Best RV Parks & Resorts near Alexandria Bay, NY

The Thousand Islands region offers several RV parks with full hookup capabilities near Alexandria Bay, New York. Swan Bay Resort provides 282 RV sites with concrete pads, 30/50 amp electrical service, and full hookups, operating from May 1 through October 31. The resort features waterfront pull-in sites overlooking the St. Lawrence River and accommodates big rigs with ease. Wellesley Island State Park Campground, located just 10 minutes from Alexandria Bay, maintains RV-friendly sites with electric, water, and sewer connections in select loops. One visitor noted, "We camped in loop F site 43 with full hookups, nice asphalt pad picnic table and fire ring." For military personnel, Fort Drum Recreation Area offers big-rig friendly sites with 50 amp service and full hookups from May through October. Love's RV Hookup in Watertown provides a convenient overnight option with five pull-through sites featuring full hookups.

Summer and fall represent peak seasons for RV camping in this area, with most parks closing by late October. Advance reservations are strongly recommended, particularly for waterfront sites which fill quickly. Most RV parks in the region accommodate pets, though specific restrictions may apply. Dump stations are available at all the major campgrounds, with Swan Bay Resort and Wellesley Island offering on-site sanitary disposal. Cell service varies throughout the area but remains generally reliable near Alexandria Bay proper. Grocery stores and supplies are accessible within walking distance of Swan Bay Resort, while other campgrounds require short drives for provisions. Strong winds can be problematic for awnings, as one camper mentioned losing "three awnings to the wind" during their seasonal stay at a local resort. Winter storage options for RVs are limited in the immediate area.

Best RV Sites Near Alexandria Bay, New York (40)

    1. Swan Bay Resort - The 1000 Islands Premier RV Park & Marina

    12 Reviews
    Thousand Island Park, NY
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (315) 262-8297

    "We stayed at Swan Bay Resort in Alexandria Bay, NY, for our last trip this year. Spoiler alert… we had a great stay! 

    This is a great park."

    "Our site was a “standard site” near the pool, boat launch, activities, and Tiki Bar which surprised us because sites close to activities are usually desired and not discounted."

    2. Fort Drum Recreation Area

    1 Review
    Fort Drum, NY
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (315) 772-8222

    "They offer regular camping sites and RV sites, they also have a dog park for the little furry ones.

    It is easy to get to and several forms of outdoor entertainment.."

    3. Love's RV Hookup-Watertown NY 870

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    Watertown, NY
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (315) 221-7018

    $39 - $599 / night

    4. Sun Outdoors Association Island

    15 Reviews
    Henderson Harbor, NY
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 709-1174

    $53 - $116 / night

    "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! "

    "Unfortunately (and fortunately for future visitors) there is a lot of construction going on as the grounds are now owned by Sun RV Resorts (from KOA)."

    5. Wellesley Island State Park Campground

    29 Reviews
    Thousand Island Park, NY
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (315) 482-2722

    $20 - $188 / night

    "You're around some of the best fishing in the country. We'll. Manicured campground. It's huge by the way. Tons of playgrounds and swimming. Always clean everything. Always friendly staff and campers."

    "We camp with a big rig(40ft) we prefer the heron loop they are very spacious. Nice bathrooms, a small park near the cabins and heron loop, a huge park near the beach and store."

    6. Jacques Cartier State Park Campground

    6 Reviews
    Hammond, NY
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (315) 375-6371

    $17 - $30 / night

    "We stayed in the non-electric loop with a small travel trailer and it was great. Half of the loop is in the woods and the other half has spacious, grassy sites bordered with woods behind them."

    "There’s a great guarded beach if you have young ones with a newer playground right next to it. They pick up your trash everyday, just leave by the road."

    7. Natural Bridge/Watertown KOA

    1 Review
    Natural Bridge, NY
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (315) 644-4098

    $40 - $131 / night

    "The sites are small, but there are mature trees between them & woodsy areas around the campsites. The campground is clean and well kept. The laundry room and bathrooms were clean."

    8. Burnham Point State Park Campground

    7 Reviews
    Chaumont, NY
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (315) 654-2324

    $23 - $26 / night

    "Lawrence River was a highlight and it was also super convenient to be able to get work done via my hotspot right from our site (I have AT&T)."

    "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."

    9. Eel Weir State Park Campground

    6 Reviews
    Ogdensburg, NY
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (315) 393-1138

    $17 / night

    "Relaxing, quiet, decent fishing, clean bathrooms and friendly staff"

    "About 35 spots all non electric, many on the water of the oswegatchie river. There is shower and rest rooms. A small boat launch area. A new playground in 2017."

    10. Bedford Creek Marina & Campground

    1 Review
    Sackets Harbor, NY
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (315) 679-5454

    $61 - $999 / night

    "I love everyone riding around on golf carts"

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RV Park Reviews near Alexandria Bay, NY

139 Reviews of 40 Alexandria Bay Campgrounds


  • John L.
    Nov. 11, 2019

    Wellesley Island State Park Campground

    Fine camping 1000 islands

    NYS may get tons of flack for its politics and politicians. 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. Manicured campground. It's huge by the way. Tons of playgrounds and swimming. Always clean everything. Always friendly staff and campers. Inexpensive I mean really inexpensive. You're 10 min from Alexandria Bay. Boldt castle, singer castle, you can go on river cruises and view these beautiful islands and homes on them. Watch the cargo ships cruise the channel. Electric and water on many sites. Cottages cabins and primitive sites available. Hiking trails all over the park. There's a marina, boat launch and boat rentals. Docking. You can even day trip it use public grills and still enjoy everything the park has to offer. We have so much fun here. It's hard to pack and go home.

