Best Glamping near Colton, NY

Robert Moses State Park Campground and Riverside Campground house luxury glamping accommodations in the Colton, New York region, offering a perfect blend of outdoor adventure and upscale comfort. These established sites feature climate-controlled canvas structures with comfortable bedding, private decks, and modern bathroom facilities. Riverside Campground provides glamping options with electricity hookups, drinking water, and shower facilities, while Robert Moses offers waterfront glamping sites with picturesque views of the St. Lawrence River. Both locations maintain eco-friendly practices while delivering premium outdoor experiences with amenities like picnic tables, fire rings, and access to hiking trails. One guest shared, "Lovely State Park in the 1,000 Islands where water activities are the main attraction. Quality State Park facilities, clean. Camping ranges from tents in shady woods to cabins."

The St. Lawrence River provides a stunning backdrop for water-based activities at these glamping destinations, with opportunities for kayaking, swimming, and fishing directly from many sites. Meacham Lake Campground features waterfront glamping accommodations with spectacular lake views and access to hiking trails. Visitors can explore the nearby Adirondack wilderness, with easy access to local attractions in Massena and Saranac Lake. During summer months, glamping guests enjoy organized activities including guided nature walks and evening campfires. Winter visitors can experience snowshoeing and cross-country skiing on maintained trails. A recent visitor mentioned, "This campground is like having 2 campgrounds in one. You can have a beautiful site right on the lake, and your neighbors are not on top of you. There is running water as well."

Best Glamping Sites Near Colton, New York (15)

    1. Riverside Campground

    5 Reviews
    Winthrop, NY
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (315) 389-4771

    "New bathrooms and laundry center."

    "Very nice staff."

    2. Rollins Pond Campground

    20 Reviews
    Tupper Lake, NY
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 891-3239

    $20 / night

    "As it isn't too far of a drive for us, it quickly became our go-to campgrounds for quite a while due to the mostly flat campground and who doesn't love hearing the slow trickle of water splashing close"

    "With the coronavirus concerns, they have made changes to their cleaning schedules and social distancing rules.  While there this year, my site was right across from one of the bathrooms. "

    3. Eel Weir State Park Campground

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

    $21 / night

    "Some sites along the river, lovely sunrises, great place for a campfire. Almost everyone was there to fish, not much else to do on site but plenty to do in the area."

    "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."

    4. Coles Creek State Park Campground

    4 Reviews
    Massena, NY
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (315) 388-5636

    $24 - $37 / night

    "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."

    "We visited lot 85 and it was the PERFECT location worth trees and water view. The sunset is amazing. The staff is wonderful and I’m so glad we came."

    5. Robert Moses State Park Campground

    6 Reviews
    Massena, NY
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (315) 769-8663

    $24 - $116 / night

    "Easy and very pretty trails on site, walk along the shore too. Decent wildlife and great birding. Feels very isolated though easy to get to."

    "The beach was huge and the staff friendly. We were there in mid september and the place was practically empty. Lots of mature trees and well kept green spaces."

    6. Meacham Lake Campground

    7 Reviews
    Rainbow Lake, NY
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 483-5116

    $20 - $40 / night

    "One side of the lake is a bit crowded and can get rowdy. This side has flush toilets and showers. There are waterfront sites here."

    "We spent a week here and didn't have a lakeside site, but one of the small ones on the stream. Great place to visit. If you do score a lakeside site, your views will be spectacular!"

    7. Jacques Cartier State Park Campground

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

    $21 - $34 / 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."

    8. Buck Pond Campground

    8 Reviews
    Onchiota, NY
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 891-3449

    $20 - $40 / night

    "We didn't see any sites with electricity and there is one outlet in the bathroom area (I plugged my coffee percolator into this outlet every morning). "

    "It’s perfectly secluded, but still not far from Lake Placid. You do have to travel a little ways (6-10 miles) for a grocery store, but the view is worth it. I highly recommend this beautiful place."

