Top Tent Camping near Henderson, NY
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Best Tent Sites Near Henderson, NY (16)
1. Bedford Creek Marina & Campground
1 Review•21 Photos•11 SavesWe are a family campground located on the beautiful eastern basin of Lake Ontario. Bedford Creek combines a 204-site campground on over 57 acres that can accommodate tents to RVs of all sizes. We offer sites for the season, along with stays as short as a night. If you don’t own an RV or tent we rent cabins and RVs to accommodate up to (8) people. Our well-sheltered marina includes more than fifty slips, and we offer boat rentals for adults and kids. A family atmosphere is part of our focus, as we provide plenty for the kids to keep busy with. You will find plenty of additional information on this site, but please contact us if you have any questions you’d like answered, or if you’d like to make arrangements for a stay with us soon!
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Tents
- Picnic Table
- WiFi
$46 - $999 / night
3. Stoneys Pineville Campground
2 Reviews•2 Photos•4 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Tents
- Cabins
- Standard (Tent/RV)
4. Winona Forest CCC Camp
1 Review•7 Photos•4 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Tents
- Group
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
5. DeWolf Point State Park
4 Reviews•6 Photos•11 Saves- Pets
- Reservable
- Tents
- Cabins
- Trash
- Picnic Table
8. Della Terra
1 Review•5 Photos•3 SavesDepending on the season of your trip, you will be able to experience our farm operations, and reap the benefits of the harvest. We have 5.25 acres of land, which is 3 acres woodland, and about 2.25 acres of open meadow.
There are multiple sites to pitch a tent in the woods. There are areas that I am designating for small cabin structures, which will be built this year. We could accommodate a small RV, or pop-up camper. We also have a 12'x24' cabin. There is a small oven and a propane grill for cooking. There is solar power, which provides electricity needs. We use Luci Lamps for lighting. They are inflatable, solar-powered lights, made by Mpowerd. Overall, our property is nestled in a very rustic/rural enclave. The property is on a road that is 5 miles long, which only has about 18 houses on it. I find the environment to be extremely serene and rejuvenating.
- Reservable
- Tents
$25 / night
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Recent Tent Reviews In Henderson
178 Reviews of 16 Henderson Campgrounds
Matt S.
Legend
Swan Bay Resort - The 1000 Islands Premier RV Park & Marina
This is a great park.
We stayed at Swan Bay Resort in Alexandria Bay, NY, for our last trip this year. Spoiler alert… we had a great stay!
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. 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.
The park has 2 swimming pools, a tiki bar, a food truck, and nice communal hang-out areas. There’s a marina with pontoon boat rentals. They put on Octoberfest during our stay which featured a live band and food and craft vendors.
There are plenty of restaurants and stores nearby. Adjacent to the entrance is a self-service car wash with bay large enough for motorhomes.
I have nothing bad to say about this place and encourage you to visit when you can.
Brian O.Legend
Wellesley Island State Park
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.- RRandal D.
ScoutSterling Creek Campground
Lipstick on a pig
After 6 years of 2 weeks visits
Pros: New owners have made improvements to be up to code and qualifications for KOA standards.
Cons: Still has environment of nosy, trashy seasonal campers who are always being rude or commenting on your gear/unit.
If you are looking for a quick flip bit same ole suspects, this is the place for you.
Jim G.Scout
Brennans Bay Campground and Marina
Great RV park with Marina
A great park on Sandy Pond and Lake Ontario. Mostly Permanent sites with 6 transient sites overlooking the marina. The park has a nice pool, pavilion, store and kids playground with a basketball court. Great area for fishing, bass, trout, salmon and walleye. Very clean and well maintained park.
- Bella J.
Guide
Southwick Beach State Park
Not for me
Unfortunately when we arrived at southwick the rangers & staff had all gone home so we were unable to get a map or check in. We went to our camp site & there were people playing very loud music until about 12am, no rangers around the say anything about quiet hours so I had to. Sites are on top of eachother & there’s no boarders inbetween, fine for some people but not for me. After it rained one night our site & others around us were completely flooded. The beach area & bathhouses we’re nice though so that helped the stay not be a complete wash
Laura M.Legend
Lakeview Camping Area — Fair Haven Beach State Park
We decided to move on
We drove through here but didn’t stay. The non-electric sites were pretty much all on hilly areas, most would be impossible for an RV to get level, though there were a few that would have worked.
We drove through the “bluffs” loop (electric sites), thinking it would be beautiful and look out on the water, but it was a nightmare for us, with huge RVs jam packed side by side like a parking lot.
The lakeview loop was nicer, but still too many RVs all in a row. There are also cute cabins here for rent.
When we were there the city was under a water advisory- all water had to be boiled before any kind of use. There was a dump station, and trash bins but no recycling (I’m disappointed in the lack of recycling at NY State campgrounds!) So, we moved on to Selkirk SP and stayed there instead.
