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WHETSTONE GULF STATE PARK, NY

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...
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Overview

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.

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Campsite

Tue Mar 19 2024 - Wed Dec 18 2024

Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 9 Month(s) in advance.

Pavilion

Mon Apr 01 2024 - Tue Feb 18 2025

Reservations must be made 14 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 11 Month(s) in advance.

Season Dates
Whetstone Gulf State Park - 2023 Camping Season:
Friday, May 19, 2023 - Sunday, October 8, 2023 Whetstone Gulf State Park - 2024 Camping Season:
Friday, May 17, 2024 - Sunday, October 13, 2024


Services and Amenities
Within Park
  • Cross Country Skiing
  • Dump Station
  • Hot Showers
  • Parking
  • Picnic Tables
  • Playground
  • Restroom
  • Showers
Within 10 Miles
  • Boat Launch
  • Canoeing
  • Downhill Skiing
  • First Aid Station
  • Fishing
  • Golfing
  • Hiking
  • Hunting
  • Picnicking
  • Restaurant
  • Shopping
  • Snowmobile Trails
  • Snowmobiling
  • Swimming - Beach
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Getting There
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
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
Contact Information

Mailing Address:

WHETSTONE GULF STATE PARK
6065 West Road
LOWVILLE  NY  13367
Phone Number:
Information:  (315)376-6630
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