reservoir just north of Sugar Bay. It is accessible by boat (Allegheny Reservoir) or hiking trail (North Country National Scenic Trail with connections to the Tracy Ridge Trail System). The closest boat launch is Roper Hollow directly across the reservoir on the west bank and Kinzua Wolf Run Marina approximately 5 miles south near State Route 59 at the Morrison Bridge.
Pine Grove Boat to
59 mi · ~1.1 h from Watkins Glen
$12/night
- Tent sites
This small rustic campground is located on the east bank of the Allegheny Reservoir just north of Kinzua Wolf Run Marina. It is accessible by boat via the Allegheny Reservoir. The closest boat launch is Kinzua Wolf Run Marina approximately 1 mile south near State Route 59 at the Morrison Bridge. The North Country National Scenic Trail passes by this campground.
Dewdrop Recreation Area
60 mi · ~1.1 h from Watkins Glen
$20/night
- Tent sites
Dewdrop Campground is located along Longhouse National Scenic Byway. This 11-acre campground is nestled on the shoreline of Kinzua Bay, which extends southwest from the main body of the Allegheny Reservoir. Several campsites offer views of the water.
Willow Bay Recreation Area
60 mi · ~1.1 h from Watkins Glen
$60–$100/night
- Tent sites
Willow Bay Recreation Area was built in the early 1960s by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers. When completed, it was transferred to the USDA, Forest Service. Willow Bay Recreation Area is located 15 miles west of Bradford, PA, on State Route (SR) 346, just south of the New York State line. The area overlooks the south shore of Willow Bay, a small arm on the eastern side of the Allegheny Reservoir. There are four camping loops - Oak, Aspen, Hemlock and Deer Grove. Campsites in Hemlock and Deer Grove Loops overlook Willow Bay while sites in Oak and Aspen loops back onto Willow Creek. The...
Kelly Pines Campground
64 mi · ~1.2 h from Watkins Glen
$15/night
- Tent sites
Kelly Pines Campground is an equestrian campground located along the Spring Creek Horse Trail. Natural Features: The location is spacious with forest vegetation alongside a stream. Recreation: The recreation area is connected to Spring Creek Horse Trail with miles of designated marked trails. View the Spring Creek Horse Trail map. Facilities: The campground includes four campsites each with four horse stalls, as well as a double occupancy campsite with two, four horse stalls. A double occupancy campsite with two, four horse stalls is also available for advanced reservations. For visitors...
Clarion River Campsites
66 mi · ~1.2 h from Watkins Glen
Free
- Tent sites
Twenty-six primitive, numbered campsites are dotted along the Clarion Wild and Scenic River from Irwin Run up to and along Millstone Creek. Campsites can be reached via River Road and FR 132. In this area, dispersed camping is only allowed at the numbered sites. You will find 17 campsites along the Clarion River and 9 campsites along Millstone Creek. Each campsite has a hardened parking spot and a rock fire ring. Information signs and vault toilets are located at Irwin Run, Robin Island, and Millstone Creek Canoe Launches. Brochure:...
Loleta Recreation Area
69 mi · ~1.3 h from Watkins Glen
$16/night
- Showers
- Tent sites
Loleta Campground sits along the east branch of Millstone Creek in the southwestern corner of the Allegheny National Forest, offering a peaceful getaway that is popular with families. The recreation area consists of two camping loops, a shower house, a swim beach, group camping sites, and a 2.7 mile loop trail. The Trail is marked with off-white diamonds, starts and ends at Loleta, from the parking lot near the group camping site through the woods around the upper camping loop and comes back in between the upper loop and the group site. This area has been recently nominated and accepted...