Watkins Glen / Corning KOA Resort Blog
LUXURY CAMPING AND AMAZING RECREATION IN THE HEART OF THE FINGER LAKES!
KOA Resorts offer a carefree vacation in the great outdoors. Enjoy robust recreation and staff-led activities, kick back and relax by the resort-style pool, or grab a bite to eat, all while never leaving the campground. And with plenty of RV Sites with KOA Patios® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths to meet your needs, it’s the ultimate camping getaway.
KOA Resorts offer a carefree vacation in the great outdoors. Enjoy robust recreation and staff-led activities, kick back and relax by the resort-style pool, or grab a bite to eat, all while never leaving the campground. And with plenty of RV Sites with KOA Patios® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths to meet your needs, it’s the ultimate camping getaway.
On Rt 414: 14 miles north of Corning (from I-86 Exit 46) or 5 miles south of Watkins Glen.
GPS address: 1710 KOA Dr.
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Situated in upstate New York, the Watkins Glen area is home to many scenic hiking trails. Whether you are a seasoned hiker or just love to meander through the woods, there's a perfect trail for your skill level.
If you are planning a trip to Watkins Glen State Park or the surrounding area, you don't want to miss out on these five hiking trails.
During your trek on the Watkins Glen Gorge Trail, you'll have no shortage of stunning natural scenery. This trail is 1.5 miles in length and features stone paths and over 800 steps. One of the highlights of this trail is Rainbow Falls. The trail goes under the falls, giving you a unique perspective of this popular waterfall.
Within Watkins Glen State Park, you can trek the North Rim Trail, which is a relatively easy hike. This trail, also known as the Indian trail, is 1.1 miles long. If you want to extend your hike, you can combine it with the Gorge Trail. While you make your way along the wide path, you'll have a chance to take in the views with overlooks. You'll also have a great view of the gorge even if you don't combine trails.
The South Rim Trail is also located within Watkins Glen State Park. It's a 2.6 out-and-back trail that gives you access to all of the other trails within the park. During your hike, you'll go through mixed hardwood forests. This hike lets you take in scenic areas ranging from Sentry Bridge to the gorge lip.
Looking for a longer, more challenging hike? Hit the Indian, Finger Lakes and Gorge Trail Loop. This 4.2-mile loop will have you making your way across both stone and dirt trails. There are also cavernous tunnels and views of the creek and gorge. You'll even trek past 19 waterfalls, making it a gorgeous hike you don't want to miss.
Punch Bowl Road is an out-and-back trail located near Watkins Glen. This dirt/gravel road trail, which is a relatively easy 2 miles in length, is great for a casual stroll through nature or trail running. No matter how you use it, you'll get to take in views of the lake's dam and waterfall during your journey.
Interested in experiencing luxury camping and amazing recreation in the heart of the Finger Lakes? Watkins Glen / Corning KOA Resort offers everything from raised pea gravel Tent Sites to Deluxe Cabins. With amenities ranging from an indoor pool and sauna to mini golf, you'll find plenty of ways to have fun and make memories right at the campground.
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