Carl G.Guide
Drumlin A Camping Area — Fair Haven Beach State Park
love Fairhaven Beach
We have been coming here for years. Nice large beach, swimming, fishing in Ontario or Sterling pond. Boat launch, or small boat launch in Sterling pond. The town has a small town charm, a couple of small shops, ice cream, mini golf, etc. It's worth the trip. Campground will also deliver wood to the site. One downside, NYS needs to upgrade electricity and make more sites electric. Lots of picnicking during the weekend.
Noah D.
TravelerTowsley Road Dispersed Camping
great little spot
nice place to sleep. good for someone who doesn’t want something too off the road. when you get to the destination you have to go a little more up the road until you see a sign and a sand patch on the side of the road.
- GGeorge L.Guide
Swan Bay Resort - The 1000 Islands Premier RV Park & Marina
Big, Well kept park
A big park right on the St Lawrence. Sites are concrete and level. WiFi was ok. Washrooms were clean and adequate. From waterside sites you can see vessels on the seaway. There are a lot of rules!
- GGeorge L.Guide
Swan Bay Resort - The 1000 Islands Premier RV Park & Marina
Big Sites great views
Sites are large level concrete. You can watch ships on the seaway from the front
Taylor P.Guide
Burnham Point State Park
Beautiful
Great view. Nice windy not too much tho. Quiet camp ground, sites a little close
B M.Legend
Streamside RV Park & Golf Course
Small campground
We stopped here for a night going from Niagara Falls area to upper vermont. All sites are a back in site yet it was long enough for us to stay hooked up. We had full hook up. The sites are tight like most RV parks. The office is at the 19th hole. There is a bar that serves food called Divots. They had prime rib on the menu yet Sundays they close early so we didn't get to eat there.
There is a 12 hole golf coarse that surrounds the campground.
There are a lot of seasonal campsites that have decks, nice furniture out at their spots. They all left Sunday afternoon yet the rigs stay there.
we paid #37.50 for a one night stay. That is a good price for full hook up.
- GGeorge L.Guide
Willows on the Lake
Good Overnight stop
Mostly long term folks but transient spots have easy road access. Clean bathrooms good WiFi. Sites are gravel, pretty level. Campground is well maintained.
- MMargaret C.Scout
Oneida Shores County Park
Campground Nazis
We recently booked a weekend stay at Oneida Shores campground. This wasn't our first stay here but will most likely be our last. Upon arrival, we pulled in front of the office and decided to turn around knowing we would be going in the other direction towards the lake. As we were turning around, another car was pulling in but stopped to let us turn around. We were immediately met by the irate campground owner screaming at us telling us it was a one way and we couldn't go that way. So we tried to back up and he screamed at us to stay off the grass. My husband asked where do you want me to go and the owner just threw his hands in the air and went to the other car. I got out of the car to get our reservation as my husband was too upset. Side note, there are no signs marking the road as a one way. I told the owner my son would be camping with us and would be arriving later. He said he would have to park in the parking lot which is quite a walk from our site. The campsite allows two tents per site but apparently only one car although there was plenty of room for him to park there. My son arrived late as he had been attending the NYS Fair that night. He went to the parking lot as instructed and was met with a flashlight in his face and was questioned by police. He then had to carry all of his camping gear from the parking lot to the campsite. My sister and brother in law also had a run in with the police patrolling the campground. While we were camping in tents on the lakefront, they brought their camper and were in the RV side of the campground. They drove down to our site for dinner and a campfire. They left to return to their camper around 10pm. They were met at their site with flashlights in the face. Two cops questioned them separately asking if they were lost and said that they were observed driving in circles. My sister and brother in law explained that they were yelled at earlier by the owner for driving the wrong way so they were just making their way back. The police response was that they don't like strangers here. We have had a couple issues with the owners of this campground in previous years. One year they yelled at us for putting a tent on the border between two sites even though we purchased both sites. Another year they sold us green wood that would not burn and last year, our site was infested with bees. We keep returning because we love attending the NYS Fair and staying at the lakeside campground is a beautiful and inexpensive way to make a weekend out of it but between the irate owners and the police harassment, it no longer seems worth it.
Tate T.GuideOneida Shores County Park
Camping with the boys
We did a over night camp as a send off for one of my buddies. The campground was beautiful right on Oneida lake. Good luck at underwater welding school Cannon!!!!
- VVictoria B.Traveler
Pleasant Lake Campground
Great place, fantastic people
This is a fantastic place for kids and adults. There are rent, RV sites and cabins. The RV sites are spacious enough that you don’t feel like you are too close. A beautiful private lake for fishing, swimming and other water sports. Beautiful woodsy location. Special events that the family will enjoy. The people that run the campground and the seasonal folks are the BEST! We love it there!
- LLiz M.Traveler
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.
- mmike W.Scout
Merry Knoll Campground
Friendliest
Family like experience. The owner and his wife are fully involved. They take you in with a golf cart ride so that you know which way to go. They check on with you thru out your stay. Simple and nice place. We will visit every year.
