1 campground with availability this weekend
Cabin rentals within the 1000 Islands region near Fort Drum include a variety of accommodations suited for military families and tourists. Fort Drum Recreation Area offers cabin sites in a well-maintained setting approximately 10 miles from the main post, with electrical hookups and space for pets. Swan Bay Resort provides more upscale cabin options with concrete pads and full utility hookups. "Everything about this place is nice. Sites are large and staff is nice. It was great to have two pools and a bar," notes one visitor about Swan Bay Resort. Most cabins in the area feature basic furnishings with electrical outlets, though amenities vary significantly between rustic state park accommodations and resort-style facilities.
Natural Bridge/Watertown KOA offers cabin rentals with nearby laundry facilities and an indoor pool, operating from May through mid-October. Kring Point State Park Campground provides cabins with lake views from May to early October. Reservations are strongly recommended, particularly for summer weekends when waterfront cabins book months in advance. Some properties maintain strict pet policies, though Fort Drum Recreation Area and several other facilities are pet-friendly. According to a review, "The owners made me feel welcome from the minute I arrived. They went above & beyond for me," highlighting the hospitality at Natural Bridge/Watertown KOA.
Most cabin rentals provide beds with mattresses but require guests to bring their own linens, pillows, blankets, and towels. Kitchen facilities vary widely, with some offering only outdoor fire rings while others include indoor cooking facilities and refrigerators. A Price Chopper grocery store is within walking distance of Swan Bay Resort, making it convenient to purchase supplies. Westcott Beach State Park cabins operate seasonally from May to early September, with limited availability during peak summer periods. Campers should check specific cabin inventories before arrival, as amenities and furnishing levels differ substantially between locations.
"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."
"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."
Available this weekend
from $20 - $188 / night
"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."
"With my family and pets in tow, we took a weekend and committed it to nature and ourselves."
"They are spaced fast enough apart that privacy is a plus consideration! Check in at front gate was courteous and quick!"
from $10 - $85 / 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."
from $53 - $116 / 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."
from $40 - $131 / 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."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $20 - $109 / night
"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."
"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."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $30 / night
"We have only camped the electric loop up on the hill across the Street from the rest of the park. It is spacious and restroom buildings are kept up. Nice new children’s playground."
"You can get campsites along Lake Ontario where you can see amazing sunsets."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $27 / night
GuideThe MWR shop was excellent to work with!
The sites, under 15, are pull through and full hookups. They are spaced fast enough apart that privacy is a plus consideration!
Check in at front gate was courteous and quick!
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.
TravelerBeautiful and well kept campground. Stayed right on the river and was beautiful. Full hookups was nice. Nice campground if you have kids. Only downside is you are very close to the site next to you.
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
GuideI've stayed here twice, once in 2024 and again in 2026, both on Memorial Day Weekend. In 2024 I woke to the sound of loons but did not hear them in 2026.
This is a large campground on the shores of Cranberry Lake with access to many hiking trails and other activities. Quite a few of the sites are lakefront but they seem to book up fast. Most of the sites are spaced out fairly well although a few are close and will result in you seeing & hearing everything your neighbors are doing. However, they are mostly designed well and blend into the environment. A few seem like afterthoughts and are right on the road, so you'll want to choose carefully.
Dumpsters are in the center of the campground near the bathhouse, which has hot showers. There is a sandy beach area near the entrance of the campground and a volleyball area near the dumpsters/bathhouse.
It's a beautiful area and is mostly quiet. Other campers were respectful and didn't play loud music although a few talked loudly late into the night. There are lots of trailer camping sites, so you should expect to hear generators although most people were considerate and only ran them in the daytime.
This is a great campground for exploring the Adirondack Mountains. The town of Cranberry Lake seems mostly dead so don't plan on eating in restaurants nearby.
TravelerGood place to fish and stay. Good welcoming friendly host also. Well come back
LegendThis has been one of my favorite campgrounds and I have camped there many times over the last several decades. Always well maintained, but peaceful state forest campground with spacious sites, many right on the water. There is an official beach, but the water sites really have their own access for canoes and nice swimming. The water is crystal clear, sunsets magnificent, canoeing and hiking opportunities abound, and even on a "busy" summer weekend the campground is quiet and the fellow campers are low key and respectful. For a tent camper, this is an ideal location and I love it. Fire ring, even tenting spot, picnic tables, etc. There are numerous accessible campsites, a shower building, and regular restrooms as well as privvies. Small trailers can fit and their is an RV dumpstation, but this is not a campground for big rigs and hookups. The campground is a little off the beaten path and in the further reaches of the Adirondacks for most campers, and the vicinity is one of the largest and most pristine areas in the ADK wilderness. Come well supplied with groceries and camping needs as there isnt much nearby. The SUNY Forestry school maintains a Ranger school at nearby Wanakena on the west side of the lake, and a Field Biology station on the south side of the lake. Nice hiking in the area
GuideThis is a surprisingly large facility with multiple options, including cabins, tent, and RV sites. We were there in late October on a Saturday night when they were having a big Halloween festival, so very crowded but festive environment. Everybody packed up and left the following morning.Close to the town of old Forge and Lakes. Beautiful area.
