Campers and day-users enjoy picnicking, boating, fishing and games on the playing fields. The gorge is one of the most spectacular scenic vistas east of the Rocky Mountains. Above the gorge is Whetstone Reservoir, stocked with tiger muskie and large-mouth bass for fishermen. Watkins Glen State Park - Watkins Glen State Park is the most famous of the Finger Lakes State Parks, with a reputation for leaving visitors spellbound. Within two miles, the glen's stream descends 400 feet past 200-foot cliffs, generating 19 waterfalls along its course.
Rim trails overlook the gorge.
Sackets Harbor, NY - Just minutes away from Watertown right on Lake Ontario. Check out the schedule of events. Find useful info on the many colorful towns and villages of the 1000 Islands region. The Seaway Trail - The New York State Seaway Trail is a 454 mile scenic route paralleling Lake Erie, the Niagara River, Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River. A well-marked alternative to super highways and modern toll roads.