Camping reservations can be made up to 9 months in advance. Sites become available at the 9-month window at the following times:
March 15 - Labor Day: 8AM Monday - Friday, 9AM Saturday & Sunday.
Day after Labor Day - March 14: 9AM Monday - Friday, 9AM Saturday & Sunday.
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WHETSTONE GULF STATE PARK, NY
Book a Site at WHETSTONE GULF STATE PARK, NY
** Arrival dates earlier than the online-reservation-window may also be available at the facility.
*** Some sites may be available only from the campground on a first-come-first-served basis.
**** Some sites may be available only from the campground. Call the park to check availability.
Description
Whetstone Gulf State Park is built in and around a three-mile-long gorge cut into the eastern edge of the Tug Hill Plateau. The gorge is one of the most spectacular scenic vistas east of the Rocky Mountains. The park features wooded campsites, a scenic picnic area along Whetstone Creek, a man-made swimming area, and trails for hiking and cross-country skiing, one of which circles the gorge. Above the gorge is Whetstone Reservoir, popular for canoeing and stocked with tiger muskie and large-mouth bass for fishermen.
Geography:
Whetstone Gulf State Park is located in Lewis County, on the border of the Towns of Turin and Martinsburg. The park is on the edge of the Tug Hill Plateau, south of Lowville.
Recreation:
Visitors will enjoy the beach, fishing, hiking, hunting, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing.
Facilities:
The park offers a beach, campsites (some of which are electric), dumping stations, showers, a nature trail, pavilions, picnic tables, and a playground.
Nearby Attractions:
Nearby attractions include Southwick Beach State Park, Pixley Falls State Park, Westcott Beach State Park, Sackets Harbor Battlefield State Historic Site, and Wellesley Island State Park.
Campsite
Fri Sep 20 2024 - Thu Jun 19 2025Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 9 Month(s) in advance.
Pavilion
Thu Oct 03 2024 - Tue Aug 19 2025Reservations must be made 14 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 11 Month(s) in advance.
Friday, May 17, 2024 - Sunday, October 13, 2024
Whetstone Gulf State Park - 2025 Camping Season:
Friday, May 16, 2025 - Sunday, October 12, 2025
- Cross Country Skiing
- Dump Station
- Hot Showers
- Parking
- Picnic Tables
- Playground
- Restroom
- Showers
- Boat Launch
- Canoeing
- Downhill Skiing
- First Aid Station
- Fishing
- Golfing
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Picnicking
- Restaurant
- Shopping
- Snowmobile Trails
- Snowmobiling
- Swimming - Beach
43.69833, -75.48361
43°41'54"N, 75°29'1"W
The park is located off Route 26, 6 miles south of Lowville, near the Adirondack Park. 315-376-6630
Mailing Address:
WHETSTONE GULF STATE PARK6065 West Road
LOWVILLE NY 13367