45165 NYS Route 12Alexandria Bay, NY 13607315.482.2593
The region is known for some of the best boating and fishing in the world and nearly all of the state parks have campgrounds with accommodations ranging from primitive camping to cabins and full-service cottages. Check out Alexandria Bay and the famed Boldt Castle, or glimpse history at the Sackets Harbor Battlefield. Come visit the Rock Island Lighthouse on the beautiful St. Lawrence Seaway.
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The largest camping complex in the region is Wellesley Island State Park. Wellesley’s most popular campsites are secluded, accessible only on foot, and many are less-rugged tent sites directly on the shore. Wellesley also offers trailer campsites, some with electricity, sewer and water hook-ups. The park has rustic cabins and fully-equipped cottages available year-round. The park has a full-service marina offering boat rentals and gasoline, four boat launches, and a sandy beach on the river offers great swimming and sunbathing. The park has a camp store, laundromat and arcade. A scenic picnic pavilion is also available for rent. Be sure to check out the 9-hole golf course on the Island. One of the main attractions of the park is the renovated Minna Anthony Common Nature Center, which includes several educational exhibits, some with live animals, varied habitats such as wooded wetlands, three miles of shoreline and open granite outcrops, and miles of trails for hiking, cross-country skiing and nature education. The nature center offers programs for all ages and includes a 1/4-mile accessible trail that includes access to picnic tables and the seasonal butterfly house.
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Dewolf Point State Park has a cabin colony, camping area, stone gazebo, boat launch and dockage for boats on the Lake of the Isles in the St. Lawrence River. Fishermen, families and nature lovers appreciate this small park’s historic beauty.
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Three island parks are accessible only by boat, offering a quiet camping experience in a wooded area with plenty of dock space available. A colony of five rustic cabins is very popular at Canoe-Point. From Wellesley Island, you can boat to this remote island park that faces our neighbor to the north, Canada. Mary Island is located on the eastern most tip of Wellesley Island and boats can be launched from Dewolf Point or Keewaydin State Parks to access it. Boats are also available for rent from Wellesley and Keewaydin State Parks.
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Burnham Point State Park is small and quiet with lightly-wooded campsites, ideal for boating, fishing and relaxing. Boaters can explore local towns, islands and historic sites for miles up and down the scenic river. Popular game fish include bass, pike, muskellunge and walleye. A nice mix of RV and tent sites dot the shoreline. With newly renovated electric sites, a newly constructed comfort station and brand new playground overlooking the St. Lawrence River, the park is fun for all.
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Cedar Point State Park, one of the oldest state parks in New York, is a popular spot, offering excellent camping, fishing, boating and swimming. The beach is sheltered and sandy. There are docks for boats, a fishing pier and picnic grounds. From the overlook area, visitors can watch ocean-going freighters pass by.
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Kring Point State Park offers water views in every direction. Half of the park’s campsites are on the shorefront and virtually every cabin and campsite has a river or bay view. The park has docks on the river and the bay and a sandy beach on the St. Lawrence. Fishing, boating, swimming and picnicking are major activities. Cross a footbridge for leisurely walks on the trails of adjacent Morgan Island.
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Jacques Cartier State Park has a sheltered bay protecting the sandy swimming beach and campers dock. The two biggest draws for the park are unlimited boating and excellent fishing. The park has electric riverfront campsites and non-electric sites in a pine forest setting. Eel Weir State Park is only 10 minutes from the Ogdensburg International Bridge and Canadian border and just a quick car or boat-ride to the famous Black Lake, renowned for some of the best sport fishing in the northeast.
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Higley Flow State Park is nestled among the Adirondack foothills on the picturesque Raquette River. Spacious campsites, separated from neighbors by pine trees, abound in the park. The terrain is hilly and heavily-wooded and there is a sandy beach on the reservoir of the Raquette River and hiking trails. The scenic river is ideal for canoeing and fishing. The Beaver Pond Nature Trail has interpretive signs that describe the six distinct habitats through which the trail passes.
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Keewaydin State Park is on the St. Lawrence River, offering excellent boating, fishing, and during the winter, ice fishing. The sheltered marina offers a new bathroom and shower facility and dock space for seasonal and transient visitors. The second level of this facility is a beautiful glass-enclosed pavilion with a kick-out balcony, providing a commanding view of the marina basin. Some of the park’s campsites overlook the river and the terrain includes steep, rocky outcroppings between the campsites and the shoreline, providing vantage points for watching the ocean-going vessels traversing the river. Three historic stone gazebos provide views of the St. Lawrence River and the marina area, and are favorites for picnicking. The largest of the three is reservable (for a fee) and is a popular wedding venue. The park also has a swimming pool, playground and additional picnic areas.
