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Camping Options Near Watkins Glen International

The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series tackles its second road course of the season on Sunday at Watkins Glen International in Watkins Glen, New York.

Known as “The Glen” it is one of only two road courses on the Sprint Cup Circuit.
Sunday’s Cheez-It 355 will be run on 11-turn course.

The race course known as the home of the United States Grand Prix, which it hosted 1961–1980, has been home to road racing of nearly every class for over 50 years.

Marco Ambrose will look to make it three straight Watkins Glen wins on Sunday.

Race fans flock to the race course located on the southern tip of Seneca Lake in the Finger Lakes region of New York.

The area has plenty of RV camping options for those wanting to attend the race and here are three nearby campgrounds.

WARREN W CHUTE MEMORIAL PARK

Sits on 35 acres in the city of Watkins Glen and offers 130 camping sites.

This park is minutes from the raceway and offers the following:

50 amp electric
15 pull thru sites for Travel Trailers, Fifth Wheels, Toy Haulers, and Motorhomes
Bathhouses
Picnic tables
Fire pits
Swimming

Rates range from $30 a day for full hook-up to $300 for the week.

For more information www.watkinsglen.us

WATKINS GLEN KOA

This campground has over 100 camp sites and is in close proximity to the raceway.

It offers the following for RV campers:

50 amp electric for Travel Trailers, Fifth Wheels, Toy Haulers, and Motorhomes
Bathhouse and private showers
Cable TV
Propane
Free WiFi

Prices range from $58 to $83 per night for RV sites that include hook ups.

www.watkinsglenkoa.com

SPRUCE ROW CAMPGROUND
This campground is located 25-30 minutes from the raceway on Cayuga Lake in Ithaca, New York.

With over 200 sites, this campground also offers the following amenities:

Water and electric for Travel Trailers, Fifth Wheels, Toy Haulers, and Motorhomes
Dump station
WiFi internet access
Swimming pool

Rates range from $31-$38 a night and $186-$228 a week for RV campers.

For more information www.sprucerow.com

INFIELD CAMPING

Choose from Weekend Trackside Reserved or Weekend Non-Trackside Reserved for Thursday-Sunday. Includes one RV/camper pass and one tow vehicle pass. Fee is per unit. No hook-ups available.  Spots for Travel Trailers, Fifth Wheels, Toy Haulers, and Motorhomes

Camping does not include gate admission.

For more information www.theglen.com

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