Kentucky_Joe wrote:
Decided we need a campground in northwest finger lake area. Then move east for a different cg in northeast. Then head to Watkins s Glen area. We prefer full hookups. Any suggestions of cg appreciated.
The 2 FHU parks in the Glen are Clute park on the lake downtown and the KOA outside town close to the race track. We've stayed at both. Clute is nice but the sites are tight to each other. There's a real nice park across the street right on the lake, and there's a Walmart within walking distance. In fact downtown is in walking distance as well, with plenty of trendy restaurants and things to do. Sailboat cruises start from a dock downtown.
The KOA is up a fairly steep hill. The reviews complained about train noise (actually a plus for me) and there were a few trains that went by. Pulling the hill amplifies the normal sound and the length of time you hear it. However, we found the noise from the race track to be more of an issue. They have some newer, nicer sites in the back section with fancy patios etc. I would do the KOA if there was no race during my stay (race schedule available online) and I would pay the extra couple of bucks for a site in the back.
Clute is fine for a short stay. If you're towing a car, hit the wine trail and the Montage Italian restaurant up the hill on Rt 14.
