Is This The BEST State Park in NEW YORK? FREE CAMPING…at Sugar Hill Recreation Area.

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9 ай бұрын

Filmed August of 2023
FREE CAMPING 14-day limit
Sugar Hill Recreational Area
( 42.3868856, -77.0030561)
This free camping comes packed with amenities: flushing toilets, trash, water, picnic table, fire pit and even stables for your horses.
Only 10 miles from the town of Watkins Glen…… you are sure to find plenty of activities to keep you busy the entire 16 days. My only caution is check the NASCAR Race schedule as this may bring heavy traffic to the area.
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@markwagoner3599 27 күн бұрын

Watkins Glen was my home town a loooong time ago. I am a hard-core fan of formula 1 racing, and the first time I ever went to a race was there. And my first job after being in the Navy was in that park. Thank you

@karencastle6002 Күн бұрын

I have lived in central NY my whole life, and i am so so sad that I have never been. 😢 I have an knee injury and not able to walk up that many steps. I pray me knee gets better and I can go down the steps in the future. Your voice has inspired me to keep getting out side. Thank you so much. Love & Light always Karen 😊and Miles 🐶 ps we are now subscribers 😀

@bertkelly7650 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Kerry for walking and videoing that state park! Something I couldn't do, which is why I watch channels such as yours, to see what I'm missing.

@oneadVANtureatatime 9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! There were definitely ALOT (over 800 stone steps). Thanks for coming along

@susannetter6208 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! You two inspire us! We started following you about a year and a half ago! We have our camper finished and when we first reached out to you, you were so encouraging! I hope someday you can have a meet up! Watching y’all, is like getting together with friends that get the love of the wonder of exploring! Thank you so much! After a busy work week, this made our Sat. Morning peaceful!

@Volunteersunrise 9 ай бұрын

Well said

@oneadVANtureatatime 9 ай бұрын

That is awesome! Thank you so much!

@PinInTheAtlas 9 ай бұрын

Absolutely jaw droppingly beautiful. Definitely one for the bucket list. Amazing. Thank you so much for sharing such a stunning location, Carrie and Dave.

@user-xn5zn7fl7e 29 күн бұрын

Welcome to my beautiful State!

@teresap.5991 8 ай бұрын

We were there last last month and it was our second visit to the park in 7 years. It was just as magical as I remembered ❤. I had a picture of the main falls area blown up and framed. It relaxes me just looking at it. We absolutely love NY and vacation there alot! I'm from SW Pennsylvania. Im 66 so we took the shuttle up to the top and came down. It was just as difficult as when we walked up. My legs were rubber by the time we reached the end 😅.

@msvg3 9 ай бұрын

What a great find! The campground and state park were beautiful. As always, you fill our minds, hearts and eyes with the best of life. Thank you. ✌️❤️🚐

@febetadefa4618 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing this free State Park at Watkin Glenn... Love the hike, and bridge was awesome and breathtaking. ♥️🤗 Thank you for sharing this with us. ❤😊

@oneadVANtureatatime 9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! It’s a really special place!

@WandererOfBoundlessLove 9 ай бұрын

Watkins Glen just went on my must see list! Thank you for sharing this mesmerizing spot. 🙏🩵🍁

@oneadVANtureatatime 9 ай бұрын

Our pleasure!

@johnnylightning1491 9 ай бұрын

I was there on my honeymoon 22 years ago. The thing I remember most about Watkins Glenn was the hardware store that had a wooden floor. I stopped in just to visit. Unfortunately we didn't do the state park and now I'm not sure I could make that hike, I know my wife couldn't. Opportunities missed. Keep the good stuff coming guys.

@oneadVANtureatatime 9 ай бұрын

That hardware store sounds interesting! I’m glad you got to come along with us!

@micheleelliott4726 9 ай бұрын

What a great spot to stay. Thanks for sharing. ❤

@oneadVANtureatatime 9 ай бұрын

It really is! Thanks for coming along

@dickspade7045 9 ай бұрын

This whole video is great & packed with useful info, Thanks. The segment in the Glen was especially noteworthy. The filming was very professional, the narration just right. The constant water sound was perfect! I've been there a couple times & your video was like really being there again. The next time you come to New York, you might want to include The Adirondack Mountains. It is also a State Park but is six million acres. I'd be very pleased to provide sight seeing info & camping hints.

@bryanseverino3674 9 ай бұрын

Sugar Hill State Camping is very close to my house. I have camped there many times. Lost of hiking trails and hunting in the fall. Your photography of Watkins Glenn was excellent! I always enjoy hiking the Glenn. NY does have some beautiful scenery. Thanks for sharing...........

@WanderingCarl 9 ай бұрын

This is the BEST!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!

@oneadVANtureatatime 9 ай бұрын

You're very welcome!