Cabin rentals near Fort Drum, New York range from waterfront cottages on the St. Lawrence River to forested retreats with access to the Thousand Islands region. Most seasonal cabins operate from May through early October due to the harsh winter conditions in northern New York. Water access plays a significant role in cabin selection, with prime waterfront locations commanding higher rates and earlier booking requirements.
Waterfront activities: Kring Point State Park Campground offers excellent fishing access from nearly every part of the park. "Great fishing from almost every part of this park. Two beaches to swim. Almost every campsite is on the water," notes one visitor. The park features both Goose Bay and St. Lawrence River access within a few hundred feet of each other.
Island exploration: Visit the attractions near 1000 Islands Campground, which serves as a convenient base for exploring Alexandria Bay. "The campground is conveniently located near many of the attractions," reports one camper. Boat tours of castles and island homes make popular day trips from cabin accommodations in this area.
Nature trails: Walk the hiking paths at Wellesley Island State Park, which contains multiple trail systems suitable for all skill levels. "Hiking trails all over the park. There's a marina, boat launch and boat rentals," explains a visitor. The park's nature center provides guided hikes and educational programs during summer months.
Waterfront views: Campers appreciate the sunset and sunrise views from Sun Outdoors Association Island cabins. "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," shares one visitor. The island location provides panoramic water views from most accommodations.
Accessible groceries: Many visitors value the proximity to supplies at some cabin locations. "Within walking distance is a Price Chopper Grocery, Dollar General, gas station, and wine and liquor store," notes a camper about the area surrounding local accommodations. Having access to provisions without lengthy drives proves particularly important for extended stays.
Pool facilities: Several resorts offer swimming pools as alternatives to lake swimming. "The pool was nice and clean but one of the pool decks was closed for construction," observes one visitor about Sun Outdoors Association Island. Multiple cabins feature both indoor and outdoor pool options, extending swimming opportunities beyond beach season.
Reservation timing: Book early for waterfront cabins near Fort Drum. "It's so nice it's hard to reserve, because people grab it nine months in advance!" warns a Kring Point State Park visitor. Most state park cabin reservations open precisely nine months before arrival date.
Site privacy: Cabin and site spacing varies significantly between resorts and state parks. "Just didn't expect the plots to be so small with no privacy. Thought we chose a plot in an area with tents only, but there was a massive camper right beside us with noisy people," cautions a Kring Point State Park visitor.
Weather considerations: Westcott Beach State Park Campground cabins offer Lake Ontario views but come with weather considerations. "We have only camped the electric loop up on the hill across the Street from the rest of the park. It is spacious and restroom buildings are kept up," notes a visitor. Elevated sites often provide better protection from lake winds.
Playground access: Families appreciate the recreation facilities at local cabin camps. "My son loved the playground. Right behind gals ice cream. Park was clean! Bathrooms were nice," explains a visitor to 1000 Islands Campground. Westcott Beach also receives praise: "Nice new children's playground. Nice hiking trail as well."
Swimming options: Wellesley Island State Park Campground provides multiple water access points. "We stayed at site Bluejay 3. Very spacious and private. We reserved the site 3 days prior and still found most waterfront campsites already reserved. Luckily, 2 waterfront sites were available at Bluejay 2 and 3 when we arrived, so we spent most of the time there fishing and canoeing," reports one family.
Educational opportunities: Take advantage of nature programming at Wellesley Island. "We camped here with one of our children, and had a wonderful time canoeing, fishing, and spending time together!" shares a parent. The park offers junior naturalist programs during summer months at the on-site nature center.
Cabin alternatives: Swan Bay Resort provides upscale cabin options with concrete site pads. "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," notes an RV visitor who opted for a cabin stay.
Utility connections: Check hook-up availability at cabin sites. "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," explains a visitor. Fort Drum area cabins typically offer 30-amp service, with select locations providing 50-amp connections at premium rates.
Wind exposure: Be prepared for strong winds at waterfront cabins. "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," cautions a Swan Bay Resort visitor. Secure loose items when leaving cabins unattended.
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