  • c
    Jul. 19, 2022

    Wellesley Island State Park Campground

    Beautiful campground

    We camp with a big rig(40ft) we prefer the heron loop they are very spacious. Nice bathrooms, a small park near the cabins and heron loop, a huge park near the beach and store. They have a beautiful nature center with a lot of kids activities. A ton of trails, they do have full hookup in another loop. By far a beautiful campground and views

  • Elizabeth B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 29, 2020

    Soft Maple Campground

    Small and completely gorgeous! Beach, wooded sites, great for everyone.

    Soft Maple is a truly gorgeous small campground. Only about a dozen sites or so, first come first serve. Level sites for RVs or tent or hammock camping. Each site has a nice space with fire ring and picnic table. The beach is lovely and clean. There’s boat access for canoes and kayaks as this is part of the Beaver River route. 

    The entire campground is accessible, with gravel pack paths, and level sites.  

    Charlie is the caretaker here and everyone says he is the nicest person you’ll meet.  You can’t beat site number 11 for the perfect mix of treelined and water view!

    There is space for RVs and a dump station but the sites do not have power or hookups. 

    If you come in to the campground from “number 4 road” (aka state rt. 26) it’s exactly five miles from the Left turn on to Soft Maple rd. If you have time, stop halfway- the 2.5 mile mark will bring you to the entrance for Eagle falls, a short hike with a fantastic reveal.

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 21, 2021

    Wellesley Island State Park Campground

    Nice State park

    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. Beautiful area, lots of hiking and biking trails and swim area.

  • Matt S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 14, 2024

    Swan Bay Resort - The 1000 Islands Premier RV Park & Marina

    This is a great park.

    We stayed at Swan Bay Resort in Alexandria Bay, NY, for our last trip this year. Spoiler alert… we had a great stay! 

    This is a great park. It’s an easy mile from I-81 and just 10-minutes drive to Alexandria Bay downtown. The staff was great— friendly and helpful. Our waterfront pull-IN site was a level concrete pad and gravel with FHU and everything worked great. Oh, and the best part was our view of the St. Lawrence River with passing ocean liners and lots of migrating birds. 

    The park has 2 swimming pools, a tiki bar, a food truck, and nice communal hang-out areas. There’s a marina with pontoon boat rentals. They put on Octoberfest during our stay which featured a live band and food and craft vendors. 

    There are plenty of restaurants and stores nearby. Adjacent to the entrance is a self-service car wash with bay large enough for motorhomes. 

    I have nothing bad to say about this place and encourage you to visit when you can.

  • G
    Aug. 29, 2023

    Willows on the Lake

    Good Overnight stop

    Mostly long term folks but transient spots have easy road access. Clean bathrooms good WiFi. Sites are gravel, pretty level. Campground is well maintained.

  • Nancy W.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 27, 2021

    Birch Haven Campground

    Would not stay again!

    Not really sure what to say about this campground, other than I would not stay here again (thus a one-star rating). It really is not what you would think of as a “campground” or “RV Park.” It is a decent price at $40/night + tax for a 50-amp full hook-up site but it is pretty dumpy. There are tons of seasonal campers that look like they have not moved in years. Most of those units are pretty run down park models and people don’t seem to care. In all fairness, we visited early in the season and many people had not “opened” up their campers yet. There are a few transient sites that you can rent by the night in the center portion of the park. Our site was grassy but not very level. There is a picnic table and fire pit. The electric worked fine and the sewer and water were easy to reach. They do have a rental cottage right on the water which has a great view but couldn’t see inside to tell if it was nice or not. There are restrooms and washer/dryer somewhere on site, but we did not look inside. The grounds seemed pretty well cared for with the grass being mowed and no trash lying about.  Access to the park is easy in and out off route 12 and well-marked.

    The campground is fairly small and not great for a decent dog walk so I found the Zenda Preserve which is a nice hike around a farm field. There are numerous other trails managed by the Thousand Island Lakes Trust that are very nice (we also liked the MacSherry Trail in the town of Redwood). 

    On the bright side, the campground is close to downtown Clayton. There are really cute shops, restaurants, and museums and the downtown parks are great places to watch the sunset. The Wood Boat Brewery brews great beer and has really good food. There are numerous other places to stay for a couple of nights or week which would be preferable.

  • Matt S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 28, 2021

    Sun Outdoors Association Island

    Island Getaway

    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! 

    When I made the reservation, this campground was a KOA, but has since changed owners and dissociated. They’re owned by Sun Outdoors who was willing to honor the reservation, site request, and discounted pricing.(Thank you, Sun Outdoors!) 

    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 for a RV campground. 

    Our site(#G07) was on the sunset-side of the island and the last of the row beside a walking trail. It was wooded, roomy, and has full hookups, a fire ring, and picnic table. I could probably have fit another RV in the site and still had space to stretch. 

    The sites all seem to be well maintained, the campground has paved roadways, a marina for small boats, swimming pool, and ice cream shop. We didn’t explore off the island and didn’t use the bath or shower facilities. 

    Each of our interactions with staff was warm and friendly. We especially appreciate this when staying anywhere. 

    We met a bunch of people who’ve visited the park for several consecutive years- all of whom told us there have been many upgrades and improvements since the ownership change. 

    Except for the 9-hour drive through three states, we can’t wait to return. We paid a KOA-discounted rate of$88 per night plus a$25 site lock fee. We stayed in our 37’ Class-A motorhome.

  • Jason The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 20, 2021

    Cedar Creek Cabin

    Nice location, for tons of atving!

    Never been up here before, a friend found this place for our lil group. They currently have 4 sites and a cabin, 30 amp electric, water to fill your tank, and a dump station. But like I said the best part is the riding and close to several local bar/restaurants that have good food and good folks. The owners are very nice and helpful and live right close by if you have any issues.


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