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Wellesley Island State Park Campground provides a variety of cabins near Lake Ontario, approximately 50 miles from Adams, New York. The cabins feature rustic amenities including picnic tables, fire rings, and indoor sleeping arrangements. Most standard cabins have electricity but lack running water, while some deluxe options include kitchen facilities and private bathrooms. Sun Outdoors Association Island and Southwick Beach State Park also offer cabin rentals with varying comfort levels. "The cabins have a screen and a stone fireplace," notes a visitor to Selkirk Shores State Park.
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Standard log cabins typically sleep 4-6 people with basic furnishings, while premium options may accommodate larger groups with expanded amenities. Many state park cabins require minimum two-night stays during peak season (May through October) and longer bookings on holiday weekends. According to one reviewer at Wellesley Island, "We rented cottage A, which was clean, spacious, warm and fully stocked with everything we needed." Most parks allow pets in select cabins with additional fees, though policies vary by location.
Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Basic cooking facilities such as fire rings are standard at most cabins, while deluxe options may include refrigerators and microwaves. At Beaver Camp near Adams, visitors have access to "bunk beds, swimming, canoes, and a high ropes course," according to a camper familiar with the facilities. On-site camp stores at larger establishments like Wellesley Island and Association Island stock essential items, though selection is limited. Several locations, including Yogi Bears Jellystone Park and Bedford Creek Marina & Campground, offer seasonal cabin rentals with varying levels of kitchen equipment and furniture.
"We stayed at Association Island on Lake Ontario in Henderson, NY, for a three-night excursion to celebrate my daughter’s end-of-9th-grade and start-of-summer. We’re so glad we did! "
"The sunsets were spectacular and our site was literally just steps from Lake Ontario. All sites are full hook up. Wifi is available and fairly good."
from $53 - $116 / night
Check Availability"There is TONS of beach to explore at this little State Park in New York. I used to visit here as a kid years ago because my grandparents owned a cottage on the lake."
"Got to the park on Friday night with storms looming about. Our fire out was underwater. Lake Ontario was so high, there was barely any beach, and the wind was insane. Bathrooms were immaculate."
from $20 - $35 / night
Check Availability"We have only camped the electric loop up on the hill across the Street from the rest of the park. It is spacious and restroom buildings are kept up. Nice new children’s playground."
"You can get campsites along Lake Ontario where you can see amazing sunsets."
from $27 / night
Check Availability"I love everyone riding around on golf carts"
from $70 - $999 / night
Check Availability"Cabins have a screen and a stone fireplace. Lake Ontario has great fishing. The beach is smaller than it was before now that it is guarded."
"Apparently C and D are always booked and full, because people like that it’s closest to the beach trail, the playground, and the camp store. We chose a site in loop B and were happy with our choice."
from $24 - $135 / night
Check Availability"Bathrooms/showers were clean. Site we stayed at had full hook ups. Very nice camp store, pools, playground, and restaurants. Spent time at the beach which is also very nice."
"Very nice thousand trail campgrounds. Very large I believe it's 1300 + sites. We went late summer show it was becoming offseason. Most amenities close down."
"* Crafts
- Games
- Activities
- Playground
- Pool
- Bouncy pillow
- Twice Daily wagon rides with Yogi and Boo Boo
- Bike parades
- River access
- Fishing
- Tubing
- Lounging"
"Clean place the cabins were really nice and the pool was very clean."
"However they're doing it all correct in their state parks. This park is amazing. The views of the ST. LAWRENCE River are amazing. You're around some of the best fishing in the country. We'll."
"We camped in loop F site 43 with full hookups, nice asphalt pad picnic table and fire ring. Our site is located adjacent to a mowed grass path that leads to the main road, close to the camp store."
from $20 - $188 / night
Check Availability"They currently have 4 sites and a cabin, 30 amp electric, water to fill your tank, and a dump station."
GuideThe MWR shop was excellent to work with!
The sites, under 15, are pull through and full hookups. They are spaced fast enough apart that privacy is a plus consideration!
Check in at front gate was courteous and quick!
ScoutTraveled from northeastern PA with 5 other families. All with kids under 13. Location was great. Everyone super friendly. Very convenient being near the grocery store. Tiki bar was fun for adults! Very clean! We rented a boat and went to Clayton for the day. Will definitely go back again.
