Potomac Group Campground
Potomac Group Campground and Day Use Area provides a primitive camping experience for groups of 8-40 people. It is an excellent site for family events and youth group activities. The facility is situated in a scenic area of New York, which makes for an exciting place to explore. A variety of recreational activities are available. Parking for the campground is located approximately 500 feet from the campground itself and all gear must be carried in and out. Recycling cans are available on site but trash must be packed out. (via site)
- Grills
- Hiking
- Parking Area
- Picnic Shelters
- Picnic Tables
- Accessible Grills
- Accessible Vault Toilets
Key facts
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Pitches & accommodation
Facilities & details
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Know before you go
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- No drinking water on site — bring enough for your whole stay.
- This is a backcountry site — you'll need to carry in your gear and water.
- Reserve ahead — this campground requires a booking.
- This site takes group bookings only.
Location
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🏞️ Attractions
mountain in Schuyler County, New York, United States
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The Finger Lakes National Forest is a United States National Forest that encompasses 16,259 acres (65.80 km2) of Seneca and Schuyler counties, nestled between Seneca Lake and Cayuga Lake in the Finger Lakes Region of the State of New York. It has over 30 miles (50 km) of interconnecting trails that traverse gorges, ravines, pastures, and woodlands.
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park in Seneca County, New York, United States of America

🛒 Amenities & services
⛽ Fuel
- Sunoco
- Fuel station
🍽️ Food & drink
- Stone Cat Cafe
- The Elf in the Oak
- The Old H&E
➕ Medical
- Kinney Drugs
- Trumansburg Family Health Center
🚰 Drinking water
- Drinking water
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
🎾 Sports
- Baseball
- Sports
- Paddle tennis
🏧 ATM & bank
- Tompkins Community Bank
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Good to know
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Do I need to book ahead for Potomac Group Campground?
Yes, a reservation is required. You can check availability on the official website.
Can I pitch a tent at Potomac Group Campground?
Yes, tent camping is allowed.
Is there drinking water at Potomac Group Campground?
No — bring your own drinking water.
How many sites does Potomac Group Campground have?
Potomac Group Campground has around 40 pitches.
Who runs Potomac Group Campground?
Potomac Group Campground is operated by United States Forest Service.
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