KOA Resort Campgrounds
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 Feature:
- RV Sites with a KOA Patio®
- Deluxe Cabins with full baths and linens
- Premium Tent Sites
- Resort-style pools
- Indoor and outdoor group facilities
Directions
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.
Get Google DirectionsWatkins Glen / Corning KOA Resort Recreation
You and your family will enjoy camping and recreation near Watkins Glen by staying at our luxury campground in New York. We have everything you need to help you have the best camping experience possible. We are one of the few campgrounds with an indoor and outdoor pool in New York, so campers can swim under the sun or stay inside. You can spend a restful day lounging in the pool & spa. If you prefer to remain active, there are plenty of games and activities to participate in. Plunge down the 35-foot waterslide during the summer or play a game of basketball with other campers. You could also spend time hopping on the Jumping Pillow and Jumping Pad. The campground also has more laid-back activities, like mini golf and movies at the outdoor theater.
Indoor Pool & Spa
If you are looking for campgrounds with indoor pools in New York, come to Watkins Glen / Corning KOA Resort. Our campground has an indoor pool and spa that is open the entire season for campers to enjoy. The pool is also heated for extra comfort and enjoyment. Lounge in the fenced-in sun deck area or take a dip in the bubbling spa. The pool also offers plenty of space to paddle around, and kids will love the color-changing in-pool lights. The water depth ranges from 3 to 5 feet and has a stair entry in the shallow end. There is a ladder at the deeper end, so it is easy to enter and exit the pool on either side.
Our Indoor Pool & Spa is open for the enjoyment of our guests for the entire season — April through October. *Open 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.*
Jumping Pillow
Located down by the pond, our jumping pillow is open every day! And it's FREE!
"The Plunge" - Water Slide
*Closed for Season* This 35-foot drop waterslide is a camper favorite! This popular activity is open 12:30-5 pm daily, weather permitting. *Opens Father's Day Weekend*
Army Truck Rides
*Closed for Season* Hop on the back of our Deuce-and-a-half Army truck for a unique ride around the campground.
Outdoor Pool
*Closed for Season* The outdoor swimming pool is open daily from Father's Day weekend to Labor Day weekend. The hours of operation are from 10 am - Sunset, weather permitting.
This pool is no longer lifeguarded, which means that adult supervision will be required for all youth under the age of 16yrs.
Basketball Court
Near our activities pavilion (see map), we have a half-court basketball spot. Feel free to bring your own basketballs or see if the camp store has any to sign-out for temporary use.
Gaga Ball
Gaga Ball is a different and more fun way to play the classic 'dodgeball', inside a hexagon shaped "gaga-pit". The game combines running, striking, dodging, and sometimes jumping, if you want to win! Instead of throwing, you can only use your arms/hands to hit the ball.
If you need to a Gagaball to play, ask the store to rent one out (free, just sign it out).
Jumping Pad
Located next to the Jumping Pillow by the pond. Fun for all!
Mini-Golf
Our 18-Hole Mini Golf courses are a must try! Come to the camp store, grab a scorecard, some clubs, and some golf balls, and go play. FREE!
Pirate Ship Playground
Visit our giant pirate ship playground for lots of fun. Dig for buried treasure in the sand surrounding the pirate ship. Located near Sunset Acres.
Theater in the Woods
Movies most every evening in the summer, in our "Theater in the Woods", weather permitting. Movie showings will be listed with our activities.
Sluice Mining ($)
A popular activity for all ages!
Purchase a mining bag from the Kampstore, and head to the mining sluice to start screening/sifting for gems, rocks, & fossils!
