Valley View Camp
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- Rural campground with spectacular views of the Montour Falls Valley
- Within an hour's drive of nine of the 11 Finger Lakes
- Campfire areas with benches; direct access to hiking trails
If you would like to explore the Finger Lakes region and don’t mind channelling a little pioneering spirit, Valley View Camp might well be the place for you. This site in Montour Falls, in rural New York State, sits three miles from Watkins Glen and the southern edge of Seneca Lake.
Valley View Camp is centred around an open pasture where tents are pitched about 50 yards apart. You’ll have access to fire rings and benches; in addition, basic tools and firewood are supplied (please be considerate in your use of both).
Facilities, which include a toilet cabin, a changing area and a camp shower, might be on the spartan side, but what there is no shortage of here is peace and quiet – not to mention scenic views over the Montour Falls, down in the valley.
The nearby Catherine Creek Wildlife Management Area (five minutes’ drive) is great for fishing and hiking, while Havana Glen, a short hike with a waterfall and a swimming hole at the top, is roughly a mile from base.
The park is in a rural area, so you have a pretty good chance of seeing deer, hawks and lots of other wildlife, and the night sky should be dark enough for splendid stargazing on clear evenings.
The town of Montour Falls (a short drive or a 25-minute walk) has bars, restaurants and places to buy food; it also has a cycling trail.
Site type
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3Open all year
This campground/park has no on-site shower facilities.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
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Unpowered grass tent, caravan or trailer tent site
Liked: I had a great time, the view was amazing! We were the only ones there but I see why, it was -29c at night! What a great camp site! Minute or two from town if you needed to go get anything but nice and quiet. I camped with my 20 year old son in a hot tent with wood stove and we were super comfortable. We had a nice outdoor firepit for cooking too.
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Features
Portable toilet
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Valley View Camp
4263 Cotton Hanlon Road
Montour Falls
New York
USA
14534
Directions Timezone
America/New_York Eastern Daylight Time (GMT-04:00)
GPS
42.34813°N
-76.82894°W
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Watkins Glen International Speedway (10 minutes’ drive) used to be the home of the United States Formula One Grand Prix. These days, it hosts NASCAR races, which ought to make the petrolheads in your party pretty happy. What’s more, they can drive three laps around the circuit (in their own vehicle) as part of the ‘Drive the Glen’ experience.
Finger Lakes National Forest (20 minutes) spreads across 16,000 acres of woodlands, grasslands and pastures, and it is a popular spot for hiking and horse riding. As you walk or ride along its trails, keep your eyes peeled for kestrels and goshawks, plus deer and beavers.
Stretching at the southern tip of Cayuga Lake, Ithaca (30 minutes) is known as the home of Cornell University. Its leafy campus includes the Cornell Botanic Gardens and the Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art, in a striking concrete building overlooking Fall Creek.
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- Does Valley View Camp have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Valley View Camp dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Valley View Camp? Watkins Glen International Speedway (10 minutes’ drive) used to be the home of the United States Formula One Grand Prix. These days, it hosts NASCAR races, which ought to make the petrolheads … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Valley View Camp?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: noon - How much does it cost to stay at Valley View Camp? From $40.88 (for 1 night, 10 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.