Larry B.
Scout
ScoutWeaver Acres
Great setting. We were there by ourselves, so very quiet place to view the sky. The hookups were 50A only, no 30A connection, so we just used a conversion to 20A.
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Several RV parks surround Gouverneur, New York, offering varied options for motorhome travelers. Swan Bay Resort in Alexandria Bay features 282 sites with full hookups including 30/50 amp service, concrete pads, and big rig accessibility from May through October. Wellesley Island State Park Campground provides spacious RV sites with electric, water, and sewer connections, operating from early May to mid-October. Natural Bridge/Watertown KOA offers 53 full-hookup sites with both 30 and 50 amp service options for RVs of various sizes. Fort Drum Recreation Area in Watertown accommodates large rigs with level sites and complete hookups. "We camp with a big rig (40ft) we prefer the heron loop they are very spacious. Nice bathrooms... They have full hookup in another loop," noted one Wellesley Island visitor.
Seasonal availability limits RV camping in this region, with most parks operating from May through October. Advance reservations are strongly recommended, especially during summer weekends and fall foliage season. Most RV parks provide sanitary dump stations, with Swan Bay Resort and Wellesley Island offering on-site dumping facilities. Pets are permitted at all major RV campgrounds in the area, though specific restrictions may apply. Cell service varies throughout the region, with better connectivity at parks closer to larger towns like Watertown. Love's RV Hookup in Watertown offers a convenient overnight option with just 5 sites but provides full hookups for travelers passing through. Winter RV camping options are extremely limited, with most facilities closing completely during the snow season.
Best RV Campgrounds near Gouverneur (54)
1. Swan Bay Resort - The 1000 Islands Premier RV Park & Marina
"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."
"Easy in and out for big rigs. Right on the St. Lawrence River. Many amenities to include 3 bay R.V. wash as well as car wash. Nice sites and some on the water with docks and a boat ramp."
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"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
Check Availabilityfrom $39 - $599 / night
4. Sun Outdoors Association Island
"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)."
Check Availabilityfrom $53 - $116 / night
5. Natural Bridge/Watertown KOA
"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."
Check Availabilityfrom $40 - $131 / night
6. Cranberry Lake Campground
"Always well maintained, but peaceful state forest campground with spacious sites, many right on the water."
"The campground reminded us of summer camp on the lake, as it seemed frozen in time. Each site has a picnic table and open grill and all sites are non-electric."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $20 - $40 / night
7. Remington Park
"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!"
Check Availabilityfrom $10 - $85 / night
8. Back Bay Campground
Check Availabilityfrom $49 - $300 / night
9. Back Bay Campground
Check Availabilityfrom $49 - $59 / night
10. Old Forge Camping Resort
"This is one of the most family friendly resorts and a perfect weekend getaway for those living in other parts of New York State."
"Close to skiing. Snowmobiling is the real reason to come here. Dry cabins or cottages with bath and shower are available."
Drive Time
- 43 min from Watertown, NY
- 1 hr 39 min from Syracuse, NY
- 1 hr 50 min from Utica, NY
- 3 hrs 21 min from Burlington, VT
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RV Park Reviews near Gouverneur, NY
217 Reviews of 54 Gouverneur Campgrounds
- BBruce W.
GuideRemington Park
Excellent Choice for Veterans and Active Duty
The 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!
- AASHLEY C.Scout
Swan Bay Resort - The 1000 Islands Premier RV Park & Marina
Enjoyable family trip
Traveled 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.
Christian A.ScoutBlack River Bay Campground
Quiet community
R/v area seems pretty full and seems to have lots of full time campers possibly.
- mmichel M.Scout
Weaver Acres
Hipcamp
This space is just off the road. It very flat water, power,sewer. Its Pack in pack out. 5 minutes walk from Tupper Lake. Bring your kayak they're hundreds of little lakes around this site.
Christian D.ScoutKeewaydin State Park Campground
Great place with a few quirks
Very nice campground, pool is awesome when it’s hot and, the water’s edge of the campground is beautiful, expect noise. Not a quiet place. From fellow campers to boats and sirens. No tru till station just a water line when you enter. Also check sites out was extremely up hill. Camper barely cleared.