ScoutI would never return to this campground. We rented a golf cart, and while going downhill, the rear wheel came completely off because the lug nuts were not secured. My 1-year-old and 6-year-old were on the cart, and we were extremely fortunate that no one was injured. When I expressed how serious and upsetting this was and how close my children were to being injured the owner’s response was,“But were they?” When I explained that my children were thankfully not injured but were shaken up by the incident, he sarcastically questioned whether my 1-year-old could be traumatized. They did provide us with another golf cart afterward, but I consider that the bare minimum after being given an unsafe rental. After the apparent lack of proper inspection of the cart and the ill-mannered response to such a serious safety issue, I would never recommend this campground.
TravelerClean, safe RV park off a small lake. Functioning electric and water hookups as well as sewage. Very kind and helpful owners and friendly campers.
GuideWe had a great stay at Oneida Shores Campground. Over the weekend it was nearly full, but it never felt crowded. The other campers were friendly and there were no issues. At 10 pm, it got very quiet, no issues. The newly paved sites are level. The grounds are well kept. I wouldn't say the sites were too close together. We had plenty of room. The tent area is shaded by trees, the rv section is not. We encountered several park employees, all were very friendly and helpful. Never saw any geese. The only negative is that the showers and restrooms need a deep clean and upgrade, but they were serviceable.
GuideWe found this little gem when planning our trip. It is owned & operated by a Patrick who works very hard to keep it in great condition. There are at least twenty RV sites with thirty amp & some with fifty amp power all with full hookups. He also has several vacation rental cabins on the site, some of which he has built. All this is located right on the shores of lake Ontario about six miles from Oswego NY. Great lake views. An inground in pool, restrooms and showers all kept clean & in great condition. On-site firewood at a good price. Very short walk to a restaurant offering seafood sandwiches/ platters as well as burgers etc with lots of lakeside seating. Also a fantastic Ice-cream shop with dozens of flavors within 2 minutes walk. Well worth staying. We will return.
TravelerWe thought the campground was beautiful, tight to your neighbors on majority of sites, and lack of trash cans for pet waste especially since the campground is so big. It has ball field, 2 playgrounds, rec room, camp store, lake Ontario to swim, trails for multi use, and pavillions. Down fall for us was small site , lack of trash cans to toss pet waste, not being told about fill station because there is no water faucets like most state parks along campground. We were there for first time so not familiar with park. Office did not offer us a map to get to our site or clue us in on filling our tank prior to parking camper. Main gate personnel not on same information. bathrooms could be cleaned more often. bathhouse building is all gender with bathrooms on one side of building and showers on other. Bathroom and showers are private space rooms. Beach is very rocky with little sand area. Life guards only guard one side of beach making everyone crowded to one side
ScoutThe problems started before we even arrived. When I called to make a reservation, the owner was rude and impatient, repeatedly complaining that he couldn't hear me, despite me having full service. I discovered cell service at the campground was spotty, which made his attitude even more frustrating in hindsight. I told him it would be us and our dog, his immediate response was,"IT'S NOT A PIT BULL, IS IT?" in a hostile tone. I said no, she's an American Staffordshire, and my husband's service dog. He rudely replied that it was"THE SAME THING" and that they have breed restrictions. When I asked whether he was denying us, he avoided answering and demanded"legal paperwork" for her. I told him that no such paperwork exists, but she is trained to perform a task. He completed the reservation, took my payment, gave us a site number, and hung up. Since the office was closed and we had already been assigned a site number and paid, we assumed we could go directly to our site and finish any details in the morning. While setting up, the owner drove over and confronted us for not reporting to the office first. He then demanded proof of rabies vaccination, which is reasonable. We apologized that we had forgotten the paperwork and said we'd email it to him first thing in the morning. We were extremely annoyed that we saw multiple pit bulls as soon as we pulled in the campground. The next morning, we emailed the records to the campground around 10:10 AM, exactly as promised, as soon as our vet's office had opened. About 11:00, the owner left a voicemail demanding that we leave the property immediately because he had not received the paperwork. I called back and asked him to check his email again, he accused me of sending it to the wrong address. I told him that if he still couldn't find it after checking again, I would come to the office once I was dressed. 30 minutes later, he left another voicemail saying he had escalated it to the sheriff's office because we had not complied. Meanwhile, my husband was already walking to the office to handle things and the owner informed him that we were no longer welcome and that he had called the sheriff's office. Again, my husband told them to check their spam folder, and the email had been there all along. We communicated throughout the entire process and did exactly what we said we would do. The owner's son was far more reasonable and they did apologize, but it didn't make the situation right. The sites were tight, muddy, unlevel, and had awkwardly placed hookups. We were packed so close together that the row behind us overlapped the rear of our camper by a few feet. We had to share water with the neighboring site through a splitter at the spigot. We didn't use the restrooms or amenities because after our interactions with management, we felt completely unwelcome. We only stayed because we were in town for our grandson's first birthday and couldn't find another campground on such short notice.
