Potomac Group Campground
The Potomac Group Campground provides a semi-primitive group camping experience intended for groups of 8 to 45 people. This site is excellent for family events and youth group activities. The Potomac Group Campground is intended for groups of 8 to 40 people. The site is hike in only and is approximately 200 yards from the parking area. The parking area can accommodate up to 10 cars.
Facilities include a pavilion with 4 long picnic tables, a group cooking grill, a group and individual fire rings, and two vault toilets. There are no tent pads or platforms but there are several small, flat fields suitable for tenting. No dumpster service is provided. There is no electricity or sewer hookup and there are no artificial lights. No drinking water available.
Nearby hiking options include the Potomac Ponds Trails, which include access to the Interloken Trail.
General Information
Food and Services: Hector shops and fuel stations
For all Emergencies: 911
Open 24 hours/day
Any group size larger than 75 people needs to apply for a Recreation Special Use permit for day use events; camping remains limited to 45 people.
- Maximum length of stay is 14 days within a 30 day
- Dogs must be on a leash at all times
- Check out time is 11:00 AM
Reservation Fee:
- $20.00 per night for up to 20 people
- $40.00 per night for 21-45 people
All payments must be made through the reservation system online or by phone.
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 42.4926
Longitude: -76.78851
Directions
From the South: Take State Route 14 North (Exit 52 off State Route 17) to Watkins Glen, NY. In Watkins Glen, turn right at the Fourth St intersection onto State Route 414 North. Go approximately 9 miles north, past the Hector Ranger Station of the Finger Lakes National Forest. 0.5 miles past the Ranger Station, turn right on County Route 2. Go 4.4 miles east to a “T” intersection. Turn left onto Potomac Road and look for the signs for the Potomac Group Campground on the right.
From the North: Take State Route 414 South to Hector, NY (Exit 41 off I-90). In Hector, 1 mile past the Dandy Mini Mart, turn left onto County Route 2. Go 4.4 miles east to a “T” intersection. Turn left onto Potomac Road and look for the signs for the Potomac Group Campground on the right.
Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.