Clute Memorial Park & Recreation is a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Watkins Glen, NY. This family-friendly campground offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and modern amenities, making it an ideal destination for campers, RV enthusiasts, and nature lovers alike.
Located just a short walk from Watkins Glen State Park and Seneca Lake, Clute Memorial Park provides easy access to stunning hiking trails, scenic boat rides, and local wineries. The campground features level sites for tents and RVs, clean shower facilities, and a welcoming atmosphere that caters to both seasonal and short-term visitors.
One of the standout features of Clute Memorial Park is its proximity to essential amenities. Walmart is conveniently located next door, making it easy to pick up any forgotten items. The park also boasts playgrounds and walking trails right across the street, ensuring there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Customer feedback highlights the exceptional service and cleanliness of the park. Visitors have praised the friendly staff, particularly Craig at the front desk, who goes above and beyond to assist guests. The park’s commitment to maintaining clean bathrooms and well-kept grounds has also been a recurring theme in positive reviews.
Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or an extended stay, Clute Memorial Park & Recreation offers an unbeatable combination of affordability, convenience, and natural beauty. Come experience why so many visitors return year after year to this beloved Watkins Glen campground.
Onsite services
Picnics
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Wheelchair accessible restroom
RV camping
RV electric hookup
Barbecue grill
Picnic tables
Public restroom
Public shower
Restroom
Running water
Swings
Tent sites
Wi-Fi
Camping fee
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Good for kids
Playground
Free parking lot
On-site parking
Paid parking lot
Dogs allowed
An awesome gem in the middle of Watkins Glen and wine country. Skip the KOA prices and distance and come to clute memorial! Craig at the front desk was incredibly helpful. Everyone that worked there was delightful. They kept the bathrooms clean which was great. There were some small spiders and mosquitos but that’s expected. My only issue was the doors lock on the inside of the family/accessible bathrooms but when you leave you can open them while locked and easily forget and pull it shut and lock it. That happened while we were there that someone locked it and we had one less bathroom. The campgrounds were level. You are right across the street from playgrounds and walking trails and Seneca lake. About a mile from town and can walk to it easily. Walmart is right next door, too, so easy access if you forgot something. The prices can’t be beat and being that this is also a seasonal campground people take great pride in it and care for the area.
Clute memorial Park is a spot I come back to frequently. They have tent and RV spots, and plenty of parking. They cater to boaters as well. If you camp with dogs, this area is super friendly for your canine. Even the Walmart, not far away, allowed dogs inside, as do most of the wineries and distilleries. This park is a short walk from Watkins, Glen State Park, many restaurants and boat rides. The office is always very friendly, and there is good, clean facilities for showering.
I love coming here, it's great for kids and algo for family gathering. The beach is great and clean. The Cafe's food is very good and prices are affordable. The views are amazing. It's also a good place to play basketball, do some walking and running.
Great place, just know there's a lot of seasonal residents. If you need full hook ups..... Some spots don't have it. Spend the few seconds to actually pickup the phone and call. Don't make the mistake I did and book the wrong type of site. They were very accommodating though.
This campground is within walking distance to Watkins Glen state park (15 minutes). The park itself isn't anything special, although there is a boat and kayak launch. Across the street is a great playground, splash pad, swimming area in the lake and volleyball courts. Makes the whole place overall pretty great.
The location is what is great as it is within walking distance of the town. But the campground is not clean (especially the toilets and showers were very dirty) and very very close together. Not really any privacy and as it's close to town not a nature vibe. The lake is close but other than that you will be between roads, which is the price to pay when you want to be close to the town.