Best Cabin Camping near Clayton, NY

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Best Cabin Sites Near Clayton, New York (24)

    1. Wellesley Island State Park Campground

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

    $20 - $188 / night

    "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."

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

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

    "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."

    "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."

    3. 1000 Islands Campground

    4 Reviews
    Thousand Island Park, NY
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (315) 686-2600

    "My son loved the playground. Right behind gals ice cream. Park was clean! Bathrooms were nice. We didn’t have any issues at all!"

    "The grounds are spotless, as are the bathrooms and showers. There are several hosts, so help is always available. The campground is conveniently located near many of the attractions."

    4. Dewolf Point State Park Campground

    4 Reviews
    Thousand Island Park, NY
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (315) 482-2012

    $17 - $74 / night

    "Cabins were nice. Great spot for boating and fishing."

    "I stayed 4 nights at a non electric tent site, it was me and my dog enjoyed some bon fires and some hiking in Wellesley island state park as well."

    5. Kring Point State Park Campground

    8 Reviews
    Alexandria Bay, NY
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (315) 482-2444

    $20 - $109 / night

    "Water nearby, brand new bathrooms with showers and two kitchen clean up stations are a short walk away. Every site has a fire ring with a grill and picnic table."

    "Never stayed in cabins but been inside. It's beautiful park. Goose bay on one side St Lawrence River on other. Every site is beautiful with rocks. But the rocks make it beautiful."

    6. Grass Point State Park Campground

    3 Reviews
    Thousand Island Park, NY
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (315) 686-4472

    $17 - $213 / night

    "Beautiful Grounds, Flowers, Clean Rest Rooms and Showers. Great Views. Friendly and Helpful State Park Workers! We have booked for next year! Counting the Days!!!"

    "But had stone steps to walk into the water. They had a life guard on duty. The playground was extremely nice! We will definitely camp there in the future."

    7. Riverside Acres Campground & Cottages

    1 Review
    Clayton, NY
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (315) 686-4001

    "Wonderful location, great fishing very clean sites & bathrooms. Friendly staff. Fun for whole family."

    8. Merry Knoll Campground

    1 Review
    Clayton, NY
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (315) 686-3055

    9. Sun Outdoors Association Island

    15 Reviews
    Henderson Harbor, NY
    23 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! "

    "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."

    10. Canoe Point State Park Campground

    1 Review
    Thousand Island Park, NY
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (315) 686-3048

    $17 - $81 / night

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Cabin Reviews near Clayton, NY

107 Reviews of 24 Clayton 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.

  • 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.

  • Brian O.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 1, 2024

    Wellesley Island State Park Campground

    crowded. fine if you're spending your days on the water

    We came to this campground after a week in Algonquin Provincial park in Canada and the contrast couldn't have been greater. Up north we stayed on a large, shady site in a radio free loop and everyone had canoes. In New York we had a cramped, open site and everyone seemed to have a motorboat on a trailer. Our neighbors across the road set up a movie screen . The overall feel was NOT "getting away from it all".
    The facilities are good and there's a nice beach and well stocked General store, also a big boat ramp facility with some docks.
    We chose this location because we were attending the Antique Boat Show in Clayton, 13 miles away, and this was the closest available. It suited us just fine for that.
    Keep your stuff secure, there are brazen raccoons.

  • Carol B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 27, 2025

    Kring Point State Park Campground

    Waterfront sites with amenities

    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. Water nearby, brand new bathrooms with showers and two kitchen clean up stations are a short walk away. Every site has a fire ring with a grill and picnic table. Loons are calling, a mink scampered by on the flat rock shore 15’ away with a fish in its mouth. This place is quiet and peaceful. I will 100% return!

  • Amanda K.
    Sep. 9, 2020

    Wellesley Island State Park Campground

    Big campground with plenty to do

    This campground is massive and the park is beautiful.

    HIGHLIGHTS:

    Beach and Cove-like swim area

    Camp Store/laundry

    Ice Cream

    Arcade

    Marina

    Nature Museum with nature trails nearby 

    Many playgrounds 

    NEARBY ATTRACTIONS:

    Boat rentals

    Sunset boat cruises

    Castles

    Wineries

    Cute villages/towns

  • Matt G.
    Aug. 1, 2016

    Southwick Beach State Park Campground

    Great part with tons of beach

    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. Since they sold it, visiting Southwick is the next best thing. Lake Ontario is an amazing lake to be on and the water is pretty warm in the summer time. the waves don't get too big, so it is very safe for kids. Southwick itself has great camping spots right next to the beach. It is a little pricey if you only want to visit for the day, $8, but you can get a tent spot for $18 which is comparable to other state parks. Showers are available, and there are some short trails that are good for running or probably cross country skiing in the winter. There is also a sizable playground near the beach that is great for the kids.