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Located just east of the Village of Waddington, family-oriented Coles Creek State Park has both open and wooded campsites on a scenic point on Lake St. Lawrence. Coles Creek is ideal for boating and fishing, being close to Brandy Brook Boat Launch as well as Coles Creek Marina which offers seasonal and transient boat slip rental as well as a full-service repair facility. As host to international fishing competitions – with carp a featured catch – the park is becoming a renowned destination for anglers.
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Robert Moses State Park (not to be confused with Robert Moses Beach on Long Island), near Massena, NY, features wooded campsites and cabins, trails winding through fields, forests and wetlands suitable for nature lovers, hikers and cross-country skiers. The park, part of the St. Lawrence Seaway Trail, is located partly on the mainland and partly on Barnhart Island. The park includes electric campsites, 15 two-bedroom cabins, a marina and boat launch, some of the best fishing in the northeast, picnic areas, a swimming beach and tennis courts. A year-round nature center offering educational exhibits, nature trails, special events and outreach programs.
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Robert G. Wehle State Park boasts 1,100 acres and stunning Lake Ontario shorefront. The compound’s private setting accommodates eight and includes a main house, guest quarters, studio and formal gardens. Also available are more than 10 miles of hiking/mountain biking trails, tennis court, picnicking and cross-country skiing. New for the ‘23 season is a log-style rustic cabin; the single room cabin can accommodate up to 4 people and features an open porch facing the lake. Note: The cliff-side location may not be suitable for families with young children.
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Camping amongst the pines and taking long walks around Whetstone Gulf’s spectacular gorge keep loyal visitors returning to this beautiful park in Lewis County. The five-mile trail around the gorge delights both beginner and seasoned hikers.
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This park is a jewel, known for its sandy beach, sheltered marina, dock rentals and access to popular Henderson Harbor, and the unparalleled boating, fishing, and watersports found in the Thousand Islands. There are many options for camping including beachfront, partially-wooded and open campsites as well as eight cottages nestled atop a plateau with dramatic water views. The cottages provide all the comforts of home with a living room, kitchen, two bedrooms and a loft, full bath and outdoor patio seating. The luxe lodging is the perfect backdrop for a family vacation, friends’ getaway, couples’ escape and island excursion.
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Southwick Beach State Park is spacious and popular, known for outstanding swimming and sunbathing on its long sandy beach. Campers can enjoy picnicking, hiking and games on the playing fields. The park is adjacent to the Lakeview Wildlife Management Area, home to the environmentally-sensitive coastal sand dunes. Southwick’s nature and hiking trails adjoin the wildlife management area and its trail system, which visitors are encouraged to use. Improvements made at the park include a bathhouse and concession building featuring: a concession kitchen and camp store; public space with an outdoor fireplace, patio area, walkways and three rental pavilions; showers and changing areas; laundry room; games arcade, and a lifeguard and first-aid station. Other enhancements include a sidewalk/bike path connection to campsites and restored dunes as well as 30 additional campsites featuring 50amp full-hookup service.
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Boasting the most beautiful sand beach on Lake Champlain, sun and fun are the watchwords at Cumberland Bay. Whether for a camping stay or day of picnicking and swimming, this park is a real draw.
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Nestled in the woods, Macomb Reservation is a hidden treasure. The pond is ideal for canoeing, kayaking and paddle-boarding (available for rental), and this quiet gem also offers many trails and a self-guided nature walk, along with many recreation events, arts and crafts, games and other activities.
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Grass Point State Park is on a point of land that projects into the American Channel of the St. Lawrence River, known for some of the best fishing in the country. The park is a popular spot for campers who come to boat, swim, fish, picnic, or just to relax, along with a marina and boat launch, and an area available for games. The sandy beach and shallow water are excellent for children and made even more enjoyable with a bathhouse and playground overlooking the riverfront destination.
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Long Point State Park is in a remote area, offering a peaceful, relaxing camping experience. Situated on a peninsula facing Chaumont Bay on Lake Ontario, the property is small and almost completely surrounded by water with great views from anywhere in the park. Campsites are fairly open and grass-covered with scattered trees, a playground and picnic areas.
