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Clute Memorial Park & Campground (Warren W Clute)
Overview
Clute Memorial Park, also known as Warren W. Clute Memorial Park, serves as a popular and accessible gateway to the stunning Finger Lakes region. Situated directly on the southern shore of Seneca Lake, this municipal park offers a pleasant mix of public recreational space and dedicated camping facilities. It perfectly captures the essence of a classic lakeside summer retreat, providing visitors with a convenient and welcoming home base to explore the natural beauty and vibrant culture of Watkins Glen.
Location & Surroundings
The park is ideally situated within walking distance of the charming downtown Watkins Glen district, allowing guests to leave their vehicles behind while exploring local eateries and shops. Its unique position at the tip of Seneca Lake means campers are treated to expansive water views and refreshing lake breezes throughout the day. The surrounding area is characterized by the lush, rolling hillsides and the dramatic geological formations typical of the Finger Lakes, making it a scenic destination for those who enjoy being close to both deep water and small-town amenities.
Amenities & Park Features
RV travelers will find a variety of sites, many of which are equipped with full hookups, including water, sewer, and 30/50-amp electric service. The park features well-maintained bathhouses, laundry facilities, and a large playground for children to enjoy. One of the standout features is the supervised swimming beach and modern splash pad located directly within the park grounds. Additionally, the site includes spacious picnic pavilions and various sports courts, ensuring there is plenty of space for outdoor relaxation, group gatherings, and active community play during your stay.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
The world-renowned Watkins Glen State Park is just a short distance away, famous for its nineteen waterfalls and stunning stone walkways carved into the gorge. Auto racing enthusiasts often choose this campground for its close proximity to the Watkins Glen International race track, which hosts major NASCAR and vintage racing events. Visitors can also embark on the Seneca Lake Wine Trail, spend a quiet afternoon fishing from the pier, or book a scenic boat tour to appreciate the scale of the region from the water.
Who This Park Is Best For
This destination is an excellent choice for active families looking for a kid-friendly environment with immediate lake access and recreational activities. It is also a prime location for race fans attending major events or hikers wanting a central spot for exploring the famous local gorges. If you prefer a vibrant municipal atmosphere where you can easily walk to local shops and harbor-side restaurants, Clute Memorial Park offers a perfect balance of convenience and classic New York lakeside charm.
Amenities
- Tenting
- Recreational Facilities
- Policies
- Other Amenities & Services
- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
- Facility
- Internet
- On-Site Rentals
- Sites
User Reviews
Go Orange
Nice park on the lake plenty of parking and it had a fast charger for my EV got lunch ate at park while car charged .i like hiking at Hector National Forest and the chargers simple to use
Birgitta Olivieri
RV and some tent camping with access to boat docking, swimming, softball park, playground , splash pad park and beautiful views of Seneca lake! Price to tent camp is more expensive than your local state park with less trees for shade.
Laura Belk
Campground is convenient to Watkins Glenn SP, but the sites are gravel and weeds, no laundry facilities , and the bathrooms are disgusting!!! They leave the doors to the bathroom open all day & night, vagrants use the bathrooms, they are not ADA compliant (there’s no wheelchair stall), a wheelchair cannot fit into the shower area, there’s hundreds of bugs all over the toilets, floors, sinks, etc.. The sanitary napkin disposal boxes have not been emptied, and there are spiderwebs covering the ceilings, windows and in every corner. The lights are filled with 1,000’s of bugs! The majority of sites are permanent residents, and they’ll tell you that their rent keep going up, but no improvements are being made. For almost $100/night, you don’t get your monies worth!
Jill Herchenhahn
I appreciate the online registration, but the camping is small, the lots have little to no trees, the facilities are full of spiders and bugs- clearly not cleaned or dusted regularly. For $100 a night, I expect more from the amenities- and facilities. However we did very much enjoy the level parking and gravel for our pull through.
B. Gonggrijp
The location is what is great as it is within walking distance of the town. But the campground is not clean (especially the toilets and showers were very dirty) and very very close together. Not really any privacy and as it's close to town not a nature vibe. The lake is close but other than that you will be between roads, which is the price to pay when you want to be close to the town.