Campground List
CAMPGROUND NAME: Backbone Horse Camp
VISIT DATE: 08/02/2019
UPDATE DATE: 3/22/2024
STATE: New York
REGION: Eastern
RANGER DISTRICT: Hector
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Watkins Glen
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Watkins Glen, NY, at intersection of State Rts. 414 (E 4th St)
and 14 (Franklin St), take State Rt. 414 north 8.7 miles to State
Rt. 2 at a "T" intersection. Turn right, onto State Rt. 2, and go
3.5 miles to campground on left.
NOTE: Backbone Horse campground is on the left just before
Blueberry Patch campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
Elevation is 1,700 ft.
This rustic campground is a single loop off SR 2 with mainly open,
groomed grassy campsites. Although the equestrian facilities are
limited to a few hitching rails and pole stalls, the spacious groomed
grass areas can accomodate portable corrals. There is limited shade
except for along the wooded edges of campsites. This campground may
be designated a "horse camp" but non-equestrian campers are welcomed.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes
Seasonal Comment:
None
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 11
Total Sites: 11
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 11
No. Grilles on Sites: 11
Equestrian Camping: Yes
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Largest Parking Apron Size: See RV Comments
Comments:
Parking aprons are grass and gravel and irregular in shape and will
accept most any size RV.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Backbone Trail (horse and foot) - 5.5 miles
NOTE: To protect the trail, it is closed from March 15 - May 1 due to muddy conditions.
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Blueberry Patch
VISIT DATE: 06/12/1996
UPDATE DATE: 3/22/2024
STATE: New York
REGION: Eastern
RANGER DISTRICT: Hector
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Watkins Glen
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Watkins Glen, NY, take State Rt. 414 north 8.1 miles to
County Rt. 2. Turn right onto Rt. 2 and go 3.9 miles to
campground entrance on right side.
NOTE: Backbone Horse campground is on the left just before
Blueberry Patch campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 1,720 feet.
The campground is a single loop winding its way through a dense and
healthy stand of mature mixed hardwoods. Adjacent to a large patch
of wild blueberries, the campground is popular from blueberry picking
season through wonderful display of Fall colors. Convenient to a
network of Forest trails, many of the area's attractions, and the famous
Finger Lakes wine country, this rustic campground, with a feeling of
being undiscovered, is a nice destination. The thick understory provides
excellent privacy between campsites.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes
Seasonal Comment:
None
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 5
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 4
Total Sites: 9
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 9
No. Grilles on Sites: 9
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Largest Parking Apron Size: 12' X 50'
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS - None
Comments:
Water sports activities are available outside the Forest at Lake
Seneca in Watkins Glen. This is one of the Finger Lakes.
HIKING
Interloken Trail (foot) - 12 miles
Ravin Trail (foot) - .75 miles
Backbone Trail (foot) - 5.5 miles
(NOTE: To protect Backbone Trail, it is closed from March 15 through
May 1 due to muddy conditions.)
FISHING - No
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