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Finger Lakes National Forest
The Finger Lakes National Forest is nestled between Seneca and Cayuga Lakes
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.
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.
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Canandaigua Sailboarding
The Finger Lakes
Canandaigua Sailboarding offers rentals for windsurfing, kayaks, scuba diving and hydro bikes, as well as lessons
Spruce Row Campsite
The Finger Lakes
Located high above Cayuga Lake, Spruce Row Campground and RV Park is a family run, private campground with about 200 sites, accommodating everything from tents to large RVs.
Watkins Glen State Park
The Finger Lakes
Watkins Glen State Park is filled with trails that overlook, wind over and pass under mesmerizing waterfalls.
Newtown Battlefield Reservation State Park
The Finger Lakes
Newtown Battlefield State Park was the site of the Battle of Newtown fought in August 1779, during the American Revolutionary War.