@dianeparr8710 9 ай бұрын

Oh my gosh ! Wish I knew you were in our neck of the woods 😮. So glad you got to enjoy our beautiful area. Hubby and I love Sugar Hill. It was not even full in July when we went. I never take for granted our lovely surroundings ❤

@robertgedzelman380 9 ай бұрын

So glad you enjoyed the park and the town. (I'm a New Yorker - I live in the big city--and get so much flak about NYC, so it's nice to hear folks like you having something nice to say about New York State.) The tip you offered about fire towers is fabulous...I went to that site and boy oh boy, what they have listed! Thanks ever so much! As always, such a lovely video, that water gorge is "gorgeous" (no pun intended), so well video'd...what can I say? OH: what park is #1 in NYS? I'm on the edge of my seat!!!!

@oneadVANtureatatime 9 ай бұрын

We really didn’t expect to fall in love with New York! This is the second time we’ve been to upstate New York…. And we loved it both times! It’s the best when it happens that way. Well I think Watkins Glen should be #1. But we also visited Robert H Treman State Park and Letchworth State park….. coming up on videos soon.

@monicamestas7566 9 ай бұрын

Thank you again for another wonderful video. Really enjoyed "hiking" the gorgeous falls with you.

@hikemaine1 9 ай бұрын

We are currently traveling west from Maine in our van. We had reservations at a harvest host for our night near Watkins Glen. Your last video came out just in time and we made a last minute decision to stay at Sugar Hill. I am commenting from site 14 at the campground. It is WAY more full than when you were here. Great job with your videos. We just downsized from a Class A after many years and we have been watching all your videos.

@michaelbennett6959 9 ай бұрын

@ 11:00 I love the way you narrated the video Carrie. This place is stunning. I hope the Storm Trooper is doing well.

@oneadVANtureatatime 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! Storm Trooper is getting a break. I’m working day shifts and Dave is working night shifts. We are ride sharing with other work campers so the van has been parked for a few weeks.

@michaelbennett6959 9 ай бұрын

@@oneadVANtureatatime Carrie, I have to hand it to you and Dave. Mac (our van) has 83,000 miles. He is also almost 5 years old. I know that complications and costly repairs are in our future at one point or another. I admire your resilience and problem solving skills while on the road. It also makes for educational content with your AWESOME video work. You 2 are still my favorite van-lifers. I'm like a big kid watching my Saturday morning cartoons. Have safe travels. And remember, when you can't smile, show them your teeth. I will be praying for you, Dave and Roodle. Have a blessed day.

@stingrayshark9373 9 ай бұрын

Happy first day of Fall. It'll be interesting where you guys migrate to for the Winter.

@oneadVANtureatatime 9 ай бұрын

I’m thinking it’s Arizona again this winter… we shall see

@mckennacreative6133 9 ай бұрын

I'm soooo glad you went to Watkins Glen! I went there as a kid and need to go back. It's amazing and beautiful!

@oneadVANtureatatime 9 ай бұрын

It’s a special place!!!

@rgallant47 8 ай бұрын

Visited here several years ago and fell in love!!!

@stoneyvanwie6042 9 ай бұрын

Absolutely stunning!❤

@oneadVANtureatatime 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@kathyhepler382 9 ай бұрын

Awesome video 📸. Thanks for sharing!!!! Gorgeous scenery!!! Safe travels!!

@oneadVANtureatatime 9 ай бұрын

Our pleasure!

@heberbelles916 9 ай бұрын

Thats 40 miles from my old home town. I have been there several times but did not know about the free camp site. Carry you should have showed the Rail road trussel at the top of the glen. Maybe next time. : )

@oneadVANtureatatime 9 ай бұрын

I did have a short clip of it. I guess I missed the historic value of it….. next time!!

@katpow5437 9 ай бұрын

I am super happy you made that list of parks in NY. I walked Watkins Glen today, beautiful! Yikes the steps. I did Robert H Treman yesterday. Feeling the two parks in my calves, lol. Beautiful parks. Thanks for posting!

@debb9008 9 ай бұрын

oh my gosh.... that is just beautiful!!!! I would love to walk that... it would prob take me all day... thanks for bringing us along.... Deb from South Dakota

@edkelly5580 9 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@meglange3595 9 ай бұрын

Oh, definitely amongst your very top locations/parks. SO beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing it. 👍 🥰🌿♥️

@oneadVANtureatatime 9 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! It’s a beautiful area!

@thelmahenriques6454 9 ай бұрын

Absolutely beautiful place. Thanks for taking us along on the awesome hike!!!!

