Accessible via drive-in, hike-in, or walk-in options, Merry Knoll Campground operates seasonally from May through October 15th along the St. Lawrence River. This private facility accommodates RVs up to 50 feet with full electric, water, and sewer hookups, plus amenities including showers, WiFi, and a dump station. The owner-operated campground provides personalized service, with staff offering golf cart orientation rides and regular check-ins throughout guest stays. Reservations are available, and pets are welcome. For those exploring the region, campgrounds around Clayton provide additional options along the Thousand Islands corridor.
Description
Located a short 2.5 miles from the quaint Village of Clayton, on the main channel of the St. Lawrence River. You'll be able to sit and watch the ships go by from your full hook-up campsite. The campground offers a fishing pier, pool, playground, laundry, campstore, & hot, clean showers & gameroom.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
RV ParkMerry Knoll Campground is located in New York
Directions
Located 20 miles from Waterown and 12 miles from Alexandria Bay. Exit 47 from Route 81 North. Turn left onto Route 12; Follow Route 12 approx 20 miles to intersection of 12 & 12E. Left on 12E - 2.75 miles. Campground is on the Right.
Address
38115 State Route 12
Clayton, NY 13624
Coordinates
44.21946543 N
76.1282384 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- Verizon5GGood Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- Verizon5GGood Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 29 min from Watertown, NY
- 1 hr 26 min from Syracuse, NY
- 1 hr 56 min from Utica, NY
- 2 hrs 36 min from Rochester, NY


