Open all 4 seasons – The Finger Lakes National Forest is nestled between Seneca and Cayuga Lakes, located just a few minutes-drive from downtown Watkins Glen. It is the only national forest in New York State, one of only three in the Northeast, and it is expansive – covering more than 16,000 acres.


The forest provides more than 30 miles of interconnecting trails that traverse gorges, ravines, pastures and woodlands. Step into the tranquility and peace of and enjoy hiking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, fishing, hunting, horseback riding, biking, snowmobile and camping, either backcountry camping or at several developed camping areas.