About Backbone Horse Camp
Small, semi-primitive campground primarily for campers or picnickers with horses. Open from Memorial Day through November. Sites 5-9 reserved for horse users from Memorial Day to Columbus Day. Day use $5.
Located near Watkins Glen, New York, Backbone Horse Camp is a campground serving travelers and campers in the area. It sits outside the center of Watkins Glen, which is the nearest town for supplies and fuel. The park is managed by USDA Forest Service.
Reported amenities include restrooms, pets allowed, tents allowed, rvs allowed, and picnic tables. Sites are first-come, first-served. For up-to-date pricing and reservations, visit www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/gmfl/recreation/recarea/?recid=80782.
Backbone Horse Camp is part of the camping landscape of the Northeast, where camping season runs from Memorial Day to leaf-peeping season and many parks close for the winter. Most RV parks welcome dogs, but the details matter: breed restrictions, leash rules, pet limits, and whether there is a fenced dog run. The details on this page come from public map data and owner submissions, and the park itself remains the authority on current conditions.
Hookups & amenities
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Dump station
- Drinking water
- Showers
- Restrooms
- Pets allowed
- Tents allowed
- RVs allowed
- Picnic tables
Only amenities confirmed in our source data are listed. Missing items are unknown, not necessarily absent. Confirm with the park before booking.
Site details
- Fee
- Paid
- Reservations
- no
Location & directions
GPS: 42.48517, -76.80694
Frequently asked questions
Where is Backbone Horse Camp located?⌄
Backbone Horse Camp is in the Watkins Glen area of New York. Use the map on this page for the exact location.
Does Backbone Horse Camp have hookups?⌄
No electric hookups are reported at Backbone Horse Camp, so plan on dry camping with a generator or solar.
Are pets allowed at Backbone Horse Camp?⌄
Yes, pets are allowed at Backbone Horse Camp. Most parks require leashes and may limit the number or breed of dogs, so check the current pet policy.
Can I tent camp at Backbone Horse Camp?⌄
Yes, Backbone Horse Camp accepts tents as well as RVs.
How do I book a site at Backbone Horse Camp?⌄
Reservations and current rates are available through the park's website, www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/gmfl/recreation/recarea/?recid=80782.
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About this listing
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