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Several lakefront cabin campgrounds dot the shoreline near Henderson, New York, offering shelter with views of Lake Ontario. Sun Outdoors Association Island provides waterfront cabins on a private island accessed by a causeway, while Westcott Beach State Park Campground has cabins a short walk from Lake Ontario's sandy beaches. Cabins typically include electricity, beds, and basic furniture with varying levels of kitchen facilities. "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," notes one visitor about Association Island's cabins.
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Robert G. Wehle State Park offers more basic accommodations, while Bedford Creek Marina & Campground provides cabins with modern amenities including electric hookups, water, and sewer connections. Wellesley Island State Park Campground operates seasonally from May through October, with cabin reservations filling quickly during summer months. Most campgrounds allow pets in select cabins with additional fees. According to a visitor at Westcott Beach, "The campsites are pretty spaced out. If you don't grab a lakeside campsite early they will definitely be taken so reserve early!"
Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities vary significantly between properties, with some offering only outdoor fire rings and picnic tables while others provide indoor cooking areas. Bedford Creek Marina & Campground and Sun Outdoors Association Island have on-site stores for basic provisions. Southwick Beach State Park Campground's store accepts cash only. The small town of Henderson Harbor offers limited shopping options, making advance planning essential for longer cabin stays.
"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
Check Availability"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."
"Got to the park on Friday night with storms looming about. Our fire out was underwater. Lake Ontario was so high, there was barely any beach, and the wind was insane. Bathrooms were immaculate."
from $20 - $35 / night
Check Availability"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."
from $27 / night
Check Availability"I love everyone riding around on golf carts"
from $70 - $999 / night
Check Availability"Cabins have a screen and a stone fireplace. Lake Ontario has great fishing. The beach is smaller than it was before now that it is guarded."
"Apparently C and D are always booked and full, because people like that it’s closest to the beach trail, the playground, and the camp store. We chose a site in loop B and were happy with our choice."
from $24 - $135 / night
Check Availability"Bathrooms/showers were clean. Site we stayed at had full hook ups. Very nice camp store, pools, playground, and restaurants. Spent time at the beach which is also very nice."
"Very nice thousand trail campgrounds. Very large I believe it's 1300 + sites. We went late summer show it was becoming offseason. Most amenities close down."
"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."
from $20 - $188 / night
Check Availability"* Crafts
- Games
- Activities
- Playground
- Pool
- Bouncy pillow
- Twice Daily wagon rides with Yogi and Boo Boo
- Bike parades
- River access
- Fishing
- Tubing
- Lounging"
"Clean place the cabins were really nice and the pool was very clean."
from $88 / night
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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.
TravelerClean, safe RV park off a small lake. Functioning electric and water hookups as well as sewage. Very kind and helpful owners and friendly campers.
GuideOverall best camp in the area. Cabins A++,Bathrooms A+, swimming,activities,views,location,nearby town. All the best.
GuideWe had a great stay at Oneida Shores Campground. Over the weekend it was nearly full, but it never felt crowded. The other campers were friendly and there were no issues. At 10 pm, it got very quiet, no issues. The newly paved sites are level. The grounds are well kept. I wouldn't say the sites were too close together. We had plenty of room. The tent area is shaded by trees, the rv section is not. We encountered several park employees, all were very friendly and helpful. Never saw any geese. The only negative is that the showers and restrooms need a deep clean and upgrade, but they were serviceable.
GuideWe found this little gem when planning our trip. It is owned & operated by a Patrick who works very hard to keep it in great condition. There are at least twenty RV sites with thirty amp & some with fifty amp power all with full hookups. He also has several vacation rental cabins on the site, some of which he has built. All this is located right on the shores of lake Ontario about six miles from Oswego NY. Great lake views. An inground in pool, restrooms and showers all kept clean & in great condition. On-site firewood at a good price. Very short walk to a restaurant offering seafood sandwiches/ platters as well as burgers etc with lots of lakeside seating. Also a fantastic Ice-cream shop with dozens of flavors within 2 minutes walk. Well worth staying. We will return.
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
ScoutThe problems started before we even arrived. When I called to make a reservation, the owner was rude and impatient, repeatedly complaining that he couldn't hear me, despite me having full service. I discovered cell service at the campground was spotty, which made his attitude even more frustrating in hindsight. I told him it would be us and our dog, his immediate response was,"IT'S NOT A PIT BULL, IS IT?" in a hostile tone. I said no, she's an American Staffordshire, and my husband's service dog. He rudely replied that it was"THE SAME THING" and that they have breed restrictions. When I asked whether he was denying us, he avoided answering and demanded"legal paperwork" for her. I told him that no such paperwork exists, but she is trained to perform a task. He completed the reservation, took my payment, gave us a site number, and hung up. Since the office was closed and we had already been assigned a site number and paid, we assumed we could go directly to our site and finish any details in the morning. While setting up, the owner drove over and confronted us for not reporting to the office first. He then demanded proof of rabies vaccination, which is reasonable. We apologized that we had forgotten the paperwork and said we'd email it to him first thing in the morning. We were extremely annoyed that we saw multiple pit bulls as soon as we pulled in the campground. The next morning, we emailed the records to the campground around 10:10 AM, exactly as promised, as soon as our vet's office had opened. About 11:00, the owner left a voicemail demanding that we leave the property immediately because he had not received the paperwork. I called back and asked him to check his email again, he accused me of sending it to the wrong address. I told him that if he still couldn't find it after checking again, I would come to the office once I was dressed. 30 minutes later, he left another voicemail saying he had escalated it to the sheriff's office because we had not complied. Meanwhile, my husband was already walking to the office to handle things and the owner informed him that we were no longer welcome and that he had called the sheriff's office. Again, my husband told them to check their spam folder, and the email had been there all along. We communicated throughout the entire process and did exactly what we said we would do. The owner's son was far more reasonable and they did apologize, but it didn't make the situation right. The sites were tight, muddy, unlevel, and had awkwardly placed hookups. We were packed so close together that the row behind us overlapped the rear of our camper by a few feet. We had to share water with the neighboring site through a splitter at the spigot. We didn't use the restrooms or amenities because after our interactions with management, we felt completely unwelcome. We only stayed because we were in town for our grandson's first birthday and couldn't find another campground on such short notice.
