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Sun Outdoors Association Island in Henderson Harbor showcases luxury waterfront glamping accommodations directly on Lake Ontario's shore. This family-friendly destination features waterfront glamping cabins with spectacular sunset views and modern amenities including full hookups, comfortable beds, and picnic tables for outdoor dining. "We loved camping here. There were many things to do for kids but also adults. They have pontoon and kayak rentals. Golf cart rentals. Cool bikes for kids," noted one visitor. Southwick Beach State Park Campground in Woodville offers glamping campsites that pair natural beauty with comfort, including fire rings for evening gatherings and hot showers in clean facilities. Both locations strike a strong balance between outdoor adventure and resort-style comfort.
The waterfront setting of these glamping destinations creates exceptional recreational opportunities directly from your accommodation. Lake Ontario provides a stunning backdrop for glamping campsites with swimming, fishing, and boating available at both locations. One reviewer highlighted, "The sunsets were phenomenal! I mean, jaw dropping gorgeous." Association Island offers a swimming pool, kayak and pontoon rentals, and hosts special events like Friday afternoon wine tastings. The surrounding Thousand Islands region enhances glamping experiences with boat tours, lighthouse visits, and trips to charming towns like Clayton and Cape Vincent. Most glamping accommodations remain open seasonally from May through October, with Association Island operational from late May through early October and Southwick Beach State Park open from mid-May through early October.
"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."
"Great location offering both sunrise and sunsets over the water of Lake Ontario. Loved the access to the water for our dogs to swim and for beautiful views."
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."
"Beautiful new buildings on site, variety of campsites. Favorites are the beachfront sites, access to the beach and beautiful Lake Ontario. Small campground but very nice."
from $20 - $35 / night
Check Availability"Electricity is available on many sites. The beach is good for children and they have a great recreation program for the kids."
"Nice place to camp all electric no water hook ups bath house clean but could use more"
from $24 - $135 / night
Check Availability"Some bathrooms are older. Nice play spaces for kids of all ages, and also has a nice playground area."
"This campground is part of the Long Point State Park, a long spit on the shore of Lake Ontario. Part of the Thousand Islands."
from $17 - $26 / night
Check Availability"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."
"It was PACKED on the weekend, but they have a really efficient check in process and the staff is super nice. Probably some of the nicest campground staff we've met yet."
"Open field to walk the dog or for children. Lake Ontario a short walk away, the lake level flooding a few yrs ago ruined the sandy beach,but it's still a great view."
"The staff here is excellent, and are always willing to do what they can to make sure you're having a great stay. The setting is absolutely gorgeous."
"The campground was clean and staff was super nice. Organized the Halloween activities nicely. Yogi and the characters were very involved."
"Don't let anyone tell you it's not a hilly trip coming up along Lake Ontario to the Thousand Islands! There will be hills! The good news is there are NY state parks along the way."
"Easy access to swim in the water. Very clean bathrooms
Electric site with water
Boat launch
Plenty of tree to hang your hammock
Very relax on the rules
Small but quite"
from $23 - $26 / night
Check Availability"We arrived on a weekend and it was pretty busy but loved it during the week when everybody left and things were quieter."
"It’s an easy mile from I-81 and just 10-minutes drive to Alexandria Bay downtown. The staff was great— friendly and helpful."
"Very nice and great to see kids ridding bikes and walking around without adults. It is safe and they can be kids."
from $66 - $81 / night
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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.
LegendHad an overnight stay here and it was really peaceful. The reservoir had been drained but it was still lovely to look out across the property. You definitely can’t beat $30 for an electric site! Restrooms were a bit dated but clean. Staff was very friendly. Our site was spacious and next to a short walking trail through the trees.
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.
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
TravelerThe campground facilities are very outdated. That's most likely due to the majority of "campers" having RV's and not needing to use the facilities. The restrooms/dish sink area Only having Cold water to wash up hands & dishes, the 1 and Only shower area for All 3 Loops reminded me of being in a horror film...full of dead insects everywhere, ther are signs posted letting you know its gonna take about 5 minutes to semi-heat up, and the shower spray directly on the floor vs staying contained withvh
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.
TravelerGreat camp. Easy in and out for big rigs. Right on the St. Lawrence River. Many amenities to include 3 bay R.V. wash as well as car wash. Nice sites and some on the water with docks and a boat ramp.
