Backbone Horse Camp
Watkins Glen, New York
Small, semi-primitive campground primarily for campers or picnickers with horses. Open from Memorial Day through Novembe...
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Federal campground in New York.
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Bradford 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 Bradford.
Don't miss local attractions near Bradford. Ask the camp host for hidden gems and trails.
Mar 23, 2026
NO FRESH WATER AT CAMPGROUND! The well is capped off. Of the four out of the five boat/hike in campgrounds that I camped at on the lake, this one was the least developed, which nearly no level places to put up a tent. The few that were, one was already occupied by a very loud party. I stayed at the far other end to get away from the noise, but, and there is a running theme here with all these c... NO FRESH WATER AT CAMPGROUND! The well is capped off. Of the four out of the five boat/hike in campgrounds that I camped at on the lake, this one was the least developed, which nearly no level places to put up a tent. The few that were, one was already occupied by a very loud party. I stayed at the far other end to get away from the noise, but, and there is a running theme here with all these campgrounds, the nearer to the outer limits of the campground, the less maintained sites are, missing picnic tables, or fire rings, or both, some completely overgrown. A consolation prize, was the nearly intact, early 20th century oil field pumping station and miscellaneous related equipment strewn throughout the woods.
Mar 23, 2026
Great place to camp or picnic with your family. Clean outhouses, fresh water pump. Amazing views.
Mar 23, 2026
beautiful camp ground. there is a abandoned stationary engine and oil well pump from the early 1900s about 200 yards uphill
Mar 23, 2026
WARNING: THE CAMP IS A FULL MILE HIKE FROM THE CLOSEST PLACE TO LEAVE YOUR CAR. I just wanted to make a disclaimer before others go camping at Pine Grove. The website claims it is 1/3 of a mile hike which it is not. It is a full mile scaling up/down the steep mountain. This campsite was absolutely gorgeous with great scenic views, awesome spacing between sites, and overall just a full nature bath.... WARNING: THE CAMP IS A FULL MILE HIKE FROM THE CLOSEST PLACE TO LEAVE YOUR CAR. I just wanted to make a disclaimer before others go camping at Pine Grove. The website claims it is 1/3 of a mile hike which it is not. It is a full mile scaling up/down the steep mountain. This campsite was absolutely gorgeous with great scenic views, awesome spacing between sites, and overall just a full nature bath. The reason for the disclaimer is because we were expecting the campsite to be way closer to where you can park your car. Unfortunately we got there early afternoon and struggled to setup our campsite before dark due to the long and vigorous hike to get up and down the mountain. But it was worth it!!
Mar 23, 2026
Every 4th of July we have a family reunion here and can't stay long enough. Sometimes the pit latreens are a little rushed by visitors around this time so it's recommended to bring back up TP ;) but the views are remarkable and it's right around the bend from Docksiders Restaurant/wolf run boat launch.
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