@oneadVANtureatatime 9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@akgobears 9 ай бұрын

What a nice find in this Sugar Hill campground....And i think your right, Watkins Glenn state park is a must do...I could totally get into that waterfall hike...Thanks for sharing...Travel safe, be well

@oneadVANtureatatime 9 ай бұрын

Definitely a must do! It does get incredibly crowed…. They estimate 1 million visitors yearly. For your most enjoyment….. plan accordingly😃

@badgerpa9 9 ай бұрын

The Finger Lakes area is awesome. Spent a summer out there years ago it was really nice but it was also the late 1980s so things in general were calmer then. Stay safe and healthy.

@oneadVANtureatatime 9 ай бұрын

I cannot imagine all these awesome places 40 years ago!

@badgerpa9 9 ай бұрын

@@oneadVANtureatatime I loved it. We camped in a little woods on a farm and I worked for the farmer while we were there, my girlfriend worked at the daycare the farmers wife worked at. It was like camping at your Grandparents farm and helping them.

@PattisArtInnaVan 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for reminding me about this beautiful park in my home state. I haven't been to the glen in many years, but your video brought back some awesome memories. It really is an amazingly beautiful park and now I am planning on going back there very soon!

@joyces3550 9 ай бұрын

WOW! What a treasure!

@Kayte... 9 ай бұрын

Wow, didn't know about that campground and Watkins Glen is only 45-60 minutes away.

@oneadVANtureatatime 9 ай бұрын

That campground is only 10 miles away (15 minutes) it was the perfect spot to stay and explore the area.

@craigbrowning9448 9 ай бұрын

New York is Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers and the West Coast is Howard Rumsey's Lighthouse All-Stars!

@sundaydriverinnewyork261 7 күн бұрын

Is anyone here old enough to remember entering the trail before they paved paradise? What was it like?

@lpareene 9 ай бұрын

You two make everything look so awesome!! Glad you enjoyed Sugar Hill, it still amazes me that it's free camping there. Curious, did you do any of the trails from the campground? We never did, but maybe next time. Safe travels.

@Thesaltymedic36 9 ай бұрын

You had me at free 😂 Love the hike through the cavern and all those water falls.

@oneadVANtureatatime 9 ай бұрын

FREE is our favorite price! The state park is outstanding!!! Definitely in the top 5 of our favorites

@marilynrenaud1892 9 ай бұрын

WOW!!! I've never heard of that place...it is incredible!! The free campground looks great!! This is definitely one of my favorite videos. We live in southeastern, Massachusetts so that place is pretty doable for us. I'm going to have to add this to my bucket list. I can't wait to show my husband this video. We definitely need to tour that place! Thank you so much for all of the information and the phenomenal video. This is outstanding!!👍😃♥️

@oneadVANtureatatime 9 ай бұрын

Our pleasure! There are three amazing state parks in the area. Of course Watkins Glen is the best in my opinion but Robert H Treman State park is in a close 2nd. We visit that park next week….. the best park…. It’s dog friendly

@marilynrenaud1892 9 ай бұрын

@@oneadVANtureatatime I can't wait to see the video... Thank you!

@Volunteersunrise 9 ай бұрын

Fantastic video guys. I am glad to see the Roodle song too. I will be going to that state park soon. I will plan that for spring. Stay safe and I hope the taters are good to you.😊😊

@oneadVANtureatatime 9 ай бұрын

Have fun! It’s amazing!!! We finally got a day off after 14 days in a row. And now it’s raining. They figure we are about 40% done with harvest. It’s been slow going as it has been pretty hot.

@erniedevries3243 9 ай бұрын

Just hiked the Gorge Trail yesterday (my calves still hurt). Less water in the fall, which I find more inviting.

@dalankamulyan5263 9 ай бұрын

Absolutely beautiful place.

@garygus5966 9 ай бұрын

What a beautiful place to see!

@oneadVANtureatatime 9 ай бұрын

Yes it was!

@BillSprague 9 ай бұрын

We visited there on our honeymoon 56 years ago and now it’s again on my bucket list. Thanks for reminding me just how beautiful The Glenn is. Travel safely and well.

@martinhernandez6506 9 ай бұрын

Good afternoon Kerry, Dave & Roodle ! Thanks for taking us along on this absolutely amazing adventure ! You both do such a great job & Roodle was having a blast ! Keep the good times rolling & keep smiling !

@MichaelWalker-qh2eu 9 ай бұрын

I’ve stayed there before in the spot you guys were first at. It really was a great find and place to stay.

@oneadVANtureatatime 9 ай бұрын

It’s amazing!!! We loved it!

@bradpriester3297 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for such great content you guys are the best!

@Big-Bee 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for dusting off my memories of the glen from childhood. My mom and dad went there for their honeymoon back in 1960. I have another great state park in the area for you, although I'm sure you've moved on by now. Stonybrook State park also has a gorge, although not has heavily landscaped as the Glen. It does have a "natural" swimming pool, which was created by damming the creek, and flooding the gorge. Something for your next trip to NY.

@oneadVANtureatatime 9 ай бұрын

Very cool! I’ll look it up and pin it on google maps.