    9. Stillwater Reservoir

    9 Reviews
    Old Forge, NY
    46 miles
    Website
    +1 (315) 785-2239

    "It's first come first serve so best to find another place if you intend to drive up to your campsite. The drive up campsite had an outhouse though so that was nice"

    "Cooler weather meant no bugs to contend with

    Next year we took a canoe to our site, it was July, warm weather, warm water and the bugs were not terrible, we were at Site 1, secluded in a cove, not a lot"

    10. Acres of wildlife Family

    4 Reviews
    Ogdensburg, ME
    38 miles
    Website

    "Lower Beverly Lake camp ground gave us the experience we needed."

    "A very large campground with lots of hidden gems we discovered as we explored riding bikes around ."

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  • L
    Jun. 18, 2023

    Natural Bridge/Watertown KOA

    Nice KOA, great owners

    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. I didn’t have a chance to use the deck or the indoor pool.

    The owners made me feel welcome from the minute I arrived. They went above & beyond for me.

    The facilities are not wheelchair accessible. The owners said that they are working on that.

  • Amber A.
    Jun. 30, 2016

    Robert Moses State Park Campground

    Robert Moses in 1,000 Islands near Canada

    Lovely State Park in the 1,000 Islands where water activities are the main attraction. Make sure to check out the island too! The park spans the island and a little snaking river-like bay. Really pretty to explore on boat. Easy and very pretty trails on site, walk along the shore too. Decent wildlife and great birding. Feels very isolated though easy to get to. Bring your passport, you can see Canada from some of the picnic grounds. Incredible sunsets!!!

    Quality State Park facilities, clean. Camping ranges from tents in shady woods to cabins. Some sites are pretty private, even the ones that aren't are quiet.

    Note: Robert Moses apparently did a lot in New York State. This park is near Canada! There is also a Robert Moses beach on Long Island near NYC (Fire Island National Seashore) and Robert Moses parkway near Niagara Falls. These are all 8+ hours from each other! Be careful with your mapping apps and in getting advice for travel.

  • K
    Aug. 4, 2021

    Stillwater Reservoir

    Need a boat

    I came here a couple days ago only to realize that all except one campsite needs a boat to be reached. It's first come first serve so best to find another place if you intend to drive up to your campsite. The drive up campsite had an outhouse though so that was nice

  • J
    Sep. 29, 2016

    Eel Weir State Park Campground

    Little park near Canada

    Small but pretty park with basic accommodations. Some sites along the river, lovely sunrises, great place for a campfire. Almost everyone was there to fish, not much else to do on site but plenty to do in the area. We were there in June or July and it didn’t fill up. No sign of eels.

  • Angela
    Jul. 2, 2018

    Meacham Lake Campground

    2 campgrounds in one

    This campground is like having 2 campgrounds in one. One side of the lake is a bit crowded and can get rowdy. This side has flush toilets and showers. There are waterfront sites here. The other side of the campground is completely different, and a bit hidden. (Meacham Lake West) No flush toilets or showers, simply outhouses at each site. There may be a couple flush toilets you can walk to. Also, you will need to park and hike in a bit, but the views are so worth it! You can have a beautiful site right on the lake, and your neighbors are not on top of you. There is running water as well.

  • Elizabeth B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 10, 2020

    Adirondack Mennonite Camping Associates Inc

    Sleepaway camp, family camp, day use

    Beaver Camp (or, officially Adirondack Mennonite Camping Assoc.), is a classic summer youth sleep-away camp on Beaver Lake. Sleeping in cabins with bunk beds, swimming, canoes, and a high ropes course, gathering around the campfire to end the day- Beaver Camp has it all.

    Weekend and week long programming for youth and families, or site rental of cabins and platform tents is available, as well as day use access to the beach and high ropes course.

    This camp is a great way to access a beautiful area in a way customized for your family!

  • C
    Aug. 18, 2024

    Acres of wildlife Family

    Exactly what we needed

    Lower Beverly Lake camp ground gave us the experience we needed. With a creek side site, water and electricity hook up, lots for the kids to do and activities on site planned by the camp ground it was such a lovely weekend. The lake was perfect and the beach was great for little kids and big with very little seaweed. Everyone was friendly and it’s has the perfect atmosphere with any type of site you could look for.

