Harris Hill Soaring Center Harris Hill,  Elmira,  New York   Phone:  607-734-0641 at the Hill or the Secretary, at 607-796-2988. (Operated by Harris Hill Soaring Corporation)

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Camping at the 2009 Sports Class Nationals

July 21, 2009 through July 30, 2009

(Page updated 06/30/09)

 

 

Camping at Harris Hill   There is limited, primitive camping available on Harris Hill for the 2009 Sports Class Soaring Contest. Availability is on a first-come/first-served basis, and there are no reservations. There is no formal registration for occupying a camp site - just move in.   This undeveloped campground is located at the Harris Hill Youth Camp in a wooded area behind the National Soaring Museum. The campground is available from July 18th through July 30th. An access road is adjacent to the public bathrooms on the North side of the wooded park area.   (See Road Map) (See Google Map)   Facilities   There are 15 primitive spaces available which will accommodate tents, and medium sized campers or motor homes in unpaved spaces. Dry camping only is permitted. There are no hook-ups for electricity, water, or sanitary drains.   The park has a large swimming pool nearby which has showers and bathrooms accessible tby campers. Additional public bathrooms are available near the campground access road during daylight hours.   Fresh water is available at the nearby Youth Camp Building and from additional spigots in the area. Water must be carried in your own containers to your campsite. Trash cans will be available at several points in the campground. Open campfires will not be allowed. A number of pedestal-style barbecue grills are available. No public sewage dumping facilities are available at Harris Hill.   The nearby kiddie park is open 12 noon until 9 PM, and has boardwalk style food - hot dogs, burgers, etc. at their snack bar.   The Harris Hill Park Superintendent, Jim Stewart, lives in a house adjacent to the North side of the Soaring Museum.   Fees   There is no fee for the use of the Harris Hill camping facilities.   Other Information    Harris Hill Park Brochure  Harris Hill Park Facilities  Local Attractions .Return to Sports Nationals Page .

 

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