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Potomac Group Campground

42.4920° N / 76.7880° W · Data Sep 18 2026, checked hourly
Next open date Sep 22Next open weekend Sep 251 monitored site

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Opening record
No detected openings in the last 90 days

No detected openings were recorded in the last 90 days. Campsite Sniper monitors Potomac Group Campground continuously and will alert you if that changes.

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01 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027 · of 1 monitored site

Of the 183 tracked site-nights (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 166 open for online reservation · 15 reserved · 2 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).

Where the open windows are

9.3% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 166 of 183 remain open; here is where they are.

Load status

Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027
Not open online9.3%
Open site-nights166 / 183
Reserved (of online inventory)15 / 181
Weekday openings102
Weekend openings64

Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 102 fall on weekdays and 64 on weekends (Fri–Sun).

Open dates by month

Sep 2026 – Mar 2027
0102030409222631312819SEPOCTNOVDECJANFEBMARSOLID = OPEN SITE-NIGHTS · DASHED OUTLINE = TOTAL BOOKABLE

December holds the most room. 31 of 31 site-nights are still open there.

Holiday windows

Sites open per night · of 1 site
WindowNightSites openStatus
Labor DaySAT Sep 50None open
SUN Sep 60None open
MON Sep 70None open
ThanksgivingTHU Nov 261Open
FRI Nov 271Open
SAT Nov 281Open
ChristmasTHU Dec 241Open
FRI Dec 251Open
New YearTHU Dec 311Open
FRI Jan 11Open

Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: 1 site is available for the complete three-night stay. Christmas: 1 site is available for the complete two-night stay. New Year: 1 site is available for the complete two-night stay.

Availability

Most open site-nights · tracked window
SiteOpen site-nights
001  166

This site currently has 166 site-nights available.

Next windows

As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshot
Next open dateTue · Sep 22
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25

The next bookable night is Sep 22; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.

Stays and site detail

166 open site-nights across 1 site at Potomac Group Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.

Multi-night stays. 7 2-night, 7 3-night, 3 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 22 at site 001.

All 1 site with current availability
SiteMax RVHookupsOpen site-nightsLongest runDates
001Not recordedNone166125 nightsSep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5 +154 more

About Potomac Group Campground

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.

1 monitored siteNo hookups1 shadedMax party 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.

Potomac Road, Hector, NY 14841607-546-4470
CampingFishingHikingHuntingSwimming SiteWildlife ViewingWinter Sports

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FAQ

How do I get a reservation at Potomac Group Campground?

Reservations for Potomac Group Campground are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 166 of 183 tracked site-nights are open (90.7%), though availability can change. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.

Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?

No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.

How current is this availability data?

Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.

Can I get a multi-night stay at Potomac Group Campground?

7 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 22 at site 001. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.

Which month has the most availability at Potomac Group Campground?

December 2026, with 31 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 31.

When is the next open date at Potomac Group Campground?

As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Tue, Sep 22 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.

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