  • 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!

  • Matt G.
    Jun. 30, 2016

    Kring Point State Park Campground

    Great Campground

    This is a great campground to spend a week in the summer. There is a lot to do, not only in the park, but also in nearby Alex Bay. Facilities on site, friendly neighbors, and lots of swimming areas. Pirates Weekend is very busy at the beginning of August, but well worth it.


Guide to Colton

Cabin camping opportunities in Colton, New York range from rustic accommodations to modern rentals with varying amenities. Sites are available at numerous campgrounds throughout the region with access to the St. Lawrence River and Adirondack wilderness areas. Many cabins remain open year-round, allowing visitors to experience seasonal activities from summer paddling to winter cross-country skiing.

What to do

Fishing access points: Several campgrounds offer direct fishing access to the St. Lawrence River system. At Riverside Campground, campers report excellent fishing right from their sites. "Camp here every year. Owner's are great the rates low and the place clean and right on the river," notes Lee M.

Canoe and kayak routes: The waterways around Colton provide numerous paddling opportunities. Rollins Pond Campground offers extensive water access. "Almost all the sites are lakefront. Great kayak and canoe access to a whole network of lakes in the St. Regis/Saranac area," according to Jeffrey B.

Winter recreation: Unlike some seasonal sites, several campgrounds maintain winter access. Buck Pond Campground features trails for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing when temperatures drop. The quiet winter atmosphere provides a completely different experience than summer visits, with significantly fewer visitors.

What campers like

Lakefront sites: Water access is consistently mentioned as a top feature. At Meacham Lake Campground, campers appreciate the direct lake access. "We were on the water which made my trip," explains Debbie T., while another visitor notes "You can have a beautiful site right on the lake, and your neighbors are not on top of you."

Spacious camping areas: Campers frequently mention the generous site spacing at many campgrounds. Coles Creek State Park Campground provides ample room between sites. One reviewer states, "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."

Wildlife viewing: The natural setting provides numerous wildlife sighting opportunities. Rollins Pond Campground is known for its wildlife encounters. "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!" shares Kristina L.

What you should know

Weather variability: The Adirondack region experiences significant temperature fluctuations, even in summer. Buck Pond Campground visitors should prepare for changing conditions. "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," cautions Alex G.

Bathroom facilities vary: Shower and toilet facilities differ widely between campgrounds. At Eel Weir State Park Campground, "Bath facilities need maintenance" according to Daniel L., while others describe them as "clean bathrooms and friendly staff."

Limited cell service: Many Colton area campgrounds have minimal connectivity. Stillwater Reservoir is completely off-grid. "Would recommend if you want to break away from technology because you get zero service out there," says Sam T.

Tips for camping with families

Beach access: Families with children should consider sites with swimming areas. Jacques Cartier State Park Campground offers excellent swimming options. "There's a great guarded beach if you have young ones with a newer playground right next to it," notes Alycia M.

Evening entertainment: Several campgrounds provide scheduled activities for children. Jacques Cartier features special weekend events. "On Saturdays an ice cream truck rolls through after dinner!" adds Alycia M., providing a treat kids will look forward to throughout their stay.

Look for campgrounds with playgrounds: Facilities designed for children make a significant difference in family camping experiences. Riverside Campground offers play areas for younger visitors, while also providing enough space for family games and activities at individual campsites.

Tips from RVers

Hookup availability: Electric and water connections vary widely between campgrounds near Colton. Stillwater Reservoir has minimal facilities for RVs. "I came here only to realize that all except one campsite needs a boat to be reached. It's first come first serve so best to find another place if you intend to drive up to your campsite," warns Kane.

Site access challenges: Some campgrounds have difficult access roads or tight turns. Riverside Campground offers "Very nice campground. Beautiful river views. Very nice staff," according to Scott, with sites that accommodate larger RVs on the east side of the facility.

Winter preparations: For RVers considering off-season stays, ensure the campground maintains winter access. Many sites close completely during winter months, while others maintain limited services and plowed access roads for cold-weather camping.

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