Ryan A.GuideCranberry Lake Campground
Family Friendly with Thoughtful Sites
I'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.
Janet R.
LegendCranberry Lake Campground
Camping at Cranberry Lake
This 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
Marc D.GuideOld Forge Camping Resort
Very large camping resort
This 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.
Guide to Gouverneur
Camping in the Gouverneur region of New York sits within the St. Lawrence River Valley, characterized by rolling hills, numerous lakes, and mixed coniferous-deciduous forests. Winter temperatures frequently drop below zero, while summer highs typically reach the mid-80s with moderate humidity. Most campgrounds in the region operate seasonally from May through October due to harsh winter conditions that make camping impractical.
What to do
Kayaking on Cranberry Lake: Located about an hour from Gouverneur, Cranberry Lake offers excellent paddling opportunities. "We spent one day kayaking on the lake and another day hiking. While the mosquitoes weren't bad at the campground itself, they are terrible on the trails this time of year, so bring your bug spray, or better yet, bug shirts!" noted a visitor to Cranberry Lake Campground.
Fishing for perch: The St. Lawrence River and surrounding waterways provide excellent fishing. Jacques Cartier State Park is a popular fishing spot. "The sites are large with some located with waterfront (St. Lawrence River). A boat launch in the park may it easy for boaters," according to one reviewer at Jacques Cartier State Park Campground.
Visit local attractions: The Thousand Islands area offers several notable sites. "We stayed at Swan Bay Resort in Alexandria Bay, NY, for our last trip this year... Oh, and the best part was our view of the St. Lawrence River with passing ocean liners and lots of migrating birds," shared a camper at Swan Bay Resort.
What campers like
Dark skies for stargazing: The rural setting provides excellent night sky viewing. "Quite dark at night, but that was a bonus as we were able to see the Milky Way!" reported a visitor at Swan Bay Resort.
Swimming areas for families: Several parks offer designated swimming beaches. At Old Forge Camping Resort, campers appreciate "a pretty little pond for swimming and paddle boats a short hiking trail around the pond and the staff were all very friendly."
Wildlife viewing: The region offers opportunities to observe local wildlife. "Although I didn't camp here and I only spent the day, I really enjoyed myself! It's absolutely beautiful with a huge lake! Also, the deer are incredibly friendly and will walk right up to you," noted a day visitor to Old Forge Camping Resort.
What you should know
Varying site privacy: Site conditions vary greatly between campgrounds. At Eel Weir State Park Campground, "There's little undergrowth between sites for privacy but spacious sites makes up for it. We found a site on the edge for good privacy."
Bear awareness: Some areas have active black bear populations. "Lots of black bears in area heed the warnings regarding keeping cars and camper locked keep food and cooler secure," warns a visitor to Old Forge Camping Resort.
Wind conditions: Wind can be problematic in some locations, particularly those on large bodies of water. One seasonal camper at Swan Bay Resort "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."
Tips for camping with families
Look for playgrounds: Several campgrounds have facilities specifically for children. Jacques Cartier State Park offers "a great guarded beach if you have young ones with a newer playground right next to it."
Consider noise levels: Some campgrounds are quieter than others. At Swan Bay Resort, one camper noted, "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."
Plan bathroom access: When camping with kids, proximity to facilities matters. "There are plenty of bathrooms and washing machines are in all of them," reported a camper at Swan Bay Resort, though at other campgrounds like Cranberry Lake, you might "be ready to drive to it, as I said the campground is bigger than expected!"
Tips from RVers
Site selection for big rigs: Level sites with easy access are important for larger RVs. At Fort Drum Recreation Area, "With my family and pets in tow, we took a weekend and committed it to nature and ourselves. Remington is a Military campground, but for the several military families looking to disconnect a couple of miles from home this would be it."
Concrete pads availability: Some RV camping near Gouverneur, New York offers concrete pads. "All of there sites are on slabs, neat and clean hook ups. There is riverviews from just about every site which is nice," noted a camper at Swan Bay Resort.
Winter accommodations: While most RV campgrounds close seasonally, limited winter options exist. Old Forge Camping Resort offers winter camping: "Dry cabins or cottages with bath and shower are available. Snowmobile trails are accessible from the campground and seasonal rentals are available."
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