TravelerGood place to fish and stay. Good welcoming friendly host also. Well come back
Cabins near Adams, New York dot the shoreline of Lake Ontario and inland areas within 50 miles of this Northern New York community. The region features elevations ranging from 250 to 500 feet with a climate characterized by heavy lake effect snow in winter and mild summers averaging 75°F. Most cabin facilities operate seasonally from May through mid-October, with cabin options ranging from basic wilderness shelters to modern cottages with amenities.
Water activities: Lake Ontario provides fishing opportunities with salmon, bass, and trout. At Sun Outdoors Association Island (formerly KOA), visitors can "drop our kayaks right in the water in front of our rig and paddle to our heart's content. The water is clear and cool," according to Donna C.
Hiking trails: Multiple state parks offer marked paths through diverse terrain. Selkirk Shores State Park Campground features "miles of hiking trails by the water" where trails lead to scenic vistas and wildlife viewing areas.
Fishing excursions: The Salmon River area offers premium fishing spots. Stoneys Pineville Campground serves as a base for anglers, with one visitor noting they had been "out three years consecutively for salmon fishing and I have had a great time what a great place to stay."
Winter activities: While most cabins close for winter, several locations offer year-round rentals. Visitors can access regional snowmobile trails and cross-country skiing routes from cabin properties when conditions permit.
Waterfront access: Direct water access rates highly among cabin guests. At Wellesley Island State Park Campground, visitors appreciate "waterfront campsites" where they spent "most of the time there fishing and canoeing."
Privacy levels: Some cabins offer more seclusion than others. As one camper at Wellesley Island noted, their site was "very spacious and private," which enhanced their camping experience significantly.
Sunset views: Lake Ontario sunsets receive consistent praise. At Sun Outdoors Association Island, campers report "spectacular" western views where "you'll never see more beautiful sunrises and sunsets!"
Family-friendly amenities: Campgrounds with cabins typically include recreational options. Yogi Bears Jellystone Park Camp Resort offers "so many different activities, from gem mining to mini gulf, swimming to the water park," making it "perfect for the family."
Seasonal considerations: Most cabin operations run May through October. A visitor to Southwick Beach State Park Campground noted "beautiful new buildings on site" but warned the "beach is nice but can get crowded."
Reservation requirements: Peak weekends book months in advance. Many locations require minimum stays during summer, particularly for cabins.
Wildlife encounters: Local wildlife includes raccoons and skunks. One camper advised to "watch out for the skunks and raccoons on this island, they are huge from partaking in campers food!"
Accessibility challenges: Some cabin areas have limited wheelchair access. Terrain can be challenging with gravel paths and steps to cabin entrances.
Insect preparation: Lake proximity means insects are prevalent. A visitor to Association Island noted "the amount of BUGS! Millions (not exaggerating) of midges and mayflies swarming the grounds from Lake Ontario."
Playground access: Select cabins near play areas for convenience. Yogi Bears Jellystone Park Camp Resort offers extensive children's activities where "the kids had a blast playing in the river, heck the adults had fun too."
Beach safety: Lake Ontario has variable conditions. Southwick Beach provides "access to the beach and beautiful Lake Ontario" with waves that "don't get too big, so it is very safe for kids."
Kid-friendly programs: Several parks offer organized activities. One visitor to Yogi Bears noted "so many activities for the little ones" including "crafts, games, activities, playground, pool, bouncy pillow, twice daily wagon rides with Yogi and Boo Boo, bike parades."
Budget planning: Extra activities often incur additional fees. A camper mentioned "although the extras cost a bit, the extras are totally worth it and there is little to no reason to leave the park itself."
Site selection: Research specific cabin locations before booking. At Brennan Beach Campground, one RVer found "our site was a little narrower than others based on our proximity to a corner, but we still loved it."
Off-season advantages: Shoulder season offers more availability and privacy. A visitor noted "we went late summer so it was becoming offseason. Most amenities close down."
Utility considerations: Not all cabins include full utilities. Some visitors recommend bringing extension cords and supplemental heating/cooling options depending on cabin amenities.
Local recommendations: Staff often provide valuable information about nearby attractions. At Association Island, "Bob gave us amazing local recommendations" about nearby points of interest not found in guidebooks.
Arrival logistics: Check-in procedures vary by location. One camper appreciated that "at check in they take you to your spot and help you get settled in. That is a marriage saver."
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