ScoutI found this location to have very clean sites with plenty of amenities. Had no issues with the Wi-Fi watching Bills games and play a few video games.
Lake Ontario's eastern shore near Adams, New York offers several glamping options with direct water access. Located along the St. Lawrence Seaway region, this area experiences cool summer nights with average temperatures ranging from 55-80°F between May and October. Most glamping sites in this region sit at elevations below 300 feet, creating minimal hiking difficulty but maximum water accessibility.
Paddle the clear waters: At Southwick Beach State Park Campground, visitors enjoy direct lake access with calm waters ideal for beginners. "Beautiful new buildings on site, variety of campsites. Favorites are the beachfront sites, access to the beach and beautiful Lake Ontario," notes Emily C.
Fish for salmon: The region offers exceptional fishing opportunities, particularly in fall. "For the fisherman, it's located on Salmon River and appears to have quite a lot of large salmon this time of year. I was shocked at the size of the fish that were being cleaned," reports Justin F. about Yogi Bears Jellystone Park Camp Resort at Mexico.
Explore small river towns: The area surrounding glamping sites near Adams contains numerous historic settlements. "Within an hours drive of lots of cute, small river towns with tons of ambiance. Water sport potential was huge if you have your own watercraft. Many state parks and historical areas as well," explains Tracey G.
Clean, modern facilities: Long Point State Park Campground offers updated amenities unusual for state parks. "The park offers flat, grassy sites, all with fire rings & picnic tables. The camp office sells ice and firewood. The campground has its own boat ramp and dock," shares Britt B.
Island camping experience: The region offers unique island-based accommodations. "The approach by way of a single lane bridge to the island is beautiful. Once on the island, it's obvious that this is a great place for retreat. Surrounded by Lake Ontario, it's a secluded and idyllic setting," says Matt S.
Star viewing opportunities: The dark skies create perfect astronomy conditions. "Clean, well maintained property with lots of sidewalks around the property. Quite dark at night, but that was a bonus as we were able to see the Milky Way!" notes Dawn L. about Swan Bay Resort.
Wind conditions: Lake Ontario creates significant wind patterns that affect camping. "Our neighbor (who has camped here seasonally for the last four years) mentioned that he lost three awnings to the wind. So, don't leave your awning out when you leave your camper," advises Nancy W.
Insect preparation essential: Lakeside glamping means dealing with seasonal insects. "One HUGE downfall was the amount of BUGS! Millions (not exaggerating) of midges and mayflies swarming the grounds from Lake Ontario. Be prepared to deal with this," warns a reviewer at Sun Outdoors Association Island.
Weather variability: Burnham Point State Park Campground visitors note unpredictable conditions. "Down sides- lake front campsites are all on a slope- minimum flat space. Also- depending on day- EXTREMELY VERY WINDY AND COLD! But the view is beautiful," mentions BEN B.
Structured activities: Family-oriented resorts offer scheduled entertainment. "This campground has so many different activities, from gem mining to mini gulf, swimming to the water park this campground is perfect for the family. There are games and activities for the whole family," explains Meag F.
Safety for independent kids: Bass Lake Resort creates secure environments for children. "Very nice and great to see kids ridding bikes and walking around without adults. It is safe and they can be kids," observes Kelly J. about Bass Lake Resort.
Water-based recreation: Plan for lake activities with varying depths. "I love going here! The views are beautiful i definitely recommend the sunrise size. The sunset is of course beautiful but sunrise sites are much bigger and can lead right to the water which is much nicer. It's a lot less windy and easier to be in the water," recommends Megan P.
Site selection strategy: Ontario Shores RV Park provides specific site advantages. "A well kept quiet place. The seasonal campers are friendly. There are 7 overnight pull thru full hookup sites with concrete patio, Sites a level and spacious," explains Tim W.
Seasonal timing considerations: Visit during non-peak periods for optimal experiences. "We arrived on a weekend and it was pretty busy but loved it during the week when everybody left and things were quieter," recommends a reviewer about their glamping experience near Adams.
Level pad availability: Most glamping sites provide concrete or level surfaces. "All of there sites are on slabs, neat and clean hook ups. There is riverviews from just about every site which is nice and then there are sites right on the river," notes Michael M.
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