Cabin campgrounds near Henderson, New York provide direct access to Lake Ontario's shoreline with seasonal availability typically running May through October. Winter temperatures average 20°F with summer highs reaching 80°F. Most cabin facilities close after Columbus Day weekend due to the harsh winter conditions along this section of Lake Ontario.
**Lake activities: Access to Lake Ontario attracts many cabin campers to Sun Outdoors Association Island for water sports. "We were able to drop our kayaks right in the water in front of our rig and paddle to our heart's content. The water is clear and cool," notes Donna C. The island location offers excellent water access from most cabin sites.
Fishing opportunities: Cabin stays offer access to prime Lake Ontario fishing spots throughout the season. "Fishing was fun…lots of places to go to fish and the scenery was awesome," reports Tracey G. about their Association Island experience. The area is known for salmon fishing, particularly in fall months.
Sunset viewing: Booking west-facing cabins provides optimal sunset viewing across the lake. "You'll never see more beautiful sunrises and sunsets!" explains Keri from Association Island. Many cabins face directly west, allowing unobstructed views of the colorful evening sky over the water.
Proximity to water: Many cabin campers appreciate the direct lake access from Southwick Beach State Park Campground. "Beautiful new buildings on site, variety of campsites. Favorites are the beachfront sites, access to the beach and beautiful Lake Ontario," says Emily C. Most lakefront cabin sites require booking 6+ months in advance.
Island experience: The unique island setting at Association Island appeals to many visitors seeking seclusion. "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," writes one reviewer. The causeway access makes this island accessible without a boat.
Clean facilities: Recent upgrades to several campgrounds have improved cabin amenities. "Bathrooms were immaculate," notes Gabrielle C. about Southwick Beach. Many cabins now feature upgraded appliances and more reliable electrical service compared to previous years.
Reservation timing: Cabin availability is extremely limited during peak summer months. "If you don't grab a lakeside campsite early they will def be taken so reserve early!" advises Dinah V. about Westcott Beach State Park Campground. Most waterfront cabins book 9-12 months in advance, especially for holiday weekends.
Seasonal insect concerns: Cabin campers should prepare for substantial insect activity, particularly in early summer. "One HUGE downfall was the amount of BUGS! Millions (not exaggerating) of midges and mayflies swarming the grounds from Lake Ontario," warns Tracey G. Screened porches or windows with intact screens are essential during May-July.
Campground differences: Each cabin area has distinct characteristics worth researching. "This campground is 4 different loops- A loop is like the loop for people here for fishing, B loop is the mellower crowd, and C and D were our nightmares: mass chaos, children running amok," explains Laura M. about one state park. Research individual loops before booking.
Kid-friendly activities: Yogi Bears Jellystone Park Camp Resort offers extensive programming for children staying in cabins. "There is a lot of activities for the kids to do, from mini golf, jumping pillow, water balloon fights and much more," shares Carrie N. Scheduled activities run throughout the day during peak season.
Space considerations: Family-sized cabins vary significantly in capacity and layout. "Our site 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," notes a visitor. Cabin interiors typically accommodate 4-6 people comfortably.
Beach access for children: Some cabins provide safer swimming areas for younger children. "Great place for family beach/day tripping beach. You can get campsites along Lake Ontario where you can see amazing sunsets," explains Dinah V. Look for cabins near designated swimming areas with lifeguards during summer months.
Cabin alternatives: Many RV campers appreciate the option to rent cabins when traveling with non-RV companions at Bedford Creek Marina & Campground. "Met up with rv friends and stayed in a cottage. Guaranteed waterfront view," shares Stacie. Booking adjacent RV sites and cabins allows mixed groups to camp together.
Seasonal considerations: Weather patterns affect cabin stays differently than RV camping. "Got to the park on Friday night with storms looming about. Our fire out was underwater. Lake Ontario was so high, there was barely any beach, and the wind was insane," reports Gabrielle C. Cabins provide more protection during the frequent lakeside storms.
Utility availability: Unlike RV sites, cabin utilities vary significantly between properties. "Nice place to camp all electric no water hook ups bath house clean but could use more," notes Frank W. about one state park. Check specific cabin amenities before booking, particularly if converting from RV camping.
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