Can you reserve a site at Potomac Group Campground?

Yes, Potomac Group Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

Potomac Group Campground, New York — 1 site, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

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.

Recreation

A variety of trails exist in the area, including the Potomac Trail, which extends about 5 miles round-trip. It is a moderately difficult trail that travels through a variety of forest types and follows the edges of quite a few ponds in the area. It is a nice loop on which to learn cross-country skiing and is also a popular game bird hunting area. The Potomac Trail connects with the Interloken Trail and the campground. Fishing is allowed in the ponds, pertaining to state fishing regulations.

Facilities

Many primitive, group, tent-only campsites, and a group picnic shelter are available for reservation and equipped with at least 4 tables. A campfire circle and grills are also provided and vault toilets are located nearby. The shelter can accommodate up to 40 people and an adjacent parking lot can hold up to 10 vehicles. There is no electricity at the shelter. Drinking water is not available at the campground or picnic shelter, nor is trash collection.

Natural Features

The lush, green campground is located in Finger Lakes National Forest, between Cayuga and Seneca Lakes in southwestern New York. It is New York's only National Forest. The Forest has over 30 miles of interconnecting trails that traverse gorges, ravines, pastures, and woodlands.

The facts

1 bookable site
Up to 40 people per site
Loops: POTOMAC GROUP

Site types

1 Group Standard Area Nonelectric

Amenities

Picnic tables
Shade

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, grills, pets allowed.

Book on Recreation.gov

1 campsite at Potomac Group Campground

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
001	POTOMAC GROUP	Group Standard Area Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	40

Getting there

From the south, take State Route 14 north to Watkins Glen. Turn right at the Fourth Street intersection, onto State Route 414. Continue about 9 miles north, past the Hector Ranger Station, and turn right on County Route 2. Drive 5 miles to the intersection, turn left on Potomac Road and continue to the campground.

From the north, take State Route 414 south to Hector. Turn left onto County Route 2 and continue about 5 miles east to an intersection. Turn left onto Potomac Road and continue to the campground.

42.49204, -76.78797 · 42°29'31.3"N 76°47'16.7"W

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Typical weather

Typically 79°F in Jul, down to 30°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	30	33	40	53	67	74	79	77	71	58	46	35
Low °F	14	15	21	32	43	52	56	55	48	39	30	21
Precip in	2.3	2.0	2.7	3.3	3.1	4.3	3.9	3.7	4.1	4.1	2.8	2.6

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

The fee is based on the number of people. A group of 8-20 people will be charged $20.00 per night/daily. A group of 21-40 people will be charged $40.00 per night/daily.

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

Common questions about Potomac Group Campground

Can you reserve a site at Potomac Group Campground?: Yes, Potomac Group Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Potomac Group Campground have?: 1 site.

Also listed by

Potomac Group Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Potomac Group Campground's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

$20.00 per night for up to 20 people
$40.00 per night for 21-45 people

Restrictions:

Maximum length of stay is 14 days within a 30 day
Dogs must be on a leash at all times
Check out time is 11:00 AM

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Potomac Group Campground

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Blueberry Patch Campground 0.8 mi · Campground
Finger Lakes - Hector District 4.2 mi · Facility
Caywood Point 6.3 mi · Facility
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Marriott Syracuse Downtown 49.8 mi · Facility

Contact

Phone 607-546-4470
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Potomac Group Campground