Verified
Private Campground
Back Bay Campground
Closed For the Season
This campground is closed for the season from October 2, 2025 through April 30, 2026.
Closed For the Season
This campground is closed for the season from October 2, 2025 through April 30, 2026.
Back Bay Campground is located near Hammond, NY, featuring terrain with a mix of wooded areas and open spaces. The region experiences temperatures ranging from 20°F in winter to 80°F in summer. Nearby attractions include the St. Lawrence River and the Thousand Islands, offering opportunities for boating and sightseeing.
Description
Located on the southern shores of Black Bay on Black Lake, Back Bay Campground is one of New York’s premier fishing and boating destinations. Just minutes from the scenic St. Lawrence River and the charming town of Hammond, NY, our campground is the perfect getaway for outdoor adventure and lakeside relaxation.
Whether you're staying in one of our cozy cottages, parking your RV, or pitching a tent, we offer something for every type of camper. Enjoy a variety of amenities, including a well-stocked camp store, a boat launch for easy lake access, and dock space available for rent.
Our location is easily accessible off NY Route 37 and County Route 3, and we're just an hour from Ottawa, Canada—perfect for a day trip across the border.
Come experience the natural beauty of Black Lake with all the comforts of a friendly, family-oriented campground. We look forward to welcoming you for a memorable and relaxing summer on the lake!
Detours Nearby

Green Pond - Bonaparte State Forest
44 min away

Birch’s Lakeside Campground and Marina
1 hr 10 min away
Drive Time
- 43 min from Watertown, NY
- 1 hr 38 min from Syracuse, NY
- 2 hrs 1 min from Utica, NY
- 3 hrs 45 min from Burlington, VT
Location
Back Bay Campground is located in New York
Directions
North on I-81 to Exit 49 Right on Route 411 (3 miles) to Route 37. Left on Route 37 to (17 1/2 miles) to County Route 3 (Rossie Road). . Right on Route 3 (3 1/4 miles) Second left on Chapman Point Road. . Approximately 1 1/2 miles to Back Bay Campground & Cottages on Black Lake
Address
302 Chapman Point Rd
Hammond, NY 13646
Coordinates
44.41043677 N
75.65671797 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- Verizon5GExcellent Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- Verizon5GExcellent Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
Contact
General Info
Reservations



