12 Mile (Horsey Hilton) Camping Area
Gaines, New York
camping area, 4 numbered site, mostly ATV users now
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Campground in New York.
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Watkins Glen is popular during peak season. Reserve 2-4 weeks in advance for weekends and holidays.
Most parks have check-in after 1:00 PM and check-out by 11:00 AM. Call ahead if you'll arrive late.
New York weather can change quickly. Pack layers and check the forecast for Watkins Glen.
Don't miss local attractions near Watkins Glen. Ask the camp host for hidden gems and trails.
Mar 18, 2026
Very beautiful campground. Nice and clean with paved roads and concrete pads. Very nicely landscaped. This campground sits on a very large lake and has a playground for children and a boat ramp. The only thing I would suggest for change is that they remove the gravel where the picnic table and fire ring set. The gravel tends to come into one’s camper as the gravel is very small.
Mar 18, 2026
This park is beautiful! But.... these reviews are about the camping. Lots of things to do here. Boating, fishing, beach, volleyball, biking and on and on. BUT the camping is a bit on the downside. This can be a beautiful place to camp, but it needs a lot of TLC. From what I was told, they do have plans to do some work around the park. Including doing away with site 24 which is the site I had and w... This park is beautiful! But.... these reviews are about the camping. Lots of things to do here. Boating, fishing, beach, volleyball, biking and on and on. BUT the camping is a bit on the downside. This can be a beautiful place to camp, but it needs a lot of TLC. From what I was told, they do have plans to do some work around the park. Including doing away with site 24 which is the site I had and was TERRIBLE. I have a 20-foot camper and I barely fit. The passenger side is to the road, so when the stairs were down, they were almost IN the road. The other side was a swamp where the sewer is. We left a day early because it was going to rain, and it was already a swamp. The other sites are okay but close. If activities is what you like, then this park is for you. We enjoyed the many parks and areas to ride our ebikes. They have a beautiful semicircular pier with swings and picnic tables. My husband used the showers and said the pressure and heat were good, but they definitely need an updating. The internet was terrible. But TV reception was good.
Mar 18, 2026
Very nice park. Staff was very nice. A little tight if you have a large/loner camper If you do I would not recommend sites 20-37 that loop is a squeeze getting around that corner
Mar 18, 2026
DO NOT GO HERE!! If I could give this place 0 stars I would. I have been driving this beautiful country for 2 months as a solo woman traveler, and been to most every state and have never been treated as poorly as I was today by the front gate attendant. She was beyond unkind and unhelpful and straight mean and rude. There are no words for how bad it was. So sad as I was looking forward to spending... DO NOT GO HERE!! If I could give this place 0 stars I would. I have been driving this beautiful country for 2 months as a solo woman traveler, and been to most every state and have never been treated as poorly as I was today by the front gate attendant. She was beyond unkind and unhelpful and straight mean and rude. There are no words for how bad it was. So sad as I was looking forward to spending a week here. This is the last place I would ever go to. The supervisor was not concerned at all with how I was treated even though they are county employees. Do not give these places your hard earned money.
Mar 18, 2026
I have been camping here for 25+ years. Really enjoy this place. But, the prices for " non York County" residents are crazy. To go from $40.00 a night to $65.00 per night is a little much. Plus you do not recognize seniors, military or first responders unless you are York County residents. A little ridiculous on that part because I am a former police officer my buddy is retired military and we're... I have been camping here for 25+ years. Really enjoy this place. But, the prices for " non York County" residents are crazy. To go from $40.00 a night to $65.00 per night is a little much. Plus you do not recognize seniors, military or first responders unless you are York County residents. A little ridiculous on that part because I am a former police officer my buddy is retired military and we're both over 65 years old. Still senior, still retired even tho not York County Residents. I live 30 minutes away and DID come to camp several times a year. ( Maybe not now)
Mar 18, 2026
Absolutely the best campground we’ve ever stayed at! Pine Crest Campground in Windsor, NY is a true gem. Sue and Jim are hands down the nicest, most helpful hosts you could ask for. They go above and beyond — if you get a package, they’ll let you know right away or even deliver it to your site. Need propane? Just set your tank out front, and it’s filled and back within a few hours at a great price... Absolutely the best campground we’ve ever stayed at! Pine Crest Campground in Windsor, NY is a true gem. Sue and Jim are hands down the nicest, most helpful hosts you could ask for. They go above and beyond — if you get a package, they’ll let you know right away or even deliver it to your site. Need propane? Just set your tank out front, and it’s filled and back within a few hours at a great price. The campground itself is spotless, peaceful, and full of life on the weekends with fun events for all ages. Everything about this place shows how much pride the owners take in making sure their guests have a great experience. Words really don’t do it justice — you just have to experience Pine Crest for yourself. You won’t want to camp anywhere else after staying here!
Mar 18, 2026
Only stayed overnight. It looked like most were seasonal. He put us in a spot that rear of rv was out in roadway. Had to back up hill extend slider hitch and put boards under tires so my levelers would not drag. He did show up and help with that. Road in is the worst I have seen at any campground. Might be nice for seasonal, but not for 1 night.
Mar 18, 2026
What s great campground! Nice size lots friendly staff and Jim Brown is a great guy helped me back in and came back to make sure we were good!
Mar 18, 2026
We had a great time it was fun and wasn't too loud. It was quiet, everybody was friendly. The owners were awesome, they're friendly. They were so helpful. Definitely, will go back. Thank you sue and jim
Mar 18, 2026
Just an " ok" campground. Overpriced for the quality of camping. Site didn't even have as much as a gravel base, parked on grass covered tree roots. Appears most campers are seasonal with a lot of shoddy additions. The road in is dirt and very rough for about a 1/4 mile. Very dusty. Can't imagine what it's like if raining.
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