- CChristopherTraveler
Kring Point State Park
Beautiful but cramped
Beautiful campground. The ladies at the check in point were very nice and helpful! Bathrooms were clean (no hot water). 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. I would go back again if I could pick a site that had the neighboring ones not reserved, to get a little more privacy.
sam T.Guide
Green Pond - Bonaparte State Forest
Free well kept camp site
This is my second time camping at this location and I’ve enjoyed it so much. Not very well know and really quite however the training range can be a little loud at times.
Ashley F.Legend
Thorndon Meadows
Dispersed camping with Wildlife views!
Ashley here with The Dyrt! We're so happy to have this property on our platform. Valerie clearly takes pride in their property. Come lay under the stars and enjoy this gorgeous, native land. Book your stay and leave them some love!
- Ashley F.Legend
Della Terra
Multiple Sites to Pitch Your Tent!
Ashley here with The Dyrt! We're so excited to have Julian's property on our platform. This property is rural and beautiful. There is solar power to provide you with your electrical needs. 15 miles from Whetstone Gulf State Park! Give them a try and leave a review!
- Carl G.Guide
Whetstone Gulf State Park
Small quite place
We had to contend with a day and a half of rain out of 3 days. Small guiet park, sites are large not all sites have the same electric, there 2- 50 amp,, some 30 amps and some 15 Amp. We will go back, staff friendly and helpful.
- KKathleen R.Scout
Willows on the Lake
Great Little 1000 Islands Campground
Lovely location directly on Lake Ontario. Nice little 9 hole golf course 5 minutes away. State park the same. We had large shaded FHU pull thru site with 50 amps, excellent water pressure
- Karen S.Traveler
Travel Resorts of America Bass Lake Resort
Bass lake review
Awesome resort. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Very peaceful and quiet. I have grown kids but for what I could see, the kids there stayed busy with tons of activities.
- KKathi V.Guide
1000 Islands Campground
Cleanest, best run and close to all attractions
Extremely clean, well run and has the most options for all kinds of camping. 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.
- ccheyenneTraveler
Wellesley Island State Park
Beautiful campground
We camp with a big rig(40ft) we prefer the heron loop they are very spacious. Nice bathrooms, a small park near the cabins and heron loop, a huge park near the beach and store. They have a beautiful nature center with a lot of kids activities. A ton of trails, they do have full hookup in another loop. By far a beautiful campground and views
Guide to Henderson
Camping near Henderson, New York, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking to relax by the water or explore nature, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.
What to do:
- Hiking and Nature Trails: Many campgrounds, like Wellesley Island State Park Campground, have extensive trails. One camper mentioned, "A ton of trails... by far a beautiful campground and views."
- Water Activities: Enjoy kayaking or swimming at places like Sun Outdoors Association Island. A visitor shared, "We kayaked from the ADA kayak launch and had a nice time on Eel Bay."
- Fishing: The area is great for fishing, especially at Cedar Point State Park Campground. One reviewer noted, "Lake Ontario has great fishing."
What campers like:
- Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A visitor at Swan Bay Resort said, "Washrooms were clean and adequate."
- Spacious Sites: Many campgrounds offer roomy sites. A camper at Burnham Point State Park mentioned, "Great view. Nice windy not too much tho. Quiet camp ground."
- Family-Friendly Activities: Campgrounds like Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park have tons of activities for kids. One family said, "So much to do here for the little ones, and so much beauty to soak in for us older ones!"
What you should know:
- Booking in Advance: Popular sites, especially at Wellesley Island State Park Campground, fill up quickly. A camper advised, "Many tent-suitable sites right on the river are highly coveted so you have to book way in advance."
- Noise Levels: Some campgrounds can get noisy, especially during busy weekends. A visitor at Southwick Beach State Park Campground noted, "There were people playing very loud music until about 12am."
- Limited Privacy: Many sites are close together. A camper at Dewolf Point State Park mentioned, "The sites are too close together. You can hear other campers' conversations."
Tips for camping with families:
- Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places with playgrounds and activities. One family at Cedar Point State Park Campground said, "The playground was perfect for our kids (8 and younger)."
- Pack for Activities: Bring bikes or outdoor games. A camper at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park mentioned, "The kids had a great time and the adults enjoyed it just as much."
- Plan for Quiet Hours: Be mindful of noise, especially at night. A visitor at Southwick Beach State Park Campground shared, "I had to say something about quiet hours."
Tips from RVers:
- Check Hookup Availability: Make sure your chosen campground has the right hookups for your RV. A camper at Swan Bay Resort said, "Sites are large level concrete."
- Explore Nearby Towns: Take a short drive to local attractions. A visitor at Burnham Point State Park mentioned, "We did a quick trip into Cape Vincent for supplies and a beer."
- Be Prepared for Bugs: Some campgrounds can have bugs, especially near water. A camper at Sun Outdoors Association Island noted, "The Midge gnats were horrible for about a day and a half."
Camping in Henderson Harbor, NY, and the surrounding areas offers a great mix of fun and relaxation. Just be sure to plan ahead and enjoy the beautiful outdoors!
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