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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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Taughannock Falls State Park
The Finger Lakes
The 750-acre state park offers seasonal camping with campsites and cabins overlook Cayuga Lake and it has a marina, boat launch, beach.
Seneca Mills Falls
The Finger Lakes
The 40-foot Seneca Mills Falls is easily the most popular destination along the Keuka Lake Outlet Trail.
Lime Hollow Nature Center
The Finger Lakes
Lime Hollow Nature Center encompasses nearly 430 acres of beautiful rolling hills, shallow glacial valleys, forests, fields, streams and numerous ponds.
Cheerful Valley Campgrounds
The Finger Lakes
Nestled in a secluded river valley on a serenely beautiful river, Cheerful Valley Campgrounds offers more than 125 grassy RV and tent sites along with rental cabins and trailers.