@donnasparlin4867 9 ай бұрын

Beautiful Park/walk you did. Hugs

@oneadVANtureatatime 9 ай бұрын

It really is!

@funzeevanzee 9 ай бұрын

You find the best places. Great video.

@oneadVANtureatatime 9 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

@katkg7129 9 ай бұрын

Awesome video. Watkins Glen was the most magical place I have ever been. The turkey sandwich in the visitor center was to die for.

@oneadVANtureatatime 9 ай бұрын

That does sound good! The visitors center wasn’t open yet when I was beginning my hike.

@micaela10 9 ай бұрын

Beautiful❤😮

@Twisted_stitches_leather 9 ай бұрын

Great place and great video. Thanks

@conniewaite1371 9 ай бұрын

Did they showers? Excellent video....again! You never disappoint.

@oneadVANtureatatime 9 ай бұрын

No showers…. That would have definitely put it over the top!

@Scrambler85 9 ай бұрын

Watkins glen and Letchworth gorge are 2 of the most beautiful places I have ever been to. I spent many summers hiking and padding in that area. Your video makes me want to see it one more time. Love that area and some wonderful people , I Know from there.

@oneadVANtureatatime 9 ай бұрын

We visited Letchworth… coming up in two weeks. I wish we could have experienced Letchworth In the fall.

@ellynvazquez8994 9 ай бұрын

Beautiful

@oneadVANtureatatime 9 ай бұрын

Thank you

@andrewmckee1379 9 ай бұрын

Great video, one of your best!!

@oneadVANtureatatime 9 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks!

@outandaboutwithsamiam5034 9 ай бұрын

Sugar Hill Gang, the very first rap group, "Double Dutch Bus" was from that area........

@freedomdove 9 ай бұрын

Great finds! 👍

@oneadVANtureatatime 9 ай бұрын

So many beautiful things to do in this area!

@billsmith7357 9 ай бұрын

Hi Carrie. Great video as usual. You never told us the number 1 State Park in New York? Take care friends.

@SemiRetiredBob 9 ай бұрын

Fantastic video!

@oneadVANtureatatime 9 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@snowbirdlady7221 9 ай бұрын

So beautiful! That campground does look like a hidden gem. Thanks for taking us along Dave and Carrie!

@oneadVANtureatatime 9 ай бұрын

Our pleasure! It really is! We could not believe we had it all to ourselves for two days in August!

@maggiebrattoli383 9 ай бұрын

I love the time lapse. Mostly the storm rolling in. Great video guys and what beautiful park.

@oneadVANtureatatime 9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! The summer storms were amazing. Next week we are at the same camp and get a tornado warning with some pretty serious clouds. We also visit another amazing state park that is dog friendly

@mikebenson8698 9 ай бұрын

Sure sounds like you guys are starting to like the NE. We are going that direction for October to watch the leafs change. 🍁 🍂

@oneadVANtureatatime 9 ай бұрын

I wish we were there for fall foliage!!! New York has really surprised us both times we were there!

@harryfatcat 4 ай бұрын

So what is the number one state park? Watkins Glen is beautiful, I was there for NASCAR at the Glen and got to explore the area a little. I definitely want to go back again!

@paulw245 5 күн бұрын

Dogs and Generators...a campers worst nightmare.

@uskutce 9 ай бұрын

Merhaba

@maryb5638 9 ай бұрын

How do you guys decide where to go next, other than viewer suggestions?

@oneadVANtureatatime 9 ай бұрын

We pick a destination…. For example: when we leave are seasonal job we will be heading to Dallas, Texas. We first pick the route we want to take to get there….. usually the path less traveled! We avoid interstates as much as possible (unless we need to get there ASAP) we usually start looking for places to stay 4 hours into that drive. A lot of research is also done once we know we are headed in a certain direction.

@DoggsLife2019 9 ай бұрын

What you didn't stop for ice cream 😂

@oneadVANtureatatime 9 ай бұрын

Oh we did! Dave spotted it as we were driving by😂

@DoggsLife2019 9 ай бұрын

@@oneadVANtureatatime now that's funny

@janicegilbert4029 9 ай бұрын

Is it slippery at Walkins Glen?

@Kayte... 9 ай бұрын

It could be but not typically an issue. Everything is pretty level and very well maintained. Wear footwear that doesn't easily slide on wet stones. I've never slipped the many times I've been there. Lots of steps to climb so not much on a slope.

@janicegilbert4029 9 ай бұрын

@@Kayte... Thank you.

@oneadVANtureatatime 9 ай бұрын

I also did not find it slippery. I was amazed at all the people going out of their way to not get their shoes dirty or wet. They say there are 19 waterfalls in the 1.5 mikes stretch….. so lots of puddles. It has also had been raining the two days before I went.