Glamping sites near Canton, New York provide travelers with access to the St. Lawrence River Valley's rich landscape of waterways and forested terrain. The region's summer temperatures typically range from 60-80°F with occasional thunderstorms, while spring and fall bring cooler temperatures and variable conditions. Most glamping facilities in northern New York remain open from May through September, with several offering heated accommodations for shoulder season visitors.
What to Do
Water recreation access: Eel Weir State Park Campground offers direct access to the Oswegatchie River where visitors can enjoy fishing and paddling. "I love how it has great fishing and nice camp sites even let's you bring a boat nice clean showers and bathroom can easily find firewood near by as well," notes David H.
Ship watching: Coles Creek State Park Campground provides glamping opportunities with views of international shipping vessels. According to Debbie S., "This campground is fun! It's huge and flat and sits on the St. Lawrence Seaway! You get to see ships sail by! It's beautiful and quiet too!"
Winter recreation: For off-season glamping, several sites maintain heated structures from October through April. "Very pleased with this campground over all. Area, location, etc. Summers are beautiful winter are terrible," reports Scott M. about seasonal conditions at Riverside Campground.
What Campers Like
Waterfront views: Kring Point State Park Campground features premium waterfront sites with both river and bay views. "Every site is beautiful with rocks. But the rocks make it beautiful. We love sitting on a big rocks, watching sunsets and ships go by," shares Laura H.
Private beaches: Many glamping sites include access to swimming areas with sand beaches. Carol B. describes her experience: "I am tent camping and found my site (105) to have a couple of relatively level areas to choose to set up my tent on. This site is on Goose Bay, but the sites across the road are on the St Lawrence River just a few hundred feet away."
Wildlife viewing: Rollins Pond Campground offers glamping options with opportunities to observe local wildlife. "We always have wildlife at our site. This past trip we had chipmunks, squirrels, ducks, and a crane. The time before, we had a family of loons!" reports Kristina L.
What You Should Know
Reservation timing: Waterfront glamping sites book quickly, often 9-12 months in advance. "We love Kring Point but it's getting difficult to get in here... It's so nice it's hard to reserve, because people grab it nine months in advance!" explains Laura H.
Weather variability: Meacham Lake Campground and other glamping sites can experience significant temperature fluctuations. "I would caution going prior to June unless you are prepared for varying weather. I have been up there pitching the tent in a t-shirt one day only to need to throw on a jacket the next day due to rain and even snow," notes Alex G.
Wind conditions: Strong winds can affect glamping structures and water activities on the St. Lawrence. "I was hoping to spend a bit of time on my paddleboard but soon realized it is very windy here and found very few windows to paddle. Our neighbor mentioned that he lost three awnings to the wind," shares Nancy W. about Swan Bay Resort.
Tips for Camping with Families
Playgrounds and activities: Swan Bay Resort provides upscale glamping with family amenities. "The playground is awesome and huge with lots of cool features for kids to explore," notes Nancy W. The resort offers structured activities throughout summer months.
Biking-friendly campgrounds: Many glamping areas feature flat terrain ideal for young cyclists. Erin M. explains, "We love Coles Creek because we have two little ones and they are all about riding their tricycles around the grounds. People drive super slow and watch for kids, so that's great."
Swimming options: Multiple swimming areas with varying depths accommodate different age groups. "There is swimming in a few places. The water is chilly but refreshing," says Erin M. about Coles Creek, while Kala mentions that at Acres of Wildlife Family, "The lake was perfect and the beach was great for little kids and big with very little seaweed."
Tips from RVers
Site selection: Jacques Cartier State Park Campground offers premium glamping sites with varied terrain. Joseph B. advises, "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. Some sites were hilly and we would not have been able to get our trailer in, so its worth calling before you book."
Hookup options: Many glamping facilities offer partial or full utility connections. According to Christopher B., "Sites are tightly packed and a lot is in open areas where you're camping with all of your neighbors, good or bad," noting the trade-off between convenience and privacy at some locations.
Concrete pads: Higher-end glamping sites feature improved parking surfaces. "Our waterfront pull-IN site was a level concrete pad and gravel with FHU and everything worked great," reports Matt S. about his experience at Swan Bay Resort, making it suitable for larger RVs.