  • 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.

  • Nancy W.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 29, 2021

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

    Great Resort Campground

    I’ll start by saying Swan Bay is a busy, family-oriented campground. We arrived on a weekend and it was pretty busy but loved it during the week when everybody left and things were quieter. Our site (#38) was a Passport America site so we got a great nightly rate of $42 which is half of the regular nightly rate. 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. Campsite costs depends on whether you get a waterfront (which is $95/night even in the off-season), water view, pull thru, or standard site. Most sites do not have shade but they added a new section that does have some old mature trees and sporadic shade. All the sites are the same in that they have paved parking areas with gravel in front, pavers for a patio and full hook-up. Some of the newer sites now have a bit of shade from trees. There are lots of rental park models and cottages close to the pool and Tiki Bar. Within walking distance is a Price Chopper Grocery, Dollar General, gas station, and wine and liquor store.  

    There is a free boat launch and boat slips (not sure if they are free) for guests. 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 (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 and beware of winds if you want to be on the water. Check-in was quick and easy. The park is gated so you get a gate card to enter the park. You also get a BOGO card to use at the Tiki Bar which has specials during the week (like margarita Monday, bucket of beer, bloody Mary’s, etc.). The pool and Tiki Bar were not very busy when we were there. There is a second pool but it was not open yet for the season. In between the pools is a community fire pit with nice Adirondack chairs which is pretty cool. The playground is awesome and huge with lots of cool features for kids to explore. The dog park is very nice and a decent size to throw a ball for your dog. It also has potable water for drinking, which, for some reason, did not work during our stay. There are gobs of activities for kids and adults. Plenty of rentals too – ranging from boats, kayaks, golf carts, etc. 

    A couple of the downsides of this park are the price (unless you get a discount like we did), sites don’t have much privacy, the park gets crowded and noisy, and there was lots of noise from the construction work within the park they were doing. If you are in the back of the park, you get some road noise from Route 12 and the refrigerated truck at the neighboring Price Chopper. Overall, we loved this park during the slow season and during the week when there were not kids running around and adults playing loud music and drinking constantly.

  • Heather B.
    Dec. 8, 2020

    Wellesley Island State Park Campground

    Perfect for Thanksgiving

    I headed up to Wellesley Island state park for the long Thanksgiving weekend with three teenagers (one girl and two boys). We rented cottage A, which was clean, spacious, warm and fully stocked with everything we needed. The fire pit outside was the only disappointment as it was well below ground level (on a sloping hill) so tending the fire was a difficult process and cooking on it was challenging. The Nature Center was open and lovely and every Saturday (even in off season) they organize hikes. The park itself was incredible - highly recommend the Eel Bay trail, which will take you past the glacial potholes a d along the striking coastline. We also checked out the North end of the park, near the marina and will probably go back in the summer and rent a cabin over there. There’s a store, laundromat and arcade, but all were closed either due to the time or year, or covid. Litter is a problem throughout the park which is really sad. We did our best to clean up what we could, but someone should organize a clean up, especially because lots of it must make it’s way into the St Lawrence :( The staff we met were all really friendly and helpful. The towns surrounding the park are economically struggling and we had to drive quite far to find a grocery store that was open. All restaurants within a 20 minute drive were closed for the season. We’ll definitely be back!


Guide to Clayton

Cabin camping near Clayton, New York, offers a perfect blend of nature and comfort, making it an ideal getaway for families and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

Cabin campers like these nearby activities

The Antique Boat Museum is just a short drive away

  • Stay at Wellesley Island State Park Campground, conveniently located near the Antique Boat Museum, making it easy to explore the rich maritime history of the area.
  • Experience the vibrant local culture and events at Sun Outdoors Association Island, where you can enjoy activities for all ages while being close to the museum.
  • Relax at 1000 Islands Campground, which offers a family-friendly atmosphere and easy access to local attractions, including the Antique Boat Museum.

Cabins are available at Wellesley Island State Park Campground

  • Experience the spacious and well-maintained cabins at Kring Point State Park, perfect for families looking for comfort in a natural setting.
  • Enjoy the rustic charm of Dewolf Point State Park Campground, where cabins provide a cozy retreat after a day of outdoor adventures.
  • Stay at Merry Knoll Campground, known for its friendly atmosphere and well-kept facilities, making it a great choice for cabin camping near Clayton.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Clayton, NY is Wellesley Island State Park Campground with a 4.4-star rating from 29 reviews.

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